Nickelodeon and Mattel have teamed for a new animated series and a live-action project based on Monster High, the ghoulish toy line.

The popular Mattel doll line gets a live action movie musical, bringing back Frankie Stein, Clawdeen, and Draculaura and other favorite characters. Monster High: The Movie hits Nickelodeon and ...

Mattel declined to give specific sales figures, but said Monster High results drove its total girls brand category up 56 percent worldwide. American Girl sales rose 32 percent.