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Trixie Mattel isn’t all too happy with the Kylie Cosmetics Valentine’s Day collection. The 32-year-old RuPaul’s Drag Race alum called out Kylie Jenner after noticing that her new lipgloss packaging is nearly identical to that of her own. 

West Side Story‘s Kyle Allen has been cast as He-Man in the upcoming Masters Of The Universe reboot.Producer Mattel Studios and Netflix made the announcement yesterday (January 28), revealing that Allen will take up the sword in the long-delayed live-action adaptation of the ’80s cartoon series.According to Variety, Allen will play an orphan named Adam who discovers he is a prince destined to be the saviour of a faraway land. He must quickly learn of his power and the importance of saving his true home from an evil force.Masters Of The Universe is set to be directed and co-written by The Nee Brothers (The Lost City and Band Of Robbers).

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterMattel Films executive V.P. Robbie Brenner has not one but two Magic 8 Balls in her office. As a mom, she’s always been partial to Barbie but admits the small black plastic orbs have a strange hold on her.“To this day, I still shake it and think somehow it’s going to tell me what’s going to happen,” says Brenner, “and usually, I get a ‘Try again later.’”But the producer of Oscar nominee “Dallas Buyers Club” and this year’s Sundance player “Call Jane” is not waiting around to make her moves at Mattel, the 77-year-old toy manufacturer with some of the most iconic and recognizable brands in stores (including Barbie, Hot Wheels, American Girl and Thomas & Friends).  Three years ago, Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz tapped Brenner to help transform the company into a content powerhouse.

Kyle Allen has landed the lead role in the upcoming Netflix movie Masters of the Universe, which is being produced by Mattel Films.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterThe reported live-action feature film adaptation of “Masters of the Universe” has finally anointed its He-Man — rising actor Kyle Allen.Producer Mattel Studios and Netflix announced that the “West Side Story” actor will take up the sword and skimpy costume of the ’80s icon in a film to be directed and co-written by The Nee Brothers (of the upcoming Sandra Bullock film “The Lost City” and “Band of Robbers”).In “Masters of the Universe,” Allen will play an orphan named Adam who discovers he is a prince destined to be the savior of a faraway land. He must quickly learn of his power and the importance of saving his true home from an evil force.“Masters of the Universe is an iconic property that shaped the imaginations of an entire generation of kids with the message of becoming the best version of yourself.

Mattel’s live-action Masters of the Universe based on its iconic 1980s muscular action figure toy line is determined to live on.

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz says today’s acquisition of rights to make dolls and toys stemming from Disney’s princess and Frozen will arm the company with more recognizable properties in a crowded marketplace.

Starting in 2023, Mattel will return to making Disney Princess and Frozen toys.

Mattel is developing the live-action family drama Christmas Balloon, which will be written by Gabriela Revilla Lugo (A Million Little Things) based off a true story.

wrote @mo980298 on Twitter. “I’m sad I can’t get one but happy that so many folks are scooping them up!”Walmart.com no longer lists Barbie’s Maya Angelou doll, though other “Inspiring Women” are available.