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Mystery Mattel Monster to Get Musical

Universal Pictures has purchased the rights to a secret Mattel toy for a live-action musical film, per VARIETY.

Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will produce with the HAIRSPRAY team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, who are in talks to write the original score.

Mattel has not publicly disclosed even the name of the property, saying only that it "aspires to add a fresh twist to monster lore."

"Neil and I have been looking for an original movie musical franchise for several years, and we feel this one is it. It really has long-term potential, and it will spin the monster genre on its ear," Zadan said.

Tim Kilpin, general manager for Mattel Brands' Girls, Boys & Games Group, will exec produce with Mattel's Barry Waldo.

-- By News Editor Annemarie Moody

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