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Wilson Chapman editorAnother iconic Mattel brand is racing off the toy shelves and onto the big screen. Mattel Films and Skydance Media are developing a live-action film based on the Matchbox vehicles toy line.Created in 1953 by automotive expert Jack Odell, Matchbox are a series of die-cast vehicle models that take their name from the fact that they can fit inside a matchbox.

Margot Robbie received a sweet visit from her husband Tom Ackerley while filming scenes for her new Barbie film, in which she stars as the popular doll, on her 32nd birthday.Despite having to work on her 32nd birthday, the Australian actress' spouse ensured they spent some quality time together as he stopped by the set of her latest project alongsideRyan Gosling, who was in character as Robbie's onscreen love interest, Ken.While taking a break from filming, the two-time Academy Award nominee couldn't stop smiling as she spoke with the British producer, who she wed in 2016 during a private ceremony in Coorabell. Surprise!Margot Robbie received a sweet visit from her husband Tom Ackerley while filming scenes for her new Barbie film, in which she stars as the popular doll, on her 32nd birthdayShe was dressed in a hot pink classic Western-style shirt, matching neckerchief and white cowboy hat.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorStudio71 has dramatically stepped up Facebook video distribution efforts — with the digital content studio and network claiming its efforts have already produced more than 1 billion views on the platform.In addition, the company announced that it has signed several top creators to its roster, including Whitney Port; Epic Meal Time, the cooking show hosted by Harley Morenstein; and drag queen Trixie Mattel.Historically focused on YouTube, Studio71 last year formed a dedicated Facebook division. The company says it’s been publishing more than 1,000 videos per month on its creators’ Facebook pages, which have amassed over 50 million followers.Whitney Port, a vlogger, fashion designer, entrepreneur and an alum of MTV’s “The Hills,” has a bigger following on Facebook (430,000-plus followers) than on YouTube (178,000 subscribers).

Margot Robbie has been pictured for the first time dressed in character as Barbie, filming the hotly-anticipated live-action movie in Los Angeles, California.The 31-year-old Australian actress was seen leaving her trailer dressed up to the nines as the fashion doll in a pair of hot pink flared trousers and matching halter waistcoat, with her long blonde hair flowing past her shoulders.Clutching an iced coffee in the sweltering LAheat, Margot then grabbed hold of a matching pink embroidered handbag as she headed to film a scene for the project that's being helmed by indie filmmaker Greta Gerwig.In a move that Barbie would surely be proud of, the Wolf of Wall Street star was spotted checking her manicure as she sashayed towards the set, shielded from the sun by a black umbrella. Barbie EXCLUSIVE! First look at Margot Robbie as the iconic Mattel doll as she films live-action movie in sweltering LA heat dressed in hot pink flared trousers and halter waistcoat Barbie is ready for her close up! Margot steps out of her trailer as she walks to set dressed all in pinkSadly there was no pink corvette waiting for the star as she was later seen being driven away in a black SUV.Ryan Gosling, who is playing Barbie's counterpart Ken, has yet to be pictured on set, though a publicity still of him in character was unveiled last week to much fanfare on social media.The 41-year-old Half Nelson star was compared to the likes of Freddie Prinze Jr.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterJosh Silverman has been named chief franchise officer and global head of consumer products at iconic toymaker Mattel.Silverman will oversee global consumer products licensing, franchise management, retail development, publishing and live experiences. Reporting to Mattel President and COO Richard Dickson, he joins from The Walt Disney Company, where he spent more than a decade in consumer products.“Josh is an exceptional and talented leader and widely regarded as one of the most accomplished executives in consumer products.

As it boosts the number of film and TV adaptations of its properties, Mattel has hired Disney and Marvel veteran Josh Silverman as global head of consumer products and chief franchise officer.

Ryan Gosling as Ken in the new Barbie film has been shared ahead of its release next month.Back in April, Warner Bros. Pictures shared the first-look image of Margot Robbie in character as the titular Mattel doll in the forthcoming live-action film, directed by Gerwig and co-written by Noah Baumbach.Robbie and Gosling will star alongside a wider ensemble cast including Will Ferrell, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Sex Education stars Emma Mackey and Ncuti Gatwa, America Ferrera, and more.Check out the first image of Gosling’s Ken – complete with bleached blond hair and personalised underwear – below.#BARBIEJuly 21, 2023Only in theaters.

Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling has been pictured for the first time as the beloved Mattel Ken doll, as he gears up to star alongside Margot Robbie in the live-action Barbie movie.On Wednesday, the 41-year-old actor was seen showing off an orange-hued tan and shiny chiseled chest in a revealing double denim ensemble, while also debuting his bleached-white hair for the fictional role.The first look at Ryan was released by Warner Bros. via a tweet simply with the film title and a release date of July 21, 2023, that was previously revealed when they shared the first image of Margot, 31, as Barbie in April.

Blonde hair? Check. Eight-pack abs? Check. Sleeveless stone-washed denim jacket? Check.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSpotter, a startup that pays YouTube creators cash up front for monetization rights to their video libraries, has hired digital media veteran Damon Berger as executive VP of business development and operations.Berger most recently was chief marketing officer at kids and family entertainment company WildBrain. Prior to that, he served as VP, head of digital engagement for toy giant Mattel, and worked at now-defunct YouTube creator network Fullscreen (then owned by AT&T/WarnerMedia) as VP of global strategic partnerships.In 2010, Berger and Shira Lazar co-founded What’s Trending, a news network hosted by Lazar covering YouTube trends and personalities.

Masters of the Universe: Revelation, Kevin Smith’s successor to the cult 1983–1985 animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, is getting a second season. At its Geeked Week event Wednesday, Netflix announced the followup installment of the animated series, Masters of the Universe: Revolution, from Mattel Television and Powerhouse Animation.

Naman Ramachandran “Trixie Motel,” starring drag legend and “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” winner Trixie Mattel, “Book of Queer,” “Generation Drag” and “Control” are among the new Discovery+ originals commemorating U.K. Pride Month in June. 2022 marks 50 years of Pride in the U.K.

Orange Is the New Black actor celebrated her 50th birthday three days early on May 26 like the Gemini icon she is by twinning with her very own . In case you missed it, the actor recently shared the good news that Mattel was immortalizing her likeness in the form of a Barbie doll. This makes Cox’s Barbie the first-ever transgender doll for the company.The soon-to-be 50-year-old actor celebrated with a party hosted at the Moxy Hotel rooftop complete with costume changes and various bubble-gum pink party accessories.

Laverne Cox has made history as Mattel's first-ever transgender Barbie, just days ahead of her 50th birthday on Sunday.Following the exciting announcement, the 49-year-old performer could barely contain her excitement as she raved about a doll being made in her lifelessness.'I can't wait for fans to find my doll on shelves and have the opportunity to add a Barbie doll modeled after a transgender person to their collection,' she said in a statement, obtained by Page Six.

Laverne Cox is an actress, podcaster and staunch advocate for LGBTQ rights — and now she’s also a Barbie.

In a further expansion of their kids and family programming slate, HBO Max and Cartoon Network are teaming on new live-action coming-of-age comedy series, Home Sweet Rome, from Emmy-nominated Hannah Montana and That’s So Raven creator Michael Poryes, for premiere in 2023.

Pictionary, a syndicated game show based on the Mattel party game, is now cleared in 90% of the country, locking in a Fall 2022 national launch, CBS Media Ventures and Fox First Run announced Monday in a joint release.

Barbie film will not include Aqua’s 1997 hit ‘Barbie Girl’, it’s been reported.Earlier this week, Warner Bros. Pictures shared the first-look image of Margot Robbie in character as Barbie for the new live-action movie.Robbie will star alongside Ryan Gosling as Ken, and a wider ensemble cast including Will Ferrell, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Sex Education stars Emma Mackey and Ncuti Gatwa, America Ferrera and more.According to Variety, Barbie will not feature the Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group’s novelty single as part of its official soundtrack.The publication noted that many fans have insisted that ‘Barbie Girl’ – which has registered over a billion streams on YouTube – should appear in the Mattel/Warner Bros.

K.J. Yossman “Come on Barbie, let’s go party!” is the immortal refrain from Aqua’s 1997 song “Barbie Girl” but when it comes to the upcoming Margot Robbie movie, Aqua haven’t been invited to join the fun.Despite fans insisting that the Europop banger – which has clocked up over a billion views on YouTube – should appear in the soundtrack to the Mattel and Warner Bros.

Mattel handily exceeded Wall Street forecasts for the first quarter, reporting a 19% rise in total revenue to $1.041 billion and adjusted earnings per share of 6 cents.

Production has begun on “Barbie”, the live-action feature focusing on the iconic Mattel doll, and Warner Bros. Pictures has just released a new photo from the set.