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UNIVERSAL PICTURES CONTENT GROUP ANNOUNCE OFFICIAL UNTITLED IRON MAIDEN FEATURE DOCUMENTARY IN 2025

Featuring exclusive interviews with band members past and present, never seen before footage, and brings their iconic mascot Eddie to life with spectacular animation

Universal Pictures Content Group announce it has commenced production on an official untitled Iron Maiden feature documentary. Universal Pictures Content Group hold global rights and Universal Pictures International is set to release in cinemas internationally in Autumn 2025, coinciding with the band’s 50th anniversary year.  US theatrical distribution is yet to be confirmed.

The long-awaited documentary is an emotive journey through Iron Maiden’s 50 Year history told from the perspective of both the band and some of their most devoted followers - from longstanding superfans to established names from the worlds of film and music such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich and Gene Simmons.  The documentary will also feature exclusive interviews with pivotal band members including the final interview with original vocalist, Paul Di'Anno, who sadly died last year.

Featuring rare archival footage and all-new animated sequences of the band's legendary mascot, Eddie, the film offers a unique visual experience that highlights Iron Maiden’s widespread impact and the strong connection between the band and their truly global army of fans.  The film also explores the cultural movement Iron Maiden has helped shape and their enduring legacy in both music and fan culture, challenging common perceptions of the wider significance of rock music and heavy metal.

Iron Maiden were formed in east London 50 years ago in 1975 and were seen to pioneer the globally inspiring new wave of British heavy metal movement.  They have sold well over 100 million records worldwide, performing more than 2500 concerts in 64 countries across 6 continents.  Later this year they will add to this number as they embark on their huge Run For Your Lives Tour starting in Budapest, Hungary in May.

Helen Parker - Executive Vice President, Universal Pictures Content Group and Exec Producer said: “We’re thrilled Iron Maiden have entrusted us to bring their legacy to cinemas around the world.  Working closely with the band and their passionate fans has been an unrivalled experience allowing us to tell their story in a unique way and celebrate their incomparable fearless creativity in their 50th anniversary year.”

Rod Smallwood – Manager, Iron Maiden said: “We’re proud Universal Pictures Content Group has chosen to share the unique story of Iron Maiden with the world. We have given them unrestricted access to the band, our fans and musical peers.  We trust that they will excite not only music fans but also anyone who loves a story of an underdog beating the odds to become and remain one of Britain’s biggest musical exports since our first record released 45 years ago.”

The official untitled Iron Maiden documentary is directed by Malcolm Venville (Churchill at War) and produced by Dominic Freeman (Spirits in the Forest – A Depeche Mode Film). EVP Universal Pictures Content Group Helen Parker (Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes) serves as Exec Producer.

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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) has partnered with Universal Pictures and Academy Award-winning producer/screenwriter Akiva Goldsman under his banner, Weed Road, to develop Monster High, a live-action theatrical film featuring an original story based on the popular fashion dolls imagined as the children of legendary monsters.

First introduced in 2010, Monster High immediately became a beloved expansive universe rich with inclusive storytelling and doll play, fostering a fandom that spans generations. The brand continues to encourage fans of all ages to embrace their authentic selves and what makes them unique.

Robbie Brenner, President of Mattel Films, said: “Monster High helps fans discover the great beauty in being true to yourself and celebrates the unique sensibilities at the core of who we are as individuals. We’re proud to partner with Universal Pictures and the brilliant Akiva Goldsman to usher this important message to audiences worldwide.”

Goldsman, who is also a producer on Mattel Films’ Major Matt Mason starring Tom Hanks, added: “I’ve been fascinated by Monster High since my daughters were obsessed with the dolls as kids. I’m thrilled to once again join forces with Robbie Brenner and our friends at Mattel to help bring this iconic property to life.”

Goldsman is the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of A Beautiful Mind, whose critically acclaimed projects range from creator of The Crowded Room, showrunner of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and screenwriter of Cinderella Man, to producer of several films in the blockbuster Paranormal Activity franchise and the upcoming sequels to Constantine and I Am Legend.

Producers of Monster High are Robbie Brenner and Akiva Goldsman. Overseeing the project are Kevin McKeon and Arturo Thur De Koos for Mattel and Greg Lessans for Weed Road. Universal Pictures’ SVP of Production Lexi Barta and Creative Executive of Production Development Jacqueline Garell are overseeing the project for the Studio.

Mattel Film’s vision is to collaborate with leading filmmakers to make standout quality movies based on our iconic brands that will resonate in culture and appeal to global audiences. In addition to Monster High, Mattel Films has feature films in development for iconic IP including American Girl, Barney, Hot Wheels, Bob the Builder, 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.

Goldsman is represented by CAA, TFC Management, and Hansen Jacobsen Teller.

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Monster High, 13 Wishes, marks the third direct-to-DVD CG animated, feature-length film to be released by Mattel’s Monster High brand in an anticipated partnership with Universal Pictures. 13 Wishes brings to life the age-old adage of “Be scare-ful what you wish for".

Tired of being under her popular older sister's shadow, Howleen Wolf stumbles upon an ancient genie lantern hidden deep within the attic of Monster High. The genie is freed and grants Howleen not 3, but 13 wishes! At first, all her screams come true. But Howleen soon discovers that each wish comes with a dark side and finds herself under an evil spell of temptation that wreaks havoc on the student body of Monster High.

Join Frankie Stein, Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura, Abbey Bominable and the rest of the Monster High ghouls on an all-new DVD movie adventure as they strive to save Howleen… and the very soul of Monster High! Check out the trailer below and pre-orders available online via Amazon, Walmart, and more!

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Mattel's toy line Monster High debuted in 2010 and since has made a mark on the scene since having numerous dolls, appeal, video games, and other events to get us humans ghoul on.

Now the ghouls are back in their first ever DVD movie release! Partnering up with Universal Pictures Mattel's Monster High takes the ghouls and normies (humans) to life as each other come face to face and find out the true meaning of Halloween. The animation takes CGI to another level having it be very detailed just as it was in it's second television special shown on Valentine's Day called Why Do Ghouls Fall In Love?

The voice actors do a superb job having various jokes and knock offs to the classic episodes of the online series staying true to it's motto's and morals of what Monster High is all about having their slogan of Be Yourself, Be Unique, Be a Monster being true to the bone. The movie runs a little over a hour long while the previous specials running around 45 minutes in length. This movie brings the ghouls home and will satisfy all of those ghouls and normies needs of fun!

This DVD release comes in it's standard and exclusive formats the exclusive including 2 discs the bonus disc including 15 bonus episodes of the online web series from the first season. While the regular DVD contains three never before seen episodes along with the film of course. Either way this is a flick you will fall dead over for and not want to pass up for this time of year!
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Mattel's Monster High specials have been debuting on Nickelodeon since 2010's "New Ghoul @ School" and since last weekend's "Why Do Ghouls Fall in Love" presenting an all new CGI presentation to the beloved series, three more specials are coming up. April will preimere "Escape From Skull Shores" while July will preimere "Friday Night Frights" and October will preimere "Ghouls Rule" also a Universal Pictures direct o to DVD full-length movie with an exclusive doll line starring Frankie Stein, Draculaura, Clawdeen Wolf, and Cleo De Nile in costumes to celebrate the spooktacular howliday Halloween!
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