They’re dis-Ken-tinued. Greta Gerwig’s bubblegum fever dream “Barbie” gave clever nod to ill-fated Barbie Land dolls — such as pregnant Midge, Ken’s BFF Allan, Tanner the pooping pup and Growing Up Skipper, to name a few. “I think I got most of them in there,” Gerwig, 39, told IndieWire of brushing off the decades of … Read more
“Just Ken” isn’t Kenough. Barbie fans might be shocked to learn that the Ken doll has both a middle and last name — and that he’s named after a real person. In fact, multiple Barbie dolls — Barbie herself included — are named after real people. Ken’s full name is Kenneth Sean Carson, and he … Read more
WARNING: Minor spoilers for “Barbie” ahead. Barbie is beautiful at any age. TikTok users are seeing themselves and the incredibly popular “aged” filter in a new light after a scene from the brand-new “Barbie” film released last week. In the film, Barbie (played by Margot Robbie) is forced to journey to the real world after … Read more
It was a giant step for the “Barbie” marketing team. Fans on Twitter went wild after Warner Bros. released a massive version of the iconic Mattel doll wearing her black and white bathing suit and sunglasses on Monday. The video, which has since received nearly 410,300 views, shows the doll ripping open the plastic cover … Read more
They’re thinking outside the box. Merchandisers and celebrity makeover artists aren’t the only ones cashing in on the success of the “Barbie” movie. Cybersecurity experts are warning of online scammers using the summer blockbuster’s cachet to steal bank info from legions of pink-pilled moviegoers. “Cybercriminals are always on the lookout for opportunities to make phishing … Read more
While the “Barbie” movie pokes some fun at Mattel’s fictional CEO played by zany Will Ferrell, the real lifestory of one Mattel honcho was anything but fun and games. The first — and the last — female to run the show at Mattel after co-founder Ruth Handler was ousted for cooking the toy company’s books … Read more
It’s a Barbie world and we’re all just living in it. In the battle of Barbenheimer, only one major motion picture can rule the double feature — and she’s dazzling in pretty pink plastic. Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” raked in $22.3 million at the box office in previews, compared to $10.5 million garnered by “Oppenheimer” ahead of … Read more
“Barbie” has been blessed. Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated pink-filled comedy “Barbie” has finally driven its magenta-colored convertible into theaters. The movie is chock-full of religious motifs and allusions — thanks to the filmmaker’s past experiences at St. Francis High School, an all-girls Catholic school in Sacramento, California. “In the movie, like, when it starts, she’s … Read more
Think pink, channel your Ken-ergy and strap on your roller skates my babies, we’re in the midst of a Barbie summer. Greta Gerwig’s hotly anticipated fantasy comedy “Barbie,” premieres July 21 with Cancer queen Margot Robbie playing the titular role alongside Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Emerald Fennell, America Ferrera, Will Farrell, Dua Lipa, Helen Mirren … Read more
The packaging of “Barbie” is a lot more fun than the tedious toy inside the box. Ingeniously, a yearlong barrage of Mattel propaganda was foisted upon us and created a resistance-is-futile Summer of Barbie before anybody knew if the movie was any good. There were pop-up cafes, a Forever 21 clothing collaboration and viral Instagram … Read more
In Greta Gerwig’s much-anticipated “Barbie” movie — which opens in theaters on Friday — “Insecure” actress Issa Rae brings some black power to the iconic doll’s pink world as President Barbie. But it was another African-American woman, Louvenia “Kitty” Black Perkins, who designed the first black Barbie — released in 1980 in a box that … Read more
Will the real Barbara Millicent Roberts – aka Barbie – please stand up. She’s definitely not the blonde, tall, and very leggy Margot Robbie, 35, who plays the real-life Barbie in the $100 million live-action “Barbie” movie coming to theaters on July 21. Depending on who a Barbie fan believes, however, the genuine, in-the-flesh Barbie … Read more
Everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur just grew up. Toy company Mattel revealed Sunday that its upcoming “Barney” film will be geared more toward adults than children, according to the New Yorker. Mattel Films executive Kevin McKeon told the publication that the movie will be “surrealistic.” “We’re leaning into the millennial angst of the property rather than … Read more
You can brush Barbie’s hair and undress her everywhere — but then what? Margot Robbie, clad in Barbie’s signature pink, graced the latest cover of Vogue in which she spoke about her highly anticipated role in “Barbie,” based on the Mattel dolls. The 32-year-old Aussie actress and writer-director Greta Gerwig gave some insight into the … Read more
Life in plastic is now even more fantastic. Barbie manufacturer Mattel announced their first-ever doll with Down syndrome on Tuesday as the brand seeks to expand the doll’s diversity and representation, reports the Mirror. The doll is part of the company’s Fashionistas line and costs $10.99. “As the most diverse doll line on the market, … Read more
She’s in her own Barbie world. Bruna Carolina Peres, better known online as “Bruna Barbie,” is the blond Brazilian babe who bares a striking resemblance to the popular Mattel doll. She even lives in a human-sized Dreamhouse — with a pink kitchen, living room and pool — and a matching car to boot. “I’ve always liked … Read more
Life in plastic is looking pretty fantastic. Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated “Barbie” film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling released a brand-new trailer Tuesday, as well as several posters on Twitter featuring the star-studded cast. “Meet our Barbies and Kens,” reads a tweet from the film’s official account. The tweet shows Margot Robbie, Kate McKinnon, … Read more
Won’t you say you (still) love “Barney,” too? The iconic purple dinosaur is set for a makeover in an upcoming franchise reboot, the toy company Mattel announced on Monday. The relaunch of the 1990s icon — who haunted parents’ dreams with his constant reminders to be kind and optimistic, not to mention the “I love … Read more
The Barbie doll has undergone a breast reduction as toymaker Mattel seeks to appeal to children as young as 3. Gone is the contentious hourglass figure for My First Barbie, which launched Thursday ahead of July’s live-action film about the icon starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. The slightly softer-bodied Barbie follows on the high heels of tall, petite … Read more
Telling the story of life in plastic didn’t immediately sound fantastic to filmmaker Greta Gerwig. The 39-year-old actress and director admitted to being nervous about taking on the Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling-fronted “Barbie” movie. “It was terrifying. I think there’s something about starting from that place where it’s like, ‘Well, anything is possible,’” Gerwig … Read more