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Barbie Maker Mistakenly Prints Porn Site Address On Dolls Package. Apologises
Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologised for mistakenly printing the web address of an adult site on the packaging of dolls released in tie-up with the new Wicked movie.
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Barbie Got An Indian Makeover In Time For Diwali 2024 In An Anita Dongre Lehenga
Anita Dongre collaborated with Mattel's Barbie to design a Diwali-themed lehenga for the signature doll
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HMD's Barbie Flip Phone Confirmed to Launch on August 28
HMD is all set to launch a Barbie-branded phone in August. The Finnish brand, via X, has confirmed the arrival of the new handset. The HMD Barbie is a flip phone and it will flaunt the iconic pink colour scheme. The S30+ or KaiOS could fuel the HMD Barbie flip phone. HMD announced plans to release a Barbie-themed phone in partnership with toy maker...
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HMD Just Teased Two Upcoming Self-Branded Smartphones to Be Announced in July This Year
After announcing its plans to launch self-branded smartphones at the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2024, HMD Global has now teased images of two of its upcoming smartphones to be released under its new HMD brand. These are two of the four devices that were teased earlier, one of which is also expected to be a tie up with Mattel for a Barbie-branded...
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HMD Global Reveals Its Rebranding Efforts; Barbie Flip Phone to Debut Later This Year
HMD, which stands for Human Mobile Devices, confirmed its rebranding efforts during the MWC 2024 signaling a new direction for the company. It revealed plans to launch a Barbie-branded flip phone in the summer of this year during the MWC 2024. This will be a feature phone rather than an Android phone.
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Barbie Director Greta Gerwig Reportedly Fought to Keep ‘I’m Just Ken’ Dance Sequence in the Film
Barbie director Greta Gerwig revealed that the iconic ‘I’m Just Ken’ dance sequence almost didn’t make it to the final product. In an interview, the filmmaker revealed that she was called into a ‘big meeting’ and questioned about the necessity of including the dance sequence. Gerwig responded by likening it to Singin’ in the Rain’s ...
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Mattel Seeks To Hire Chief UNO Player. Salary Is...
The Chief UNO Player will work for four hours per day, four days a week for four consecutive weeks.
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After Barbie, Mattel Is Launching Its Own Cinematic Universe With 14 Movies: Report
Following Barbie’s box office success, Mattel is reportedly looking to expand its cinematic universe with 14 movies. According to Variety, the list includes Daniel Kaluuya-led ‘surrealistic’ Barney film, J.J. Abrams’ Hot Wheels movie, Lena Dunham’s Polly Pocket adaptation, a Vin Diesel-led Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots film, and more. The ...
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Oppenheimer Expected to Perform Better Than Barbie at Indian Box Office, Say Analysts
Oppenheimer and Barbie will continue the momentum built by Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One at the Indian box office, say trade experts, predicting that the two Hollywood movies releasing Friday will collectively amass around Rs. 45 crore in the opening weekend. In the duel between two major Hollywood titles, Christopher Nolan's Oppe...
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Barbie Isn’t Exactly a Kids’ Movie, Despite the Brand Being Primarily Targeted Towards Kids
The Barbie movie isn’t exactly aimed at kids, despite how the Mattel brand has marketed its toys for years. Greta Gerwig’s live-action reimagining is poised to contain some ‘suggesting references and brief language,’ which ups the age rating to U/A in India and PG-13 in the US. This doesn’t necessarily mean that kids can’t watch it, but...
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Mattel's Historic Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome Is Just The Kind Representation That Young Children Playing With Dolls Need
Barbie has come a long way from being the light-skinned, impossibly tall blonde that totters in heels
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Mattel Launches NFT Marketplace on Flow, Hot Wheels NFT Garage Drop Announced
Mattel, the toy giant, has released a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace where users can buy digital collectibles of the company’s most iconic brands. Coupled with the release is the launch of their new Hot Wheels NFT collection.
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Mattel Honours Actor Laverne Cox, Releases First Transgender Barbie Doll
This comes weeks after Mattel announce a new and "diverse" collection of Barbie dolls, which will include a doll with a prosthetic leg.
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New "Diverse" Barbie Lineup Includes First-Ever Doll With Hearing Aids, Vitiligo And Prosthetic Leg
Barbie is releasing a new collection of dolls in June. The new lineup will include the first Barbie with behind-the-ear hearing aids, a doll with a prosthetic leg and a Ken doll with skin condition vitiligo.
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Voot Kids Launched as Viacom18's First Subscription Offering Just Ahead of Children's Day: Price, Free Trial, and More
Just ahead of Children's day, Viacom18-owned Voot has launched its first subscription-based, children-oriented offering Voot Kids. Available on Android and iOS, Voot Kids costs Rs. 99 per month after a 7-day free trial, or Rs. 799 per year after a 30-day free trial.
