The upcoming 'Barbie' movie is getting a lot of mixed reactions, especially from Vietnam and Philippines. Philippines has threatend to ban the film from screening. Many countries are offended by the representation of the 'nine-dash line' in the film. What is the 'nine-dash line'? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Philippines and Vietnam lash back at the 'Barbie' movie

Netflix has roped in Greta Gerwig the director of the upcoming Hollywood flick Barbie for the Chronicles of Narnia series. Netflix acquired the film and TV rights for Narnia based on the famous book series by CS Lewis called 'The Chronicles of Narnia' in the year 2018. With more details in our report.

The Chronicles of Greta Gerwig with Netflix

<p>Margot Robbie reached Seoul on Sunday (July 2) to attend her film <em>Barbie's </em>Korean premiere. The presenters of the event surprised the actress with a special Barbie-themed cake,&nbsp;topped with what appeared to be a bejewelled tiara and a single pink candle,&nbsp;to mark her 33rd birthday.</p>

<p>Joined by director Greta Gerwig and co-star America Ferrera, the actress had a jolly birthday celebration on stage as she promoted her much-anticipated film, slated to release on July 21.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Paying homage to two Barbies from the 1990s,&nbsp;Margot wore two Versace looks at the Seoul event. The fashionista&nbsp;re-created the 1985 Day-to-Night Barbie's look right down to the doll's bedazzled phone and&nbsp;white hat.</p>

<p>Later, she unveiled&nbsp;Barbie's evening look by removing her pink blazer and revealing a hot pink tulle skirt paired with a sparkly pink top.</p>

<p>Check it out below!</p>

<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuNjLYtssAq/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuNjLYtssAq/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuNjLYtssAq/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuNjLYtssAq/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by GRAZIA International (@grazia)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>

<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuN_z7XunLj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuN_z7XunLj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuN_z7XunLj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuN_z7XunLj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Margot🩷 (@margotrobbers_fans)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>

<p><em>Barbie </em>film&nbsp;centres on the title character and her beloved Ken, who are evidently having the time of their lives in Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Check out the trailer here!</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBk4NYhWNMM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-kourtney-kardashian-gives-sneak-peek-into-her-gender-reveal-party-planning-it-in-under-48-hours-611208">Kourtney Kardashian gives sneak peek into her gender-reveal party, planning it in under 48 hours</a></p>

<p>Ken in the film is played by Ryan Gosling. Dua Lipa will be seen as Mermaid Barbie in the film while Kate McKinnon as Weird Barbie.</p>

<p><em>Barbie </em>will have its world premiere in Los Angeles on July 9. It will also have a European premiere in London on July 12.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>


Margot Robbie reached Seoul on Sunday (July 2) to attend her film Barbie's Korean premiere. The presenters of the event surprised the actress with a special Barbie-themed cake, topped with what appeared to be a bejewelled tiara and a single pink candle, to mark her 33rd birthday.

Margot Robbie reached Seoul on Sunday (July 2) to attend her film Barbie's Korean premiere. The presenters of the event surprised the actress with a special Barbie-themed cake, topped with what appeared to be a bejewelled tiara and a single pink candle, to mark her 33rd birthday. Joined by director Greta Gerwig and co-star America Ferrera, the actress had a jolly birthday celebration on stage as she promoted her much-anticipated film, slated to release on July 21. Paying homage to two Barbies from the 1990s, Margot wore two Versace looks at the Seoul event. The fashionista re-created the 1985 Day-to-Night Barbie's look right down to the doll's bedazzled phone and white hat. Later, she unveiled Barbie's evening look by removing her pink blazer and revealing a hot pink tulle skirt paired with a sparkly pink top. Check it out below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by GRAZIA International (@grazia) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Margot🩷 (@margotrobbers_fans) Barbie film centres on the title character and her beloved Ken, who are evidently having the time of their lives in Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Check out the trailer here! Also read: Kourtney Kardashian gives sneak peek into her gender-reveal party, planning it in under 48 hours Ken in the film is played by Ryan Gosling. Dua Lipa will be seen as Mermaid Barbie in the film while Kate McKinnon as Weird Barbie. Barbie will have its world premiere in Los Angeles on July 9. It will also have a European premiere in London on July 12. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Watch: Margot Robbie welcomed with Barbie-themed birthday cake at Seoul premiere of film

<p>Warner Bros' highly-anticipated movie <em>Barbie</em>&nbsp;has been banned by the Vietnamese government over a scene featuring a map that shows China's unilaterally claimed territory in the South China Sea. The map depicts the controversial nine-dash line, which was repudiated in an international arbitration ruling by a court in The Hague in 2016. China refuses to recognise the ruling.</p>

<p>In 2019, DreamWorks’ animated film <em>Abominable</em>&nbsp;was banned from domestic distribution in Vietnam and last year, the action movie <em>Unchartered</em>&nbsp;was banned for a similar reason.</p>

<p>"We do not grant a license for the American movie <em>Barbie</em>&nbsp;to release in Vietnam because it contains the offending image of the nine-dash line," local media cited Vi Kien Thanh, head of the Department of Cinema, a government body in charge of licensing and censoring foreign films.</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBk4NYhWNMM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>China uses the U-shaped "nine-dash line" in maps to illustrate its claims over vast areas of the South China Sea, including swathes of what Vietnam considers its continental shelf, where it has awarded oil concessions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Southeast Asian countries like China, Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Taiwan have had disputes over the contentious region for centuries. The two primary points of contention remain the Paracel Islands and the Spratly Islands. Vietnam has repeatedly accused Chinese vessels of violating its sovereignty around those regions.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/chinese-pop-idol-cai-xukun-finally-breaks-silence-denies-wrongdoing-in-sex-scandal-611278">Chinese pop idol Cai Xukun finally breaks silence; denies wrongdoing in sex scandal</a></strong></p>

<p>Warner Bros is yet to comment on the decision.</p>

<p><em>Barbie</em>, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, was originally slated to release in Vietnam on July 21.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>


Warner Bros' highly-anticipated movie Barbie has been banned by the Vietnamese government over a scene featuring a map that shows China's unilaterally claimed territory in the South China Sea.

