Mattel poaches ex-Fox, Sony exec to take the reigns of the toy maker’s television studio. It’s the latest move by Mattel to double down on it’s shelf to screen strategy, which culminated in the blowout “Barbie” film success this summer. Mattel says more television content is coming next year, including a “Barney” reboot. Mattel headquarters…

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The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency in Nigeria’s health sector. This is being highlighted as stakeholders across the sector converge in Ekiti State for the 64th National Council on Health where salient issues around the health sector are up for discussion. The opening ceremony on Thursday was an avenue to set the…

By Emon Reiser Mattel on Thursday named Michelle Mendelovitz as head of Mattel Television Studios, overseeing development, production and distribution of the toy company’s episodic content on broadcast and streaming globally. Mendelovitz reports to Chief Franchise Officer Josh Silverman. Prior to joining Mattel, Mendelovitz held senior roles at Disney 20th Television Studios, Apple TV+, Sony…

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Mattel is bringing on a TV veteran to lead its Mattel Television Studios division. The toy giant, which owns IP like Barbie and Hot Wheels, has hired Michelle Mendelovitz to lead its TV studios division. Mendelovitz was most recently executive producer at HiddenLight, the production company from Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, but she previously served…

Mattel has appointed former 20th Television, Apple TV+, Sony Television and CBS Network executive Michelle Mendelovitz as the head of the toymaker’s Television Studios division. Mendelovitz will be tasked with overseeing the development, production and distribution of Mattel’s robust slate of episodic content on broadcast and streaming globally, reporting to Mattel’s chief franchise officer Josh…

Former head of drama development at Disney’s 20th Television Michelle Mendelovitz has been named head of Mattel Television Studios. In her new role, Mendelovitz will oversee the development, production, and distribution of Mattel’s slate of episodic content on broadcast and streaming globally. She will report to Mattel executive vice president and chief franchise officer Josh…