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Helen Mirren gets her own Barbie doll – with a miniature Oscar - nypost.com - Britain
nypost.com
06.03.2024

Helen Mirren gets her own Barbie doll – with a miniature Oscar

Helen received her own Barbie doll in honor of National Women’s Day— and it comes with a miniature Oscar. “I am absolutely blown away by my Barbie,” Mirren, 78, said in a statement posted to her website on Wednesday.

Sharon Stone Reveals She Tried to Pitch a 'Barbie' Movie in the '90s - www.justjared.com - USA - county Stone
justjared.com
24.03.2024

Sharon Stone Reveals She Tried to Pitch a 'Barbie' Movie in the '90s

Sharon Stone almost brought a Barbie movie to the world much sooner than the Margot Robbie hit film!

Sharon Stone Shares Details Of Failed ‘Barbie’ Film Pitch From The 1990s: “We Got Thrown Out Of The Studio” - deadline.com - USA - county Stone
deadline.com
24.03.2024

Sharon Stone Shares Details Of Failed ‘Barbie’ Film Pitch From The 1990s: “We Got Thrown Out Of The Studio”

Sharon Stone is opening up about a pitch for a Barbie film she had in the 1990s that didn’t go well with studio executives then.

Sharon Stone explains why her Barbie film pitch was rejected in the ’90s - www.nme.com - USA - Taylor - county Stone
nme.com
22.03.2024

Sharon Stone explains why her Barbie film pitch was rejected in the ’90s

Barbie film failed in the ’90s, long before the release of the 2023 hit starring Margot Robbie.In the latest episode of Dana Carvey and David Spade’s Fly on the Wall podcast this Wednesday (20 March), the Basic Instinct star said she was “thrown out” by an undisclosed studio for suggesting a story about the iconic doll.Detailing her pitch for the film, Stone said: “All the big people are chasing her [Barbie] around… it’s about the power of being Barbie and what Barbie could do in the world because she’s so powerful.”The Total Recall star, who switched her focus from acting to art during the COVID lockdown, recalled the studio’s negative reaction to the pitch.“I went to the studio to try and make Barbie in the 1990s with a producer, a friend of mine, and I had the then-CEO of Mattel on my side.

Sharon Stone Details Her Failed ‘Barbie’ Movie Pitch, Says Studio Execs ‘Didn’t Think Barbie Should Be Powerful’ and Asked: ‘What Is Wrong With You?’ - variety.com - USA - county Stone
variety.com
21.03.2024

Sharon Stone Details Her Failed ‘Barbie’ Movie Pitch, Says Studio Execs ‘Didn’t Think Barbie Should Be Powerful’ and Asked: ‘What Is Wrong With You?’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Sharon Stone surprised fans in January when she revealed on Instagram that she tried and failed to pitch a “Barbie” movie in the 1990s, decades before Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie would make their own “Barbie” movie to the tune of $1.4 billion worldwide (the highest-grossing film of 2023) and eight Academy Award nominations. Stone said she got “laughed out of the studio” back then, and she recently dropped some new info about her axed “Barbie” movie while visiting Dana Carvey and David Spade’s “Fly On The Wall” podcast.

Margot Robbie & Stylist Andrew Mukamal Celebrate Launch of 'Barbie: The World Tour' Book - www.justjared.com - Los Angeles
justjared.com
09.03.2024

Margot Robbie & Stylist Andrew Mukamal Celebrate Launch of 'Barbie: The World Tour' Book

Margot Robbie is celebrating the launch of the new book Barbie: The World Tour with her stylist and fashion collaborator Andrew Mukamal!