Warner Bros' highly-anticipated movie Barbie has been banned by the Vietnamese government over a scene featuring a map that shows China's unilaterally claimed territory in the South China Sea. The map depicts the controversial nine-dash line, which was repudiated in an international arbitration ruling by a court in The Hague in 2016. China refuses to recognise the ruling. In 2019, DreamWorks’ animated film Abominable was banned from domestic distribution in Vietnam and last year, the action movie Unchartered was banned for a similar reason. "We do not grant a license for the American movie Barbie to release in Vietnam because it contains the offending image of the nine-dash line," local media cited Vi Kien Thanh, head of the Department of Cinema, a government body in charge of licensing and censoring foreign films. China uses the U-shaped "nine-dash line" in maps to illustrate its claims over vast areas of the South China Sea, including swathes of what Vietnam considers its continental shelf, where it has awarded oil concessions. Southeast Asian countries like China, Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Taiwan have had disputes over the contentious region for centuries. The two primary points of contention remain the Paracel Islands and the Spratly Islands. Vietnam has repeatedly accused Chinese vessels of violating its sovereignty around those regions. Also read: Chinese pop idol Cai Xukun finally breaks silence; denies wrongdoing in sex scandal Warner Bros is yet to comment on the decision. Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, was originally slated to release in Vietnam on July 21. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling's Barbie film banned in Vietnam over South China Sea map

<p>It's official. Or maybe it is not yet. But as per projections, Margot Robbie-led upcoming <em>Barbie </em>movie is on track to defeat Christopher Nolan's biopic-thriller <em>Oppenheimer </em>at the box office. As per Deadline, <em>Barbie</em>, based on Mattel's fashion toy, is tracking for an impressive sum of $80 to $100 million in its opening weekend. This is double the projected collections of <em>Oppenheimer</em>. For months now, film buffs have been eagerly awaiting the release of both movies to see which one comes out on top. While <em>Barbie </em>was always considered to have&nbsp;more value for commercial moviegoers, it is wise never to underestimate Nolan, whose movie releases are events unto themselves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thus far, though, it appears the Greta Gerwig directorial will win. Both movies, it must be noted, have a production budget of $100 million.</p>

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/barbie-opens-the-doors-to-her-real-life-malibu-dreamhouse-609535/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

<h2><strong>What is <em>Barbie </em>all about?</strong></h2>

<p><em>Barbie </em>and Ken, having faced expulsion from the idyllic Barbie Land due to their imperfections, embark on an adventure of self-exploration in the realm of reality. The official synopsis of the film reads, "To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken." Directed by Greta Gerwig and written by her and her filmmaker husband Noah Baumbach, the film has a huge cast with well-known names, including Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa.&nbsp;</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uYPbbksJxIg" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<h2><strong>What is <em>Oppenheimer </em>all about?</strong></h2>

<p>Nolan's star-studded film follows the life and times of one J Robert Oppenheimer, an American theoretical physicist who is called the "father of the atomic bomb" for his contribution to the Manhattan Project, which led to the invention of the atomic bomb. Cillian Murphy essays the role of Oppenheimer. But the film has a veritable army of big names in the supporting cast, including Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Florence Pugh, Benny Safdie, Michael Angarano, Josh Hartnett and Kenneth Branagh.</p>

<p>Both <em>Barbie </em>and <em>Oppenheimer </em>will&nbsp;release&nbsp;on July 21.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>


It's official. Or maybe it is not yet. But as per projections, Margot Robbie-led upcoming Barbie movie is on track to defeat Christopher Nolan's biopic-thriller Oppenheimer at the box office.

It's official. Or maybe it is not yet. But as per projections, Margot Robbie-led upcoming Barbie movie is on track to defeat Christopher Nolan's biopic-thriller Oppenheimer at the box office. As per Deadline, Barbie, based on Mattel's fashion toy, is tracking for an impressive sum of $80 to $100 million in its opening weekend. This is double the projected collections of Oppenheimer. For months now, film buffs have been eagerly awaiting the release of both movies to see which one comes out on top. While Barbie was always considered to have more value for commercial moviegoers, it is wise never to underestimate Nolan, whose movie releases are events unto themselves. Thus far, though, it appears the Greta Gerwig directorial will win. Both movies, it must be noted, have a production budget of $100 million. What is Barbie all about? Barbie and Ken, having faced expulsion from the idyllic Barbie Land due to their imperfections, embark on an adventure of self-exploration in the realm of reality. The official synopsis of the film reads, "To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken." Directed by Greta Gerwig and written by her and her filmmaker husband Noah Baumbach, the film has a huge cast with well-known names, including Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa. What is Oppenheimer all about? Nolan's star-studded film follows the life and times of one J Robert Oppenheimer, an American theoretical physicist who is called the "father of the atomic bomb" for his contribution to the Manhattan Project, which led to the invention of the atomic bomb. Cillian Murphy essays the role of Oppenheimer. But the film has a veritable army of big names in the supporting cast, including Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Florence Pugh, Benny Safdie, Michael Angarano, Josh Hartnett and Kenneth Branagh. Both Barbie and Oppenheimer will release on July 21. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Barbie vs Oppenheimer: Margot Robbie movie to beat Christopher Nolan's epic at box office?

Ahead of the release of the highly anticipated Barbie movie, a real-life Barbie dreamhouse is opening its doors in Malibu, California.

Barbie opens the doors to her real-life Malibu Dreamhouse

<p>The release of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling's <em>Barbie </em>is not far. Directed by Greta Gerwig and written by her and her filmmaker husband Noah Baumbach, the film has a huge cast with well-known names, including Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, a pink Barbie <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-barbie-dreamhouse-in-malibu-is-now-on-airbnb-and-kens-hosting-free-stays-see-pics-609244">dream house in Malibu </a></strong>has been made available for rent by the studio Warner Bros. Fans can even rent the house through Airbnb, hosted by none other than Gosling, who portrays Ken in the film.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct-G0GJLYex/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct-G0GJLYex/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct-G0GJLYex/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct-G0GJLYex/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Airbnb (@airbnb)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>A social media post from Airbnb, which you can see above, shared a picture of the place and wrote, "The Barbie Malibu DreamHouse is back on Airbnb—but this time, Ken’s hosting. While everyone’s favorite doll makes her live action film debut in BARBIE, Ken transformed the pink palace with maximum Kenergy—cowboy hats, rollerblades, you name it. Everyone in Barbie Land can request to book these stays on July 17 at 10am PT at the link in our bio."</p>

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/barbie-opens-the-doors-to-her-real-life-malibu-dreamhouse-609535/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

<h2><strong>What is <em>Barbie </em>all about?</strong></h2>

<p>Barbie and Ken, having faced expulsion from the idyllic Barbie Land due to their imperfections, embark on an adventure of self-exploration in the realm of reality. The official synopsis of the film reads, "To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken."</p>

<h2><strong><em>Barbie </em>release date</strong></h2>

<p><em>Barbie</em> will be released on July 21.<br />
<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>


The release of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling's Barbie is not far. Directed by Greta Gerwig and written by her and her filmmaker husband Noah Baumbach, the film has a huge cast with well-known names, including Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa.

