Barbie marks the inaugural release from Mattel Films, the film division established by the famous toy company in 2018.
Even before the movie’s release, it has already caused an international furor and great expectations for the film, directed by Greta Gerwing and starring Hollywood stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. The movie soundtrack is also an important element, which includes famous and talented artists such as Karol G, Billie Eillish and Dua Lipa.
Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie at the «Barbie» European Premiere in London. Mike Marsland/Getty.
The Movie premieres around the world have been one of the most popular subjects in the past weeks, as well as the celebrities’ looks, and musical surprises that they slowly release, like Billie’s new song.
As we mentioned before, Barbie marks the inaugural release from Mattel Films. With a vision to create movies inspired by their toys, games, and brands, Mattel Films appointed acclaimed film producer Robbie Brenner to lead the division.
A recent New Yorker article reveals that the company has 45 movies in development. However, only 17 of these projects have been officially announced thus far.
A new report indicates #Barbie will only be the start of Mattel’s upcoming film slate, with 45 movies in development based on their many toy brands. 🤯
The company got also inspired by Hasbro’s Transformers successful and popular movie franchise, and even though they’ve insisted that their movies aren’t meant to boost toy sales, they surely will.
Among the future movies that Mattel is planning to release, are ‘Polly Pocket’, ‘Hot Wheels’, ‘He-Man’, and even a film of the famous board game‘Uno’.
Hot Wheels, He-man and Vin Diesel
The upcoming Hot Wheels movie will be directed by the famous filmmaker JJ Abrams and is expected to have a «scary and dark» vibe. There’s still no planned release date for the project because it’s still in the early stages of development, meaning that it will probably takea few years before the movie is completed and ready to be released to the public.
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In the film about fighting robots, the main role will be played by the popular actor Vin Diesel. As for the He-Manadaptation, it will be directed by the brothers Aaron and Adam Nee, that directed the movie The Lost City, featuring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum.
Polly Pocket
Polly Pockethas been also one of the classic children’s toys that has provided countless hours of fun, offering a miniature world to create stories from kids’ imagination, and after the success that Barbie is having, Mattel wants the same for its miniature dolls. Lena Dunham will write and direct,and Lily Collins will be the protagonist.
Lily Collins to Play Polly Pocket in Live-Action Movie From Lena Dunham https://t.co/N5EDInz27K
I’m so excited to partner with this inspiring powerhouse of a team. Developing this project with Robbie, Lena, Mattel and MGM to reintroduce Polly in a fun, modern way has been such a treat. As a child who was obsessed with Polly Pocket, this is a real dream come true and I can’t wait to bring these tiny toys to the big screen»–said actress Lily Collins.
Barney
For the iconic purple dinosaur things will be a bit different, for its version will be«surreal» and «A24 type». Daniel Kaluuya, known for acting in «Black Panther», «Get Out» and «Widows», will be the producer.
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