Barbie Celebrates 65th Anniversary with Viola Davis, Shania Twain, Helen Mirren and More - www.glamour.com
glamour.com
06.03.2024

Barbie Celebrates 65th Anniversary with Viola Davis, Shania Twain, Helen Mirren and More

, there are a few new Barbies in town—and Glamour visited Mattel's design studio to see just how they're made.In honor of International Women's Day, the iconic brand is celebrating nine women worldwide including Viola Davis, Shania Twain, and Helen Mirren, in addition to activists, artists, directors and more—all of whom will get dolls made in their likeness.“We're really proud of the way we can use the Barbie brand as a platform to honor amazing trailblazing women,” Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and chief brand officer at Mattel Inc, tells Glamour.As Barbie celebrates her 65th anniversary, Mattel Inc. invited Glamour to tour its design studio for a behind-the-scenes look at making the infamous doll, and of course, a tour of Barbie's dream house.Barbie's Dream HouseInside Barbie's wardrobe, there's surprisingly more than just pink.

‘Bob The Builder’ Bidding War Erupts: Mattel Jennifer Lopez & Anthony Ramos Animated Production Draws Interest From Netflix, Amazon MGM & DreamWorks Animation - deadline.com - Spain - city Sanchez - Puerto Rico
deadline.com
27.02.2024

‘Bob The Builder’ Bidding War Erupts: Mattel Jennifer Lopez & Anthony Ramos Animated Production Draws Interest From Netflix, Amazon MGM & DreamWorks Animation

EXCLUSIVE: There is a hot bidding war heating up for Mattel’s animated take of Bob the Builder with heavy interest from Netflix, Amazon MGM Studios, and DreamWorks Animation and others. We hear that offers have been made, and that no one is merely circling for this animated feature which speaks greatly to the Latino and Hispanic community.

Emma Stone Shocked By “How Many Agents You Have to Talk To” As ‘Poor Things’ Producer - deadline.com
deadline.com
24.02.2024

Emma Stone Shocked By “How Many Agents You Have to Talk To” As ‘Poor Things’ Producer

Producers for nine of the 10 nominees for Outstanding Producer of a Motion Picture at the PGA Awards spoke at a breakfast panel about their films Saturday.

Werner Herzog Watched 30 Minutes of ‘Barbie’ and Asked: ‘Could It Be That the World of Barbie Is Sheer Hell?’ - variety.com
variety.com
23.02.2024

Werner Herzog Watched 30 Minutes of ‘Barbie’ and Asked: ‘Could It Be That the World of Barbie Is Sheer Hell?’

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Legendary director Werner Herzog was asked by Piers Morgan on the latter’s “Uncensored” talk show to weigh in on the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, but Herzog was no expert on the matter. The “Grizzly Man” and “Aguirre, the Wrath of God” filmmaker never got around to seeing Christopher Nolan’s atomic bomb epic, and he seemed to be chilled to the bone after watching only 30 minutes of Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster Mattel comedy. “I have not seen ‘Oppenheimer’ yet, but I will do it.

‘Barbie’: Read The Screenplay For Greta Gerwig’s Global Juggernaut - deadline.com
deadline.com
21.02.2024

‘Barbie’: Read The Screenplay For Greta Gerwig’s Global Juggernaut

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the year’s most talked-about scripts continues with Barbie, a cultural phenomenon that became 2023’s highest-grossing film at $1.45 billion worldwide. It’s also got eight Oscar nominations, including for Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach’s screenplay, which AMPAS put in the Adapted category despite other bodies — including the Writers Guild — clocking it as Original.

Helen Mirren Explains Why She Isn't 'Upset' Over 'Barbie' Oscar Snubs - www.justjared.com - USA
justjared.com
17.02.2024

Helen Mirren Explains Why She Isn't 'Upset' Over 'Barbie' Oscar Snubs

Helen Mirren isn’t too troubled by Barbie‘s 2024 Oscars snubs.

After ‘Barbie,’ Can These 6 Mattel Toys Score as Movies? - variety.com - Puerto Rico
variety.com
15.02.2024

After ‘Barbie,’ Can These 6 Mattel Toys Score as Movies?

