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Julius Genachowski and Dawn Ostroff Join Mattel Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Julius Genachowski and Dawn Ostroff have joined the Company’s Board of Directors, effective February 5, 2024.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Julius Genachowski and Dawn Ostroff have joined the Company’s Board of Directors, effective February 5, 2024.
  • Mr. Genachowski brings to Mattel extensive experience in technology, media and telecom, including internet and digital communications policy, cybersecurity, and privacy.
  • Mr. Genachowski is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sonos and serves on the Board of Mastercard.
  • Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: “Julius and Dawn are globally respected leaders in media, entertainment, and technology and we are thrilled to welcome them to Mattel’s Board of Directors.

American Girl® and Disney Reveal First Wave of Enchanting New Doll Collection

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207744278/en/
    American Girl and Disney collaborate on a new 18-inch doll collection for the popular Disney Princess and Disney Frozen franchises, with fan favorites Ariel, Tiana, and Cinderella first to join the magical lineup in Spring 2024 (Photo: Business Wire)
    Building on the success of last year’s Disney | American Girl Disney Princess Collector Doll series, the first wave of a new core collection revealed today, features beloved characters Disney’s Ariel, Tiana, and Cinderella.
  • “Fandom for American Girl and Disney runs deep, and a collaboration has long been asked for by our mutual fans,” says Jamie Cygielman, General Manager of American Girl.
  • American Girl® Disney Princess Tiana Doll has brown eyes and curly black hair styled in a high bun with face-framing tendrils and arrives in her signature green-and-yellow dress.
  • American Girl® Disney Princess Cinderella Doll has blue eyes and blonde hair styled in a high bun with blue headband and curled, sideswept bangs and arrives wearing her iconic blue ballgown and glittery “glass slippers.”
    The Disney and American Girl collection is available now at americangirl.com and American Girl retail stores nationwide.

Mattel Television Studios’ Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue to Debut March 14 on Netflix

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Barbie, Stacie and friends are returning for an all-new journey in Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Barbie, Stacie and friends are returning for an all-new journey in Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue.
  • Coming to Netflix March 14, the hour-long special will follow Barbie’s middle sister, Stacie, as she quickly comes to the rescue of Barbie and Skipper.
  • Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue marks the first time Stacie plays a lead role in Barbie content and includes five new original songs, new friends, and more puppies than ever.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240206197691/en/
    Key art for Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue (Photo: Business Wire)
    In Barbie and Stacie to the Rescue, audiences will soar to new heights with Barbie and Stacie as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

Hot Wheels Let’s Race to Debut on Netflix March 4

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Mattel , Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Netflix announced today that Hot Wheels Let’s Race, Mattel Television Studios’ all-new animated children’s series, will debut on Netflix globally on March 4.

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  • Mattel , Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Netflix announced today that Hot Wheels Let’s Race, Mattel Television Studios’ all-new animated children’s series, will debut on Netflix globally on March 4.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130639345/en/
    Key art for Hot Wheels Let's Race (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Inspired by Hot Wheels, the number-one selling toy globally*, Hot Wheels Let’s Race is an action-packed comedy series for kids, and follows the newest generation of racers: Coop, Spark, Mac, Brights, Axle, and Sidecar as they attend a racing camp that always puts the pedal to the metal.
  • That’s why I was so excited to get the opportunity to work on Hot Wheels Let’s Race with Mattel Television Studios.
  • It’s a real joy to get to be a part of that and I can’t wait for another generation of kids to see Hot Wheels Let’s Race on Netflix this year.”
    Season 1 of Hot Wheels Let’s Race will be available on Netflix on March 4.

Mattel Creations Celebrates Super Bowl LVIII With Exclusive Fisher-Price® Little People Collector™, Barbie®, and UNO® Championship Collectibles

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

With the Super Bowl fast approaching, Mattel Creations is kicking off the competition with three NFL and NFL Players Association officially licensed Super Bowl LVIII collectibles to celebrate this year’s championship team.

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  • With the Super Bowl fast approaching, Mattel Creations is kicking off the competition with three NFL and NFL Players Association officially licensed Super Bowl LVIII collectibles to celebrate this year’s championship team.
  • All three made-to-order Super Bowl LVIII collector sets are exclusively available at MattelCreations.com/thebiggame ; only the winning team’s orders will be fulfilled1.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130316050/en/
    Mattel Creations celebrates Super Bowl LVIII with exclusive Fisher-Price® Little People Collector™, Barbie®, and UNO® Championship collectibles.
  • The Super Bowl LVIII UNO Fandom deck (MSRP $12) honors the 2024 Super Bowl champion, with premium packaging featuring the team’s official logo, cards featuring team players, and one collectible foil card in every deck.