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Barbie Maker Mistakenly Prints Porn Site Address On Dolls Package. Apologises
Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologised for mistakenly printing the web address of an adult site on the packaging of dolls released in tie-up with the new Wicked movie.
-
Barbie Got An Indian Makeover In Time For Diwali 2024 In An Anita Dongre Lehenga
Anita Dongre collaborated with Mattel's Barbie to design a Diwali-themed lehenga for the signature doll
-
HMD's Barbie Flip Phone Confirmed to Launch on August 28
HMD is all set to launch a Barbie-branded phone in August. The Finnish brand, via X, has confirmed the arrival of the new handset. The HMD Barbie is a flip phone and it will flaunt the iconic pink colour scheme. The S30+ or KaiOS could fuel the HMD Barbie flip phone. HMD announced plans to release a Barbie-themed phone in partnership with toy maker...
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HMD Just Teased Two Upcoming Self-Branded Smartphones to Be Announced in July This Year
After announcing its plans to launch self-branded smartphones at the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2024, HMD Global has now teased images of two of its upcoming smartphones to be released under its new HMD brand. These are two of the four devices that were teased earlier, one of which is also expected to be a tie up with Mattel for a Barbie-branded...
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HMD Global Reveals Its Rebranding Efforts; Barbie Flip Phone to Debut Later This Year
HMD, which stands for Human Mobile Devices, confirmed its rebranding efforts during the MWC 2024 signaling a new direction for the company. It revealed plans to launch a Barbie-branded flip phone in the summer of this year during the MWC 2024. This will be a feature phone rather than an Android phone.
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Barbie Director Greta Gerwig Reportedly Fought to Keep ‘I’m Just Ken’ Dance Sequence in the Film
Barbie director Greta Gerwig revealed that the iconic ‘I’m Just Ken’ dance sequence almost didn’t make it to the final product. In an interview, the filmmaker revealed that she was called into a ‘big meeting’ and questioned about the necessity of including the dance sequence. Gerwig responded by likening it to Singin’ in the Rain’s ...
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Mattel Seeks To Hire Chief UNO Player. Salary Is...
The Chief UNO Player will work for four hours per day, four days a week for four consecutive weeks.
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After Barbie, Mattel Is Launching Its Own Cinematic Universe With 14 Movies: Report
Following Barbie’s box office success, Mattel is reportedly looking to expand its cinematic universe with 14 movies. According to Variety, the list includes Daniel Kaluuya-led ‘surrealistic’ Barney film, J.J. Abrams’ Hot Wheels movie, Lena Dunham’s Polly Pocket adaptation, a Vin Diesel-led Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots film, and more. The ...
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Oppenheimer Expected to Perform Better Than Barbie at Indian Box Office, Say Analysts
Oppenheimer and Barbie will continue the momentum built by Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One at the Indian box office, say trade experts, predicting that the two Hollywood movies releasing Friday will collectively amass around Rs. 45 crore in the opening weekend. In the duel between two major Hollywood titles, Christopher Nolan's Oppe...
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Barbie Isn’t Exactly a Kids’ Movie, Despite the Brand Being Primarily Targeted Towards Kids
The Barbie movie isn’t exactly aimed at kids, despite how the Mattel brand has marketed its toys for years. Greta Gerwig’s live-action reimagining is poised to contain some ‘suggesting references and brief language,’ which ups the age rating to U/A in India and PG-13 in the US. This doesn’t necessarily mean that kids can’t watch it, but...
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Mattel's Historic Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome Is Just The Kind Representation That Young Children Playing With Dolls Need
Barbie has come a long way from being the light-skinned, impossibly tall blonde that totters in heels
-
Mattel Launches NFT Marketplace on Flow, Hot Wheels NFT Garage Drop Announced
Mattel, the toy giant, has released a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace where users can buy digital collectibles of the company’s most iconic brands. Coupled with the release is the launch of their new Hot Wheels NFT collection.
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Mattel Honours Actor Laverne Cox, Releases First Transgender Barbie Doll
This comes weeks after Mattel announce a new and "diverse" collection of Barbie dolls, which will include a doll with a prosthetic leg.
-
New "Diverse" Barbie Lineup Includes First-Ever Doll With Hearing Aids, Vitiligo And Prosthetic Leg
Barbie is releasing a new collection of dolls in June. The new lineup will include the first Barbie with behind-the-ear hearing aids, a doll with a prosthetic leg and a Ken doll with skin condition vitiligo.
-
Voot Kids Launched as Viacom18's First Subscription Offering Just Ahead of Children's Day: Price, Free Trial, and More
Just ahead of Children's day, Viacom18-owned Voot has launched its first subscription-based, children-oriented offering Voot Kids. Available on Android and iOS, Voot Kids costs Rs. 99 per month after a 7-day free trial, or Rs. 799 per year after a 30-day free trial.
