Mattel Films and Universal Pictures to Develop Live-Action Feature Film Based on Wishbone™
15 Julho 2020 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
- “Wishbone” marks the first collaboration between Mattel
Films and Universal Pictures and is the ninth Mattel Films project
in development
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Universal Pictures announced
today plans to develop a live-action motion picture – “Wishbone” –
based on the hit television series from the nineties about the
iconic Jack Russell terrier. “Wishbone” is the first theatrical
film collaboration between Mattel Films and Universal Pictures and
the ninth Mattel Films project in development.
Mattel Films will produce “Wishbone” alongside Academy
Award-winner Peter Farrelly (“Green Book,” “There’s Something About
Mary”). Roy Parker (2019 The Black List’s "The House is Not for
Sale") will write the script. Robbie Brenner, executive producer,
and Kevin McKeon, supervising producer, will lead the project for
Mattel Films, and Lexi Barta, director of development, will oversee
the project for Universal Pictures.
“Wishbone” followed the eponymous dog as he whisked viewers into
some of the most famous and cherished literary moments. Mattel
Films will be rebooting the property into a modern, four-quadrant
comedy that will appeal to the whole family.
“Our deep library of iconic franchises continues to offer
cinematic storytelling opportunities,” said Brenner. “We’re
thrilled to be working with Peter Farrelly, Roy Parker and
Universal to take the beloved dog classic into a new direction with
a modern reimagination of the franchise.”
“Wishbone” joins other Mattel Films projects in development
including ones based on American Girl®, Barbie®, Barney®, Hot
Wheels®, Magic 8 Ball®, Major Matt Mason®, Masters of the Universe®
and View Master®.
Peter Farrelly is represented by Jeff Okin at Anonymous,
Creative Artists Agency and Cindy Farrelly Gesner at Lichter
Grossman Nichols Adler Feldman & Clark. Roy Parker is
represented by Creative Artists Agency, Grandview and Adam Cooper
at Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein
Trattner & Klein.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the
strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment
franchises in the world. We create innovative products and
experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through
play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands,
including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®,
Thomas & Friends™, UNO® and MEGA®, as well as other popular
intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with
global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and
television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35
locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries
in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce
companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a
trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of
childhood and reach their full potential.
About Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Studios
(www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is part of
NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and
entertainment companies in the development, production and
marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global
audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of
news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company,
significant television production operations, a leading television
stations group and world-renowned theme parks. NBCUniversal is a
subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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Danit Marquardt, Mattel danit.marquardt@mattel.com
Allison Leffingwell, Universal
allison.leffingwell@nbcuni.com
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