Mattel Films, ShadowMachine, Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions and Anthony Ramos Break New Ground with Bob the Builder Animated Film

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), ShadowMachine, Nuyorican Productions, and Anthony Ramos today announced plans to develop an animated, feature-length film based on Bob the Builder, the long-running and beloved animated children’s series.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), ShadowMachine, Nuyorican Productions, and Anthony Ramos today announced plans to develop an animated, feature-length film based on Bob the Builder, the long-running and beloved animated children’s series.
  • Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Benny Medina for Nuyorican Productions (The Mother, Shotgun Wedding, Hustlers, Marry Me) have also joined to co-produce.
  • Bob the Builder is overseen by Kevin McKeon, Ivan Sanchez, and Arturo Thur De Koós for Mattel and Natalie Haack Flores for Nuyorican.
  • Robbie Brenner, President of Mattel Films, said: “We are thrilled to collaborate with our brilliant partners Anthony Ramos, Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Alex Bulkley, Corey Campodonico, and Felipe Vargas on Bob the Builder, our first animated theatrical film.

Rizzoli New York to Publish BARBIE™: THE WORLD TOUR on March 8, 2024, in Partnership with Mattel

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Rizzoli and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today BARBIE™: THE WORLD TOUR (ISBN: 9780789345578, $55.00 US, Rizzoli New York), a new illustrated book capturing all the glamour and high style of the most popular doll in the world.

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  • Rizzoli and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today BARBIE™: THE WORLD TOUR (ISBN: 9780789345578, $55.00 US, Rizzoli New York), a new illustrated book capturing all the glamour and high style of the most popular doll in the world.
  • “Margot and I felt compelled to share this with the world.
  • “It’s been inspiring to see the world follow the designs curated by Margot and Andrew in celebration of the movie, Barbie.
  • Credit line for the book must read: © Barbie™: The World Tour by Margot Robbie and Andrew Mukamal, Rizzoli New York, 2024.

Mattel Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Conference Call Date

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Following this, Mattel will host a webcast conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • The webcast and accompanying slides will be available under the Events and Presentations section of Mattel's Investor Relations website, https://investors.mattel.com .
  • An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company's website for 12 months following the event.

Mattel Films, Paramount Pictures, and Temple Hill Entertainment to Develop American Girl Feature Film with Lindsey Anderson Beer

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), Paramount Pictures, and Temple Hill Entertainment today announced plans to develop a live-action feature film based on the American Girl doll line.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), Paramount Pictures, and Temple Hill Entertainment today announced plans to develop a live-action feature film based on the American Girl doll line.
  • American Girl will be distributed by Paramount Pictures and produced by Mattel Films, Paramount Pictures, and Temple Hill Entertainment (Twilight, The Maze Runner, The Fault in Our Stars).
  • Lindsey Anderson Beer (Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, Sierra Burgess is a Loser) is attached to write the screenplay and produce.
  • We are excited to continue Mattel Films’ momentum and collaborate with Paramount Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment, and Lindsey Anderson Beer to bring American Girl to life on the big screen.”
    Daria Cercek, Co-President, Paramount Pictures Motion Picture Group, said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Mattel Films, our friends at Temple Hill, and the incredibly talented Lindsey Anderson Beer to bring American Girl—one of the most iconic doll brands ever—to moviegoers everywhere.”
    Added Anderson Beer: “Growing up, my sister and I were American Girl girls.

Mattel to Participate in the 2023 Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that Ynon Kreiz, Mattel’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Anthony DiSilvestro, Mattel’s Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2023 Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference on Wednesday, December 6 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern time.

Key Points: 
  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced that Ynon Kreiz, Mattel’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Anthony DiSilvestro, Mattel’s Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2023 Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference on Wednesday, December 6 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern time.
  • The webcast will be available on Mattel’s Investor Relations website, https://investors.mattel.com/ under ‘Events and Presentations.’ To listen to the webcast, log onto the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary software.
  • An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website shortly after the completion of the live webcast.