Netflix to premiere originals from Mattel & DreamWorks Animation

Come 2015, the online video service – Netflix – is set to premiere animated originals based on the Mattel franchise Ever After High, as well as an all-new DreamWorks Animation original, Dinotrux.

Netflix and Mattel inked a deal for a series based on the Ever After High brand that will launch in all territories where the service is available in early 2015. The 12-episode Netflix original series will be preceded by Ever After High: Spring Unsprung, a new movie.

“The engaging and magical story lines of Ever After High make it a great addition to our growing slate of original kids programming,” said Netflix CCO Ted Sarandos in a statement. “Mattel has a track record of making high-quality animated programs and we’re excited to extend our relationship, bringing our members the enchanting world of Ever After High.”

DreamWorks Animation too will be launching the original Dinotrux in spring 2015 on Netflix. The story is based on a book series from Chris Gall. Dinotrux is already slated for a three-season run.

“DreamWorks has a proven track record of creating beloved characters and we’re excited to be able to bring the Dinotrux friends to our members,” added Netflix VP originals content Cindy Holland. “We know kids and families love discovering new series to watch together and we’re pleased to continue to expand our show lineup from DreamWorks.”

Netflix is certainly leaving no stone unturned in strengthening its animation library and that’s only great news for all the animation junkies out there like us here at AnimationXpress.com.