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Sky strikes Warner Bros Discovery deal, averting exodus of shows

Film studio behind Barbie and HBO shows including Succession is preparing its Max streaming service

The Guardian - UK

Wicked fans ‘couldn’t be more thrilled’ as blockbuster musical opens worldwide

Hugely anticipated adaptation of the Broadway hit starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is estimated to rake in $200m at the global box office

The Guardian - US

Barbie Pays Tribute to Rita Moreno With A Doll Inspired By Her Life

Puerto Rican-American legend Rita Moreno is getting the Barbie treatment as the company has announced a doll based on her likeness.

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Nosferatu perfume to Wicked mac-n-cheese – how movie merch went bonkers

If you want to smell like a vampire or have your microwave meal tell you if you’re more Glinda then Elphaba, there’s a product for that

Evening Standard

Best kids’ toy deals still live on Cyber Monday, from Lego sets to Barbie and Jellycat

Save big on everything from stocking fillers to puzzles, games and dolls this Cyber Monday

The Independent UK

John Lewis begins Christmas countdown with top-10 toy forecast

Deluxe wooden play kitchen, Barbie sets and pretend record player included in prediction

The Guardian - UK

HMD's Barbie flip phone looks exactly as you'd expect – Nokia fans will be pleased

The HMD Barbie flip phone has appeared on a TENAA listing with images and specifications.

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The new HMD Skyline is a repairable smartphone that won’t rule your life

Human Mobile Devices has pulled out all the stops to ensure its flagship HMD Skyline can not only be easily repaired, but helps divert you from doom-scrolling

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Margot Robbie 'pregnant with first child with husband Tom Ackerley'

The Barbie star was pictured at the weekend with what appeared to be a baby bump

Evening Standard

Netflix CEO sees no reason why Barbie and Oppenheimer wouldn't have been just as big on Netflix

Ted Sarandos believes Barbenheimer could have happened on Netflix

Total Film

Mattel to Launch First FAST Channels on Samsung TV Plus

Barbie and Friends, Hot Wheels Action and Mattel Jr. will go live later this year

TV Tech

Bonkers ideas, Barbie and preventing burnout: a day in the life of Katie Peake, co-founder of Backlash

"Experiential design is one of the only ways to speak directly to customers," says Katie.

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Director Greta Gerwig Excited For Barbie 2 Sequel Success

Director Greta Gerwig's enthusiasm for a Barbie sequel after the success of the first movie, with a star-studded cast and critical acclaim. Barbie 2 on the...

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HMD x Barbie collab could result in the (very pink) flip phone of your dreams

HMD is working on a retro Barbie flip phone that'll be released this summer.

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The Best Brand Movies of 2023, Ranked

Brands! They're just like us… right? From 'Barbie' and 'Air' to 'BlackBerry' and 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,' here's a list of the best brand movies of the year.

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‘Barbie’ Movie Watched in 1.2 Million Households Streamed on Max

Viewers prefer subscription viewing over buying film on VOD

Fortune

Thanks to "Barbie" movie topping 2023 box office, Mattel is thriving as Hasbro cuts 1,100 jobs

“Barbie” turbocharged sales of dolls, accessories, and Dreamhouses even as the toy industry suffered.

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Prince George, Charlotte and Louis share their #7 top Christmas toys - and we reckon it’ll be carnage at Adelaide Cottage with #3

The Wales kids pick out what toys they'd like during a visit to a Baby Bank

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Broadcasting & Cable

After a Rare Boffo ‘Home Video’ Run, Warner Mega-Hit ‘Barbie’ Finally Books a Subscription Streaming Premiere Date on Max

After raking in more than $1.44 billion at the global box office last summer, filmmaker Greta Gerwig's window-stretching film also generated untold toy and digital sales over the long fall

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Ridley Scott Credits Tom Cruise And Barbie With Saving Theatrical Releases For Movies Like Napoleon

Ridley Scott says Top Gun: Maverick and Barbie paved the way for Napoleon's theatrical release.

The Independent UK

Barbie maker Mattel sued for reneging on $49m donation to children’s hospital

Mattel is accused of failing to follow through on a $49m donation pledge to UCLA’s children’s hospital

Homes & Gardens

Megan Rapinoe's home rethinks how we view forgotten spaces using this unexpected color

Designer Mark Anthony used this versatile tone to elevate the most unexpected of spaces – and it's changed how we see transitional areas

Evening Standard

Barbie, ‘Beast Lab’ and digital pet set to be favourite Christmas toy buys

The industry is preparing for shoppers to spend over £1 billion on toys this festive season

Fortune

Mattel CEO says the brand will no longer be confined to toys: ‘We are here to build film franchises’

Ynon Kreiz said the company would shift its focus after the blockbuster success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie this summer.

Fortune

When and how to speak out, according to these execs

“We want to advocate for certain things; we don’t want to agitate,” Mattel’s executive vice president and chief brand officer said at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit.

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