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Barbie For Visually Impaired With Cane And Braille Packaging Introduced

July 25, 2024, 2:10 pm

Introduced by Mattel in 1959, Barbie has been a cherished toy for millions of children around the world. To continue evolving with the times, Barbie now comes in a variety of body types and skin tones to better mirror the world’s diversity. In a major move towards inclusivity, Mattel has launched its first-ever blind Barbie doll, complete with braille packaging that features the word “Barbie” in braille.

In collaboration with the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), Mattel has meticulously designed this doll to represent those with blindness or low vision. The doll includes a red and white cane, functional sunglasses, and a distinctive eye gaze that reflects the characteristics of many blind individuals.

The doll is dressed in a pink satin T-shirt and a purple tulle skirt. It features loop fasteners on the back of the top for easy dressing and undressing, while the skirt has an elastic waistband.

Mattel tested the doll with blind and low-vision children to refine its design and ensure an enjoyable play experience for these kids.

“In partnership with AFB, Barbie proudly introduces the first Blind Barbie Fashionista doll, developed to authentically represent blind and low-vision individuals. This doll features an upward and outward eye gaze, sunglasses, and a cane with a marshmallow tip. Textured fabrics enhance the sensory experience, making fashion elements more accessible with easy-to-open Braille packaging and elbow articulation for comfortable cane use, facilitating accessibility to show that we are all Barbie,” the company stated in an Instagram post.

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Eric Bridges, CEO and President of AFB, commended the collaboration, saying, “It was an honor to collaborate with Barbie on the development of the blind Barbie doll.”

He added, “By increasing representation and promoting awareness about the experiences of blind individuals and those with low vision, our shared goal is to inspire boundless opportunities for everyone, ultimately leading to a world of greater accessibility and inclusion.”

Krista Berger, Senior Vice President of Barbie, noted, “We recognize that Barbie is much more than just a doll; she represents self-expression and can create a sense of belonging.”

In 2023, Barbie also introduced its first doll with Down syndrome in partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to enhance inclusivity. The doll’s attire and accessories were thoughtfully designed to reflect some physical traits of individuals with Down syndrome.

Why Ryan Gosling Doesn’t Take On Dark Roles Anymore?

May 4, 2024, 1:35 pm

When it comes to choosing his next role, Ryan Gosling puts a lot of thought into it. The Oscar-nominated actor revealed that he avoids darker projects to spend more time with his family, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

“I don’t really take roles that are going to put me in some kind of dark place,” he said.

“This moment is what I feel like trying to read the room at home and feel like what is going to be best for all of us. The decisions I make, I make them with my wife Eva Mendes, and we make them with our family in mind first,” he told The Wall Street Journal.

Before collaborating on the 2012 film ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’, Gosling and Mendes got to know each other. They have two children, Esmeralda Amada and Amada Lee.

The ‘Barbie’ actor went on to say that the movie ‘La La Land’ (2016), in which he co-starred with Emma Stone, was the first he had taken on with a fresh viewpoint after having kids.

“It was just sort of like, ‘Oh, this will be fun for them, too, because even though they’re not coming to set, we’re practicing piano every day or we’re dancing or we’re singing,'” Gosling explained of the roles he has accepted in recent years. “Their interest in Barbie and their disinterest in Ken was an inspiration. I thought they were already making little movies about their Barbies on the iPad when it happened, so the fact that I was going off to work to make one too, we just felt like we were aligned.”

Gosling noted that once he had children, he became “way more conscious of everything” that he’s done in life and potentially will do in the future.

“I’m trying to just figure out who they are and be there for them in the way that I can,” he said. “They’re such clear and distinct personalities that it’s sort of becoming obvious,” adding, “You just want to be everything they deserve.”

‘The Grey Man’ actor stated that he now prioritises his family over other things and only accepts parts that he genuinely feels passionate about.

“I want to make stuff that’s inclusive, and that’s not for an audience of one,” Gosling explained. “I think for so long I was just trying to pay the bills and work. It’s only recently that I feel like I realised that I have this opportunity to actually make the kind of films that make me love movies,” as per The Hollywood Reporter.

Shakira’s sons ‘hated’ Barbie! Here’s why

April 2, 2024, 4:09 pm

In a recent Allure magazine interview, Shakira discussed her thoughts on Greta Gerwig’s hit movie Barbie. The singer shared that her sons, Milan (11) and Sasha (9), whom she shares with ex-partner and soccer player Gerard Pique, “hated” the film.

