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The Latest Breaking News from Mattel

Polly Pocket creator dies in France at 74

Chris Wiggs made the first Polly Pocket prototype for his daughter, Kate, in 1983

The Independent UK

This Barbie Is Wearing Kallmeyer to Pride

Daniella Kallmeyer's queer-coded suiting has now been miniaturized for Barbie.

Marie Claire

Barbie announces new Ken ‘Mojo Dojo Casa’ toy inspired by movie set

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ premiered in July 2023

The Independent UK

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7 best movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Peacock, Prime Video and more (June 22-23)

Not sure what to watch? 'IF,' 'Trigger Warning,' 'Oppenheimer,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

Tom’s Guide

7 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video and more (June 21-23)

Our guide on what to watch this weekend includes 'Orphan Black: Echoes,' 'Trigger Warning' and 'Black Barbie'

Tom’s Guide

Fancy Dance to Black Barbie: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Lily Gladstone stars in a poignant and arresting road movie, plus Shondaland’s fascinating look at Mattel’s first Black doll

The Guardian - UK

Netflix's Black Barbie: Is it based on a true story, and when was the first Black Barbie released?

After the successful of Greta Gerwig's Barbie last year, there is a new film about the iconic doll.

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Shopify has a nearly $1 trillion opportunity according to this legendary Wall St. analyst

First, Shopify armed the rebels. But its biggest opportunity may come from arming the incumbents.

Fortune

New on Netflix: 7 movies and shows to watch this week (June 17-23)

Check out all the new Netflix TV shows and movies heading to Netflix this week, including 'Trigger Warning'.

Tom’s Guide

Meet the 59-year-old Barbie ‘dealer’ whose hustle has netted $2 million in sales

Bruce Zalkin has 35 years in the trade and sold one couple's collection for $250,000.

Fortune

Move out of the way Barbie, another doll is getting a live-action movie from a surprising writer

Barbie, but make it gothic

Total Film

Mattel’s new athlete Barbies might seem like a win for feminists and young girls – but they’re not

Mattel released a new range of Barbie dolls this week honouring nine trailblazing women in sport. The recognised athletes include Matildas soccer star Mary Fowler, tennis champion Venus Williams and seven other record-breaking and world champion sports stars from across the globe.

The Conversation

Barbie World celebrates diversity: Two Latinas to receive honorary dolls for 65th anniversary

As Barbie celebrates its 65th anniversary, Mexican and Brazilian gymnasts Alexa Moreno and Rebeca Andrade will receive their own dolls

Latin Times

Atari vanquishes its most ancient foe by acquiring Intellivision, declares end to 'the longest-running console war in history'

Hahaha, where is your Mattel now! Oh...

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The Independent UK

Mattel launches Venus Williams Barbie doll for new campaign

‘I’m honored to be recognized as a sports role model,’ Williams says

Marie Claire

Venus Williams Finally Has Her Own Barbie Doll: “I’m Honored to be Recognized”

“I’ve always been driven by the idea of shattering glass ceilings and staying true to myself.”

The Independent UK

Barbie will make dolls to honor Venus Williams and other star athletes

Barbie dolls will honor tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel

Total Film

Move over Barbie, another classic childhood toy is being turned into a movie, and it's got a big action director behind it

A Matchbox car movie is on its way

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How to play with Barbie dolls: 6 ways to use the iconic doll as a positive role model at home

If you have a little one who loves to play with Barbie, there are lots of positive ways in which you can encourage them to play in a way that helps their development and self-esteem. We’ll show you how.

TV Tech

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

Broadcasting & Cable

Hi Barbie! Mattel Launching First FAST Channels on Samsung TV Plus

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

Wallpaper

Barbie and Kartell’s pink chairs are fit for dreamhouses large and small

Barbie x Kartell is a series of pink chairs, toy-sized and adult-sized, debuting at Milan Design Week 2024 in collaboration with Mattel Creations

MusicRadar

"Kraftwerk were using a Bee Gees-branded toy drum machine. You really couldn't make it up": Yes, a band you considered at the forefront of synth technology used a toy beat maker. And a pretty terrible one at that

And it's certainly not the only piece of weird gear the iconic German band have used…

Evening Standard

Mojo Dojo no more: Barbie x Kartell launches collection of pink doll-sized designer chairs

Transform your doll’s home from a Mojo Dojo Casa House to Barbie’s Dream House with these teensy designer chairs

The Guardian - UK

‘Cooperative Scrabble’ won’t ruin the game – the real threat would be Scrabble: the movie

Some are outraged by a version for people ‘intimidated’ by word games. Take it from me: Scrabble rules are for breaking, says author Tim Clare

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