Arts Jul 24 Success of ‘Barbie’ film adds to doll’s cultural legacy By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet
Arts Jul 23 ‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’ make box office history on highly anticipated opening weekend “Barbenheimer” didn’t just work – it spun box office gold. The social media-fueled fusion of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” brought moviegoers back to the theaters in record numbers this weekend. By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press
Arts Jul 21 6 things to know about Barbie as the new film sets box office records When Barbie debuted in 1959, she didn’t just make a splash. It was more like a boom, sending children and parents scurrying to possess this icon of femininity and setting off a decadeslong debate about beauty standards, gender roles, race… By Justin Stabley, Bella Isaacs-Thomas
World Jul 04 Vietnam bans ‘Barbie’ movie over map of South China Sea The newspaper Vietnam Express reported that posters advertising the movie, which was supposed to open in Vietnamese theaters on July 21, were removed from websites of Vietnamese movie distributors after Monday's decision. By Associated Press
Arts Jun 26 8 blockbusters and indie gems to watch this summer The summer movie season is heating up with exciting blockbusters and independent films coming soon to theaters. Monday on the PBS NewsHour, Jeffrey Brown speaks with Ann Hornaday, chief film critic of The Washington Post, and Aisha Harris, host of… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet
May 04 The Last of Us, Wii Sports and Barbie to enter Video Game Hall of Fame By Associated Press The World Video Game Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2023. Continue reading
Jan 12 Mattel makes Barbie taller in bid to sell dolls to younger children By Leanne Italie, Associated Press Love her or loathe her, Barbie has been transformed again. Continue reading
Aug 13 5 Stories: Why this Argentinian lagoon turned pink, a new Barbie honors COVID frontline workers and other stories you missed By Deema Zein, Julia Griffin An Argentinian lagoon turns an unnatural pink, a new Minnesota law provides alternative environments for incarcerated postpartum women and their babies and the Washington Football team bans Native American costumes and face paint from its stadium. Check out these stories… Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch 4:58 News Wrap: Georgia voters cast ballots in House special election By PBS NewsHour In the our news wrap Tuesday, voters in Atlanta's northern suburbs went to the polls in a special election that's now the most expensive race ever for a seat in the U.S. House. Also, House Speaker Paul Ryan promised that… Continue watching
Feb 24 This new Barbie hologram toy is actually an old magician’s trick By Andrew Wagner Last week's New York Toy Fair introduced a number of new toys to consumers. One of the biggest hits: Toys that play with light. Continue reading