and , /PRNewswire/ -- Global toy leader (: MAT) today announced a renewed relationship with for the Cars franchise, and the upcoming *Pixar film Cars 3. The agreement gives continued worldwide rights to manufacture, market and distribute toys and products based on the award-winning Cars franchise across multiple categories, including vehicles and playsets.

'We are very pleased that has once again chosen to help bring its iconic Cars franchise and characters to life for children around the world,' said , chairman and CEO of . ' and have enjoyed an outstanding partnership for nearly 60 years, and we are thrilled to see the relationship continue in such a meaningful way.'

Cars is among the most beloved *Pixar properties, and continues to generate strong toy demand globally. Since its blockbuster theatrical release in 2006, Cars and the iconic characters of have delighted children and inspired imaginative play around the world.

'For almost a decade, Pixar's Cars has thrilled audiences and connected with families through its story of friendship and the excitement of the open road,' said , co-chair, and Interactive Media, and president, . 'We're delighted to continue working with on this important franchise. They are the perfect partner to extend Pixar's storytelling with an innovative and engaging toy line for Cars 3.'

Since 2006, has shipped millions of Cars toys across a variety of categories, including more than 300 million Cars die-cast vehicles sold. Mattel's lengthy creative collaboration with *Pixar has also generated hundreds of unique Cars vehicle designs celebrating the individual characters from the franchise.

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 The family of companies (Nasdaq: MAT) is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. portfolio of best-selling brands includes Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever produced, Hot Wheels®, Monster High®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, Fisher-Price® brands and MEGA® Brands, as well as a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2015, was named one of the 'World's Most Ethical Companies' by and in 2014 ranked No. 5 on '100 Best Corporate Citizens' list. With worldwide headquarters in , companies employ approximately 31,000 people in 40 countries and territories and sell products in more than 150 nations. Visit us at www.mattel.com, www.facebook.com/mattel or www.twitter.com/mattel.

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 (DCP) is the business segment of (NYSE:DIS) that delivers innovative and engaging product experiences across thousands of categories from toys and apparel to books and fine art. As the world's largest licensor, DCP inspires the imaginations of people around the world by bringing the magic of into consumers' homes with products they can enjoy year-round. DCP is comprised of three business units: Licensing, Publishing and . The Licensing business is aligned around five strategic brand priorities: Disney Media, , & , Disney Princess & Tinker Bell, and Marvel. (DPW) is the world's largest publisher of children's books, magazines, and apps, igniting imagination through storytelling in ever-inventive ways. DPW creates and publishes books, magazines, eBooks and apps both vertically in-house and through an extensive worldwide licensing structure. DPW is also committed to the educational development of children around the world through Disney Learning, which includes our flagship learning brand, Disney Imagicademy, as well as Disney English and other -themed learning products. retail chain operates across , and with more than 350 stores worldwide and is known for providing consumers with high-quality, unique products. operates ecommerce channels in nine countries, which can be found here. For more information, please visit www.DisneyConsumerProducts.com.

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