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Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Nickelodeon today announced that the second season of the hit animated series Monster High will premiere on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. Everyone's favorite boo crew will meet more fangtastic friends, fiends, and families, and face spookier challenges in the haunted halls of Monster High! All-new episodes featuring original and legacy characters alike will continue to debut on Nickelodeon.

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In the half-hour season premiere, "Rule School," Clawdeen finds that balancing school with her new role as Were-Ruler is way more challenging than she thought. As she faces her first big task as Were-Ruler, Clawdeen makes a decision that will shake up the were-world.

It's a new semester in the 20-episode second season. The boo crew find themselves navigating a variety of monstrous situations, including a vacation at Scare-adise Resort that takes a mysterious turn, a mythological showdown during a music festival, a magic-powered competitive game night, and more. Throughout the all-new season, monster mayhem is always on the menu at Monster High. With each pop quiz the undead life throws their way, the fan-favorite monsters learn that they have what it takes to change the world.

From Mattel and Nickelodeon, the reimagined Monster High follows the iconic teenage children of legendary monsters Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura, Frankie Stein, Deuce Gorgon and friends as they discover who they are in the one place they all belong: Monster High.

"An all-new season of Monster High promises audiences more stories centered on friendship, acceptance, and of course, plenty of surprises," said Michelle Mendelovitz, Global Head of Mattel Television Studios. "We are monstrously grateful to our cast, crew, and partners at Nickelodeon and Paramount+ who have helped us bring Mattel's iconic Monster High brand and it's important message of inclusivity to life in an all-new way."

New cast members joining the second season include Anna Cathcart (XO, Kitty) as Jinafire Long, a Chinese dragon with weather powers, and Rutina Wesley (True Blood) as Venus, a budding entrepreneur who owns a beachfront smoothie hut at the Scare-adise Resort.

Returning members of the Monster High voice cast include Gabrielle Nevaeh as Clawdeen Wolf, Courtney Lin as Draculaura, Iris Menas as Frankie Stein, Tony Revolori as Deuce Gorgon, Jonathan Melo as Clawd Wolf, Kausar Mohammed as Cleo De Nile, Valeria Rodriguez as Lagoona Blue, Alexa Kahn as Toralei Stripe, Alexander Polinsky as Heath Burns, and Debra Wilson as Headmistress Bloodgood. Previously announced voices include Kate del Castillo as Selena Wolf, Rhea Seehorn as Medusa, Jessica Darrow as Skelita Calaveras, John O'Hurley as Hades, Debi Derryberry as Euryale, and America Young as Stheno.

Shea Fontana (Polly Pocket) serves as showrunner and co-executive producer, with Nick Filippi (Big Hero 6: The Series) as supervising producer. Production is overseen for Nickelodeon by Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, Big Kids Animation, and Nikki Price, Director of Development and Executive in Charge of Production, and for Mattel by Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan.

About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest portfolio of children's and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie(R), Hot Wheels(R), Fisher-Price(R), American Girl(R), Thomas & Friends(R), UNO(R), and MEGA(R), as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 44th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

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