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Move over, Barbie! Universal lines up M3GAN director to helm new movie based on Monster High dolls

From one menacing marionette to another...

Total Film

Barbie star Michael Cera thinks 'dumb luck' is the reason for his success

Michael Cera - who found mainstream success with 'Arrested Development' and in more recent years has starred in cinematic hits such as 'Barbie' - thinks "dumb luck" is the reason for his success.

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Barbie maker raises prices due to Trump tariffs as Ford warns of $1.5bn cost

Toy company Mattel says it will reduce imports into the US from China to below 15% by 2026

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NBA legend LeBron James becomes first professional male athlete with a Ken doll

Toy manufacturer Mattel's “Kenbassador” series kicks off in style and is part of the 65-year-old Barbie brand’s continued push to diversify its dolls.

Euronews

LeBron James becomes first professional male athlete to have likeness depicted in a Ken doll

Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll

The Independent UK

LeBron James has made history again – this time because of a doll

The doll will be released by Mattel ahead of Ken’s 65th anniversary next year

The Independent UK

‘Will Freya find a lovely birthday gift for mummy?’: why the Sylvanian Families movie is the anti-Barbie

The trailer for the new film about the dainty woodland creatures will wash over your brain like a warm 70-second bath. Does every toy movie need to be an Oscar-worthy social commentary?

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Hollywood’s Weirdest Game Adaptation Just Got Two Wildly Underrated Writers

Lionsgate's 'Monopoly' movie just called in the directing duo behind 'Dungeons & Dragons.'

Inverse

Mattel Warns It Needs To Raise Toy Prices Due To Tariffs

Mattel says it plans to raise toy prices to counter the 10% China tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump.

International Business Times

Year in review: Barbie to Snoop Dogg, the starriest design collaborations of 2024

Design collabs went stellar as Snoop Dogg & Dr Dre served up Gin & Juice with Ini Archibong; Michael Bennett showcased lighting with Gantri; and Barbie turned Kartell furniture pink

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Sky strikes Warner Bros Discovery deal, averting exodus of shows

Film studio behind Barbie and HBO shows including Succession is preparing its Max streaming service

The Guardian - UK

Wicked fans ‘couldn’t be more thrilled’ as blockbuster musical opens worldwide

Hugely anticipated adaptation of the Broadway hit starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo is estimated to rake in $200m at the global box office

The Guardian - US

Barbie Pays Tribute to Rita Moreno With A Doll Inspired By Her Life

Puerto Rican-American legend Rita Moreno is getting the Barbie treatment as the company has announced a doll based on her likeness.

Latin Times

Nosferatu perfume to Wicked mac-n-cheese – how movie merch went bonkers

If you want to smell like a vampire or have your microwave meal tell you if you’re more Glinda then Elphaba, there’s a product for that

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Best kids’ toy deals still live on Cyber Monday, from Lego sets to Barbie and Jellycat

Save big on everything from stocking fillers to puzzles, games and dolls this Cyber Monday

The Guardian - UK

John Lewis begins Christmas countdown with top-10 toy forecast

Deluxe wooden play kitchen, Barbie sets and pretend record player included in prediction

HMD's Barbie flip phone looks exactly as you'd expect – Nokia fans will be pleased

The HMD Barbie flip phone has appeared on a TENAA listing with images and specifications.

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The new HMD Skyline is a repairable smartphone that won’t rule your life

Human Mobile Devices has pulled out all the stops to ensure its flagship HMD Skyline can not only be easily repaired, but helps divert you from doom-scrolling

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Margot Robbie 'pregnant with first child with husband Tom Ackerley'

The Barbie star was pictured at the weekend with what appeared to be a baby bump

Total Film

Netflix CEO sees no reason why Barbie and Oppenheimer wouldn't have been just as big on Netflix

Ted Sarandos believes Barbenheimer could have happened on Netflix

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

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Bonkers ideas, Barbie and preventing burnout: a day in the life of Katie Peake, co-founder of Backlash

"Experiential design is one of the only ways to speak directly to customers," says Katie.

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Director Greta Gerwig Excited For Barbie 2 Sequel Success

Director Greta Gerwig's enthusiasm for a Barbie sequel after the success of the first movie, with a star-studded cast and critical acclaim. Barbie 2 on the...

HMD x Barbie collab could result in the (very pink) flip phone of your dreams

HMD is working on a retro Barbie flip phone that'll be released this summer.

Inverse

The Best Brand Movies of 2023, Ranked

Brands! They're just like us… right? From 'Barbie' and 'Air' to 'BlackBerry' and 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,' here's a list of the best brand movies of the year.

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