It’s got Christmas, it’s got disco, it’s got an acoustic version. On Dec. 20, Ryan Gosling released the much-anticipated “Ken the EP,” a compilation of three new versions of the “Barbie” movie’s show-stealing power ballad “I’m Just Ken.” The release was paired with an official music video for the first track, the festively smooth “I’m […]
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From ‘Barbie’ to ‘Barney’: Mattel teases surreal A24-style movie
Following on the heels of “Barbie,” Mattel’s upcoming “Barney” live action film is set to have a more adult, “A24-type” vibe, Mattel VP of Film Production Kevin McKeon teased in an interview with The New Yorker. “We’re leaning into the millennial angst of the property rather than fine-tuning this for kids,” McKeon said. While not […]
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‘Barbie’ grosses $1 billion globally and keeps No. 1 spot for fourth week in a row
Barbie made history this month by reaching $1 billion in global box office sales, becoming the first film solely directed by a woman to do so, and remains the highest-selling movie globally for the fourth consecutive week.
Mattel Honors Music Icon Tina Turner as a Barbie
Great news for Barbie Collectors: a new Tina Turner Barbie has just been launched in celebration of the upcoming 40th anniversary of the hit song “What’s Love Got to Do with It”, released in 1984.
The doll, which is part of their Barbie Signature Music Series, is wearing an outfit inspired by the music video for the song—a black mini dress paired with a denim jacket, black mesh stockings, and her signature 80s glam hairstyle.
Barbie Unveils New Dolls with Hearing Aids and Vitiligo
The makers of the famous and iconic Barbie doll have revealed a new inclusive line of dolls, including one with hearing aids and the very first Ken doll with the skin condition vitiligo. The new dolls include Barbies with hearing aids, a Barbie with a prosthetic leg, and the first-ever Ken doll with vitiligo. The dolls will make their debut in June as part of their Fashionistas line.