Mattel, the company behind the iconic doll, is looking to capitalize on its cinematic success by developing roughly 45 movies based on its games and toys. Moviegoers can look forward to Barney, Bob the Builder and He-Man hitting the big screen in the not-so-distant future. But as Hollywood raids toy store shelves to feed its insatiable hunger for IP, it’s worth noting that when it comes to this type of film, for every “Barbie”-sized smash there’s a “Battleship”-like bomb.

Michael Cera Is Ready For His Own ‘Barbie’ Spinoff: “It Would Be Kind Of A Weird Movie” - theplaylist.net
theplaylist.net
14.02.2024

Michael Cera Is Ready For His Own ‘Barbie’ Spinoff: “It Would Be Kind Of A Weird Movie”

As we approach the Oscars, we can finally shut the book on 2023 films, including the massive cultural moment that was the “Barbie” release. But that doesn’t mean “Barbie” will be gone forever.

Jennifer Lopez to Produce ‘Bob the Builder’ Animated Movie at Mattel, Starring Anthony Ramos - variety.com - Puerto Rico
variety.com
25.01.2024

Jennifer Lopez to Produce ‘Bob the Builder’ Animated Movie at Mattel, Starring Anthony Ramos

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Bob the Builder is ready for his big screen debut. The construction worker with a can-do attitude will be the subject of a new animated feature film from Mattel Films. Jennifer Lopez is producing “Bob the Builder,” while “In the Heights” star Anthony Ramos will voice the title character.

‘Bob The Builder’ Animated Film In Works From Anthony Ramos, Jennifer Lopez, Mattel Films & ShadowMachine; Ramos Voicing Title Character - deadline.com - USA - city Sanchez - Puerto Rico
deadline.com
25.01.2024

‘Bob The Builder’ Animated Film In Works From Anthony Ramos, Jennifer Lopez, Mattel Films & ShadowMachine; Ramos Voicing Title Character

Mattel Films, ShadowMachine, Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions and Anthony Ramos are teaming up to develop an animated, feature-length film based on Bob the Builder, the long-running and beloved animated children’s series.

Director Oliver Stone Slams Ryan Gosling for Doing 'Barbie' Movie, Even If It Was for the Paycheck - www.justjared.com
justjared.com
23.01.2024

Director Oliver Stone Slams Ryan Gosling for Doing 'Barbie' Movie, Even If It Was for the Paycheck

It doesn’t sound like Ryan Gosling and Oliver Stone are ever going to work together after these comments from the acclaimed director.

BBC Antiques Roadshow treasures in your loft - from childhood toys to old lamps - www.ok.co.uk - Britain - USA
ok.co.uk
14.01.2024

BBC Antiques Roadshow treasures in your loft - from childhood toys to old lamps

Antiques Roadshow is a much loved show that is, literally, part of the British furniture.The BBC first broadcast it back in 1979, and over the years, the many different presenters have uncovered the "fascinating stories behind valuable personal items." Granted, not every belonging featured on the show amasses a fortune similar to the 1996 Only Fools and Horses episode, 'Time On Our Hands,' where Del Boy and Rodney finally become millionaires after they auction off an old pocket watch at Sotheby's. However, sometimes, certain people strike lucky, and learn that their family heirloom or childhood toy is worth way more than they would have ever expected.

Barbie Launches ‘Women in Film’ Doll Collection - variety.com
variety.com
10.01.2024

Barbie Launches ‘Women in Film’ Doll Collection

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Barbie is set to direct her first feature film. No doubt inspired by Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” blockbuster this past summer, Mattel has announced that their annual “Career of the Year” collection this year will feature a slate of film vocations such as a film director, studio executive, cinematographer and, of course, movie star.

Boy, 4, left heartbroken on Christmas Day when brand new present was just box of rubbish - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Santa
dailyrecord.co.uk
26.12.2023

Boy, 4, left heartbroken on Christmas Day when brand new present was just box of rubbish

A four-year-old boy has been left gutted after he opened the box of his brand new Hot Wheels racing track on Christmas morning to discover a box full of rubbish.

