346. Why Mattel Wants Studios to Pitch the Uncomfortable

Deconstructor of Fun by Deconstructor of Fun

Aug 31, 202600:40:18Games & Hobbies

Mattel owns Barbie, Hot Wheels, UNO, Masters of the Universe and Street Sharks. Marcus Liassides runs its digital business, which now Roblox, Fortnite, and a licensing program that puts Mattel IP in creators' hands witho...

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