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How Mattel reinvented the iconic 'Barbie' brand from its lowest point in 2014 to Hollywood superstardom

Richard Dickson, president and chief operating officer of Mattel, shed light on the struggles, triumphs, and the future of the iconic 'Barbie' brand.

Fortune · Jun 29, 2023

Mattel Exec Reveals He Flew All The Way To London To Argue With Margot Robbie About A Barbie Movie Scene. What Happened When He Got There

Mattel took some extreme measures to make sure that the Barbie movie was wasn't "off-brand."

Cinemablend · Jun 28, 2023

You can now book an actual Barbie mansion on Airbnb and it is everything

Let's go party

Marie Claire · Jun 28, 2023

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Barbie’s DreamHouse in Malibu has been listed on Airbnb for a free stay

The Barbie movie is coming out this summer—and the marketing team behind the release keeps ramping up their efforts.

Fortune · Jun 27, 2023

Barbie cast dressed in ‘sad beige’ outfits sparks hilarious reactions: ‘Why is Margot the only one in pink?’

‘It should be illegal to wear any colour other than pink to a Barbie event’

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Barbie's sociocultural meaning in 2023

Does Barbie symbolize female empowerment, or oppressive beauty standards?

Axios · Jun 26, 2023

Barbie creator's deviant sex life with hundreds of 'human clones' of iconic doll

The new Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling is out now – but the story of how the iconic doll came to be created is a dark one

Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2023

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After Barbie Released A Doll Collection Inspired By The Margot Robbie Movie, Some Fans Have Thoughts On The Price: 'I'm Gonna Be Broke'

The upcoming Barbie movie has a collection of dolls, because of course, and fans have thoughts on the price point.

Cinemablend · Jun 20, 2023

Be tickled pink at the fab World of Barbie exhibition in California

When Barbie goes camping she does it in style, riding out in a customized pink camper van with sweet rims, purple front seats, pink headlights, plus a hammock, her own kitchen and TV.

The Orange County Register · Jun 19, 2023

The struggling toymaker behind Dungeons & Dragons and Play-Doh is banking on middle-aged shoppers as the 'heart and soul' of its business'

Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks says that he is an avid player of Dungeons & Dragons—just like other kidults are.

Fortune · Jun 9, 2023

Ryan Gosling has responded to the #NotMyKen backlash and it's going viral

Marie Claire · Jun 2, 2023

Magic raises $52 million to grow crypto 'wallet-as-a-service' used by corporate clients like Mattel and Macy's

Magic says it's partnered with corporate clients to roll out more than 20 million wallets.

Fortune · May 31, 2023

Foot fans have the Diablo 4 lead calling for a Barbie crossover

Barbie and Lilith are going toe-to-toe

GamesRadar · May 26, 2023

All of the Easter eggs and references you missed in the Barbie trailer

Let’s dive deep into that Barbie trailer…

Total Film · May 26, 2023

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Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

‘Barbie’ star Margot Robbie says she never owned the doll, understands why people hate the iconic toy

Margot Robbie may be the star and executive producer of the forthcoming “Barbie” movie, but she admits she’s no expert on the subject matter. As a matter of fact, the Oscar-nominated actress says she never even owned one of the legendary Mattel toys.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Tina Turner inspired musicals and films that showcased her strength and sound

Here PA looks at some of the depictions of Turner in popular culture.

Total Film · May 24, 2023

Greta Gerwig wrote an "abstract poem" as the treatment for the Barbie movie

The Barbie treatment was unconventional

Space · May 22, 2023

SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule is now a Matchbox die-cast model

SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft is landing — on toy store shelves. Matchbox, the classic die-cast toy brand, has released a miniature model of the commercial space capsule.

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Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023

Inside the pink Barbie café with 70s décor, cocktails and nods to Malibu doll nostalgia

Barbie fever is in the air with themed restaurants popping up in New York and Chicago and fans getting excited for the July release of the Great Gerwig film

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

A look inside the Malibu Barbie Cafes opening in New York City and Chicago

The pop-up experience opens in New York City on 17 May and in Chicago on 7 June

France 24 · May 5, 2023

Fighting in Sudan: Women and children are the most vulnerable as conflict worsens

As fighting continues in Sudan between two military factions, tens of thousands have been forced to flee their homes with aid workers warning women and children are being disproportionately affected by the violence. Also with the UN saying it will take us close to 300 years until the world reaches…

Sports Illustrated · May 4, 2023

Inside Mattel’s Years-Long WCW Throwback Project

The project is currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign, with the deadline fast approaching.

Bangkok Post · May 1, 2023

Exploring diversity through Barbie dolls

A new doll representing a person with Down's syndrome was launched by US toy manufacturer Mattel last week. This reflects the company's commitment to diversity and inclusivity and its effort to counter social stigma through play.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

Barbie unveils Anna May Wong doll for AAPI Heritage Month

Six months after she was immortalized with a U.S. quarter, Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong has received another accolade affirming her icon status — her own Barbie

France 24 · Apr 28, 2023

Barbie branches out: A more inclusive vision of femininity

She's been held up as a symbol of femininity for generations of little girls. Yet Barbie's influence on popular culture has been called into question over the years, as the doll stands accused of promulgating unrealistic stereotypes. Now her creators Mattel have responded to that criticism. We learn more about…

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