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Argos Christmas ad review: this Toy Story spinoff falls short of infinity, let alone beyond

This is nothing new, but perfectly palatable stuff

Evening Standard

Cameron Diaz's best looks: from Oscar-worthy gowns to laid-back style moments

Cameron Diaz's best looks show the stunning actress's enviable style, both on and off the red carpet

Woman & Home

Pink, plastic and terrifyingly popular: Barbie is Australia’s preferred Halloween costume this year

The doll has topped Google Trends most searched costumes for October in NSW, Victoria and NT - but other parts of the country have different ideas

The Guardian - AU

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Global success of Barbie film drives up sales at Mattel

US toymaker says strong quarter reflects strategy to expand entertainment offering

The Guardian - UK

Can Tom Cruise get audiences to care about Mission: Impossible 8?

The underwhelming box office of the seventh instalment has now been followed by a year-long delay for the next chapter

The Guardian - US

From Boris Johnson to Barbie — Jonny Sportsbanger on ten years of bootlegging the system from Tottenham

Sportsbanger is the subversive label-cum-art project hitting a milestone — Victoria Moss meets Jon Wright, the man behind mischief

Evening Standard

SAG-AFTRA's Halloween Costume Rules Are Super Annoying

The union wants you to throw your Barbie costume in the trash, scab.

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Ryan Reynolds has hilarious reaction to ban on Halloween costumes for striking actors

Ban on Barbie and other popular characters comes amid a nationwide strike by actors in a dispute over pay, AI and employment conditions

The Independent UK

‘Do I really look that ridiculous?’ Whoopi Goldberg admits feelings were hurt over reaction to 1993 Oscars look

‘You have to remember, in those days, they would say things and you’d think, ‘Do I really look that ridiculous?’’

The Independent UK

Whoopi Goldberg says her feelings were hurt over reaction to infamous Oscars dress

‘You have to remember, in those days, they would say things and you’d think, ‘Do I really look that ridiculous?’’

The Independent UK

What Failed Products Teach Us About Capitalism

Being able to take risks and having the freedom to try out wild ideas is the only process that leads to successful innovation.

Reason

It's a pink Halloween. Here are some of the most popular costumes of 2023

People are spending more money than ever on Halloween costumes. Here are the ones people are buying the most in 2023.

WEKU

A Wheel of Fortune puzzle featured the funniest quote from Barbie

What a weird quote to use for a Wheel of Fortune puzzle.

USA Today Sports Media Group

These five toys are regular finalists for Hall of Fame honors. Now fans can vote one in

The National Toy Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th anniversary with more public participation in the induction process

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Biden to visit Israel at ‘critical moment’ for the region

US says it has reached agreement with Israeli government on provision of humanitarian relief for people in Gaza. Plus, how a little-known pollution rule keeps the air dirty for millions of Americans

The Guardian - UK

The big idea: why do we find cuteness so hard to resist?

Is there an evolutionary explanation for the likes of Barbie and Hello Kitty?

The Guardian - UK

On my radar: Slavoj Žižek’s cultural highlights

The Slovenian cultural theorist on enjoying books that contradict him, Boots Riley’s hilarious TV series, and his ‘terrifying’ taste in food

Evening Standard

Things to do in London this Halloween, from KOKO Camden to Phantom Peak

From ghoulish goings on to freaky fright nights out, here’s every event to have on the radar this spooky season

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9 of the best 2023 Halloween costume ideas that aren’t Barbie or Ken

Prepare to see a lot of Oppenheimers this Halloween.

Fortune

Birkenstock tripped over its own sandals trying to take a step in the IPO world

Over its 250-year history, Birkenstocks have endured wars, fashion revolutions and more—but can they endure the IPO market?

Inverse

Superhero Fans Owe a Huge Debt to This Unsung TV Director

Rachel Talalay has directed everything from 'Tank Girl' to CW's 'The Flash.' Speaking to Inverse, she sounds off on the industry she helped build — and what comes next.

Fortune

Barbie's 'humanity' is what made the movie a hit, Mattel execs say.

Mattel Films president Robbie Brenner and Mattel chief brand officer Lisa McKnight talked about the film's success at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit.

Evening Standard

Greta Gerwig at the London Film Festival on the thrill of making Barbie: ‘It was just infectious’

This year, the celebrated filmmaker became the first solo female director to make a $1bn movie

The Conversation

The power of pink: how Barbie's popularity is pushing back against Kremlin control of information

Underground screenings of the summer’s Hollywood blockbuster Barbie are now being shown around Russia, despite the film being frowned on by government officials.

The Guardian - UK

‘Just joy’: Greta Gerwig discusses reaction to Barbie at London film festival

Director recalls enjoyment of making highest-grossing film of the year and says she was ‘so moved’ by response

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