Shakira expressed, “My sons absolutely hated it. They felt that it was emasculating. And I agree, to a certain extent. I’m raising two boys. I want ’em to feel powerful too respecting women. I like pop culture when it attempts to empower women without robbing men of their possibility to be men, to also protect and provide. I believe in giving women all the tools and the trust that we can do it all without losing our essence, without losing our femininity.”

Shakira stated, “I think that men have a purpose in society and women have another purpose as well. We complement each other, and that complement should not be lost.” She added, “Just because a woman can do it all doesn’t mean she should? Why not share the load with people who deserve to carry it, who have a duty to carry it as well?”

In Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” the film delves into themes of patriarchy and power dynamics. Ryan Gosling’s character, Ken, reimagines Barbieland as a “Kendom,” embracing his newfound power and masculine stereotypes after encountering the concept of patriarchy in the real world. He dubs it “Mojo Dojo Casa House.” This leads to a revolutionary shift in Barbieland, where Margot and her friends strive to reclaim their power.

The film “Barbie,” featuring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, garnered eight Oscar nominations at this year’s Academy Awards, including a win for Best Original Song with “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell.

Upon its release in July of the previous year, “Barbie” broke numerous box office records, even amidst a major release clash with Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” which stars Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Emily Blunt in key roles.

‘Oppenheimer’ Takes SAG Award for Best Cast

February 25, 2024, 3:49 pm

The cast of ‘Oppenheimer’ wins big at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards. People said that the entire team was filled with pride after winning the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture.

Other nominations included ‘American Fiction’, ‘Barbie’, ‘The Color Purple’, and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’.

Kenneth Branagh, who played Danish physicist Niels Bohr in the film, accepted the award on behalf of the entire cast.

“Thank you. It’s my it’s my honor to say a few words briefly on behalf of this incredible cast on stage and to the extended family of Oppenheimer, who can’t be here,” he began. “So, thank you so much, Chris Nolan and Emma Thomas. Thank you for the opportunity. Thank you for the respect. Thank you for the invitation to play a genuine part in making this scarily important film. Thank you to Donna Langley and Universal Pictures for believing us, believing in us and in the film. Thank you Chuck Roven, Andy Thompson, and John Papsidera, thank you very much.”

“And, of course… thank you SAG-AFTRA. Thank you for this. Thank you for fighting for us. Thank you for every SAG-AFTRA member whose support and whose sacrifice allows us to be standing here better than we were before,” he continued.

“When we were all last together, it was at the premiere of this film on July 14, last year when the strike was just about to begin. And led by our fearless leader, the great Cillian Murphy, we went from the red carpet and we didn’t see the film that night. We happily went in the direction of solidarity with your good selves,” he added.

“So this, this is a full circle moment for us and to receive this recognition in a year of spectacular achievement from all of the people in this room, our acting friends, our acting heroes, it means the world to us,” he concluded.

“We know how lucky we are. And we are grateful and we are humbled and we are proud not just to be in Mr. Nolan’s masterpiece, but proud to be in your company. Thank you so much.”

Christopher Nolan’s film ‘Oppenheimer’ became one of the year’s biggest box office successes. The film is a biopic of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who designed the nuclear bomb used in WWII, and stars Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, and Florence Pugh.

Murphy, Blunt, and Downey Jr. all garnered solo nominations for their performances, tying the film with Barbie for the most nominations this year, according to People.

Oscar 2024 Nominations: Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ leads the way with 3 nominations

January 24, 2024, 1:27 pm

Oscar voters lined up behind a classic studio blockbuster on Tuesday, giving 13 nominations to Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer,’ the most of any movie, and setting up the long-awaited coronation of Nolan as Hollywood’s leading filmmaker. It was a shift from recent years, when the academy fixated on unconventional art films unseen by most Americans.

Christopher Nolan’s latest hit ‘Oppenheimer’ has grabbed 13 nominations for Oscar 2024. This has marked the ever-deserving coronation of Nolan as Hollywood’ leading filmmaker. ‘Oppenheimer’ is a epic biographical thriller film which was released on November 22, 2023.

Christopher Nolan has never won the best picture and despite five nominations, the director has never won an Oscar. On Tuesday, Nolan earned his second directing nomination, the initial one being in 2018 for the intricate film “Dunkirk.” Additionally, he secured a nomination for his screenplay ‘Oppenheimer.’

