Live-Action Max Steel Movie Announced

In a recent press release Dolphin Entertainment has announced a live-action Max Steel movie.

By thejoshl - Sep 04, 2013 10:09 AM EST

Filed Under: Sci-Fi

A live-action Max Steel movie had been talked about for quite some time. At one point there was even rumor of Taylor Lautner being attached, but clearly plans fell threw and the project fell off the radar entirely.

Today Dolphin entertainment has announced the movie is officially in development, and it appears to be a completely new project. It is to be directed by Stewart Hendler and written by Christopher Yost, whose work hasn't made it to the big screen yet. We'll know more about what to expect once his first movie THOR: THE DARK WORLD hits theatres.

You can read the official press release here:

DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT, MATTEL TO DEVELOP, PRODUCE
“MAX STEEL,” OPEN ROAD FILMS TO DISTRIBUTE
FOR WIDE THEATRICAL RELEASE

Christopher Yost to Write, Stewart Hendler Attached to Direct Live-Action Film;
Newly Created Dolphin Films Enters Multi-Picture Distribution Agreement with Open Road Films; Dolphin Films Hires Charlie Cohen as President

HOLLYWOOD – September 4, 2013 –Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), have partnered to develop the live-action, feature-length film “Max Steel” based on Mattel’s franchise property of the same name. The film will be produced by Dolphin Films, a newly-formed subsidiary of Dolphin Entertainment. Open Road Films will distribute “Max Steel” in the U.S. as the first of a multi-picture agreement with Dolphin Films. The film will be given a wide release in theaters in the fourth quarter of 2014.

“Today marks the beginning of an exciting new relationship between Dolphin Entertainment and Mattel, two companies that have consistently worked to delight and entertain children all over the world,” said Bill O’Dowd, CEO, Dolphin Entertainment. “We couldn’t think of a better property to kick off Dolphin’s feature film division than Max Steel, which tells a story of the power of friendship and teamwork, with a heavy dose of humor – all qualities we hope to bring to our partnership with the Mattel team.”

Dolphin Films’ multi-picture agreement with Open Road Films will focus on motion pictures aimed at families, tweens, teens and young adults, which is a strategy that aligns closely with Dolphin and O’Dowd’s history delivering television and digital programming to those demographics.

“Dolphin has an excellent track record in creating family, tween, teen and young adult- focused entertainment,” said Tom Ortenberg, CEO, Open Road Films. “We can’t wait to work with Bill O’Dowd and his team to bring this product to the marketplace.”
“Launching our film division has been a natural progression for us. Along with our established television and digital departments, our theatrical group will complete our goal of having a fully cross-platform production and distribution business,” added O’Dowd. “Open Road Films was the first choice for our theatrical partner as Tom Ortenberg, Elliott Kleinberg and Jason Cassidy are not only accomplished in the theatrical distribution business, but also true gentlemen.”

Created internally by Mattel, the Max Steel™ franchise spans multi-platform entertainment, toys and consumer products. In development with Dolphin Entertainment the feature-length film will introduce audiences to a new and never-before-seen world of Max Steel.
“Teaming with Dolphin Entertainment and top Hollywood creative talent to write, produce and direct the feature film, Max Steel will excite and engage audiences around the world,” said Doug Wadleigh, Senior Vice President, Global Brands Marketing. “Max Steel’s debut on the big screen is the next evolutionary step for the franchise utilizing a live-action theatrical format to truly personify the brand.”

Bill O’Dowd will produce the film alongside kid’s entertainment veteran Julia Pistor who is producing for Mattel. Pistor’s storytelling and production expertise spans over two-decades with extensive work in television, film and syndication for premier global entertainment companies including Nickelodeon, HIT Entertainment and Viacom Enterprises.
“Max Steel is an action-packed, character-driven story that fits perfectly into the creative movie-making mold,” said Pistor. “We have assembled a world-class team in bringing Christopher and Stewart to the project and collectively will tell the origin story of Max Steel in an authentic, visually compelling way.”

“Max Steel” tells the story of teenager Maxwell McGrath and alien companion Steel who can combine special turbo-energy powers to generate sensational superhero Max Steel. The storyline centers on bringing a positive and relatable hero to kids, drawing upon turbo-charged teamwork, laughter and friendship.

“Max Steel” writer Christopher Yost most recently rewrote and did the production work on “Thor: The Dark World” for Marvel and director Alan Taylor. He also wrote the superhero adventure “Secret Headquarters” for Paramount and Stuber Pictures. Previously, Yost was a member of Marvel’s Writers Program, where he worked on the first “Thor.” “Max Steel” director Stewart Hendler recently directed and executive produced “H+,” a digital series for Dolphin Entertainment and Warner Brothers Entertainment, winning a Best Director award and sharing in a Best Sci-Fi or Action Series award at The 2013 Streamy Awards. Hendler also recently completed work on the award-winning digital series “Halo: Forward Unto Dawn.” Between them, “Halo” and “H+” have garnered 24 industry nominations, thus far. He also manages an active feature film career, having directed the studio features “Whisper” and “Sorority Row,” as well as developing several large-scale studio projects.

MAX STEEL doesn't have a predicted release date.

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8 Comments

Dinotron - 9/4/2013, 10:17 AM

GOING TURBO!!

Dinotron - 9/4/2013, 10:17 AM

haha used to watch this cartoon when i was younger but taylor lautner better stay away from it

Dinotron - 9/4/2013, 10:25 AM

WTH?!
i just realized they rebooted max steel O_o
and they changed his origin smh

Dinotron - 9/4/2013, 10:26 AM

action man and max steel were some of my favs

Selonian - 9/4/2013, 10:27 AM

ACTION MAN NEXT!

Live-Action Max Steel Movie Announced

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