As it rolls out new animated series “Barney’s World” on Max and Cartoon Network and prepares a live-action “Barney” movie with Daniel Kaluuya, Mattel will be driving into live action non-pre school ...

The owner of brands, such as Barney, Bob the Builder and Fireman Sam, is one of the largest independent owners of intellectual property for preschoolers. By Georg Szalai Global Business Editor NEW ...

Mattel and production company 2Dux are teaming on a feature film based on the “Thomas & Friends” children’s train franchise, with “World War Z” director Marc Forster on board to helm and co-produce. “ ...