"Ever After High" is a franchise created by Mattel, mainly aimed at a younger audience, which tells stories about the descendants of classic fairy tale characters and folk tales.
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Concept and Plot:
- "Ever After High" presents a school for the descendants of famous fairy tale characters such as Cinderella, Snow White, Red Riding Hood, etc.
- The main plot centers on the choice of whether the heroines will live according to the predicted destiny of their parents, or whether they will choose to make their own life choices that may lead them down a different path than their family tales.
Characters:
- Each character is a descendant of a well-known character from a fairy tale or folk tale. For example, Cinderella's descendant is called Ashlynn Ella, and Red Riding Hood's descendant is Cerise Hood.
- The characters have unique traits and personalities that relate to their parents, but they often clash with the choice between tradition and individuality.
Media:
- "Ever After High" includes a series of dolls, books, animated shorts available online and an animated series.
- The short films depict the short stories and adventures of the students of Ever After High.
Educational Message:
- The series aims to convey the values of accepting one's identity, choosing, developing individuality and building positive relationships.
Developing Creativity:
- "Ever After High" encourages creativity by creating your own stories and adventures in the world of the characters.
Criticism and Controversy:
- The series has received some criticism for promoting certain stereotypes and limited gender roles.
- Some critics have suggested that the series' message may have been confusing to younger children.
Popularity:
- "Ever After High" has gained popularity among younger audiences, both with its dolls and toys and the content available online.
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- The creators of Monster High: "Ever After High" was created by Mattel, the same company behind the popular "Monster High" line of dolls and toys.
- Continuation of the Concept: "Ever After High" can be seen as a sort of continuation of the "Monster High" concept, but focused on the descendants of fairy tale characters instead of monsters.
- Fairy Tales vs. Modernity: The series explores the conflict between tradition and modernity, where the descendants of fairy tale characters decide whether to follow their parents' destiny or choose their own path.
- Conflict Between Characters: The main conflict in the series is the choice between accepting the role of the assigned descendant of a fairy tale hero or creating your own story.
- Contemporary Accents: In "Ever After High," characters relate to contemporary themes and express emotions that younger audiences can identify with.
- Short Films: In addition to the doll and books, "Ever After High" has produced a series of short animated films that develop the storyline and characters.
- Known Creators: Many experienced creators worked on the series, including writers and designers, to create a rich and interesting world.
- Diversity of Characters: The series introduces characters with different backgrounds and personalities to represent diversity.
- Fan Community: "Ever After High" has gained a loyal community of fans who create fanart, stories and expand the world depicted.
- Departure from Production: Despite its initial popularity, "Ever After High" ended in 2017, and Mattel stopped producing new dolls and movies.