Barbie was a smash hit at the cinemas, but could every doll become that? Mattel was working on a Polly Pocket film with Lena Dunham, but the filmmaker says she’s moving away from it now. During a recent interview with The New Yorker, Dunham confirms her split from the project. The Girls creator was attached […]
Monster High live-action movie in the works from Mattel and Universal
Having scored huge success with Barbie, Mattel is looking to bring another of its doll brands to the big screen as Variety reports that the toy giant is teaming with Universal Pictures for a live-action theatrical Monster High movie from writer-producer Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind, Star Trek: Discovery). “Monster High helps fans discover the great […]
Masters of the Universe/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles of Grayskull crossover comic launching in September
Mattel brought together two of the 80s’ most iconic toy lines last year with the launch of the Masters of the Universe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mash-up Masters of the Universe Origins Turtles of Grayskull, and now it has been announced that Dark Horse will be bringing the action figure line to comics with […]
Monster High meets The Addams Family with Morticia and Wednesday two-pack
Mattel have unveiled the Monster High Skullector Addams Family two-pack which contains dolls inspired by the appearance of Morticia and Wednesday Addams in the 2019 The Addams Family animated movie. The set will be able to order for Mattel’s Fang Club member from May 9th, priced at £89.99/$90.00; check out the promotional images here… There […]
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe arrive in Stumble Guys
Stumble Guys has today started a new collaboration event with Mattel’s Masters of the Universe. This epic collaboration event is Mattel’s third into the Stumble Guys game and will feature a new level to play, new cosmetics to collect, daily missions to tackle and more. See more in the new trailer below… With this new event, players will get […]
Masters of the Universe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collide for Turtles of Grayskull action figure line
Two of the most iconic toy properties of the 1980s are set to collide in 2024 as Mattel’s Masters of the Universe crosses over with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the all-new action figure line Masters of the Universe Origins Turtles of Grayskull, a collaboration marking the 40th anniversary of the Heroes in a Half-Shell. […]
Mattel CEO walks back Daniel Kaluuya’s Barney movie comments
Daniel Kaluuya teased his Barney film would be odd, but the Mattel CEO is walking that back a bit. Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz weighed in on the Kaluuya-led Barney, giving fans a little glimpse into the early creative process by revealing: “It’s too early to be specific, but I can tell you we are taking […]
Lily Collins to play Polly Pocket for Lena Dunham-directed Mattel movie
Following the $400 million and counting for Barbie at the box-office, it was inevitable that Mattel would be rummaging through their toybox for the next IP to adapt for the big-screen, and one of the properties they’ve dusted off is diminutive ’80s dolly Polly Pocket. Among a slew of project announcements reported by Variety, including […]
Mattel exec promises Daniel Kaluuya’s Barney movie will be “daring,” compares it to Charlie Kaufman and A24
Will Barney go the Death to Smoochy route? For those who don’t remember the insanely dark and bizarre 2002 film, there’s a chance that the upcoming movie based on the Barney & Friends hero will have a grittier edge to it. In a recent interview with The New Yorker, Mattel Films executive Kevin McKeon gave […]
Masters of the Universe: Forge of Destiny launching in September from Dark Horse
As we await the upcoming sequel to Netflix and Kevin Smith’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Dark Horse Comics and Mattel have announced a new prequel comic book series entitled Masters of the Universe: Forge of Destiny. The series is written by Tim Seeley with art by Eddie Nunez, colours by Brad Simpson and lettering […]
