A multi-platform expansion of the Friday the 13th franchise from its original owners, the Jason Universe officially launched with a brand new Jason Voorhees redesign earlier this year (above), and that new version of Jason will soon be getting his own NECA toys.
The NECA team has taken to social media today (Friday the 13th!) to tease the upcoming collaboration with the Jason Universe, though we have no further details at this time.
We can expect to see upcoming toys and collectibles based on the new Jason redesign in the coming months, which was created in partnership with makeup FX legend Greg Nicotero.
“We strive to maintain Jason’s original essence, while continuing to move toward the future with a defined look and feel that takes Jason into his next chapter. We’re also working with both familiar and fresh franchise voices to strike that balance,” Horror, Inc. president Rob Barsamian said in a recent statement. “We gave Greg our new 13-hole mask and worked together on this full body look that embodies classic Jason. He’s a strong, towering and terrifying slasher with a machete, his weapon of choice.”
“It’s incredibly exciting to bring Jason Voorhees back into the lives of fans in such a bold and fresh way,” adds Friday the 13th LLC’s Marc Toberoff. “We’re thrilled to be working alongside Horror, Inc. on this next chapter of the franchise and Jason’s legacy, and we share their passion. Together, we’re making sure this return delivers everything longtime fans have been craving—while opening the door for an entirely new generation.”
The launching pad for the Jason Universe will be Peacock’s “Crystal Lake,” the upcoming prequel series starring Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees, but Horror, Inc. chief marketing officer Sheri Conn promises their ambitions extend back to the big screen and beyond.
“We’re listening to fans and actively developing a slate under the Jason Universe banner that spans new movies, gaming, immersive experiences, collectibles and more,” Conn teases. “Our film franchise is one of the most enduring horror properties in cinematic history, and we’re actively reimagining what the next chapter—and the slasher genre overall—can become.”
Stay tuned for much more from the Jason Universe real soon…
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