The release of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling's Barbie is not far. Directed by Greta Gerwig and written by her and her filmmaker husband Noah Baumbach, the film has a huge cast with well-known names, including Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa. Now, a pink Barbie dream house in Malibu has been made available for rent by the studio Warner Bros. Fans can even rent the house through Airbnb, hosted by none other than Gosling, who portrays Ken in the film. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Airbnb (@airbnb) × A social media post from Airbnb, which you can see above, shared a picture of the place and wrote, "The Barbie Malibu DreamHouse is back on Airbnb—but this time, Ken’s hosting. While everyone’s favorite doll makes her live action film debut in BARBIE, Ken transformed the pink palace with maximum Kenergy—cowboy hats, rollerblades, you name it. Everyone in Barbie Land can request to book these stays on July 17 at 10am PT at the link in our bio." What is Barbie all about? Barbie and Ken, having faced expulsion from the idyllic Barbie Land due to their imperfections, embark on an adventure of self-exploration in the realm of reality. The official synopsis of the film reads, "To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken." Barbie release date Barbie will be released on July 21. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Rent the pink Barbie dream house with Ryan Gosling as host!

<p>With a newfound interest for Barbie and Ken as Greta Gerwig’s film on the eponymous doll brand is almost ready for its premiere worldwide, there’s big news for all those who know about Barbie’s IRL Malibu Dreamhouse. The Barbie Dreamhouse is going back up on Airbnb and this time there’s a double surprise as Ken’s hosting two free overnight stays.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The Barbie Dreamhouse is all-pink</strong></h2>

<p><strong><img alt="Barbie" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8b420790-b87a-4dcf-b295-c3066f92006b" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/HORIZONS%20-%202023-06-27T160515.977.jpg" /></strong></p>

<p>The life-size Dreamhouse is located in the heart of Malibu. It also just got a renovation and is all-pink. The house will now be listed on Airbnb a couple of days before the film hits the theatres.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Barbie" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="180d42fc-f29e-4623-8241-0b3345478c20" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/HORIZONS%20-%202023-06-27T161123.951.jpg" /></p>

<h2><strong>Ken will host two lucky winners for overnight stays</strong></h2>

<p><strong><img alt="barbie" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b7c329ec-3cb7-491f-9be1-abea44cbc4f0" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/HORIZONS%20-%202023-06-27T161048.062.jpg" /></strong></p>

<p>Airbnb has announced that Ken will host two lucky winners for individual overnight stays on July 21 and 22. The travel portal says two people will be selected and can bring a friend for a free night at the real-life Barbie house. The Barbie Dreamhouse has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and is a three-stories building with its own private theatre, hobby room, outdoor disco dance floor, hot tub, and an infinity pool.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Barbie" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c0bda514-2dd0-4f86-8b79-9177931b6d3d" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/HORIZONS%20-%202023-06-27T161106.869.jpg" /></p>

<p>To celebrate the super rare listing, Airbnb says it's going to make a donation to Save the Children.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here.</a></p>

<p><br />
&nbsp;</p>


With a newfound interest for Barbie and Ken as Greta Gerwig’s film on the eponymous doll brand is almost ready for its premiere worldwide, there’s big news for all those who know about Barbie’s IRL Malibu Dreamhouse.

With a newfound interest for Barbie and Ken as Greta Gerwig’s film on the eponymous doll brand is almost ready for its premiere worldwide, there’s big news for all those who know about Barbie’s IRL Malibu Dreamhouse. The Barbie Dreamhouse is going back up on Airbnb and this time there’s a double surprise as Ken’s hosting two free overnight stays. The Barbie Dreamhouse is all-pink The life-size Dreamhouse is located in the heart of Malibu. It also just got a renovation and is all-pink. The house will now be listed on Airbnb a couple of days before the film hits the theatres. Ken will host two lucky winners for overnight stays Airbnb has announced that Ken will host two lucky winners for individual overnight stays on July 21 and 22. The travel portal says two people will be selected and can bring a friend for a free night at the real-life Barbie house. The Barbie Dreamhouse has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and is a three-stories building with its own private theatre, hobby room, outdoor disco dance floor, hot tub, and an infinity pool. To celebrate the super rare listing, Airbnb says it's going to make a donation to Save the Children. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Barbie Dreamhouse in Malibu is now on Airbnb and Ken's hosting free stays. See pics

<p>Ryan Gosling will next be seen in Greta Gerwig's most awaited movie of the year,<em> Barbie,</em> co-starring Margot Robbie. In the movie, Ryan is playing the role of Barbie's boyfriend Ken, and ever since the first look of the actor was revealed, he faced a backlash with netizens feeling he is ''too old'' to play Ken.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the hashtag #NotMyKen, netizens shared their displeasure over Gosling's casting. After months of trolling, the actor has finally reacted to the trolls, and that too in the best way.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I would say, you know, if people don’t want to play with my Ken, there are many other Kens to play with," the actor told GQ in a new interview, as per Page Six.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dua-lipa-slams-uk-governments-small-minded-language-towards-albanians-600315">Dua Lipa slams UK Government's 'small-minded' language towards Albanians</a></p>

<p>Further, Gosling says that he thinks that all of this is "funny'' as no one even cared about Ken, "It is funny ... this kind of clutching-your-pearls idea of, like, #notmyken. Like you ever thought about Ken before this?"</p>

<p>"But suddenly, it’s like, ‘No, we’ve cared about Ken this whole time," he added. "No, you didn’t. You never did. You never cared. Barbie never f–ked with Ken. That’s the point.''</p>

<p>The star concluded by saying, "If you ever really cared about Ken, you would know that nobody cared about Ken. So your hypocrisy is exposed. This is why his story must be told."</p>

<p>After the trailer was released, several netizens criticised Ryan's casting, saying that he's way too old to play Ken.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"[R]yan gosling is too old to be playing ken I’m sorry his wrinkles are taking me out of the experience.'' one netizen wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Ryan gosling is too ugly and too old to be playing ken, they should’ve casted (sic) henry cavill or chris evans bye," another user wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Barbie new trailer drops</strong></h2>

<p>Recently, Warner Bros. dropped a brand new trailer for its upcoming film, showing Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in the leading roles of Ken and Barbie. While the film’s plot has been kept under wraps until now, the trailer shows that Barbie and Ken are stuck in the real world, where they will discover the challenges of the real world.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the trailer below:</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBk4NYhWNMM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>The film stars America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, Alexandra Shipp, and Emma&nbsp;<br />
Mackey, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell.</p>

<p><em>Barbie</em> premieres in cinemas near you on July 21, 2023.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>


Ryan Gosling will next be seen in Greta Gerwig's most awaited movie of the year, Barbie, co-starring Margot Robbie. In the movie, Ryan is playing the role of Barbie's boyfriend Ken, and ever since the first look of the actor was revealed, he faced a backlash with netizens feeling he is ''too old'' to play Ken.

