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Bob the Builder will soon be fixing up the big screen.
On Thursday, Mattel Films announced plans for its first animated feature, based on the popular children’s television seriesBob the Builder.
The film will starAnthony Ramos(Transformers: Rise of the Beasts), who will also serve as a producer alongside Alex Bulkley and Corey Campodonico of ShadowMachine
Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina of Nuyorican Productions will also co-produce (they made Netflix’s hitThe Mother,plus Lopez’s other recent filmsShotgun Wedding, HustlersandMarry Me).
The film will “celebrate the vibrant and colorful textures of the Caribbean Latin nations and their people,” according to a press release.
Bob the Builder.Nickelodeon/Courtesy Everett
Nickelodeon/Courtesy Everett
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A synopsis reads: “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.”
“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!” he added.
Anthony Ramos.Roy Rochlin/WireImage
Bob the Builder, which was globally syndicated, ran for 12 seasons between 1999 and 2011.
Mattel Films’ first theatrical release,Barbie, became the highest-grossing film of 2023. Itsother projects in the works include: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-MasterandWishbone.
source: people.com
