Mattel CEO Claims Its Barney Movie Won’t Be Weird
Even before the Barbie movie became one of the biggest films of 2023, it was clear Mattel was going to use that as a jumping off point to bring more…
Mattel Would Love a Barbie 2, But Greta Gerwig’s Done for Now
Just when all that pre-release Barbie buzz was starting to make hot pink feel monotonous, the movie opened—and delivered that sought-after blend of critical praise, audiences of both lovers and haters…
After Barbie, Here Are 14 Other Toys Mattel Might Make Into Movies
Image: Mattel In the article, a Mattel executive uses this toy, basically a fake fishing rod, to illustrate how random some of the takes get. A writer pitched a story…
That New Spawn Film Is Still in Development, We Promise
Jason Blum’s Spawn remake is for sure in the works, even though there’s no writing happening due to the producers’ and studios’ continued refusal to bargain fairly. He says 2025—maybe.…
Mattel’s Executives Don’t Want You to Think Barbie Is Feminist, But Everyone Else Sure Does
“If you love Barbie, this movie is for you,” the main trailer for Barbie tells us in glorious neon-pink font. “If you hate Barbie, this movie is for you,” it…