Movie will Introduce New Character Toralei,
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SEGUNDO, Calif. and HOLLYWOOD,
Calif., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mattel,
Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), Nickelodeon and Paramount+ today revealed the
trailer and premiere date for Monster High 2, the
sequel to the live-action movie musical based on the iconic Monster
High franchise about the children of famous monsters and creatures.
Monster High 2 will be available to stream in the U.S. on
Paramount+ Thursday, October 5, and
premiere on Nickelodeon that same day at 7
p.m. (ET/PT), with encores every weekend in October as part
of the Monster Movie Madness stunt. The movie will also premiere
later in the month on Paramount+ in select international markets
where the service is available, with other international
territories premiere dates to be announced later this year.
Monster High 2 follows Clawdeen Wolf (Miia Harris), Draculaura (Nayah Damasen) and
Frankie Stein (Ceci Balagot) as they enter sophomore year at
Monster High. The power of three is put to the test as they face
even bigger challenges this year—new students, new powers, evolving
friendships, and an even bigger threat that could not only tear
their friendship apart, but could change the world forever. The
movie will also introduce new character Toralei (Salena Qureshi), a feisty British were-cat, back
after a year abroad in Scaris, France.
Monster High 2 also stars: Case Walker (The Other
Two) as Deuce Gorgon; Marci T.
House (Day of the Dead) as Headmistress Bloodgood;
Scotch Ellis Loring (Firehouse Dog) as Clawdeen's dad,
Apollo; Steve Valentine (Mom)
as Draculaura's dad, Dracula; Jy Prishkulnik (Just Beyond)
as Cleo de Nile; Lina Lecompte (Death Pursuit) as Lagoona;
Justin Derickson (When the
Streetlights Go On) as Heath
Burns; Lilah Fitzgerald
(Honey Girls) as Ghoulia; Nasiv Sall (Descendants 2)
as Abbey Bominable; Bonale Fambrini (Kevin Can Wait) as Ellis; Kyra Leroux (Riverdale) as Demi Boovais; and
Ana Ortiz (Love, Victor) as
Zamara Prue. Additional fan-favorite
characters from the Monster High universe will also be seen
throughout the movie.
The sequel follows the success of Monster High The Movie,
which debuted on Oct. 6, 2022 and
became the #1 kids and family movie on Paramount+ during its launch
week. It reached more than 4M total
viewers across its premiere weekend on linear (Nickelodeon, Nick at
Nite, Nicktoons and TeenNick). In Live +3, the linear simulcast
posted impressive triple-digit increases, up more than +100% with
Kids 6-11 and scored double-digit increases with total viewers
(+45%).
The Monster High animated series will also return on
Nickelodeon this fall. Mattel first introduced Monster High
in 2010, and it quickly became one of the most successful and
beloved kids' properties of all time. The franchise seeks to foster
a more accepting world where everyone is proud to be their
authentic self, which is more relevant than ever. Today,
Monster High is back with a reimagined set of fangtastic characters
reflected in a new set of dolls, accessories, apparel, costumes and
more, inspired by the original ghouls for a new generation that
embraces what makes them unique and rallies people everywhere to
express themselves.
Monster High 2 is directed and executive produced by
Todd Holland (Monster High The
Movie, The Real O'Neals, Malcolm in the Middle).
Phil Breman, Vice President of Live
Action Development at Mattel Television, Adam Bonnett (Descendants, Zombies, Masters
of the Universe) and Fred Soulie serve as executive
producers. Shawn Williamson (The
Good Doctor) and Arielle
Boisvert (Upload) from Brightlight Pictures also
serve as executive producers with David
Magee serving as producer. The sequel teleplay is written by
Matt & Billy Eddy (Teen
Beach, Invisible Sister, Zapped), with story by Todd Holland & Matt & Billy Eddy. Production on Monster High
2 for Nickelodeon is overseen by Zack Olin and Shauna
Phelan, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness
Live-Action, along with executive Linda
Halder.
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, 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 Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its
44th year, is the number-one entertainment brand
for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids
first in everything it does. The brand includes television
programming and production in the United
States and around the world, plus consumer products,
digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films.
For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com.
Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global
portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
About Paramount+
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer
digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service,
combines live sports, breaking news and a Mountain of
Entertainment™. The premium streaming service features an expansive
library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across
every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios,
including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount
Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, the
service's cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME content
including scripted hits, critically acclaimed nonfiction projects,
SHOWTIME SPORTS® (including industry-leading SHOWTIME Boxing) and
films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports
programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf to
basketball and more, plus streaming access to CBS News Network for
24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis.
For more information about Paramount+, please visit
http://www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on
social platforms.
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