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Gerard Johnstone to Direct Live-Action “Monster High” Movie from Mattel Studios, Universal Pictures and Weed Road
- Gerard Johnstone will direct a live-action Monster High movie produced by Mattel Studios, Universal Pictures, and Weed Road announced in June 2024.
- The film follows Mattel Studios' strategy to build on Barbie’s 2023 success by creating fresh, original stories from their brand portfolio under Robbie Brenner’s leadership.
- Akiva Goldsman and Robbie Brenner will produce the supernatural-themed movie, which is based on the popular doll line featuring children of iconic monsters such as Dracula and Frankenstein.
- Brenner called Johnstone’s vision “unique” and “genre-blending,” while Goldsman said Monster High is “delightfully personal” and praised Johnstone’s work as “sharp, daring, and full of heart.”
- The Monster High movie aims to capitalize on the brand’s fan-favorite status and storytelling potential, suggesting substantial franchise growth and appeal to horror fans and parents.
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It was around 2010 when a phenomenon broke out in Mexico; the Monster High dolls were launched into the market accompanied by a very good marketing strategy that quickly placed them among the most sought after by girls and some teenagers. Currently these figures, a female version of classic monsters of the horror genre, have been revalued and have taken on popularity again, to the degree that Mattel, the company that owns these dolls, would be p…
MONSTER HIGH Movie Finds Its Frightfully Perfect Director in M3GAN’s Gerard Johnstone — GeekTyrant
Mattel and Universal just handed the keys to Monster High over to a horror director who knows how to have a little fun with fear.M3GAN director Gerard Johnstone will helm the live-action Monster High movie, the latest addition to Mattel’s ever-growing cinematic toy chest. For fans of monster lore, campy satire, and emotionally weird teen angst, this could be the perfect pairing.The Monster High brand launched in 2010 and instantly stood out amon…
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