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Vietnam bans Barbie movie over disputed South China Sea map

Censors pull film because of scenes showing the ‘nine-dash line’ under which China claims almost all the South China Sea

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2023

Barbie movie banned in Vietnam over use of ‘offending’ map image

Highly anticipated film will not receive a cinematic release in the southeast Asian country

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

How 'Barbie' crossed a line in Vietnam's dispute with China and ended up banned

The upcoming movie "Barbie" has been banned in Vietnam.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 3, 2023

The 'Barbie' franchise is trying hard to represent different ethnicities—but that may have prompted a movie ban in Vietnam

The boomer icon Barbie is making a comeback, but in an inclusive way to keep up with a Gen Z audience.

Fortune · Jul 3, 2023

These AI-generated Barbies and Barbie houses for each state are going viral on TikTok but we have thoughts

TikTok is going wild for these 'Barbie' world AI-generated creations...

My Imperfect Life · Jul 3, 2023

Margot Robbie’s Barbie movie been banned in Vietnam due to world map

The South Asian country has pulled the film for showing ‘controversial’ map of disputed Chinese territory

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2023

Khloé And Kim Kardashian Are Still Loving The Barbiecore Trend In Thigh-High Boots And Bodysuits

Khloé Kardashian and Kim Kardashian rocked bodysuits and thigh-high boots in full Barbiecore while out with their daughters and nieces.

Cinemablend · Jul 3, 2023

50 shades of pink! A breakdown of Margot Robbie’s best Barbie world tour outfits

As the global press tour for the forthcoming Barbie film gathers pace, Margot Robbie isn’t missing a beat with her wardrobe, featuring vintage Versace and taking inspiration from original Barbies through the decades

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2023

Margot Robbie says she would have turned down Barbie if they didn't make this change

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

Marie Claire · Jul 3, 2023

Greta Gerwig's Barbie film BANNED in Vietnam after 'offending image' causes outrage

Greta Gerwig-directed, "Barbie", which stars Margot Robbie, has been banned in Vietnam due to a scene depicting a map that the country says violates its sovereignty

Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023