From a film theory standpoint, a delineator of a postmodern movie is the exhuming of cherished icons from the past, usually reframing them through a cynical lens. Postmoderns do this trenchantly, ...

With the blockbuster success of the "Barbie" movie and the related expansion of Barbie branding and merchandising, educators and parents may find themselves wondering about Barbie's original purpose: ...

When I learned my mom had saved my Barbie dolls, I worried about letting my daughter play with them. I was concerned that playing with Barbies would negatively affect her self esteem. But when I let ...

Barbie is the superhero the beleaguered toy industry needs right now. The blockbuster hit featuring Margot Robbie as Mattel’s iconic doll has also been a smashing success for rival toymakers that sell ...

Toy maker Mattel is teaming up with OpenAI to develop AI-powered products and experiences based on Mattel brands. The Barbie, Hot Wheels and Polly Pocket creator says it will use OpenAI’s technology ...

The ‘Barbie’ movie, which turned into a global box office phenomenon in a matter of weeks, appears to be energizing sales of Barbie toys after its summer release. Barbie toy sales in the US increased ...