Mattel, Inc.

🎃 Happy Halloween from Mattel HQ! 👻 Spookiness descended upon our campus as we hosted a day full of trick-or-treating for kids, floor decorations, and pumpkin displays. Thank you to our Playmakers Employee Resource Group for organizing another memorable day for our Mattel families.

Congratulations to our Mattel Latin America teams on their latest Great Place to Work certifications in Brazil and Mexico! Certification is based entirely on what our employees say about their experience working at Mattel, which makes it all the more meaningful. Thank you to teams for continuing to make Mattel a Great Place to Work and empowering a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. #MattelProud

The Mattel Children’s Foundation and over 65 Mattel volunteers partnered with Hope for Henry Foundation to #PlayitForward by building “party in a box” packages that will be donated to 42 hospitals throughout the U.S. in celebration of National Hope for Henry Day! Hope for Henry is a longstanding partner of the Mattel Children’s Foundation with a focus of reinventing how hospitals care for children and their families.    Mattel volunteers sorted, packed, and wrote notes with special messages to be included in the boxes full of our iconic toys that will brighten the days of children across the U.S.    #MattelProud 

Mattel EMEA is celebrating the 65th anniversary of Barbie with the Launch of 'My Barbie Story'—A Star-Studded Tribute to Empowerment & Legacy. Featuring inspiring reflections from iconic names like Dame Helen Mirren, Claudia Schiffer, Adwoa Aboah, Samantha Cristoforetti, Sümeyye Boyacı, Francesca Ragazzi, Estelle Mossely, Kim Jayde and many more, this unique collection of 108 personal stories celebrates how Barbie has inspired creativity, empowerment, and limitless possibilities across generations. Mattel is proud to be donating 100% of its proceeds from the sale of this book with an additional donation from the Mattel Children’s Foundation, to UN Women UK, as part of the Barbie Dream Gap Project’s initiative to level the playing field for girls. My Barbie Story is available for purchase now on Amazon - Join us in celebrating the enduring legacy of Barbie by sharing your own story using the #MyBarbieStory #Barbie #UNWomenUK #DreamGapProject #EMEA #EmpowerGirls #PlayItForward #65yearsofBarbie Nicolas Houssin, Isabel Ferrer de Casacuberta, Johanna Ehrhardt, Katie Hewitt, Charity Waye Tindall, Amarilis Whitty, Nancy Molenda, Brittany Cruickshank, Amy Cashmore, Emma Cleaves, Sarah Wheeler, Irena Lygerou, Florine Dubaut, Andrea Eman Castillo, Anne Polsak, Mona Priester, Lena Mest, Bianca Maria Cammarata, Raquel Rilova Gállego, Ariadna Puig Gil, Claudia Cimmino, Lydia Asimakopoulou, Maria Papatzika, Maria Psallida, MBA, Ewa Bielawa, Pınar Yücekuş Altınova, Angelika Sansotta, Sarah Allen, Scarlett Ward, Natasha Athwal, Stephen Seo, Mandy Hughes, Danielle V., Rebecca Hilton, Angelica Joy Dumervil, Amy Goldenberg

Noot Noot! Mattel and Aardman are teaming up to co-develop a brand-new stop-motion 3D animated television series featuring Pingu. “When we set out to bring Pingu back, partnering with the top-tier creative team at Aardman was a must. With Aardman’s stop-motion magic and Pingu’s universal charm that has made him a social media hit, we are excited to create fresh snow-filled stories about our favorite penguin that are sure to warm hearts worldwide.” —Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer at Mattel More: https://lnkd.in/gWKfJdTR

Mattel has announced the development of a live-action feature film with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Escape Artists, based on the the timeless 3-D image View-Master toy!  "View-Master has inspired generations to embark on boundless adventures, offering a treasure trove of storytelling possibilities for this film. We’re thrilled to work with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Escape Artists’ Todd Black to bring this Mattel franchise to life. Their creative and filmmaking expertise sets the stage to introduce a modern take on this beloved toy to audiences everywhere.” —Robbie Brenner, President of Mattel Films More: https://lnkd.in/gEm-Jute #Mattel #entertainment #films

Ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of Lights, Barbie has partnered with the world-class Indian couturier, Anita Dongre to create the Signature Diwali doll. Anita’s vision pays homage to her heritage with designs inspired by the time-honored craftmanship of the rural women artisans who keep their traditions alive.    Featuring her Moonlight Bloom set, with a choli top and skirt lush with dahlias, jasmines, and an Indian lotus representing strength and beauty.    #Barbie #BarbieStyle 

With Barney making a comeback with a brand-new animated series "Barney’s World" on Max and an upcoming live-action movie with Daniel Kaluuya in the works, Mattel’s Chief Franchise Officer, Josh Silverman, joined Variety for a Q&A on how “newstalgia” is blending generational fandoms across our brands. #Mattel

Partnerships that support kids’ mental health 🙌 . Thank you to Krista Berger, SVP Barbie & Global Head of Dolls, for joining this important discussion with The Kids Mental Health Foundation and Creative Artists Agency on behalf of Mattel and Monster High's Project Belonging. #WorldMentalHealthDay

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, join us for a panel on the power of play and how it enhances physical and metal health with Mattel's Chief People Officer Karen Ancira, Mattel's VP of Global Consumer Insights Tasja Kirkwood, tennis champion Naomi Osaka, and CEO of Modern Health Alyson Watson at 9am PT. Info below.