Mattel is making a bunch more movies!
Following the smash hit success of Barbie, the company confirmed that there are 14 Mattel properties now in development based around beloved characters and toys – as well as a potential sequel to Greta Gerwig‘s hit movie. And there are a bunch of A-list stars attached to the projects already!
The company’s CEO, businessman Ynon Kreiz, provided an update on all of those projects to Variety.
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A new Barney movie is in the works and it’s going to be geared for adults.
It was previously announced that Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya will star in the upcoming film and he’s also signed on as a producer.
The movie was originally announced in 2019 and Daniel revealed last year that the movie is going to be “heartbreaking.”
Now a Mattel exec is opening up about the movie in advance of the Barbie movie hitting theaters.
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Peacock has released the trailer for their upcoming two-part docuseries exploring the hit children’s show Barney & Friends.
The upcoming docuseries, titled I Love You, You Hate Me, will be exploring the dark side and all of the backlash the show, created by Sheryl Leach, faced after its premiere in 1992.
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Daniel Kaluuya is providing an update about the Barney movie.
The 33-year-old Get Out actor, who is producing a film based on the iconic TV series based on the character Barney the Dinosaur, spoke out in a recent interview about the “heartbreaking” movie he’s preparing.
During a conversation with THR, Daniel spoke about the movie, which is being produced by his company, 59%. The film is still very early in development, and the script is being reworked.
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Daniel Kaluuya is partnering with Mattel films for a new movie – and it’s about Barney the dinosaur!
The Get Out actor’s 59% production company and Valparaiso Pictures will produce a new live-action film about the popular purple dino, according to a press release from Mattel Films on Friday (October 18).
“Barney was a ubiquitous figure in many of our childhoods, then he disappeared into the shadows, left misunderstood. We’re excited to explore this compelling modern-day hero and see if his message of ‘I love you, you love me’ can stand the test of time,” he said.
“Working with Daniel Kaluuya will enable us to take a completely new approach to Barney that will surprise audiences and subvert expectations. The project will speak to the nostalgia of the brand in a way that will resonate with adults, while entertaining today’s kids,” said Mattel exec Robbie Brenner.
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