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From ‘Barbie’ to ‘Bob the Builder’: All about Mattel’s next big movie (and how Jlo is involved) - CNN
Mattel struck gold – or pink – with “Barbie,” which was the first major feature film to come from the toy company and made nearly $1.5 billion worldwide, becoming the biggest movie of 2023 ...
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Mattel is bringing 'Bob the Builder' to the big screen
LOS ANGELES, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Renowned toy company, Mattel (MAT.O), opens new tab, is embarking on its latest toy-inspired film project, “Bob the Builder,” the brand’s first animated ...
The Mirror13y
Toy maker Mattel in £425m deal to buy firm behind Bob the Builder
His big break came in 1997, when he bought the rights to some rough sketches of what became Bob the Builder. In 2002, he bought the firm which owned the rights to Thomas & Friends, created by the ...
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Mattel to Acquire ‘Thomas & Friends’ Maker HIT Entertainment for $680 Million - The Hollywood Reporter
NEW YORK – Toy giant Mattel said Monday it has agreed to acquire U.K. kids entertainment producer and right owner HIT Entertainment, known for Thomas the Tank Engine, among others, for $680 ...
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From ‘Barbie’ to ‘Bob the Builder’: Mattel’s next big movie, and how Jennifer Lopez is involved | CNN - CNN International
Mattel struck gold – or pink – with “Barbie,” which was the first major feature film to come from the toy company and made nearly $1.5 billion worldwide, becoming the biggest movie of 2023 ...