Greta Gerwig Looked at Hundreds of Birkenstocks for ‘Barbie’ Before Finding the Perfect Rose Pink - variety.com - Britain - London
variety.com
18.12.2023

Greta Gerwig Looked at Hundreds of Birkenstocks for ‘Barbie’ Before Finding the Perfect Rose Pink

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor When Greta Gerwig worked with costume designer Jacqueline Durran on “Little Women,” the pair went on a trip to a building in London’s Docklands to draw inspiration for the adaptation. “There were old file cabinets labeled ‘British Gardens 1830-1835′ and things you couldn’t find anywhere,” Gerwig recalls. “There were out-of-print books and original frames for making corsets and hoop skirts.” A few years later, the director would turn to Durran to help bring the aesthetic of “Barbie” to life.

American Girl Doll Movie: Everything We Know - www.glamour.com - USA
glamour.com
14.12.2023

American Girl Doll Movie: Everything We Know

movie and my inner second grader is screaming. (Samantha hive, rise up!)According to , Mattel's next big doll-related film will be based on the iconic line of American Girl dolls, each of whom represent a different era of United States history. The original Eras Tour, if you will.

Mattel to make American Girl doll live-action movie after ‘Barbie’ success - nypost.com - USA
nypost.com
14.12.2023

Mattel to make American Girl doll live-action movie after ‘Barbie’ success

blockbuster first release, “Barbie,” Mattel Films is prepping some 14 live-action films, including movies based on Hot Wheels, Magic 8 Ball, Polly Pocket, Rock ‘Em Sock ’Em Robots and UNO.“Saturday Night Live” has already spoofed the idea of an American Girl doll movie. In April, the NBC sketch comedy show aired a parody trailer with Ana de Armas in which a handful of American Girl dolls from disparate eras of history are brought into modern day but keep dying of cholera.“Come for the fun,” the trailer announces.

Why America Ferrera Was ‘Compelled’ to Play a Trump-Voting White Woman in ‘Dumb Money’: ‘I Was Being Considered for a Role That’s Not Latina’ - variety.com - New York - county Davis - county Clayton
variety.com
08.12.2023

Why America Ferrera Was ‘Compelled’ to Play a Trump-Voting White Woman in ‘Dumb Money’: ‘I Was Being Considered for a Role That’s Not Latina’

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor It didn’t take long for America Ferrera to find the personal connection in the speech she delivers as Gloria in the box-office smash “Barbie.” “I think when we’re not historically meant to be in a room, it’s very difficult to show up in those spaces as your whole self,” she says on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast. “Because you are taught to be grateful, you’re in the room.

‘Barbie’ Director Greta Gerwig Plays Coy To Potential Ken Movie Spinoff - deadline.com
deadline.com
06.12.2023

‘Barbie’ Director Greta Gerwig Plays Coy To Potential Ken Movie Spinoff

Greta Gerwig hit box office gold with Barbie, the film starring Margot Robbie as the titular character and Ryan Gosling as Ken.

‘Barbie’: Margot Robbie Talks About Getting Mattel “Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable” With The Subversive & Risqué Jokes - theplaylist.net
theplaylist.net
05.12.2023

‘Barbie’: Margot Robbie Talks About Getting Mattel “Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable” With The Subversive & Risqué Jokes

In addition to starring as the lead Barbie in the massive blockbuster “Barbie,” Margot Robbie is also a producer on the film. This meant, way before Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach were attached, Robbie was out there trying to find a home for this film, as well as trying to find the right storytellers to bring it to life.

America Ferrera Addresses Barbie & Gloria's 'Love Story' in 'Barbie' - www.justjared.com - county Story - county Love
justjared.com
05.12.2023

America Ferrera Addresses Barbie & Gloria's 'Love Story' in 'Barbie'

America Ferrera is getting candid about the relationship between her and Margot Robbie‘s characters in Barbie!

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