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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

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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...

PC Gamer

Mattel launches Venus Williams Barbie doll for new campaign

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

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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.”

Marie Claire

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

The Independent UK

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

Total Film

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.

GoodToKnow

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

TV Tech

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

Broadcasting & Cable

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

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"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

Evening Standard

New 'less competitive' alternative Scrabble launched to be more 'inclusive'

The new version of Scrabble includes a double-sided board designed so people can play in teams

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The Guardian - UK

New cooperative Scrabble launched ‘to bring people together’

Double-sided board features ‘more inclusive’ Scrabble Together version for those intimidated by classic word game

Marie Claire

Sharon Stone Tried to Make ‘Barbie’ in the 1990s, But Was “Thrown Out of the Studio”

“I got a lecture and an escort to the door.”

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Helen Mirren Is 1 Of 8 Women Who Are Receiving Their Own Custom Barbies For Their Achievements

78-year-old actress Helen Mirren was honored with her own Barbie by American toy manufacturing company Mattel to celebrate International Women’s Day. The post Helen Mirren Is 1 Of 8 Women Who Are Receiving Their Own Custom Barbies For Their Achievements first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Mattel Honors Women Role Models With One-Of-A-Kind Barbies

Mattel celebrates International Women's Day by honoring women role models with unique Barbie dolls, promoting empowerment and representation.

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