Warner Bros. Discovery's "Barbie" movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and directed by Greta Gerwig, has been a huge success, making an estimated $65 million on its opening weekend and sparking conversations about the iconic Mattel doll. The movie has raised the intriguing question of whether it is a feminist movie, and has been a testament to the power of the Barbie brand and the potential of the film industry.
Posts tagged as “Barbie”
Vietnam has banned the movie “Barbie” from domestic distribution due to a scene featuring a map that shows China’s unilaterally claimed territory in the South China Sea. This ban is a reminder of the ongoing tensions between Vietnam and China over the South China Sea, as other films such as “The Great Wall” and “Kung Fu Panda 3” have been banned in the past.
Mattel has released a new Barbie doll honoring Hollywood icon Anna May Wong in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Anna Wong, the niece of Anna May Wong, worked with Barbie to develop the doll, which she says is an "incredible tribute" to her aunt. Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie & Dolls at Mattel, said that the company was "proud to continue to increase representation in the toy aisle." The Anna May Wong Barbie doll is available for purchase on the Barbie website.
Mattel has released a Barbie doll representing a person with Down Syndrome, designed in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society to accurately portray the condition. The doll's clothing and accessories carry special meaning, and Mattel hopes it will help promote awareness and acceptance of people with Down Syndrome and inspire a more inclusive world. The National Down Syndrome Society is also thrilled with the project, hoping it will help children with Down Syndrome feel represented and celebrated.
The upcoming movie "Barbie" starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling will be released this summer and promises to be a colorful and exciting adventure. The trailer shows Robbie and Gosling in a convertible, wearing matching bubblegum pink outfits, on their way to the real world. The movie will feature a variety of Barbie characters, played by actors like Dua Lipa, Emma Mackey, Issa Rae, and Kate McKinnon, as well as stylish versions of Ken, played by Ryan Gosling, Simu Liu and Kingsley Ben-Adir.