Ryan Gosling will next be seen in Greta Gerwig's most awaited movie of the year, Barbie, co-starring Margot Robbie. In the movie, Ryan is playing the role of Barbie's boyfriend Ken, and ever since the first look of the actor was revealed, he faced a backlash with netizens feeling he is ''too old'' to play Ken. With the hashtag #NotMyKen, netizens shared their displeasure over Gosling's casting. After months of trolling, the actor has finally reacted to the trolls, and that too in the best way. "I would say, you know, if people don’t want to play with my Ken, there are many other Kens to play with," the actor told GQ in a new interview, as per Page Six. Dua Lipa slams UK Government's 'small-minded' language towards Albanians Further, Gosling says that he thinks that all of this is "funny'' as no one even cared about Ken, "It is funny ... this kind of clutching-your-pearls idea of, like, #notmyken. Like you ever thought about Ken before this?" "But suddenly, it’s like, ‘No, we’ve cared about Ken this whole time," he added. "No, you didn’t. You never did. You never cared. Barbie never f–ked with Ken. That’s the point.'' The star concluded by saying, "If you ever really cared about Ken, you would know that nobody cared about Ken. So your hypocrisy is exposed. This is why his story must be told." After the trailer was released, several netizens criticised Ryan's casting, saying that he's way too old to play Ken. "[R]yan gosling is too old to be playing ken I’m sorry his wrinkles are taking me out of the experience.'' one netizen wrote. "Ryan gosling is too ugly and too old to be playing ken, they should’ve casted (sic) henry cavill or chris evans bye," another user wrote. Barbie new trailer drops Recently, Warner Bros. dropped a brand new trailer for its upcoming film, showing Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in the leading roles of Ken and Barbie. While the film’s plot has been kept under wraps until now, the trailer shows that Barbie and Ken are stuck in the real world, where they will discover the challenges of the real world. Watch the trailer below: The film stars America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, Alexandra Shipp, and Emma Mackey, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell. Barbie premieres in cinemas near you on July 21, 2023. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ryan Gosling claps back at Barbie casting criticism that he's too old to play Ken

<p>Every Barbie fan associates the dolls with its signature pink colour and of course, no <em>Barbie</em> film would be complete with every shade of pink in the palate on the set. And according to Sarah Greenwood, production designer of the Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling-starrer, the film had so much pink on the set that it caused an international shortage.</p>

<p>In a recent interview with Architectural Digest published online on Tuesday, Greenwood said that there was an international shortage of the fluorescent shade of Rosco paint while they were constructing the movie set. She added, “The world … ran out of pink.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previously,&nbsp;Greenwood told IndieWire that “pink became the film’s thesis,” and that when it came to finding the perfect pink, “it was epic dealing with the painters, mixing the right colours”.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">New look at the Barbie Dreamhouse from Greta Gerwig’s ‘BARBIE’<br />
<br />
(<a href="https://t.co/xTCymiRBki">https://t.co/xTCymiRBki</a>) <a href="https://t.co/Kbr6yCyp6S">pic.twitter.com/Kbr6yCyp6S</a></p>
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) <a href="https://twitter.com/FilmUpdates/status/1663634158978048000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-padma-lakshmi-steps-down-from-top-chef-after-17-years-it%E2%80%99s-time-to-move-on-600049">Padma Lakshmi steps down from Top Chef after 17 years: 'It’s time to move on'</a></p>

<p>Speaking to AD, the film's director said that maintaining the "kid-ness" of the film was paramount. She wanted the pinks to be very bright and everything to be almost too much.</p>

<p>The recent hype around the movie has ignited a new social media trend called 'Barbiecore'. The hashtag is trending across social media platforms, with the hashtag garnering estimated views of 300 million on TikTok alone.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Barbie</em> also features an ensemble cast that includes Simu Liu, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Will Ferrell, Emma Mackey, Ncuti Gatwa, Connor Swindells, and America Ferrara among others. It will hit the theatres on July 21.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>


Every Barbie fan associates the dolls with its signature pink colour and of course, no Barbie film would be complete with every shade of pink in the palate on the set.

Every Barbie fan associates the dolls with its signature pink colour and of course, no Barbie film would be complete with every shade of pink in the palate on the set. And according to Sarah Greenwood, production designer of the Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling-starrer, the film had so much pink on the set that it caused an international shortage. In a recent interview with Architectural Digest published online on Tuesday, Greenwood said that there was an international shortage of the fluorescent shade of Rosco paint while they were constructing the movie set. She added, “The world … ran out of pink.” Previously, Greenwood told IndieWire that “pink became the film’s thesis,” and that when it came to finding the perfect pink, “it was epic dealing with the painters, mixing the right colours”. New look at the Barbie Dreamhouse from Greta Gerwig’s ‘BARBIE’ (https://t.co/xTCymiRBki) pic.twitter.com/Kbr6yCyp6S — Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) May 30, 2023 Also read: Padma Lakshmi steps down from Top Chef after 17 years: 'It’s time to move on' Speaking to AD, the film's director said that maintaining the "kid-ness" of the film was paramount. She wanted the pinks to be very bright and everything to be almost too much. The recent hype around the movie has ignited a new social media trend called 'Barbiecore'. The hashtag is trending across social media platforms, with the hashtag garnering estimated views of 300 million on TikTok alone. Barbie also features an ensemble cast that includes Simu Liu, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Will Ferrell, Emma Mackey, Ncuti Gatwa, Connor Swindells, and America Ferrara among others. It will hit the theatres on July 21. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Barbie film used so much pink paint that it caused an international shortage, claims production designer

Top 10 movies that we are most excited to watch this summer: Mission Impossible, Barbie and more!

