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Street Sharks Returns With Retro-Style Figures for 30th Anniversary
Mattel marks the 30th anniversary of Street Sharks with a brand-new line of action figures geared toward kids and “nostalgic adult collectors.”
10 Facts He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Fans May Not Know About the Classic Series
From 1983-85, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe was a syndicated smash. There are some things even fans of the show don't know.
Mattel's Uno Picks Naruto as Its Newest Collaboration
A world-famous Mattel game teams up with the Naruto franchise for a special collaboration featuring characters like Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura.
Mattel and Jennifer Lopez Announce Bob the Builder Movie With a Latin Twist
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts star Anthony Ramos addresses the news that he'll play a reimagined Bob the Builder in an upcoming film.
Mattel Reports Massive Sales Boost Following Barbie Movie
Toymaking company Mattel reveals a big earnings jump during its latest quarter thanks to the billion-dollar success of the Barbie movie.
Mattel's Reaction to Barbie Movie's Digs Revealed by CEO
Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie poked some fun at Mattel, and CEO Ynon Kreiz has shared the company's reaction.
Mattel Exec Talks Upcoming Barney Film: 'It's Really a Play for Adults'
The upcoming Barney film is less targeted towards kids according to a Mattel Film exec.
Mattel CEO Says Barbie Movie Success Is Just Part of a Bigger Strategy
Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz believes the critical and commercial acclaim of the Barbie movie is just the beginning of his company's success in film.
10 Mattel Toys That Can Make Great Movies
The Barbie movie ushered in a new wave of projects from Mattel, but it raises the question of what toy stories they should bring to Hollywood next.
Kate McKinnon's Weird Barbie Gets Official Doll From Mattel
Mattel unveils the upcoming launch of its newest Barbie doll based on Kate McKinnon’s Weird Barbie from Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster movie.
It's Okay for Barbie to Be a Huge Hit Without a Cinematic Universe
Barbie is already a huge hit, and it makes sense for Mattel to capitalize on that success. However, it must also avoid learning the wrong lessons.
Magic 8 Ball Movie Adaptation Reveals Surprising Potential Rating
Mattel is sharing some new details about the upcoming Magic 8 Ball movie, based on the classic toy that can answer users’ yes-or-no questions.
Barney Movie Will Be 'Off-Kilter' With Adult Themes, Mattel Exec Says
Mattel Films is creating a live-action film featuring Barney, the purple dinosaur, embracing adult themes and off-kilter storytelling.
Why the Barbie Movie Opted to Use Live-Action Instead of Animation
Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz reveals why the highly anticipated Barbie movie is a live-action fantasy comedy rather than an animated feature.
Barney's Barbie Movie Treatment Makes Perfect Sense
The creative choices made for the Barney movie may seem bizarre. However, the dinosaur’s history and Mattel’s Barbie provide context for them.
The Barbie Movie Already Has the Perfect Successor
The buzz around the Barbie movie has Mattel considering its next cinematic projects, but it already has a perfect successor few would expect.
Mattel Describes Daniel Kaluuya’s Upcoming Barney as an ‘A24-Type’ Film
Mattel's Kevin McKeon discusses Daniel Kaluuya's Barney movie and the arthouse feel the film is going for.
Mattel Has Barney and Hot Wheels Movies Planned After Barbie
Popular toymaker Mattel plans films based on Barney the Dinosaur and their Hot Wheels set on the back of the upcoming Barbie movie's release.
Hasbro, Mattel Announce Crossover Deal for Transformers, Hot Wheels and More
Longtime rivals Hasbro and Mattel announce a surprising partnership that will see multiple brands collide as early as Fall 2023.
Barney the Dinosaur Gets a Makeover for His New Animated Series
Barney is getting a new series and a new look courtesy of Mattel, who is launching a new animated series starring the iconic purple dinosaur.