Actresses Kate McKinnon and Issa Rae, who both will star in the upcoming Barbie movie about the iconic toy with the same name, gave a hint as to some of the themes the motion picture will touch upon, including gender roles.
June 9 (UPI) — Amy Schumer says the Barbie movie didn’t originally feel “feminist and cool” enough.
Mattel debuted its first-ever Barbie doll to have Down syndrome as part of its Barbie Fashionistas collection, dolls for representation.
If you love Barbie, the Barbie movie is mocking you.
A transgender model and actor will feature in the new Barbie film according to reports. Hari Nef has been identified as the star in the production based on the classic, much-loved Mattel toy, according to a promotional image Nef shared on social media.
A doll from the Barbie collection shines the spotlight on Madam C.J. Walker, the first documented self-made female millionaire.
Warner Bros. is teasing the new film “Barbie.” The studio shared a photo for the movie Wednesday featuring Ryan Gosling.
Mattel recently launched a new transgender Barbie doll to honor trans celebrity Laverne Cox on the occasion of Pride month. But reading the fine print on the box reveals the doll is manufactured in Indonesia, where gay and transgender people still experience widespread discrimination and same-sex marriage is illegal.
Mattel has announced the release of its newest Barbie doll to celebrate transgender actor Laverne Cox meant to “highlight the importance of inclusion and acceptance”
U.S. toy maker Mattel, Inc. has introduced new additions to its “inclusive and diverse” set of Barbie products, this time featuring the popular doll with hearing aids, one with a prosthetic leg, as well as a Ken doll with the skin condition Vitiligo.
Mattel, the manufacturing company behind the iconic toy Barbie, is facing fire from the social media-driven cancel mob purportedly for not including an Asian Barbie doll in its new line of dolls commemorating the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Toymaker Mattel reported fourth-quarter results Tuesday, beating Wall Street expectations. Barbie sales were up a whopping 18 percent and American Girl sales jumped 12 percent.
A representative for Mattel clarified on Thursday that Barbie is unaffiliated with a political party following Donald Trump Jr.’s joke regarding the 2020 Campaign Team dolls revealed this week.
Thomas the Tank Engine sales crashed too!
Ashleigh Bentz of Springfield, Missouri, donated 700 Barbies to the St. Louis Shriners Hospital that cared for her as a child.
The Mattel toy company has recently introduced its 2019 Barbie Career of the Year doll, the Barbie Judge Doll.
Mattel has launched a “gender-inclusive” line of dolls, saying its research found children do not want their toys “dictated by gender norms.”
Toy-maker Mattel introduced a Barbie doll line of “gender-neutral dolls” to target children who do not want their “toys to be dictated by gender norms,” the company said.
Barbie has turned the LGBT community into its marketing department, after posting photos of two dolls wearing “Love Wins” t-shirts. “Proud to wear this ‘Love Wins’ shirt with @songofstyle!” posted Barbie’s official Instagram account last week in one of two photos.
Amy Schumer has reportedly exited Sony’s live-action Barbie film due to scheduling conflicts.
Actress Amy Schumer is currently in negations to play the staring role in the upcoming live-action film Barbie, which is being produced by Sony Pictures.
California’s real-life Malibu Barbie Girl, Angelyne, has sold her hot-pink 2008 Chevy Corvette on Ebay at a bargain price.
A new Muslim, hijab-wearing Barbie doll has taken Instagram by storm.
After toy giant Mattel announced the diverse additions of curvy, petite and tall body types to its iconic Barbie doll a week ago, fashion ecommerce site Lyst created a mock line of diverse new male Ken dolls, which include Beach DadBod Ken, Bearded Hipster Ken, and Balding Ken.
Mattel has announced updates to its iconic Barbie doll, which include the additions of curvy, petite and tall body types, as part of an attempt to ensure the toys better represent modern women like Kim Kardashian and Lena Dunham, according
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered and revealed a variety of major security flaws in the new Wi-Fi enabled Hello Barbie, according to a security report. The technologically advanced doll allows children to speak to the toy, sending their recorded speech over
Toymaker Mattel has created a Barbie doll in the likeness of “Selma” director Ava DuVernay as part of their “Sheroes” line of Barbies that honor “female heroes who inspire girls.”
Toy-maker Mattel is now marketing Barbies to young boys in a new video ad featuring a little boy playing with the new “Moschino Barbie.”
Disney star Zendeya is now the owner of a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll featuring her likeness, including her look from the 2015 Oscars.
Child advocates are urging Mattel Inc. to cancel its planned release of “Hello Barbie,” the latest edition of the iconic brand, citing concerns over both the privacy and the possible exploitation of children.
