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After a Rare Boffo ‘Home Video’ Run, Warner Mega-Hit ‘Barbie’ Finally Books a Subscription Streaming Premiere Date on Max

After raking in more than $1.44 billion at the global box office last summer, filmmaker Greta Gerwig's window-stretching film also generated untold toy and digital sales over the long fall

Broadcasting & Cable

Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions

Toy maker Mattel is honoring the late, legendary Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller with a Barbie doll as part of its "Inspiring Women" series

The Independent UK

Kartell's Uno cards bring together design and play

Uno x Kartell cards put a spin on the popular game with the Italian company's design icons and a special edition Componibili

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Barbie maker Mattel sued for reneging on $49m donation to children’s hospital

Mattel is accused of failing to follow through on a $49m donation pledge to UCLA’s children’s hospital

The Independent UK

10 Best Intellivision games

The best Intellivision games as picked by the Retro Gamer team

GamesRadar

3 Ways to Make Money From April’s Unusually Active Options

The S&P 500 is down in midday Thursday trading, the ninth down day out of the past 11. It’s been another tough month in the markets. However, if you look to April and springtime, these unusually active options could make you money.

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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

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Mattel CEO says the brand will no longer be confined to toys: ‘We are here to build film franchises’

Ynon Kreiz said the company would shift its focus after the blockbuster success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie this summer.

Fortune

US auto workers union, Ford reach tentative deal on new four-year contract

The largest US auto workers union and carmaker Ford have agreed to terms on a new contract that will see a 25 percent wage increase over four years. This means picketers will return to work at Ford's plants, but strikes at General Motors and Stellantis will continue. Also in this…

France 24

Hailey Bieber shares ‘Weird Barbie’ throwback photo that closely resembles Kate McKinnon’s Barbie role

Rhode Beauty founder bears striking resemblance to McKinnon’s ‘Weird Barbie’ character in amusing throwback post

The Independent UK

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.

Fortune

Documentary about first Black Barbie doll acquired by Netflix

‘Black Barbie’ had its world premiere at this year’s SXSW film festival

The Independent UK

When and how to speak out, according to these execs

“We want to advocate for certain things; we don’t want to agitate,” Mattel’s executive vice president and chief brand officer said at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit.

Fortune

Yes, the original Barbie is a stereotype — but children also create their own 'Barbie worlds'

With the blockbuster success of the Barbie movie and the related expansion of Barbie branding and merchandising, educators and parents may find themselves wondering about Barbie’s original purpose: as a child’s toy.

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The Independent UK

Stevie Nicks gets her own Barbie: ‘I am her and she is me’

Music legend, 75, grew emotional as she unveiled doll on stage at New York’s Madison Square Gardens

The Independent UK

A Barbie exhibition is coming to the Design Museum next year

Exhibition will celebrate 65 years of life in plastic

Evening Standard

It’s Barbie and (High Street) Ken! Doll gets a 65th birthday show at the Design Museum

The new exhibition will coincide with the toy’s 65th anniversary

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There's now a Stevie Nicks-themed Barbie. And wouldn't you love to love her?

Nicks introduced "Stevie Barbie" at a concert on Sunday night, and preorders sold out the next day. The doll resembles Nicks in her Rumours era, with her signature flowy sleeves and platform boots.

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The Independent UK

65th anniversary of Barbie to be marked with new Design Museum exhibition

After three years in the making, the exhibition will open on July 5 at the London museum.

The Independent UK

Mattel CEO rebuts ‘surrealist’ description of Daniel Kaluuya’s Barney movie

Toy company’s vice president previously said forthcoming film is an ‘A24-type’ film ‘for adults’

Evening Standard

Fleetwood Mac star Stevie Nicks is receiving her own Barbie doll

The doll is the spitting image of the icon’s 1970s look

The Independent UK

‘I am her and she is me’: Stevie Nicks immortalised in plastic as Fleetwood Mac star receives her own Barbie

Music legend, 75, grew emotional as she unveiled doll on stage at New York’s Madison Square Gardens

Evening Standard

Best Polly Pockets to inject your collection with Nineties nostalgia

Barbie’s biggest rival is still going strong

Zenger

Toys In Childhood Can Influence Future Success, Says Academic Report

Childhood toys shape career paths and boost critical skills, says study by child behavioral expert.

Evening Standard

Best Bratz dolls beloved by Noughties babies to add to your collection

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