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Toy company reports Q2 earnings per share of 10 cents, exceeding expectations; anticipates further monetization of IP

“I took our portfolio of iconic franchises in children and family entertainment to be an incredible opportunity to extend the company outside of the toy aisle."

The toy company hopes to recreate Barbie’s projected success using its many famous IPs

As Margot Robbie's comedy hits cinemas, we look at the history of the Barbie movies that didn't make it

What's it like to have Will Ferrell play you in a movie?

He wants to impose strict penalties on developers of runaway A.I.

"If they hadn’t made that change... I don’t think I would have wanted to attempt to make a Barbie film."

Toy industry giant Mattel Inc. is laying off employees, including 93 workers at the company's El Segundo, California, headquarters, according to a notice filed with the state Employment Development Department.

Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) reported first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 19% year-on-year, to $1.04 billion, beating the consensus of $917.95 million. North America segment sales rose 26% Y/Y, and International sales grew 16%. Worldwide Gross Billings for Dolls increased 4% Y/Y, Infant, Toddler, and Preschool rose 12%, Vehicles jumped 31%, and Action Figures, Building…