Mattel Creations

Mattel Television was the television production division of American toy and entertainment company Mattel, originally founded under the name Mattel Creations on March 30, 2016. It is headed by general manager and senior vice president, Frederic Soulie.
==Mattel Creations==
Mattel Creations was formed on 2017, bringing all three of Mattel's internal content production units: Mattel Playground Productions (now Mattel Films), HiT Entertainment, and the American Girl creative team in Middleton, Wisconsin under their auspices and merge them. Mattel's then-chief content officer Catherine Balsam-Schwaber was named to head the unit, while Christopher Keenan was moved up out of HiT to be the division's Senior Vice President of content development & production. Two pacts with DHX Media (now WildBrain) and 9 Story Media Group were placed into Mattel Creations. The DHX partnership with Mattel included HiT properties (Bob the Builder and Fireman Sam) and direct Mattel properties (Little People and Polly Pocket); the partnership included new multi-platform content development and production and distribution of new and existing content. The 9 Story deal was directly with HiT for 2017 revivals of Barney & Friends and Angelina Ballerina; there were originally reboots of both which were announced, but as at now, those plans are/were either scrapped or nothing was heard of in terms of greenlighting them.
Mattel Creations and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Content Group had agreed to an exclusive worldwide SVOD rights agreement for the Barbie film library, which on 17 October 2016 for the next seven years and included the two film releases at the time; Barbie: Star Light Adventure and Barbie: Video Game Hero.
With Balsam-Schwaber taking the general manager position at Craftsy, Mattel's president and chief operating officer Richard L. Dickson took over responsibility for Mattel Creations and was not planning to fill the chief creative officer post.
==Reorganization to today==
Mattel hired former Disney Channels Worldwide (now Disney Branded Television) programming executive Adam Bonnett as executive producer and head of a reorganized Mattel Television on 5 February 2019, which effectively replaced Mattel Creations. A week later, Mattel TV announced a slate of 22 animated and live-action TV programs. This division works with the franchise management division's senior vice president of content distribution and business development, Frederic Soulie, who would also triple as the new division's general manager and senior vice president.
On February 23, 2021, Mattel Television announced the return of the Monster High brand 3 years after its last production with a CGI-animated series and a live-action musical film, which will both air on Nickelodeon and Paramount+ in the United States in Autumn/Fall 2022. On August 30, 2021, with the Universal deal expired, Mattel struck a deal with local home video releasing powerhouses, Mill Creek Entertainment and NCircle Entertainment, for the newer Netflix-based content for DVD, Blu-ray and Digital HD distribution to U.S. and Canadian markets.
On 7 September 2021, following the debut of the streaming television film Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams on Netflix, Mattel hired former NBCUniversal vice president of current programming, Philip "Phil" Breman, to be the division's vice president for scripted and unscripted live-action series development. Following its global popularity success, Mattel Television unveiled a 26-episode CGI-animated streaming TV musical serial adaptation and continuation of the film on 1 February 2022 known as Barbie: It Takes Two. The first half of episodes were broadcast on television in Australia, UK & Ireland, Canada and Portugal and debuted in the U.S. on Netflix on April 8, with the other half to debut in September.
==Production output==
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Title 	Release Date(s) 	Type 	Co-producer 	Distributor(s) 	Notes
Thomas & Friends: The Great Race 	 	Animated 	Arc Productions 	National Amusements (UK theatrical)Multiple (TV) 	
Barbie: Star Light Adventure 	July 30, 2016 (Fathom Events)August 29, 2016 (Home video release)	Computer-animated film 	Arc Productions 	Fathom Events (U.S.; Limited theatrical release) Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Home video release)	Final production of Arc Productions before payroll glitch-turned-bankruptcy and re-opening as Jam Filled Entertainment's Toronto division/branch
Barbie: Dreamtopia 	 	 	 	YouTube Kids 	Began with a teaser promo video released on YouTube on 14 January 2016, followed by 4 3-minute shorts also released on YouTube between 5 May and 21 July 2016 and then a 46-minute TV special released by Universal which was broadcast on television in 5 countries and regions. The positive reception obtained resulted in the green-lighting of a hybrid YouTube/YouTube Kids web special and web series. The former was released on 4 May 2017 featuring episode which would be added as the first batch of the latter which released between 5 November 2017 to 1 April 2018. Toronto-based Relish Studios produced a web mini-serial spin-off of the franchise titled Barbie Return to Dreamtopia as part of a broader 3D CGI-animated web franchise known as Barbie's Dreamworld or Barbie: Dreamworld which was released between 21 July and 21 October 2021.
