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Fireman Sam: Alien Alert and Bob the Builder: Mega Machines - The Movie are both set to air in 2017.
Read More »US: DC Super Hero Girls to make US TV debut in hour long special on Boomerang
Super Hero High will air on Boomerang on Saturday, March 19th and will feature a cast of female super heroes from the new comic universe from Warner Bros, DC Entertainment and Mattel.
Read More »US Toy Fair: Fisher Price to debut new-look Bob the Builder toy lines
The new line follows the re-launch of the kids’ series on PBS and will include the likes of an RC Super Scoop, a Mash & Mold Construction Site and a line of Sand Vehicles.
Read More »Hasbro and Mattel in ‘on and off’ merger talks
Talks between the two have been on and off over the last few months after Hasbro approached the Barbie doll maker towards the end of last year.
Read More »Mattel takes new Thomas & Friends feature film to China
The special Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure will make its debut in cinemas across China on February 20th.
Read More »Mattel strikes deal with Amazon to bring American Girl to Prime
Under the partnership, the pair will produce four live-action specials with the option for episodic content left open.
Read More »Warner Bros revs up licensees for Batman v Superman and DC Super Hero Girls
Mattel has been named global master toy licensee for Batman v Superman and DC Super Hero Girls.
Read More »Mattel secures raft of broadcast deals for new Bob the Builder series
Firm has also confirmed the future co-development and co-production of Bob the Builder through a partnership with DHX Media
Read More »Mattel and DHX Media team for new Bob the Builder and Fireman Sam content
The two will develop multi-platform content inspired by Mattel’s hit Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Little People and Polly Pocket properties.
Read More »Nordic Licensing Company to represent Mattel’s portfolio across Nordic and Benelux regions
"The Mattel portfolio offers huge potential in licensing terms and we look forward to working closely with the Mattel team to develop a strong and diverse programme in our two regions.”
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