The success of the Barbie movie opened doors for Mattelexploring new film projects, and there's an unexpected candidate who could be the perfect successor.
As the company considers bringing more iconic characters such as 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe', 'Hot Wheels' and 'Monster High' to life, the 'Street Sharks’ – known as ‘Esquadrão Tubarão’ here in Brazil – emerges as an ideal option to receive the Barbie treatment and have a cinematographic project of success.
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Big name from the 1990s
Launched in 1994 and promoted by actor Vin Diesel, from the 'Fast and Furious' franchise, Esquadrão Jaws emerged as a line of toys that referred to the Ninja Turtles.
Accompanied by a television series in the same year, Esquadrão Tubarão told the story of four brothers who turned into shark heroes due to experiments by a mad scientist named Dr. Paradigm, also known as Dr. Piranoid.
Despite spawning four seasons and a spinoff called 'Extreme Dinosaurs', Shark Squad has not achieved the same lasting cultural impact as other franchises in the franchise. Barbieand from Mattel.
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However, after the development of 45 different projects by Mattel, the intriguing possibility of reviving the Shark Squadron arose.
Although Mattel has tried to resurrect the franchise before, the current brand revival scenario of the 1980s and 1990s brings hope for the return of the ‘Shark Squadron’.
Lesser known franchises such as 'Troma's Toxic Crusaders' have found renewed popularity in today's nostalgic climate. With its nostalgic appeal, unique characters and dedicated fan base, “Shark Squadron” is perfect for making a comeback on the big screen and engaging fans old and new alike.
Just as the “Barbie” movie embraced its world in a playful and self-aware way, “Shark Squadron” also has over-the-top humor and a presentation that doesn't take itself too seriously.
With quirky characters like Clammando and Killamari, the franchise offers outrageous adventures and a over-the-top charm that fits perfectly into a surreal, action-packed cinematic experience. action.
Following the example of the 'Barbie', Mattel can create a story full of marine mutants, questionable science and the "extreme" spirit of the1990s.
In this way, they can offer bold commentary on the worlds the audience lives in and the imaginative realms they explored as children.
With Barbie leading the way, the Shark Squad can swim alongside her and bring all the nostalgia of '90s Saturday mornings to life.