Monster High: Great Scarrier Reef 	 	 	DHX Media Vancouver 	Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Home video formats) 	61 minutes
WellieWishers 	 	2D-animated series 	Submarine Studios 	Amazon Prime Video (US) Tiny Pop (UK) 	2 seasons: 26 episodes x 11 minutes; American Girl doll franchise
Barbie & Her Sisters in A Puppy Chase 	 	Computer-animated film 	Rainmaker Entertainment 	Nickelodeon (U.S. broadcast)Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Home video release; international) 	
Barbie: Video Game Hero 	 	Computer-animated film 	Rainmaker Entertainment 	Nickelodeon (U.S. broadcast)Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Home video release; international) 	Last Barbie film to be shown on either Nickelodeon or other/another children's TV network(s)
Monster High: Electrified 	 	CGI-animated film 	Flaunt Studios 	64 minutes 	Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (home video formats)
The Toy Box 	– 	Reality series 	Hudsun MediaElectus 	ABC (U.S. broadcast)Electus International 	2 seasons
Monster High: Adventures of the Ghoul Squad	– 	Web series 	 	YouTube 	12 11-minute episodes
Barbie: Dolphin Magic 	 	Computer-animated film 	Rainmaker Entertainment 	Television:Streaming:
Netflix (U.S.) 	Only Netflix-exclusive Barbie film to be released on home video (DVD and Digital HD) and video on demand by Universal.
Thomas & Friends 	– 	CGI-animated series 	Jam Filled Entertainment 	Channel 5Netflix (season 24) 	4 seasons + 20 previous seasonscontinued from The Britt Allcroft Company, Gullane Entertainment, and HIT Entertainment
Pingu in the City 	– 	CGI-animated series 	Sony Creative ProductsPolygon Pictures 	NHK ETV 	2 seasons
Fireman Sam 	– present 	CGI-animated series 	WildBrainIsland of Misfits (series 11-12)WildBrain Studios (series 12-present)	CartoonitoChannel 5 	3 seasons + 10 previous seasonsdistributed by WildBrain
Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures 	– 	CGI-animated streaming television series	Mainframe Studios 	Netflix 	5 seasons, 52 episodes
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Barbie: Princess Adventure 	 	CGI-animated television film 	Mainframe Studios 	Netflix 	streaming television film
Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday 	 	CGI-animated television film 	Mainframe Studios 	Netflix 	streaming television film
Masters of the Universe: Revelation 	– present 	2D-animated series 	Powerhouse Animation Studios 	Netflix 	2-part animated series
Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams 	 	CGI-animated streaming television film 	Mainframe Studios 	Netflix 	
Thomas and Friends: All Engines Go! 	– present 	2D-animated series 	Nelvana 	Cartoon Network (US) Treehouse TV (Canada) 	Reboot of Thomas & Friends
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe 	– present 	CGI-animated streaming television series	Nelvana 	Netflix 	Reimagining of the eponymous original 1983 TV series produced by Filmation.
Barbie: It Takes Two 	 	CGI-animated streaming television series	Mainframe Studios 	Television:
Streaming:
Netflix (U.S.) 	Unveiled on 1 February 2022 via their website. First debuted on television in Australia and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on April 2 before launching on Netflix in the U.S on April 8. Also aired on television in Canada on April 10 and in Portugal on April 17.
