Ahead of Barbie‘s release, Mattel announced a raft of toy-inspired movies ranging from an “emotional, grounded” Hot Wheels adaptation (J.J. Abrams) to a surreal, “A24-type” Barney the Dinosaur (Daniel Kaluuya). Despite Barbie‘s success, however, these ideas are not getting a positive reception. A lot of people see Barbie as a unique phenomenon, while the prospect …
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Mattel’s Upcoming Toy Movies Post-Barbie, With AI Posters
Mattel’s Upcoming Toy Movies Post-Barbie, With AI Posters Greta Gerwig may have ruled out the possibility of a Barbie sequel, but that doesn’t mean Mattel doesn’t have its eyes on the franchise prize. Thanks to reporting by Variety and the New Yorker, we now have even more info on alllllll the upcoming toy movies. So, …
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‘Honestly, I was scared’: Bunny Barbie changes username after Mattel’s cease-and-desist
The lifestyle influencer formerly known as Bunny Barbie announced she changed her name to avoid legal action from Mattel, Inc, the toy company well-known for owning brands like Barbie and Hot Wheels. The TikTok star told Passionfruit she received a cease-and-desist from Mattel, asking her to stop using the name Bunny Barbie. Her new username …