Ramos to also star in Bob the Builder, Mattel
Films' first animated theatrical movie in development
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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Imagined as an inventive international story for today’s
audiences, the film will star Grammy-winning and Golden Globe and
Emmy-nominated actor and recording artist Anthony Ramos (Hamilton,
In the Heights), who also produces alongside Alex Bulkley and Corey
Campodonico of the Academy Award-winning animation and production
studio, ShadowMachine (Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, BoJack
Horseman). Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, and Benny
Medina for Nuyorican Productions (The Mother, Shotgun Wedding,
Hustlers, Marry Me) have also joined to co-produce. Felipe Vargas
(Rosario, Loteria) is attached to write. Bob the Builder is
overseen by Kevin McKeon, Ivan Sanchez, and Arturo Thur De Koós for
Mattel and Natalie Haack Flores for Nuyorican.
When Roberto “Bob” travels to the enchanting Island of Puerto
Rico for a major construction job, he takes on issues affecting the
island and digs deeper into what it means to build. Bob’s journey
will celebrate the vibrant and colorful textures of the Caribbean
Latin nations and their people.
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. Pairing Anthony and Felipe’s
genius vision for the story with ShadowMachine and Nuyorican’s
artisan approach will capture this beloved character in a manner
that audiences who grew up with Bob will recognize, and all-new
audiences will enjoy."
Said Ramos: “For years, Bob the Builder’s characters have
inspired young people around the world. I’m proud to partner with
Mattel Films, ShadowMachine, Nuyorican Productions, and Felipe
Vargas to bring this important message to the big screen, adding
elements of life that are inspired by my own. A movie about friends
working together, a celebration of a beautiful home they share, and
how love can help to conquer any obstacle in your way. Can we fix
it? Yes, we can!”
Added Goldsmith-Thomas: “Jennifer, Benny, and I are elated to be
partnering with the visionaries at Mattel Films along with Anthony
Ramos, Felipe Vargas and ShadowMachine to bring Bob the Builder
back to the screen. The show’s ability to promote positive
thinking, problem solving and empowerment with a completely
original story set in Puerto Rico puts a new spin on a beloved
brand, and we can’t wait for new and existing fans to connect with
these amazing characters.”
Commented Bulkley and Campodonico: “Mattel Films’ creatively
innovative, artist-first storytelling sensibilities align perfectly
with our own at ShadowMachine. We are excited to join forces with
them, Anthony Ramos, Felipe Vargas, and Nuyorican in crafting an
entertaining film for the big screen and bringing to life an
all-new chapter in the legacy of Bob the Builder.”
The popular Bob the Builder television series, centered on Bob
the building contractor and his friends, was originally created
with “little builders” (pre-school/early elementary school-aged
children) in mind through stories empowering them to work as a team
with imagination, positivity, and the right tools. The worldwide
syndicated show ran successfully for 12 seasons (1999-2011) and is
especially known for Bob’s cheerful catchphrase: “Can we fix it?
Yes, we can!”
Bob the Builder joins other Mattel Films in development
including American Girl, Barney, Hot Wheels, Magic 8 Ball, Major
Matt Mason, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Polly Pocket, Rock
‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots, Thomas & Friends, UNO, View-Master, and
Wishbone. Mattel Films is also developing Christmas Balloon, a
holiday family drama based on all-new IP.
Mattel Films’ first theatrical release, Barbie, was released
worldwide on July 21, 2023, by Warner Bros. Pictures. The highest
grossing film of 2023, Barbie is directed by Greta Gerwig, stars
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, and is produced in partnership with
Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley of LuckyChap and David Heyman.
Ramos is represented by CAA, Door24, and Paul Hastings. Lopez is
represented by CAA. Felipe Vargas is represented by CAA, Magnolia
Entertainment and Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the
strongest portfolios 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.
About ShadowMachine
Acclaimed animation production studio ShadowMachine swept the
2023 awards season with its film, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,
winning the Oscar®, BAFTA, Annie, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice
Awards for Best Animated Feature. Co-founded by Corey Campodonico
and Alex Bulkley, the Los Angeles and Portland, OR-based company is
an artist-first entertainment house and collective of world-class
artists, designers, writers, directors, and producers known for
high-quality work in all mediums of entertainment: 2D, 3D/CGI, VR,
App creation, stop-motion, and live action. In addition to film,
ShadowMachine is internationally renowned for producing several
iconic, multi-Emmy and Annie Award winning television series such
as BoJack Horseman and Robot Chicken as well as recently launched,
critically-acclaimed shows such as Phil Lord and Christopher
Miller’s Clone High reboot and Strange Planet created by Nathan
Pyle and produced by Dan Harmon. Learn more at
www.ShadowMachine.com.
About Nuyorican Productions
Nuyorican Productions headed by Jennifer Lopez, her producing
partner Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina most recently
produced THE MOTHER which was the largest film on Netflix for 2023,
and the fifth largest film to ever run on the streamer.
Additionally, they produced SHOTGUN WEDDING, the biggest film on
Amazon Prime, along with the critically acclaimed and award-winning
film HUSTLERS which grossed over $100 million at the box office and
MARRY ME which remains in the top five films across multiple
platforms. Additionally, Nuyorican have produced the award-winning
series The Fosters for six years and the spinoff Good Trouble. The
company seeks to find material that promotes diversity and pushes
the boundaries for women before and behind the camera. Their
upcoming projects both starring Jennifer Lopez include This is Me
Now, directed by Dave Meyers to be released on Amazon Prime, and
Atlas, directed by Brad Peyton to be released by Netflix in
2024.
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