Barbie: Mermaid Power 	 	CGI-animated streaming TV film 	Mainframe Studios 	 	Third TV film to feature two girls named "Barbie Roberts". Perceived among fans as the sequel to Barbie: Dolphin Magic.
Upcoming Productions 	Upcoming Productions	Upcoming Productions 	Upcoming Productions 	Upcoming Productions 	Upcoming Productions
Title 	Release Date(s) 	Type 	Co-Producing Companies 	Distributor(s) 	Notes
Monster High: The Movie	October 6, 2022 	Live-action musical film	Brightlight Pictures 	
Both were announced on 23 February 2021. Casting and commencement on production of the film announced on 9 October the same year. Production currently on post-production and production finalization. Awaiting its release date.	
Monster High 	Autumn/Fall 2022 	CGI-animated TV series 	Nickelodeon Animation Studio	Production commenced in mid-2021 and the voice cast announced through the dedicated Monster High Twitter account later seen by news sources.	
==Back catalog==
===Mattel Studios/Mattel Entertainment===
Title 	Original run	Format 	Network 	Co-production with 	Notes
Little People 	1999–2007 	Series 	Direct-to-video 	Egmont Imagination Cuppa Coffee Studios 	
The Barbie film series 	2001–17 	Film series	Direct-to-videoNickelodeon	Mainframe Entertainment/Rainmaker Animation/Rainmaker Entertainment	
Hot Wheels: World Race 	2003 	Miniseries 	Cartoon Network 	Mainframe Entertainment 	
Rescue Heroes: The Movie 	2003 	Film 	Direct-to-video 	Nelvana 	
Polly Pocket: Lunar Eclipse 	2004 	Short film 	Direct-to-video 	Mike Young Productions 	
Fisher-Price Baby Development Collection	2004 	Miniseries 	Direct-to-video 	 	
My Scene: Jammin' in Jamaica 	2004 	Film 	Direct-to-video 	Curious Pictures 	
My Scene: Masquerade Madness 	2004 	Film 	Direct-to-video 	Curious Pictures 	
Polly Pocket 2: Cool at the Pocket Plaza	2005 	Short film 	Direct-to-video 	Curious Pictures 	
Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers 	2005 	Specials 	Cartoon Network 	Mainframe Entertainment 	
My Scene Goes Hollywood: The Movie 	2005 	Movie 	Direct-to-video 	Curious PicturesMiramax Family 	
PollyWorld 	2006 	Film 	Nickelodeon 	Curious Pictures 	
The Barbie Diaries 	2006 	Film 	Nickelodeon 	Curious Pictures 	
GeoTrax 	2007–08 	Series 	Direct-to-video 	 	
Planet Heroes 	2008 	Series 	Direct-to-video 	 	
Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse 	2012–15 	Web shorts 	YouTube 	Arc Productions 	
Max Steel 	2013–15 	Series 	Disney XDNetflix 	Nerd Corps EntertainmentFremantleMedia 	
===HiT Entertainment (1982–2016)===
Title 	Original run 	Network 	Co-production with 	Notes
Thomas & Friends 	1984–861991–9519982002–21 	Children's ITV Cartoon Network Nick Jr. Channel 5 	Clearwater Features Nitrogen Studios Arc Productions Jam Filled Entertainment 	continued from The Britt Allcroft Company/Gullane Entertainment
Fireman Sam 	1987–942003–052008–present	S4CBBC 1 (series 1–4)CBeebies (series 5)Cartoonito (from series 6 onwards)Channel 5 (from series 8 onwards)	Bumper Films Siriol Productions HRTv Xing Xing Management Group Island of Misfits WildBrain Studios	property acquired by Gullane Entertainment in 2001
