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 Pictures Television and CBS Television Network. She was most recently executive producer of Hiddenlight Productions, where she worked with Secretary Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton to develop scripted projects for their production company.
Mendelovitz is credited with redefining the content slate at Disney 20th Television Studios, where she managed more than 250 projects.
In 2023, Mattel Television Studios premiered 12 series and specials.
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