Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC Entertainment report they have extended their relationship with toy manufacturer Mattel, in a new "multi-year" deal allowing Mattel access to all of DC Comics' characters.
Mattel is currently developing toy lines for the new 'Batman' movie "The Dark Knight Rises" and new 'Superman' movie, "Man of Steel".
Television-based collaborations include Warner Bros. Animation's "Green Lantern: The Animated Series" and "Young Justice".
"We have developed an incredibly successful partnership with Mattel and we are very excited about taking the relationship to new levels," said Brad Globe, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment have an unrivaled slate of content support across all key platforms essential to our global consumer products business which is anchored by our alliance with Mattel."
"The DC Comics Super Heroes enjoy a worldwide fan base that keeps the demand high for consistently imaginative new product," said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing at Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "The extension of the Mattel agreement ensures that these fans will continue to be amazed by our 'DC Comics Super Hero' offerings for many years to come."
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