Monster High is getting double-rebooted for television, with a new animated series and the toy line's first live-action project both in the works. Deadline reports that Nickelodeon and Mattel are teaming up to develop an all-new animated series adaptation along with a live-action TV movie. The network plans to premiere both Monster High adaptations in 2022. The new Monster High animated series will follow popular characters like Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura, and Frankie Stein as they "navigate the hilarity of high school in the hallowed halls of Monster High." Shea Fontana ( DC Superhero Girls ) serves as the series showrunner with Claudia Spinelli overseeing the project for Nickelodeon and Christopher Keenan overseeing for Mattel. Executive producer Adam Bonnett says the reimagination of the franchise will "focus on addressing important themes of identity and empowerment for kids today." RELATED: Universal Sets October 2016 Release Date for Monster High Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Monster High Live-Action Movie Musical & Reboot Series Are Happening at Nickelodeon
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Monster High Adds Writers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage
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