Mattel Names Michelle Mendelovitz Head of Mattel Television Studios
16 November 2023 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Michelle
Mendelovitz has been named Head of Mattel Television Studios.
Mendelovitz will oversee the development, production, and
distribution of Mattel’s robust slate of episodic content on
broadcast and streaming globally. Mendelovitz reports to Josh
Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer, Mattel.
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Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO of Mattel, said: “Michelle is a
powerful creative leader with a wealth of experience working with
top studios and creators to make innovative, quality content across
genres and platforms. We are excited for her to join at a time of
such momentum for the company, and for the important role she will
play in developing stories that resonate in culture and growing
Mattel’s global fan base.”
Silverman added: “The opportunity to connect worldwide audiences
with Mattel’s iconic brands, franchises, and characters through
high-quality storytelling is greater than ever before. I look
forward to the impact Michelle and Mattel Television Studios will
have on expanding the content slate to the delight of our fans
around the globe.”
Mendelovitz brings to Mattel significant expertise in content
development and production gained from senior roles at Disney 20th
Television Studios, Apple TV+, Sony Pictures Television, and CBS
Television Network. She most recently served as Executive Producer,
Hiddenlight Productions, working with Secretary Hillary Clinton and
Chelsea Clinton to develop a suite of scripted projects for the
initial slate for their production company.
At Disney 20th Television Studios as SVP, Head of Drama
Development, Mendelovitz redefined the company’s content slate and
managed more than 250 projects in various stages of development and
production across all Disney platforms and other streamers
including Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Peacock. She was previously a
Senior Creative Executive for Scripted & Unscripted Programming
at Apple, where she played a leading role in launching Apple TV+
and oversaw various straight-to-series scripted shows and
docuseries such as the Emmy-nominated series “Severance,” as well
as “For All Mankind” and the Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry mental
health documentary series “The Me You Can't See.”
For Sony Pictures Television as Vice President, Scripted
Programming (Drama & Comedy), Mendelovitz oversaw all creative
and production needs on numerous series for broadcast networks and
streaming platforms, including “Bloodline” for Netflix and the hit
series “The Good Doctor” for ABC. She started her career at CBS
Television in comedy development.
Mendelovitz added: “Mattel is a globally revered brand that I've
always admired for its ability to empower and relate to their
audience generation after generation. Taking that bold spirit to
speak to themes that impact people's worlds, while simultaneously
entertaining audiences of all ages, is what we are focused on as we
grow Mattel Television Studios into an inspiring storytelling home
for best-in-class creators. I'm so thrilled and honored to join the
Mattel team as we take our brands and franchises to a whole new
level.”
Mattel Television Studios is the television production and
distribution division of Mattel, providing global audiences with
innovative and engaging content based on the company’s iconic
portfolio of franchises. Featuring best in class distribution
partners, Mattel Television Studios content offers animated and
live action series and specials based on leading IPs such as
Barbie, Thomas & Friends, Hot Wheels, Fireman Sam, Polly
Pocket, Barney, Masters of the Universe, Monster High, and
Pictionary. In 2023 alone, Mattel Television Studios has premiered
12 series and specials.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the
strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment
franchises in the world. We create innovative products and
experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through
play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands,
including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®,
Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster
High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties
that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment
companies. Our offerings include film and television content,
gaming and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate
in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150
countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and
ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to
be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder
of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at
mattel.com.
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