The anticipation for recognition of “Oppenheimer” from Universal Pictures was met as expected. However, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences brought surprises to other major categories.

Despite expectations, “Barbie” faced disappointments with no directing nomination for Greta Gerwig and no best actress nomination for Margot Robbie. On a positive note, “Barbie” (Warner Bros.) unexpectedly secured a spot in the supporting actress category, with America Ferrera earning her first nomination for her role as a stressed mother. The film received eight nominations overall, including best picture and the adapted screenplay by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach.

Colman Domingo’s lead performance in “Rustin” was acknowledged, portraying a brilliant yet flawed political organizer, while seven-time nominee and one-time winner Leonardo DiCaprio (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) was excluded from the best actor race. In the supporting actor category, Sterling K. Brown received his first nomination for his role as a disruptive cosmetic surgeon in “American Fiction,” while Willem Dafoe (“Poor Things”) missed out on a nomination.

Here are the key points to note:

“Poor Things,” a reimagining of the Frankenstein story from Searchlight Pictures, received the second-highest number of nominations, with a total of 11, including one for best picture.
The best picture category included smaller, character-driven films like “American Fiction,” a satire on racial stereotypes; “Anatomy of a Fall,” a legal drama set in the French Alps; “The Holdovers,” a bittersweet period comedy at an American prep school; “Maestro,” a divisive black-and-white exploration of Leonard Bernstein’s personal life; “Past Lives,” a romance partly filmed in Korean; and “The Zone of Interest,” set during the Holocaust in the shadow of Auschwitz.
“Barbie” and “Killers of the Flower Moon” rounded out the best picture category.
Best actor contenders included Bradley Cooper (“Maestro”), Paul Giamatti (“The Holdovers”), Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”), and Jeffrey Wright (“American Fiction”).
Best actress nominees were Annette Bening (“Nyad”), Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Sandra Hüller (“Anatomy of a Fall”), Carey Mulligan (“Maestro”), and Emma Stone (“Poor Things”).
Best supporting actor nominees included Robert De Niro (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Ryan Gosling (“Barbie”), Mark Ruffalo (“Poor Things”), and Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”).
Best supporting actress nominees were Emily Blunt (“Oppenheimer”), Danielle Brooks (“The Color Purple”), Jodie Foster (“Nyad”), and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”).
The best director category included French filmmaker Justine Triet for “Anatomy of a Fall,” along with Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Glazer, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Martin Scorsese.
Disney received 20 nominations, the most from any company, while technology companies dominated, with Netflix, Apple TV+, and Amazon’s MGM division collecting several nods.
The 96th Academy Awards will be broadcast on March 10, with hopes of increased viewership fueled by the popularity of “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie.”

After a challenging year for the movie industry due to strikes by writers and actors, ballots were cast from over 90 countries, and the Oscars will be broadcast on ABC. Last year’s Oscars saw improved viewership, reaching about 19 million, compared to the significantly lower 10.4 million for the pandemic-altered edition in 2021. The anticipation is that the success of “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” at the box office will contribute to higher viewership for this year’s telecast.

2024 Golden Globe Nominations Revealed: Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Lead the Pack

December 12, 2023, 11:02 am

The moment has arrived – the nominations for the 2024 Golden Globe Awards have finally been announced. Among the standout films, Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated ‘Barbie’ dominated the list with an impressive nine nominations. Surprisingly, it finds itself in competition with Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer,’ which garnered eight nods, making the race for recognition all the more intriguing.

In addition to the film category, the television series ‘Succession’ also shone brightly, receiving a total of nine nominations, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The announcement left both fans and industry insiders buzzing with excitement at the show’s remarkable achievements.

However, not all projects received the recognition they anticipated. Prominent omissions from the nominations included highly anticipated films such as ‘Ferrari,’ ‘Napoleon,’ ‘Origin,’ and ‘Swarm.’ On the other hand, there were some delightful surprises, with nods for Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, and Alma Poysti from ‘Fallen Leaves’ leaving audiences pleasantly astonished.

The nominations were unveiled in a star-studded event hosted by Cedric the Entertainer and Wilmer Valderrama. The dynamic duo announced the nominees across various film and television categories, including the introduction of new awards that recognize stand-up comedy and cinematic and box office achievements. The exciting event took place live from the prestigious Beverly Hilton, adding an extra layer of glamour and anticipation to the proceedings.

