I think everytime I talk to someone about these '80s cartoons getting made into feature films the show "Thundercats" comes up and then others such as "Voltron" and "G.I. Joe". Well, you knew it would come some day, and that day is today as Variety is reporting that Warner Bros. will be moving forward with a live-action (yes, live-action) adaptation of the popular cartoon series.

Variety gives the description of the once popular show saying it revolves around a group of humanoid cats (with feline names like Lion-O, Tygra, Panthro and Cheetara) who must flee their planet of Thundera after it's destroyed. Once crash-landing on another planet, Third Earth, they must thwart Mumm-Ra, an evil sorcerer, bent on killing them off.

The script by Paul Sopocy is apparently an origin story expanding on the major heroes and villains from the animated series, with the plot focusing on Lion-O coming of age as the leader of the Thundercats.

Along with the movie a new toy line will be planned. There is no word on casting or director or when they plan on going into production and I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it. However, how about a little inspiration to get you reacquainted?

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