<p>To mark Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is observed in the United States during the month of May, Mattel unveiled the Anna May Wong Barbie doll on Monday. Featuring the Asian American Hollywood trailblazer's trademark bangs, eyebrows and well-manicured nails, the doll sported a red gown with a shiny golden dragon design and cape, inspired by her appearance in the 1934 movie<em> Limehouse Blues</em>.</p>

<p>A video was also shared on Barbie's&nbsp;official Instagram handle with a note, which read, "Never settle for less than centre stage The #Barbie Inspiring Women series is proud to spotlight the courageous life and legacy of Anna May Wong, widely considered the first Chinese American movie star. Earning her first leading role at age 17, she founded her own production company at 19 after growing frustrated at being typecast or sidelined as a supporting character.​"</p>

<p>"#AnnaMayWong changed the course of Asian representation in Hollywood and left an indelible stamp on audiences around the globe, paving the way for generations of girls to dream bigger than ever before. #AAPIHeritageMonth," the note further read. Check it out below!</p>

<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crs5ouruRXR/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crs5ouruRXR/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crs5ouruRXR/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crs5ouruRXR/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Barbie (@barbie)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>

<p>In the comment section, a netizen wrote, "I hope everyone has a chance to learn more about her. She was an amazing pioneer for women in film production, in both documentary and fictional genres." Another commented, "She's stunning! As an Asian woman, it's so empowering to see representation. When can she be purchased?" And, one penned, "Cannot wait to add her to my collection! Fabulous&nbsp;love her! &amp; her films! Such an icon and such a classy lady! @barbie."</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-met-gala-2023-highlights-naomi-campbell-dons-rare-saree-inspired-archival-chanel-gown-588069">Met Gala 2023 highlights: Naomi Campbell dons rare saree-inspired archival Chanel gown</a></p>

<p>The latest doll from Barbie is part of their "Inspiring Women" series, which features dolls of several pioneering women like aviator Amelia Earhart and artist Frida Kahlo.</p>

<h2>Who was&nbsp;Anna May Wong?</h2>

<p>Wong is regarded as Hollywood's first Chinese-American star. Her decades-long career in motion pictures, television and theatre came at a time of widespread racism. She is also the first Asian American to feature on US currency. A quarter-dollar coin featuring a close-up image of Wong's chin resting on her hand started circulating in 2022.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>


To mark Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is observed in the United States during the month of May, Mattel unveiled the Anna May Wong Barbie doll on Monday.

To mark Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is observed in the United States during the month of May, Mattel unveiled the Anna May Wong Barbie doll on Monday. Featuring the Asian American Hollywood trailblazer's trademark bangs, eyebrows and well-manicured nails, the doll sported a red gown with a shiny golden dragon design and cape, inspired by her appearance in the 1934 movie Limehouse Blues. A video was also shared on Barbie's official Instagram handle with a note, which read, "Never settle for less than centre stage The #Barbie Inspiring Women series is proud to spotlight the courageous life and legacy of Anna May Wong, widely considered the first Chinese American movie star. Earning her first leading role at age 17, she founded her own production company at 19 after growing frustrated at being typecast or sidelined as a supporting character." "#AnnaMayWong changed the course of Asian representation in Hollywood and left an indelible stamp on audiences around the globe, paving the way for generations of girls to dream bigger than ever before. #AAPIHeritageMonth," the note further read. Check it out below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barbie (@barbie) In the comment section, a netizen wrote, "I hope everyone has a chance to learn more about her. She was an amazing pioneer for women in film production, in both documentary and fictional genres." Another commented, "She's stunning! As an Asian woman, it's so empowering to see representation. When can she be purchased?" And, one penned, "Cannot wait to add her to my collection! Fabulous love her! & her films! Such an icon and such a classy lady! @barbie." Also read: Met Gala 2023 highlights: Naomi Campbell dons rare saree-inspired archival Chanel gown The latest doll from Barbie is part of their "Inspiring Women" series, which features dolls of several pioneering women like aviator Amelia Earhart and artist Frida Kahlo. Who was Anna May Wong? Wong is regarded as Hollywood's first Chinese-American star. Her decades-long career in motion pictures, television and theatre came at a time of widespread racism. She is also the first Asian American to feature on US currency. A quarter-dollar coin featuring a close-up image of Wong's chin resting on her hand started circulating in 2022. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Barbie's new Anna May Wong doll is a tribute to Asian-Americans | AAPI Heritage Month

Barbie with Down Syndrome was recently launched in an attempt to support inclusion of people with special needs. In times when woke culture is on a rise, is this an actual attempt at inclusion or is it a mere sales pitch? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Barbie with down syndrome |Actual inclusion or a sales strategy?

For its first Barbie with Down syndrome, Mattel has just expanded the diversity of its popular doll line. Yes, you read that correctly. Metal collaborated with the American Down Syndrome Society to create the doll, which is different from other Barbies in that it has a taller torso and a shorter frame.

Mattel introduces Barbie doll with down's syndrome

<p>Toy manufacturer Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome, In a move to promote inclusion and diversity. The Barbie line has long been a target of criticism that it did not represent real women. Barbie originally had white skin, a slender frame, and blonde hair.<br />
To counter the criticism, Mattel has created dolls with hearing aids, prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs in recent years. The Down’s syndrome doll, which is part of the company's Fashionistas line, was created in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to ensure that its latest doll accurately represented people with Down's syndrome.</p>

<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crdf1bjr4a2/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crdf1bjr4a2/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crdf1bjr4a2/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Crdf1bjr4a2/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by MATTEL (@mattel)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>

<p>As per media reports, the doll has a shorter stature and a longer torso, with a rounder face, smaller ears, a flat nasal bridge, and almond-shaped eyes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is Down's syndrome?</strong></h2>

<p>Down's syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This extra copy of genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down's syndrome. People with the condition typically have mild to moderate intellectual disability, and they may have some physical features like a flat facial profile, upslanting eyes, a small mouth, a wide tongue, and short stature.</p>

<p>There is no cure for Down's syndrome, but there are many treatments and therapies that can help people with Down's syndrome reach their full potential.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/barbie-memes-why-is-the-internet-obsessed-582139/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

<h2><strong><em>Barbie </em>movie</strong></h2>

<p>Warner Bros' upcoming live-action <em>Barbie </em>movie, with Mattel Films as co-producer, also underlines the toy company's attempt to be more diverse and inclusive. The film, featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in lead roles, features multiple versions of Barbie and Ken (her male counterpart). Directed by Greta Gerwig and written by her and her filmmaker husband Noah Baumbach, the film also stars Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Barbie </em>comes out on July 21.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>


Toy manufacturer Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome, In a move to promote inclusion and diversity. The Barbie line has long been a target of criticism that it did not represent real women.