The nominees for the Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category are a diverse and exciting mix of films. Alongside ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer,’ the contenders include ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,’ ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,’ ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ and ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.’ Actors like Margot Robbie, Timothée Chalamet and Emma Stone are also nominated for their outstanding performances for Barbie, Wonka and Poor Things respectively.

As the industry eagerly awaits the final results, the countdown to the 2024 Golden Globe Awards has officially begun. Fans and enthusiasts are already buzzing with excitement, speculating on potential winners. With ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ leading the pack and a range of surprises in store, this year’s ceremony promises to be an unforgettable celebration of exceptional talent and outstanding achievements in the world of entertainment.

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Banned In Kuwait

August 10, 2023, 11:43 am

The controversies surrounding Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ film are not ending any time soon.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, Kuwait has become the latest country to impose a ban on the film. It earlier faced a ban from Vietnam.

Local reports there assert that the chairman of the film censorship committee Lafi Al-Subaie has accused the film of “carrying ideas that encourage unacceptable behaviour and distort society’s values.”.

‘Barbie’ is also likely to be banned in Lebanon.

The culture minister Mohammad Mortada said that Barbie “promotes homosexuality” and “contradicts values of faith and morality,” by diminishing the importance of the family unit, The Hollywood Reporter said.

‘Barbie’, which stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the lead roles, hit the theatres on July 21. It faced a box office clash with Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’.

Despite mixed reviews, the film emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of 2023 so far.

Interestingly, ‘Barbie’ and director Greta made history the past weekend, flying past over USD 1 billion in worldwide box office gross, becoming the first movie directed solely by a woman to do so.

‘Barbie’ Mints USD 1 Billion Globally

August 7, 2023, 11:57 am

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling starrer fantasy comedy-drama film ‘Barbie’ has now crossed USD 1 Billon globally in just its third weekend.

Taking to Instagram, the makers announced the news with a special post which they captioned, “Here’s to our incredible Barbies and Kens from all around the world for making our Barbie dreams come true. We’re excited to share that #BarbieTheMovie has hit $1 Billion at the Global Box Office.”

According to Variety, a US-based media house, this makes director Greta Gerwig the first-ever solo female filmmaker with a billion-dollar film.

Three other billion-dollar blockbusters were co-directed by women, including ‘Frozen’ (USD 1.3 billion) and ‘Frozen 2’ (USD 1.45 billion) both co-directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, as well as ‘Captain Marvel’ (USD 1.1 billion), co-directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, as per Variety.

‘Barbie’ hit the milestone just after 17 days of its release, becoming the fastest Warner Bros. release) to join the USD 1 billion club. Earlier the fantasy drama film ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ held that record at 19 days.

It’s only the second blockbuster this year and the sixth of the pandemic era to cross USD 1 billion, following ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ and ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ reported Variety.

The ‘Barbie’ movie is directed by Greta Gerwig and stars Margot Robbie as the famous doll and Ryan Gosling as her boyfriend Ken.

It was released in theatres on July 21.

As per Variety, Greta’s directorial ‘Barbie ‘ raked in USD 155 million in its opening weekend, marking the biggest debut ever for a film directed by a woman.

‘Barbie’ cost USD 145 million, not including a marketing campaign that propelled the movie into the mainstream long before it landed in theatres. Gerwig, the Oscar-nominated director of ‘Lady Bird’ and ‘Little Women’, co-wrote the film’s screenplay with Noah Baumbach.

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling star as the stereotypical versions of Barbie and Ken, who leave the world of Barbieland on a quest for self-discovery in the real world. The cast also includes Issa Rae, Dua Lipa, Simu Liu, Michael Cera, Helen Mirren, John Cena and Will Ferrell.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif Turn Barbies In New Video; Fans React

July 27, 2023, 3:45 pm

Margot Robbie’s ‘Barbie’ fever has been spreading at a fast pace. The movie has fascinated people all around the world into making their own versions of Barbie. Recently a clip of Deepika Padukone from the 2007 blockbuster movie Om Shanti Om also went viral for its ‘Barbie Reference’.

An AI-generated video of Indian actresses Aishwarya Rai, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Katrina Kaif re-imagined as Barbie has left the netizens in awe. The video was shared by an Instagram account with the username Shadygraphics.ai. The caption read, “What If Barbie Was Made In Bollywood. Made using Deepfake. What would be Ken?”.

