The status of Kens in Barbieland is not exactly a subtle analogy. They are second class citizens in the matriarchy. That inversion of gender roles is Greta Gerwig’s way of commenting on our own ...

As illustrated by a new Netflix documentary, the history of Black Barbie paved the way for a more inclusive Mattel. It’s been 44 years since toy maker Mattel introduced the first official Black Barbie ...

Brilliant is a good word to describe it. From the symbolism behind Ryan Gosling starting his performance behind Margot Robbie ...

Mattel is investing in live-action scripted and unscripted television content and aims to create shows that appeal to all age groups. The company wants to capture the essence of their toys in their ...

I always admire Amelia Robinson's articulate and beautifully written columns, even with now and again unsure bottom line conclusions. But her July 26 Barbie column "Failed Barbie backlash part of war ...

PHOENIX - The Barbie movie took the box office by storm, and it inspired many Barbie fans to get into the collecting game. Long before the movie came out, however, an Arizona woman started collecting ...

Arezou is a writer for Collider. She has a wide-ranging knowledge of movies and TV, which means she almost certainly will start quoting something mid-conversation. While she has always wanted to work ...

It’s been 44 years since toy maker Mattel introduced the first official Black Barbie to the market. As filmmaker Lagueria Davis illustrates in Netflix’s “Black Barbie: A Documentary,” the doll has had ...

I loved Barbie, but it’s not above reproach. There are honest, good-faith debates to be had about a Mattel film that ultimately defends the company’s iconic toy that some consider problematic.