Toy manufacturer Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome, In a move to promote inclusion and diversity. The Barbie line has long been a target of criticism that it did not represent real women. Barbie originally had white skin, a slender frame, and blonde hair. To counter the criticism, Mattel has created dolls with hearing aids, prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs in recent years. The Down’s syndrome doll, which is part of the company's Fashionistas line, was created in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to ensure that its latest doll accurately represented people with Down's syndrome. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MATTEL (@mattel) As per media reports, the doll has a shorter stature and a longer torso, with a rounder face, smaller ears, a flat nasal bridge, and almond-shaped eyes. What is Down's syndrome? Down's syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This extra copy of genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down's syndrome. People with the condition typically have mild to moderate intellectual disability, and they may have some physical features like a flat facial profile, upslanting eyes, a small mouth, a wide tongue, and short stature. There is no cure for Down's syndrome, but there are many treatments and therapies that can help people with Down's syndrome reach their full potential. Barbie movie Warner Bros' upcoming live-action Barbie movie, with Mattel Films as co-producer, also underlines the toy company's attempt to be more diverse and inclusive. The film, featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in lead roles, features multiple versions of Barbie and Ken (her male counterpart). Directed by Greta Gerwig and written by her and her filmmaker husband Noah Baumbach, the film also stars Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa. Barbie comes out on July 21. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Barbie for all: Mattel launches new doll with Down's syndrome

Are you a Barbie or just a Ken? If you haven't lived under a rock so far, then you would have noticed the latest Barbie trend that has caught everyone's fancy on the Internet. Filmmaker Greta Gerwig's highly anticipated film Barbie, featuring Margot Robbie in the titular role, is all set to release in the summer of 2023. The film's makers teased fans as they shared character posters of the film introducing the impressive lineup of actors that are set to play a different version of Barbie or her boyfriend Ken in the film. Watch this video to find out why the internet is obsessed with Barbie memes.

Barbie memes: Why the Internet is obsessed

Barbie memes: Why is the Internet obsessed?

<p>The Barbie trailer has been making quite a buzz ever since it was released yesterday – and it’s made quite an impression on Chrissy Teigen too. The TV personality cum model took to Twitter after the trailer drop and posted a still from the video of Margot Robbie’s feet. Margot Robbie features as Barbie in the film with Ryan Gosling as her Ken (the quintessential blonde Barbie couple).&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for Chrissy Teigen, she tweeted a still of Margot’s feet and wrote, "I need to know everything about this shot. How many takes, if she held onto something, was she harnessed, is the landing mark sticky, are they her feet, who did the pedicure, really just a documentary on this shot.” The tweet soon became viral with people agreeing to Chrissy’s observation.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I need to know everything about this shot. How many takes, if she held onto something, was she harnessed, is the landing mark sticky, are they her feet, who did the pedicure, really just a documentary on this shot <a href="https://t.co/8a87KsFtXP">pic.twitter.com/8a87KsFtXP</a></p>
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/chrissyteigen/status/1643581590038016002?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Margot" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1f9e90e2-c5a4-4b0d-97e7-1e8d3fe00f7f" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/HORIZONS%20%2864%29.jpg" /></p>

<p>Chrissy Teigen is referring to the opening scene of the Barbie trailer. In the scene, Margot Robbie walks into an all-pink room while the camera follows her feet. She is seen wearing fluffy pink high heels. When she takes out the heels, Margot’s feet stay perfectly in the same tip-toe position – just like the famous Mattel toys.</p>

<p>While the scene is barely for a few seconds, it has captured the internet’s fancy with fans wanting to know every detail of the shot – from how it was shot to whether it is Margot’s feet indeed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Margot" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="cc025bca-446f-46ba-a9c2-e293dfd1911a" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/HORIZONS%20%2866%29.jpg" /></p>

<p>One user wrote, “It’s CGI” while adding, "Feel like that's a foot model who trained hard to nail this.”Some even thought that it’s AI that filmed the scene.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Barbie is directed by Greta Gerwig and has an all-star cast that includes America Ferrera, Dua Lipa, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell, Ana Cruz Kayne, Emma Mackey, Hari Nef, Alexandra Shipp, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Simu Liu, Ncuti Gatwa, Scott Evans, Jamie Demetriou, Connor Swindells, Sharon Rooney, Nicola Coughlan, Ritu Arya, Dua Lipa and Helen Mirren.</p>

<p>Barbie will release in theaters July 21.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here.</a></p>

<p><br />
&nbsp;</p>


The Barbie trailer has been making quite a buzz ever since it was released yesterday – and it’s made quite an impression on Chrissy Teigen too. The TV personality cum model took to Twitter after the trailer drop and posted a still from the video of Margot Robbie’s feet.

The Barbie trailer has been making quite a buzz ever since it was released yesterday – and it’s made quite an impression on Chrissy Teigen too. The TV personality cum model took to Twitter after the trailer drop and posted a still from the video of Margot Robbie’s feet. Margot Robbie features as Barbie in the film with Ryan Gosling as her Ken (the quintessential blonde Barbie couple). As for Chrissy Teigen, she tweeted a still of Margot’s feet and wrote, "I need to know everything about this shot. How many takes, if she held onto something, was she harnessed, is the landing mark sticky, are they her feet, who did the pedicure, really just a documentary on this shot.” The tweet soon became viral with people agreeing to Chrissy’s observation. I need to know everything about this shot. How many takes, if she held onto something, was she harnessed, is the landing mark sticky, are they her feet, who did the pedicure, really just a documentary on this shot pic.twitter.com/8a87KsFtXP — chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) April 5, 2023 × Chrissy Teigen is referring to the opening scene of the Barbie trailer. In the scene, Margot Robbie walks into an all-pink room while the camera follows her feet. She is seen wearing fluffy pink high heels. When she takes out the heels, Margot’s feet stay perfectly in the same tip-toe position – just like the famous Mattel toys. While the scene is barely for a few seconds, it has captured the internet’s fancy with fans wanting to know every detail of the shot – from how it was shot to whether it is Margot’s feet indeed. One user wrote, “It’s CGI” while adding, "Feel like that's a foot model who trained hard to nail this.”Some even thought that it’s AI that filmed the scene. Barbie is directed by Greta Gerwig and has an all-star cast that includes America Ferrera, Dua Lipa, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell, Ana Cruz Kayne, Emma Mackey, Hari Nef, Alexandra Shipp, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Simu Liu, Ncuti Gatwa, Scott Evans, Jamie Demetriou, Connor Swindells, Sharon Rooney, Nicola Coughlan, Ritu Arya, Dua Lipa and Helen Mirren. Barbie will release in theaters July 21. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Chrissy Teigen can't get enough of Margot Robbie's feet in Barbie trailer: 'Are they her feet?'

