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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

After 'Barbie' Breakthrough, Mattel Unveils Bold Plans for Film and TV Empire

This move signals a renewed commitment for the toy maker to expand its verticals in media to reach a younger demographic and promote its toys.

International Business Times UK

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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Hillary Clinton Has Weighed in on Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's Oscars Snubs

She gets it.

Marie Claire

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

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’

The Independent UK

Move over Barbie - there's a new doll-themed movie with an A-list cast on its way

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Mattel Films Head Honcho Opens Up About The 'Interesting' And 'Terrible' Pitches They Got For The Barbie Movie Before Margot Robbie's Pitch

It turns out there were a lot of ideas for the Barbie movie before the one we got.

Cinemablend

After Barbie’s success, Mattel plans for cinematic universe ‘big as Marvel and DC’

Vin Diesel, Tom Hanks, Lily Collins, Lil Yachty, and Daniel Kaluuya are among the A-listers involved

The Independent UK

After Barbie’s success, Mattel plans for cinematic universe ‘big as Marvel and DC’

Vin Diesel, Tom Hanks, Lily Collins, Lil Yachty, and Daniel Kaluuya are among the A-listers involved

The Independent UK

After Barbie’s success, Mattel plans for cinematic universe ‘big as Marvel and DC’

Vin Diesel, Tom Hanks, Lily Collins, Lil Yachty, and Daniel Kaluuya are among the A-listers involved

The Independent UK

After Barbie’s success, Mattel plans for cinematic universe ‘big as Marvel and DC’

Vin Diesel, Tom Hanks, Lily Collins, Lil Yachty, and Daniel Kaluuya are among the A-listers involved

The Independent UK

Yes, there's a 'Polly Pocket' movie in the works, so prepare for some incoming nostalgia

First Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' and now a 'Polly Pocket' movie—looks like iconic dolls are having a moment!

My Imperfect Life

How Mattel's CEO dove into a culturally-challenged company losing hundreds of millions a year and emerged with a Barbie box office phenomenon

“I took our portfolio of iconic franchises in children and family entertainment to be an incredible opportunity to extend the company outside of the toy aisle."

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‘Barbie’ Stars Conflicted Over Whether Movie Is ‘Feminist’

Not everyone behind the movie agrees on its values, a few days before its release worldwide.

Total Film

You won't believe how many movies Mattel is working on after Barbie

We want the Vin Diesel Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots movie and we want it now

Evening Standard

First picture released for Margot Robbie’s upcoming film Barbie

The film is set to be released on July 21, 2023

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