Mattel has officially announced a Bob the Builder animated movie in collaboration with Jennifer Lopez’s production company, Nuyorican Productions. The movie will showcase the beloved children's character traveling to Puerto Rico for a significant construction project. The story aims to explore the island's culture while addressing pertinent issues faced by its people. Renowned actor Anthony Ramos will voice Bob the Builder in the film, which is being produced by the animation studio ShadowMachine, known for their work on Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and BoJack Horseman. With ShadowMachine on board, there could be a chance that the film will embrace the original series' stop-motion style. This movie announcement comes on the heels of Barbie’s success, a film that generated over $1.4 billion globally and received multiple Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Mattel appears to be leveraging its popular intellectual properties in the film industry, with a Ken spinoff and a Barney movie also in the pipeline.

Who is voicing Bob the Builder in the new animated movie?

Anthony Ramos, known for his roles in "In the Heights" and "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," is set to voice the title character in the new Bob the Builder animated movie.

Bob the Builder is a British children's animated television show created by Keith Chapman. The series originally aired in 1998 and has become a beloved show among preschoolers worldwide. The character Bob is a building contractor who, along with his friends, solves various construction-related problems and teaches kids about teamwork and problem-solving. The franchise has seen numerous iterations and merchandise over the years, establishing it as a well-known brand in children's entertainment. With the production of a new animated film headed by high-profile talents, Bob the Builder is set to captivate a new generation of viewers.