<p>A new teaser trailer for <em>Barbie </em>is here! The Margot Robbie-starrer is a live-action adaptation of popular fashion dolls. Robbie plays the role of titular Barbie, or at least one of the many Barbies. Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu essay rival versions of Ken. The trailer shows in more detail the Barbie Land that was introduced by the first teaser, a fantasy land populated by Mattel toys. Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa also star.&nbsp;</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GRyt3Ov4zz0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>The trailer is set to the tune of Beach Boys' 1964 song 'Fun, Fun, Fun'. It gives a good sense of what the film would look like in terms of tone. In one scene, Ken says he wants to stay the night with Barbie, but when asked what he wants to do, he looks nonplussed. There is no 'Barbie Girl' song (by Aqua), though. Though there is "Hi Barbie!" and "Hi Ken!". You can watch the trailer above.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Overall, <em>Barbie </em>looks uber-fun, and not just because of the absolutely starry cast. The visual tone and aesthetic displayed here looks perfect for a movie of this kind. Gerwig, who has penned the screenplay with her husband and filmmaker Noah Baumbach, &nbsp;has proven herself to be not just a one-hit-wonder with Little Women after debuting with the brilliant 2017 coming-of-age film Lady Bird.</p>

<p>It is crazy, however, to think that <em>Barbie </em>will release in theatres on the same day as Christopher Nolan's Universal picture Oppenheimer. No, the respective audiences are not the same. Or maybe they might be? Today, movie buffs have eclectic tastes, and go watch all kinds of movies. Anyway, both movies have the allure of having great casts of actors.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Barbie </em>releases on July 21.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here.</a></p>


A new teaser trailer for Barbie is here! The Margot Robbie-starrer is a live-action adaptation of popular fashion dolls. Robbie plays the role of titular Barbie, or at least one of the many Barbies.

A new teaser trailer for Barbie is here! The Margot Robbie-starrer is a live-action adaptation of popular fashion dolls. Robbie plays the role of titular Barbie, or at least one of the many Barbies. Ryan Gosling and Simu Liu essay rival versions of Ken. The trailer shows in more detail the Barbie Land that was introduced by the first teaser, a fantasy land populated by Mattel toys. Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Alexandra Shipp, Ariana Greenblatt, Emerald Fennell, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Sharon Rooney, Anna Cruz Kanye, Ritu Arya, Conor Swindell, Jamie Demetriou, Marisa Abela, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, and Ncuti Gatwa also star. The trailer is set to the tune of Beach Boys' 1964 song 'Fun, Fun, Fun'. It gives a good sense of what the film would look like in terms of tone. In one scene, Ken says he wants to stay the night with Barbie, but when asked what he wants to do, he looks nonplussed. There is no 'Barbie Girl' song (by Aqua), though. Though there is "Hi Barbie!" and "Hi Ken!". You can watch the trailer above. Overall, Barbie looks uber-fun, and not just because of the absolutely starry cast. The visual tone and aesthetic displayed here looks perfect for a movie of this kind. Gerwig, who has penned the screenplay with her husband and filmmaker Noah Baumbach, has proven herself to be not just a one-hit-wonder with Little Women after debuting with the brilliant 2017 coming-of-age film Lady Bird. It is crazy, however, to think that Barbie will release in theatres on the same day as Christopher Nolan's Universal picture Oppenheimer. No, the respective audiences are not the same. Or maybe they might be? Today, movie buffs have eclectic tastes, and go watch all kinds of movies. Anyway, both movies have the allure of having great casts of actors. Barbie releases on July 21. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WATCH | Barbie new trailer: Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling spice things up in this 'doll-lightful' movie

Every girl is Barbie and every boy is Ken. Or so the new character posters of Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie seem to suggest. The makers unveiled a handful of character posters on Tuesday of all the actors in the film.

Every girl is Barbie and every boy is Ken. Or so the new character posters of Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie seem to suggest. The makers unveiled a handful of character posters on Tuesday of all the actors in the film. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are not the only actors playing Barbie and Ken, but a handful of other people will play versions of the same character. Simu Liu, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Ncuti Gatwa and Scott Evans are playing variations of Ken, while the likes of Dua Lipa, Emma Mackey, Alexandra Shipp, Kate McKinnon, Hari Nef and more are playing variations of Barbie. The posters give a glimpse of each of the characters and there seems to be a hidden message in all of them. While all the women seem to play a version of Barbie doll with a specific profession, the male actors seem to just play Ken. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BARBIE (@barbiethemovie) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by BARBIE (@barbiethemovie) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by BARBIE (@barbiethemovie) × The character posters also provide a first look at Helen Mirren as the narrator, Will Ferrell as a Mattel CEO and Michael Cera as Allan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BARBIE (@barbiethemovie) × While the entire cast has now been unveiled, the plot of Barbie still remains under wraps. Several media reports state that the film will have Robbie and Gosling’s characters stumbling into the real world Barbie opens in theaters worldwide on July 21.

Barbie character posters unveiled: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Simu Liu, Dua Lipa feature as Barbie and Ken

30 most anticipated Hollywood movies of 2023: 'Oppenheimer', 'Dune 2', 'Mission Impossible 6', and more

<p>After premiering the trailer at the 'Avatar: The Way of Water'&nbsp;special screening, the movie's makers have finally released the first teaser of Greta Gerwig's most-awaited movie, 'Barbie.'<br />
<br />
The short teaser starts off by showing small girls playing with their dolls in the dry mountains, and in the voiceover, we hear: "Since the beginning of time, since the first little girl ever existed, there have been dolls."<br />
<br />
''But the dolls were always and forever baby dolls. Until…'' then the camera pans towards a girl who is looking at a large Barbie doll, played by Margot Robbie standing atop the mountain.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Margot, who is donning the iconic blue and white striped bikini and super black high heels, simply winks and smiles.<br />
Later, the trailer gave a short glimpse of Barbie land and other cast members, including Ryan Gosling as Ken and Simu Liu dancing, among others.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/barbie-trailer-premiered-during-avatar-2-screening-heres-when-it-will-be-released-online-543656">'Barbie' trailer premiered during 'Avatar 2' screening, here's when it will be released online</a></p>

<p>Watch the trailer here:</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8zIf0XvoL9Y" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>The plot details of the film, which features a gamut of stars, have been kept under wraps. But as per Variety, the film does find Barbie and Ken stuck in the real world, where the former discovers the challenges of being a live woman.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-avatar-the-way-of-water-movie-review-visually-gorgeous-james-camerons-film-repeats-originals-mistakes-543654"><strong>'</strong>Avatar The Way of Water' movie review: Visually gorgeous, James Cameron's film repeats original's mistakes</a><br />
<br />
The film stars America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, Alexandra Shipp,<br />
Emma Mackey, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell.<br />
<br />
'Barbie'&nbsp;premieres in cinemas near you on July 21, 2023.</p>


After premiering the trailer at the 'Avatar: The Way of Water' special screening, the movie's makers have finally released the first teaser of Greta Gerwig's most-awaited movie, 'Barbie.

