Tag: Barbie
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Margot Robbie to play Barbie in new live-action movie
The movie is likely to release in 2020.
January 9, 2019 -
Barbie will soon be 60 – and is still going strong
Barbie is, of course, a shortened version of Barbara.
January 3, 2019 -
International Women’s Day: Redefining role models with 17 new Barbies
Changing the pretty pink Barbie dolls into global 'sheroes', Mattel celebrated womanhood this International Women's Day.
March 8, 2018 -
‘Barbie’ release shifted to 2020
Director Althea Jone’s live-action film Barbie will now release on May 8, 2020. Sony has pushed the release of the film, which was supposed to open in June 29, 2018, and then August 2018. Actress Anne Hathaway is expected to star in the movie. Actress Amy Schumer left the project last March, citing scheduling issues, …
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January 24, 2018 -
The world of hijabi Barbies
A new Barbie was recently introduced to the world. Part of the Barbie ‘Shero’ series, the new doll is designed to honour US Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad. Like Ibtihaj, who is Muslim, the doll sports a hijab. She also comes with an épée and is dressed in fencing gear. Unlike other Barbies, such as the …
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November 23, 2017 -
Anne Hathaway in talks to replace Amy Schumer as ‘Barbie’
Hollywood star Anne Hathaway is in talks to replace actress Amy Schumer for the upcoming live-action Barbie. After losing Schumer due to scheduling conflicts, Sony looks to have found its replacement for the upcoming live-action Barbie with Hathaway. Australian Fun Mom Dinner director Alethea Jones is in talks to helm the comedy. Studio representatives said the casting …
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July 25, 2017 -
Amy Schumer exits ‘Barbie’ movie
Actress Amy Schumer has left the film Barbie over a scheduling conflict. "Sadly, I'm no longer able to commit to Barbie due to scheduling conflicts. The film has so much promise, and Sony and Mattel have been great partners. I'm bummed, but look forward to seeing Barbie on the big screen," Schumer told variety.com. The big screen adaptation …
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March 24, 2017 -
Amy Schumer in talks for ‘Barbie’ movie
Actress Amy Schumer is in early talks to star in upcoming live-action Barbie film. The original idea and screenplay has been made by Hilary Winston, although it is expected that Schumer and her sister, Kim Caramele, will rewrite it for the film, reports variety.com. The story is in the vein of Splash, Enchanted and Big. In …
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December 3, 2016 -
Amy Schumer in talks for ‘Barbie’ movie
Actress Amy Schumer is in early talks to star in upcoming live-action Barbie film. The original idea and screenplay has been made by Hilary Winston, although it is expected that Schumer and her sister, Kim Caramele, will rewrite it for the film, reports variety.com. The story is in the vein of Splash, Enchanted and Big. In …
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December 3, 2016