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Mattel’s earnings from Barbie movie revealed to be ‘more than double’ Margot Robbie’s

Toy company earned a reported five per cent of the film’s box office revenue

The Independent UK

Barbie Heads to the Sidelines With New ‘Women in Sports’ Collection

Mattel announced Barbie’s Career of the Year is “Women in Sports,” featuring a collection of a coach, GM, referee and sports reporter.

Sports Illustrated

Kylie Jenner is launching a Bratz doll line, the latest twist in the 20-year saga of the ‘anti-Barbie’ with billions of dollars at stake

In the wake of the record-breaking Barbie movie, Bratz are mounting a comeback, and they’re recruiting Kylie Jenner to do it.

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The new world of ‘direct transactions private investments’ and how one private equity vet is using the strategy to revive Care Bears

A Fortune report explores a new project by the marketing wiz who helped move $16 billion in Harry Potter films and merchandise.

Fortune

Summer box office 2023: what were the big hits and misses?

It was the season of Barbenheimer but also one that saw some of the costliest flops that the industry has ever seen

The Guardian - US

Best gifts for Christmas 2023: Ideas for the whole family

The ES Best select an array glorious gifts for each person on your shopping list

Evening Standard

Margot Robbie Gets Real About The ‘Weirdest Fan Theory’ She Heard About Barbie, And Horror Fans Are Gonna Chuckle At This

Margot Robbie, star of the Barbie movie, shares an amusing fan theory that suggests the film could be horror-themed.

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Barbie's Director Gets Honest About Some Of The Jokes She Can't Believe She Got Away With In The Movie

Barbie director Greta Gerwig opens up about what jokes she was surprised ended up in the blockbuster movie.

Cinemablend

Barbie powers past another Christopher Nolan epic to set Warner Bros box office record

‘Barbie’s’ domestic box office takings surpassed original record held by Nolan film

The Independent UK

‘You think it’s going to be a money making machine’: How modern life killed the hobby

More and more Brits are being convinced to ‘become their own boss’ and monetise their personal interests, turning life into a 24/7 financial opportunity. Eloise Hendy meets the people who came to regret it

The Independent UK

Randall Park warns Hollywood is learning the ‘wrong lessons’ after Barbie success

‘Ant-Man’ actor is frustrated with studios’s response to box office victory

The Independent UK

How Margot Robbie built the powerhouse movie production company behind 'Barbie'

You may best know Margot Robbie as an actress, but she's one of four faces behind LuckyChap Entertainment, which makes films for and by women.

Fortune

Barbie sequel ‘already in the works’ after $1 billion success of Margot Robbie toy movie

Sources say the Barbie team have been contacted for a potential follow-up to the highly successful movie

Evening Standard

Hot Wheels Is On The Hunt For A Director, And I Think I Have Some Perfect Choices For The Honor

With Warner Bros hot on the hunt for a Hot Wheels director, here's a list of some options that could kick start this cinematic race.

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The Guardian - UK

Let’s not forget the real star of Barbie: shameless product placement

The film is like a Russian doll of adverts – is this the future of blockbuster cinema?, says features writer Amelia Tait

Salon

Selling Weird Barbie doll makes no sense

Hello, Mattel, we wanted Allan!

Fortune

Now Playing: WhatsApp, the movie

WhatsApp's documentary film about its how product helped Afghanistan’s girls national soccer team escape the Taliban signals companies' newfound taste for long-form storytelling.

The Independent UK

Mark Ronson sends up Bill Maher’s post calling Barbie ’preachy’ and ‘man hating’

Songwriter and music producer thought Maher’s criticism was ridiculous

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GoodToKnow

Who is Ruth Handler’s daughter? Everything to know about the girl Barbie was named after

Who is Ruth Handler’s daughter? Here's everything we know about the girl Barbie was named after, with the smash-hit film piquing interest in her life.

Salon

Bill Maher calls "Barbie" a zombie lie

The talk show host has issues with the comedy, and isn't afraid to misquote the Black Eyed Peas to make his point

Cinemablend

PETA Praising Barbie For Ryan Gosling’s Fur Ken Coat

Everybody loves Ryan Gosling's fur coat in Barbie, even PETA.

GoodToKnow

Barbie and Ken baby names have soared in popularity - here's the meaning behind them

Barbie or Ken, are they in your Top 10?

Cinemablend

Barbie May Be The Queen Of The Box Office, But Fans Are Going To Have To Wait Even Longer For Her In A Theme Park

After conquering Hollywood, Barbie is getting her own theme park attractions, but fans will have to wait to visit BarbieWorld.

Evening Standard

Barbie hits $1 billion: what are the other films in the billion club?

Greta Gerwig is the first solo female director to have a film make the list

The Guardian - UK

‘Critics wanted us to be a one-hit-wonder’: back in Barbie world with Aqua

The Scandinavian pop group’s sly, satirical take on Barbie pre-empted the hit film’s own subversion by 26 years. And they’ve noted some similarities …

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