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Jennifer Lopez to Produce ‘Bob the Builder’ Animated Movie at Mattel, Starring Anthony Ramos
Mattel is developing an animated 'Bob the Builder' movie starring Anthony Ramos and produced by Jennifer Lopez.
Bob’s journey will celebrate the vibrant and colorful textures of the Caribbean Latin nations and their people.” Felipe Vargas (the upcoming “Rosario”) is attached to write the screenplay; a director has not been announced. “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,” Goldsmith-Thomas. “Bob the Builder” joins a slew of Mattel films in development (some less expected than others) including “American Girl,” a live-action “Barney” movie with “Get Out” star Daniel Kaluuya, the Vin Diesel-led “Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots,” and Lena Dunham’s take on “Polly Pocket.” The company’s first theatrical release was Greta Gerwig’s majorly successful “Barbie,” which was distributed by Warner Bros. and grossed a staggering $1.4 billion globally.
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