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Blackstar (1981)

1981-09-19 · 30m · EN
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Blackstar is an American animated television series, a science fantasy story sometimes reported as being inspired by Thundarr the Barbarian. It was produced in 1981 by Lou Scheimer and Norm Prescott for Filmation. The series was Filmation's second fantasy epic, the first being tucked in as a segment of Tarzan and Tarzan and the Super 7, The Freedom Force. Blackstar has many notable similarities to He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, which was produced shortly afterwards.

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Michael ReavesWriterTom RueggerWriterMarc Scott ZicreeWriter

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George DiCenzoGeorge DiCenzoAlan OppenheimerAlan OppenheimerFrank WelkerFrank WelkerLinda GaryLinda GaryPatrick PinneyPatrick Pinney

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Genre affinityAnimation · Action AdventureVisual styleAnimationPacingAction Adventure · ShortActor preference52818 · 9347 · 2788Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980

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What is Blackstar about?

Blackstar is an American animated television series, a science fantasy story sometimes reported as being inspired by Thundarr the Barbarian. It was produced in 1981 by Lou Scheimer and Norm Prescott for Filmation. The series was Filmation's second fantasy epic, the first being tucked in as a segment of Tarzan and Tarzan and the Super 7, The Freedom Force. Blackstar has many notable similarities to He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, which was produced shortly afterwards.

How long is Blackstar?

Blackstar has a runtime of 30 minutes.