Randall Park is speaking out about Barbie.
The 49-year-old actor and Shortcomings director spoke out about Greta Gerwig‘s billion dollar-plus money making machine’s box office success in an interview with Rolling Stone.
Randall explained that he’s worried the “industry is taking the wrong lessons” from the movie’s performance.
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If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting a real life Barbie beach house, your dreams are coming true.
Mattel just announced that a real life Barbie beach house will be one of the attractions in its upcoming theme park, Mattel Adventure Park, in Arizona.
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Barbie is a billionaire!
Warner Bros. confirmed on Sunday (August 6) that the Greta Gerwig-directed Barbie movie has officially passed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, The Wrap reports.
The movie is now just the sixth film in Warner Bros. history to cross that mark, and the first-ever billion-making movie by a solo female director.
The movie crossed the billion mark in its third weekend, bringing in an additional $53 million at the domestic box office and $74 million overseas. It’s now made $549 million domestically, and $572 abroad.
It’s also set to pass The Super Mario Bros. Movie as the highest-grossing movie of 2023, and is set to become the fourth highest grossing movie of the post-pandemic era.
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Mattel is making a bunch more movies!
Following the smash hit success of Barbie, the company confirmed that there are 14 Mattel properties now in development based around beloved characters and toys – as well as a potential sequel to Greta Gerwig‘s hit movie. And there are a bunch of A-list stars attached to the projects already!
The company’s CEO, businessman Ynon Kreiz, provided an update on all of those projects to Variety.
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Daniel Kaluuya is partnering with Mattel films for a new movie – and it’s about Barney the dinosaur!
The Get Out actor’s 59% production company and Valparaiso Pictures will produce a new live-action film about the popular purple dino, according to a press release from Mattel Films on Friday (October 18).
“Barney was a ubiquitous figure in many of our childhoods, then he disappeared into the shadows, left misunderstood. We’re excited to explore this compelling modern-day hero and see if his message of ‘I love you, you love me’ can stand the test of time,” he said.
“Working with Daniel Kaluuya will enable us to take a completely new approach to Barney that will surprise audiences and subvert expectations. The project will speak to the nostalgia of the brand in a way that will resonate with adults, while entertaining today’s kids,” said Mattel exec Robbie Brenner.
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Mattel is expanding its line of dolls!
The Barbie makers announced the Creatable World collection on Wednesday (September 25), their new collection of gender-neutral dolls.
“In our world, dolls are as limitless as the kids who play with them. Introducing #CreatableWorld, a doll line designed to keep labels out and invite everyone in,” Mattel wrote on Twitter.
“Toys are a reflection of culture and as the world continues to celebrate the positive impact of inclusivity, we felt it was time to create a doll line free of labels. Through research, we heard that kids don’t want their toys dictated by gender norms,” said Mattel exec Kim Culmone.
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