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Selling Weird Barbie doll makes no sense

Hello, Mattel, we wanted Allan!

Salon

SNL Darling Bowen Yang And A Slew Of Other Names Were All Asked To Bring Ken-Ergy To Barbie (And Allan Almost Wasn’t Played By Michael Cera!)

Barbie's cast is arguably perfect as is, but it turns out SNL's Bowen Yang and more were nearly part of the fun, while Michael Cera nearly wasn't.

Cinemablend

Cillian Murphy, Star of ‘Oppenheimer,’ Says He’s Down to Play a Ken if ‘Barbie 2’ Happens

“Let’s read the script and let’s have a conversation.”

Marie Claire

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Barbie’s Casting Director Revealed The Actors Who Turned Down The Chance To Be A Ken

Some of these people are CHOICES.

Pedestrian.tv

We're sobbing over these Barbie reactions—what viewers are saying about the critique on the female experience, Ken's evolution and THAT ending

These 'Barbie' reactions are *Kenough* to tell you if this movie is everything we all hoped it would be...

My Imperfect Life

Paunch-free zone: why the Barbie movie’s body diversity message shortchanges Ken

Greta Gerwig’s empowerment movie is unarguably righteous. But when Barbie being lifted up seems to depend on Ken being pushed down, it rings a little hollow

The Guardian - UK

Barbie Easter eggs: 20 references you might have missed

From movie references to discontinued dolls

Total Film

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‘Barbie’ review: A doll’s life is richly, unexpectedly imagined by Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie

“Barbie” is a lovely, eccentrically imaginative example of brand extension and raw, untrammeled commercialism. Well, maybe a little trammeled. Any $145 million studio movie based on a doll, accessories sold separately, no doubt comes with a few restrictions. And yet this one actually feels spontaneous, and fun.

Chicago Tribune

‘Fame makes you paranoid’: Michael Cera on Barbie, drunk fans – and not owning a smartphone

In 2007, the success of Superbad and Juno made Cera a celebrity, and it was such a shock that he almost gave up acting altogether. But he found a way back. He discusses fatherhood, loneliness and the joy of Greta Gerwig

The Guardian - UK

Michael Cera twinned with Ryan Gosling at Barbie premiere for sweet reason

Both actors wore pink suits for film premiere in Los Angeles

The Independent UK

Michael Cera explains brilliant reason he wasn’t in the Barbie group chat

The Mattel doll herself would be proud

The Independent UK

Margot Robbie gave Ryan Gosling a beach-themed Barbie gift every day during filming

"I felt like she was trying to help Ken understand"

Total Film

Arbroath 0 Hamilton 0: Accies live to fight another day in Championship survival fight as play-off secured

A point proved enough for John Rankin's men to secure a play-off place in their battle to beat the drop

Daily Record

Hi Barbie! Hi Ken! Everything we know about Greta Gerwig’s new Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie

Kens are “just” Kens in Gerwig’s Barbieland – but Barbies can be anything

Evening Standard

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WhatToWatch

Meet the Barbie cast: who's who in the anticipated Greta Gerwig movie

Barbie cast — here's who's playing Barbie, Ken and everyone else in the Greta Gerwig movie.

Evening Standard

The Barbie film cast has been released, and gosh, everyone is in it

“Hi Barbie!” says Barbie

Total Film

Barbie cast reveal is full of surprises, cool outfits, and impossibly deep lore

Hi, I'm Barbie!

Glasgow Live

Remembering 17 people who died in Glasgow and Lanarkshire this month

Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one.

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Chronicle Live

Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle from February 24 to March 2

A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks

France 24

War at a distance: How the conflict in Ukraine has impacted lives worldwide

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has not only upended the lives of ordinary Ukrainians and devastated their country. It has also stoked fear and anxiety in places far beyond Ukraine’s borders, altering mindsets, consumer habits and friendships. FRANCE 24 asked its social media followers how a year of war in…

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To kill a pig

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Glasgow Live

Teenager who died in M73 crash remembered as 'the most caring person' by family

16-year-old Sophie Laing tragically lost her life in a car crash on the M73 with her loved ones now hoping to raise money to give her the send-off she deserves.

The Guardian - UK

Gifts for the gardeners in your life

Make them happy with everything from classic tools to bee-friendly seeds… By Allan Jenkins

Daily Record

Inspirational Ayrshire schoolboy on a mission to save the homeless this Christmas

Charlie McLean, six, has vowed to help the homeless as he aims to collect 100 bags of essentials to help them survive over the harsh winter

Daily Mirror

Gabriel Martinelli, Fred and Richarlison name best XI footballers they've played with

Several of Brazil's World Cup stars have been asked to name their best XI players they've played alongside with Manchester United star Fred and Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli among those involved

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