monster high toys getting live-action movie adaptation

Monster High fans, rejoice! Mattel and Universal Pictures are bringing a live-action Monster High movie to life, with production and writing led by Academy Award-winner Akiva Goldsman. The popular doll brand, introduced in 2010, features the fashionable offspring of legendary monsters like Draculaura, Frankie Stein, and Cleo de Nile. This film aims to celebrate individuality and self-expression. Mattel also hinted at a lineup of future movie adaptations for other beloved toy brands including Barney, Hot Wheels, and UNO. Mattel Films' president, Robbie Brenner, expressed excitement about partnering with Goldsman and touted the film's empowering message.

The live-action Monster High movie is being produced and written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, known for his work on A Beautiful Mind and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Monster High has expanded its brand beyond just dolls; it has already ventured into animated web series, TV specials, animated movies, and even video games for platforms like the Nintendo DS. This move to live-action is another exciting evolution for the brand, promising to bring its message of celebrating uniqueness to a broader audience.