This AI-generated video of Bollywood actresses dressed up as Barbies was also shared on Reddit with the same caption. All the actresses were looking best in their Barbie version but Aishwarya Rai was labelled as the winner by netizens. According to netizens, Aishwarya would have been the best choice for the role of Barbie if the movie was made in Bollywood.

Reacting to the video on Instagram, a user commented, “Aishwarya has won miss world for a reason”. Another user wrote, “Aishwarya Rai hands hand down the really life Barbie”.

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The Reddit users were also happy with Aishwarya Rai as the Indian version of Barbie. A user commented, “Aishwarya Rai shall always be the OG Barbie.” “I don’t see any competition, Aish is the clear winner for me,” another user wrote. A user commented, “Omygaawd Aish is looking dreamy like straight out of fairytale tbh better then Margot Robbie and Rashmika Mandana is looking okay too.”

Aishwarya became the first choice for Barbie and some netizens also thought that she would be a better fit for the role than Margot Robbie. Alia Bhatt was the second choice while Kareena Kapoor was not much liked in the Barbie version. A user commented, “Kareena looks so Anti – Barbie, like ‘I’m here to wage war and steal Ken.”

Funnines Barbie Vs. Oppenheimer Memes Flood Social Media

July 21, 2023, 10:29 am

Looks like this Friday is poised to turn out into an exciting one for avid movie fans, with several big projects lined up for a clash at the box office.

‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Barbie’ are scheduled for release on the same day. Fans could not hold their excitement after it was revealed that both films would be released on the same date. Many flooded the social media with memes on the two big projects.

The Barbie movie and Oppenheimer really gonna have the movie theater rooms looking like the meme pic.twitter.com/pSud0b4sfE

— Brandon (@brandoughnut5) July 20, 2023

obviously i will be in my all pink barbie outfit and heels at oppenheimer. the memes are coming to fruition. pic.twitter.com/4eMatATBIX

— baylee (@ginger_crybaby) July 13, 2023

I have seen way too many Oppenheimer & Barbie post and now my stupid brain is associating them as a couple wtf
(The worst thing is I like it. A lot. )#Oppenheimer #Barbie #Barbenheimer pic.twitter.com/5qOaUBYC2f

— 日朧 (@hioboro_) July 12, 2023

? BREAKING ? AMC is doing a split screen premiere of Barbie and Oppenheimer for neurodivergent moviegoers pic.twitter.com/3AVpXgwHlW

— Patrick Blumenthal (@PatrickJBlum) July 17, 2023

Had to fix the poster bc Shin Kamen Rider drops on Prime Video the same day as Barbie and Oppenheimer. https://t.co/meevZLIJpl pic.twitter.com/Y5Gks1950Z

— A Nerd Named Mark (@ANerdNamedMark) July 11, 2023

The cast for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ features Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, and Jack Quaid. A captivating journey through the life and career of the physicist is what ‘Oppenheimer’ is majorly about.

In ‘Barbie’, Margot Robbie plays the titular role while Ryan Gosling is cast opposite her as Ken.

The film, directed by Greta Gerwig, is set for a global release on July 21.

Stay tuned for more such news.

Barbie New Trailer Out: Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling Land In Trouble- Video Inside

May 26, 2023, 1:44 pm

In the main trailer of Barbie, Margot Robbie’s Barbie and Ryan Gosling’s Ken face some crisis outside the borders of their lavish pink world. In the trailer, everything seems to be fine until isn’t. It opens with Barbie and Ken’s flirtish conversation about a party with synchronised choreography.

The fantasy world comes to a screeching halt when Robbie’s character interrupts her own party to ask the other Barbies and Kens: “Do you guys ever think about dying?” From that moment on, Barbie begins to have some weird experiences in Barbie Land, and things come to a head when her pointed feet go flat.

She eventually learns from Kate McKinnon’s Barbie that she’ll need to travel to the real world or she can choose to return to her old life. She chooses to remain in Barbie land….but that’s actually not an option.

On her way, she realizes that Ryan Gosling’s Ken is a Stowaway. Together, they stir up some trouble in the real world as the CEO of Mattel tries to get them back to Barbie Land.

Written and directed by Greta Gerwig, Barbie will hit theatres on July 21. To note, it’s the first major film production during Mattel’s current corporate era under CEO Ynon Kreiz.

Check out the trailer below