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Nicholas Galitzine has been cast as He-Man in the upcoming live-action "Masters of the Universe" film by Amazon MGM and Mattel Films, directed by Travis Knight. The movie, set for a June 5, 2026 release, will bring the iconic battle between He-Man and Skeletor to theaters. Galitzine, known for his roles in "The Idea of You" and "Red, White & Royal Blue," expressed his excitement about the role on Instagram.
Nicholas Galitzine has been cast as He-Man in the upcoming "Masters of the Universe" film directed by Travis Knight, set to release on June 5, 2026. The project has faced a long development journey, moving through various studios and directors. The film will be produced by Escape Artists and Mattel Films, with Chris Butler writing the screenplay. This casting continues Galitzine's collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios.
Jennifer Lopez is set to produce a movie adaptation of the popular children's character Bob the Builder, with Anthony Ramos voicing the lead role. The film's plot will see Bob traveling to Puerto Rico for a construction job, celebrating the vibrant textures of the Caribbean Latin nations. The project is part of Mattel Films' efforts to bring its properties to the big screen, following the success of Greta Gerwig's Barbie adaptation.
Mattel Films is developing an animated feature film based on the popular children's series "Bob the Builder," with Jennifer Lopez producing and "In the Heights" star Anthony Ramos voicing the title character. The film will follow Bob as he travels to Puerto Rico for a major construction job, exploring issues affecting the island and celebrating the vibrant textures of the Caribbean Latin nations. Ramos, who is also producing the film, sees it as carrying an important message and being inspired by his own life. The project is part of a slate of Mattel films in development, including a live-action "Barney" movie and a Vin Diesel-led "Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots."
Mattel Films, ShadowMachine, Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions, and Anthony Ramos are collaborating on an animated Bob the Builder film, with Ramos voicing the title character. The movie will feature an international storyline set in Puerto Rico and will explore themes of construction and community. The popular children's series, known for its empowering messages, ran for 12 seasons and is part of Mattel Films' lineup of upcoming projects.
Mattel is developing a live-action film based on its American Girl doll line, with the movie being produced by Mattel Films, Paramount Pictures, and Temple Hill Entertainment. Lindsey Anderson Beer, the writer of "Pet Cemetery: Bloodlines," will write the script and produce the film. This project adds to the 14 live-action films already in development for Mattel Films, including movies based on Hot Wheels, Magic 8 Ball, Polly Pocket, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, and UNO. The American Girl doll movie was previously planned with MGM in 2019 but fell through.
Mattel Films is teaming up with Paramount Pictures and Temple Hill to develop a feature film based on the popular American Girl doll line. Lindsey Anderson Beer will write and produce the project, which aims to bring the historically accurate dolls and their immersive backstories to the big screen. This is part of Mattel Films' ongoing efforts to adapt its beloved toy brands into movies, with projects based on Hot Wheels, Magic 8 Ball, Matchbox, Major Matt Mason, Masters of the Universe, and Polly Pocket also in development.
Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz assures that the upcoming Barney movie produced by Daniel Kaluuya will not be odd, despite previous comments from Mattel Films executive Kevin McKeon suggesting a more adult-oriented approach. The film is said to be fun, entertaining, and culturally oriented, focusing on the trials and tribulations of being a 30-something and exploring themes of identity and alienation. While drawing inspiration from A24-type movies and the works of Charlie Kaufman and Spike Jonze, the film aims to surprise audiences and subvert expectations without being R-rated or straightforward like "Ted."
The upcoming Barney film produced by Mattel Films and starring Daniel Kaluuya will be an adult-oriented, "A24-type" project, according to executive Kevin McKeon. The film will have a surrealistic tone, drawing inspiration from filmmakers Charlie Kaufman and Spike Jonze, and will focus on the trials and tribulations of being a thirtysomething who grew up with Barney. This approach aligns with Mattel's goal of making art and reflects the direction taken with the forthcoming Barbie film, directed by Greta Gerwig. The Barney film is still in development and is expected to offer a more mature take on the beloved character.
Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya is set to star in and produce a live-action film adaptation of the children's TV show "Barney," which will focus on the trials and tribulations of being a thirtysomething and explore millennial angst. The film, described as "surrealistic" and "A24-type," aims to appeal to adults rather than children. Kaluuya wants to explore the heartbreaking aspects of Barney's message of love and friendship. Mattel Films, the production company behind the project, is also working on other film projects with notable names such as Lena Dunham, Tom Hanks, Jimmy Warden, and Ridley Scott.
Mattel Films is working on a "Barney" movie described as "surrealistic" and targeted towards adults, leaning into the millennial angst of the property. The film, produced by Daniel Kaluuya, aims to explore the trials and tribulations of being thirtysomething and growing up with Barney. The executive at Mattel Films has been pitching the movie as an "A24-type film," surprising given the source material's children's show origins. Mattel Films is also developing movies based on other toys, including Major Matt Mason and Hot Wheels.