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Can J-Lo fix it? Jennifer Lopez joins Bob the Builder movie from the makers of Barbie

He’s just Bobby from the block

Total Film

Jennifer Lopez to Produce a Latino Version of 'Bob the Builder' Starring Anthony Ramos

"Bob the Builder' is coming to the big screen in a new animated feature film produced by Jennifer Lopez, with Bob voiced by Anthony Ramos

Latin Times

Jennifer Lopez to produce Bob the Builder movie

The artist once known as Jenny from the block is spearheading an animated feature about a Latino construction worker voiced by Anthony Ramos

The Guardian - UK

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Barbie has had one of the best rebrands in years – here’s why

How Barbara Millicent Roberts conquered the world, again.

Creative Bloq

Sharon Stone laughed at for pitching Barbie movie in 90s

Sharon Stone opens up about her rejected Barbie movie pitch from the '90s, highlighting the progress made in women-led projects since then.

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First Barbie then … Boglins? My quest to find a superstar in my bag of old toys

With studios desperate for other franchises to exploit, I wondered about the toys I’d kept from my childhood – could there be hidden gold among my obscure action figures?

The Guardian - UK

“He Wasn’t Wrong”: Greta Gerwig Celebrated For Her Response To Jo Koy After His Barbie Joke

As a matter of fact, Barbie was "the first doll that was mass-produced with breasts." The post “He Wasn’t Wrong”: Greta Gerwig Celebrated For Her Response To Jo Koy After His Barbie Joke first appeared on Bored Panda.

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‘That film taught Mattel nothing’: screenwriters lead backlash to ‘women in film’ Barbies

Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner and The Wire creator David Simon were quick to point out the limitations of the range, while female screenwriters Emma Forrest and Carol Morley also had notes

The Guardian - UK

Margot Robbie wears pink gown inspired by 1977 Barbie to Golden Globes

‘Barbie’ star is nominated for Golden Globe for Actress in a Musical or Comedy Motion Picture

The Independent UK

Meryl Streep names the summer blockbuster that ‘saved all of our jobs’

Oscar-winning actor praised the film for ‘delivering joy to countless generations and genders’

The Independent UK

Chicago’s Big Monster Toys lays off staff, shuts future operations

The toy design studio on the Near West Side, known for its whimsical workspace, is closed to new business, said partner Sam Unsicker.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Best Brand Movies of 2023, Ranked

Brands! They're just like us… right? From 'Barbie' and 'Air' to 'BlackBerry' and 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,' here's a list of the best brand movies of the year.

Inverse

Thanks to "Barbie" movie topping 2023 box office, Mattel is thriving as Hasbro cuts 1,100 jobs

“Barbie” turbocharged sales of dolls, accessories, and Dreamhouses even as the toy industry suffered.

Fortune

Barbie’s Greta Gerwig Recalls How A Banned Short Film Made Investors ‘Nervous’ About The Movie

Barbie's Greta Gerwig explains how a vintage short film from Todd Haynes made investors nervous about her movie.

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10 Fun Collectibles From 2023 Movies, Including Barbie, Oppenheimer And The Holdovers

From Barbie to Oppenheimer to The Holdovers and more, here are some great 2023 movie collectibles.

International Business Times UK

Etsy Announces Workforce Reduction of 225 Employees, CEO Cites 'Unfortunate' Timing

Etsy, alongside Mattel and Hasbro, are experiencing decreased sales even during the Christmas season due to inflation.

The Independent UK

After 'Barbie' success, Mattel to make American Doll live-action movie

“Barbie” may soon be joined by another Mattel doll on the big screen

Motor1

The Coolest Car Toys We Forgot: Super Spin Car Wash

Before digital car washes in Gran Turismo, this is how youngsters cleaned their cherished Lamborghini Countach.

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The Guardian - US

Toymaker Hasbro lays off 1,100 staff as holiday season fails to lift sales

Manufacturer of Monopoly, Play-Doh and Transformer cuts workforce by almost one-fifth as ‘last resort’

The Independent UK

Mattel slammed for ‘inaccurate’ Cherokee Barbie

Mattel is honouring late, legendary Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller with Barbie doll as part of its ‘Inspiring Women’ series

Broadcasting & Cable

After a Rare Boffo ‘Home Video’ Run, Warner Mega-Hit ‘Barbie’ Finally Books a Subscription Streaming Premiere Date on Max

After raking in more than $1.44 billion at the global box office last summer, filmmaker Greta Gerwig's window-stretching film also generated untold toy and digital sales over the long fall

The Independent UK

Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions

Toy maker Mattel is honoring the late, legendary Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller with a Barbie doll as part of its "Inspiring Women" series

Wallpaper

Kartell's Uno cards bring together design and play

Uno x Kartell cards put a spin on the popular game with the Italian company's design icons and a special edition Componibili

The Independent UK

Barbie maker Mattel sued for reneging on $49m donation to children’s hospital

Mattel is accused of failing to follow through on a $49m donation pledge to UCLA’s children’s hospital

GamesRadar

10 Best Intellivision games

The best Intellivision games as picked by the Retro Gamer team

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