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Scopely Acquires ‘Scrabble Go’ Mobile Gaming Developer PierPlay
“Scrabble Go” launched March 5 and was the first mobile game based on the board game to be officially licensed by Hasbro and Mattel
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Astronomer Lucianne Walkowicz Sues American Girl, Says ‘Luciana Vega’ Doll Stole Her Likeness
A representative for American Girl says it “takes great pride in creating original characters for girls” and will defend itself “rigorously”
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How Kabillion Competes in Crowded Kids Entertainment Market
“It comes down to programming and how we try to break ourselves apart from Cartoon Network, Nick, and Disney,” says Kabillion President David Di Lorenzo
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Jeff Wadlow to Direct ‘Magic 8 Ball’ Film for Blumhouse and Mattel
“Truth or Dare” director will co-write script with Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach
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Mattel and MGM to Make a Live-Action View-Master Movie Somehow
Vintage 3-D toy was first launched at the 1939 New York World’s Fair
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‘Iron Man’ Scribes in Talks to Rewrite ‘Masters of the Universe’ For Mattel Films
Duo recently wrote “Men in Black: International” for Sony
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Mattel Creates New Film Division, Taps Oscar-Nominated Producer Robbie Brenner to Head
Toy maker wants to develop and produce its own films based on toy franchises
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‘American Girl’ Doll Movie in the Works at Mattel, Original Film (Exclusive)
Got any ideas for “American Girl” stories? The project is looking for writers
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Paramount Players to Develop ‘Creepy Crawlers’ Feature Film
Plot details are unknown at this time but the film is set to be based on the toy molds
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‘SNL’: Donald Glover Has Some Depressing Ideas for Barbie’s Instagram (Video)
Toy maker Mattel interviews candidates to write social media posts for Barbie, but Glover keeps trying to give her PTSD
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Mattel Names Former Maker Studios Head Ynon Kreiz Its Third CEO in 2 Years
Kreiz takes over for Margo Geogiadis, who is leaving the toy company to pursue an opportunity in tech
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Sony Pushes ‘Barbie’ Release Date to May 2020
Anne Hathaway toy film was originally slated for release August 2018
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Party Report: Jermaine Dupri, Stevie Wonder and Usher Rev Up Awards Season (Photos)
Inside and backstage at the top industry bashes of the week with The Party Report’s Mikey Glazer
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Hijab-Wearing Barbie Makes Her Debut
Mattel unveils new doll designed after Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad
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Wonder Woman (Not Batman) Is Real Star of ‘Justice League,’ Mattel Teases
Packaging for new Mera doll includes synopsis of movie that centers on Diana Prince instead of Bruce Wayne