Pingu 	1990–20002003–06 	SF DRS/CBBC (original)CBeebies (revival) 	original series produced by The Pygos Group and TrickfilmsStudio 	
Captain Zed and the Zee Zone 	1991 	Children's ITV 	Tony Collingwood Productions Limited, DIC Enterprises, Scottish Television Enterprises 	
Where's Waldo? 	1991 	CBS Children's ITV 	The Waldo Film Company, DIC Enterprises 	
Barney & Friends 	1992–2010 	PBS Kids 	 	Continued from The Lyons Group/Lyrick Studios
The Wind in the Willows 	1995 	ITVThe Family Channel 	TVC London 	TV Film/Movie
Professor Bubble 	1996–97 	ITV 	 	
Percy the Park Keeper 	1996–99 	ITV 	Grand Slamm Children's Films 	
The Enchanted World of Brambly Hedge 	1996–2000 	BBC One 	Cosgrove Hall Films (series 1)Hot Animation (series 2) 	
The Willows in Winter 	1996 	ITVThe Family Channel 	TVC London 	TV movie
The Phoenix and the Carpet 	1997 	BBC 	 	
Animal Ark 	1997–98 	ITV 	Zenith North, HTV, Harvest Entertainment 	
Kipper 	1997–2000 	ITV 	Grand Slamm Children's Films 	
Big Sister, Little Brother 	1997 	SVTFox Family 	Wegelius TV, TMO Film GmbH 	
The Three Friends and Jerry 	1998–99 	SVTNickelodeon UK 	Happy Life, TMO-Loonland 	
Anthony Ant 	1999 	HBO FamilyYTV 	Funbag Animation Studios 	
Bob the Builder 	1999–2011 	CBBC CBeebies 	Hot AnimationSD Entertainment 	
Fly Tales 	1999 	France 3WDRTélétoonTeletoon 	Futurikon, Motion International 	
Ted Sieger's Wildlife 	1999 	ZDF 	Hahn Film 	
Faeries 	1999 	ITVStarz! 	Cartwn Cymru, United Productions 	TV movie
Sheeep 	2000–01 	CBBC 	Grand Slamm Children's Films 	
The Magic Key 	2000–01 	BBC Two 	Collingwood O'Hare Entertainment Limited 	
Untalkative Bunny 	2001–03 	Teletoon 	Dynomight CartoonsBig Al Productions 	
Oswald 	2001–03 	Nickelodeon () 	Nickelodeon Animation Studio 	
Angelina Ballerina 	2001–06 	ITV 	Grand Slamm Children's Films 	
Rubbadubbers 	2003–05 	BBC Two/CBeebies 	Hot Animation 	
Wobbly Land 	2007 	Nick Jr. UK 	Brown Bag Films 	
Frances 	2008 	PBS Kids Sprout 	The Jim Henson Company 	
Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps 	2009–10 	PBS Kids 	SD Entertainment 	
Rainbow Magic: Return to Rainspell Island	2010 	Direct-to-video 	The Answer Studio 	Film/Movie
Mike the Knight 	2011–17 	Treehouse TV (Canada)CBeebies (UK) 	Nelvana 	
Bob the Builder 	2015–18 	Channel 5 	Mainframe Studios DHX Studios Halifax 	Finished by Mattel Creations
===Lyrick Studios (1988–2001)===
Title 	Original run	Network 	Co-production with 	Notes
Barney and the Backyard Gang 	1988–1991 	Direct-to-video	 	
Wishbone 	1995–97 	PBS Kids 	Big Feats! Entertainment	
Kids for Character 	1996 	Direct-to-video	 	Special
Kids for Character: Choices Count	1997 	Direct-to-video	 	Special
Wishbone's Dog Days of the West 	1998 	PBS Kids 	Big Feats! Entertainment	Special
===Gullane Entertainment (1984–2002)===
Title 	Original run 	Network	Co-production with 	Notes
Shining Time Station 	1989–93; 1995	PBSYTV 	Catalyst Entertainment (seasons 2-3) 	
Mr. Conductor's Thomas Tales	1996 	PBS 	 	
It's a Mystery 	1996–2002 	ITV 	The Media Merchants Television Company LtdMeridian Broadcasting Ltd	
Captain Pugwash 	1998 	ITV 	John Cary Films