Blackstar

Blackstar

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Blackstar

1981- 1981

1 Seasons

13 Episodes

7.0(17 votes)

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Animation

Action & Adventure

Overview

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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Filmation Associates

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5 featured cast members

Starring

George DiCenzo

George DiCenzo

Alan Oppenheimer

Alan Oppenheimer

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Linda Gary

Linda Gary

Patrick Pinney

Patrick Pinney

Creative team

Created by: Norm Prescott
Lou Scheimer
Produced by: Lou Scheimer
Norm Prescott

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