After premiering the trailer at the 'Avatar: The Way of Water' special screening, the movie's makers have finally released the first teaser of Greta Gerwig's most-awaited movie, 'Barbie.' The short teaser starts off by showing small girls playing with their dolls in the dry mountains, and in the voiceover, we hear: "Since the beginning of time, since the first little girl ever existed, there have been dolls." ''But the dolls were always and forever baby dolls. Until…'' then the camera pans towards a girl who is looking at a large Barbie doll, played by Margot Robbie standing atop the mountain. Margot, who is donning the iconic blue and white striped bikini and super black high heels, simply winks and smiles. Later, the trailer gave a short glimpse of Barbie land and other cast members, including Ryan Gosling as Ken and Simu Liu dancing, among others. Also read: 'Barbie' trailer premiered during 'Avatar 2' screening, here's when it will be released online Watch the trailer here: The plot details of the film, which features a gamut of stars, have been kept under wraps. But as per Variety, the film does find Barbie and Ken stuck in the real world, where the former discovers the challenges of being a live woman. Also read: 'Avatar The Way of Water' movie review: Visually gorgeous, James Cameron's film repeats original's mistakes The film stars America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Mackey, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell. 'Barbie' premieres in cinemas near you on July 21, 2023.

Welcome to the 'Barbie' land! The first teaser of Margot Robbie's film is here - WATCH

<p>The trailer of Margot Robbie's 'Barbie' world is out! Greta Gerwig's most talked-about movie's&nbsp;first trailer is here, but not for all. As a surprise, the trailer was exclusively played at the screenings for all the moviegoers who watched James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water'&nbsp;on Thursday.<br />
<br />
The short teaser featuring Margot as the iconic doll has not been released online yet. Still, the snippets of the teaser were quick to take the internet by storm.</p>

<p>A few stills from the trailer show Margot wearing the iconic blue and white striped bikini and the pink barbie world. A few stills also show Ryan Gosling as Barbie's boyfriend Ken and Simu Liu's character dancing.<br />
<br />
Netizens were quick to react to the trailer, with some demanding its release as soon as possible.</p>

<p>Check out the reactions below:</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I’m willing to sit through every trailer ahead of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AvatarTheWayOfWater?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AvatarTheWayOfWater</a> tonight rather than arrive right when the movie starts just so I can see the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Barbie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Barbie</a> trailer <a href="https://t.co/lJYJS3gkeX">pic.twitter.com/lJYJS3gkeX</a></p>
— Ema Sasic (@ema_sasic) <a href="https://twitter.com/ema_sasic/status/1603572877311111168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">GRETA GERWIG’S MIND <a href="https://t.co/haJamsSkAs">pic.twitter.com/haJamsSkAs</a></p>
— FILM CRAVE (@fiImcrave) <a href="https://twitter.com/fiImcrave/status/1603501914158555136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">this frame from the Barbie movie teaser trailer is my entire reason for getting through 2023. unapologetic pink era is NOW 💅🏽👱🏽‍♀️💄💋🛍️💖 <a href="https://t.co/E2Bx9mUA5g">pic.twitter.com/E2Bx9mUA5g</a></p>
— ambrr ❄️ (@mbrleigh) <a href="https://twitter.com/mbrleigh/status/1603528629199044608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>After the trailer leaked online,&nbsp;makers announced that it would be released online on December 17. Warner Bros. Pictures shared a picture reading, "#BarbieTheMovie TEASER TRAILER TOMORROW."</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BarbieTheMovie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BarbieTheMovie</a>✨ TEASER TRAILER TOMORROW <a href="https://t.co/eKQObcrsLA">pic.twitter.com/eKQObcrsLA</a></p>
— Warner Bros. Pictures (@wbpictures) <a href="https://twitter.com/wbpictures/status/1603556584415690753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>The highly anticipated live-action film is centred on the famous doll line, with Margot Robbie playing the lead role of the iconic doll. The film also features Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, and Simu Liu, among others.<br />
<br />
More information about the film has been kept under wraps.<br />
<br />
The film is set to release on July 21, 2023.</p>


The trailer of Margot Robbie's 'Barbie' world is out! Greta Gerwig's most talked-about movie's first trailer is here, but not for all. As a surprise, the trailer was exclusively played at the screenings for all the moviegoers who watched James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' on Thursday.

The trailer of Margot Robbie's 'Barbie' world is out! Greta Gerwig's most talked-about movie's first trailer is here, but not for all. As a surprise, the trailer was exclusively played at the screenings for all the moviegoers who watched James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water' on Thursday. The short teaser featuring Margot as the iconic doll has not been released online yet. Still, the snippets of the teaser were quick to take the internet by storm. A few stills from the trailer show Margot wearing the iconic blue and white striped bikini and the pink barbie world. A few stills also show Ryan Gosling as Barbie's boyfriend Ken and Simu Liu's character dancing. Netizens were quick to react to the trailer, with some demanding its release as soon as possible. Check out the reactions below: I’m willing to sit through every trailer ahead of #AvatarTheWayOfWater tonight rather than arrive right when the movie starts just so I can see the #Barbie trailer pic.twitter.com/lJYJS3gkeX — Ema Sasic (@ema_sasic) December 16, 2022 × GRETA GERWIG’S MIND pic.twitter.com/haJamsSkAs — FILM CRAVE (@fiImcrave) December 15, 2022 × this frame from the Barbie movie teaser trailer is my entire reason for getting through 2023. unapologetic pink era is NOW 💅🏽👱🏽‍♀️💄💋🛍️💖 pic.twitter.com/E2Bx9mUA5g — ambrr ❄️ (@mbrleigh) December 15, 2022 × After the trailer leaked online, makers announced that it would be released online on December 17. Warner Bros. Pictures shared a picture reading, "#BarbieTheMovie TEASER TRAILER TOMORROW." #BarbieTheMovie✨ TEASER TRAILER TOMORROW pic.twitter.com/eKQObcrsLA — Warner Bros. Pictures (@wbpictures) December 16, 2022 × The highly anticipated live-action film is centred on the famous doll line, with Margot Robbie playing the lead role of the iconic doll. The film also features Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, and Simu Liu, among others. More information about the film has been kept under wraps. The film is set to release on July 21, 2023.

'Barbie' trailer premiered during 'Avatar 2' screening, here's when it will be released online

<p>Academy Award nominee Greta Gerwig's fourthcoming&nbsp;film, 'Barbie,'&nbsp;starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, is one of the most anticipated movies for 2023.</p>

<p>Ever since the announcement, every new release about the films has taken the fans' excitement a notch higher. But, did you know, Greta, one of the finest directors in Hollywood right now, was scared about the movie based on the famous doll line?<br />
<br />
Greta recently appeared on Dua Lipa's 'At Your Service'&nbsp;podcast, where she revealed that she was very nervous before starting the project.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscar-winning-singer-actress-irene-cara-dies-at-63-537746">Oscar-winning singer, actress Irene Cara dies at 63</a><br />
<br />
Sharing more about the film, the 39-year-old director said, "It was terrifying.&nbsp;I think there’s something about starting from that place where it’s like, Well, anything is possible."<br />
<br />
"It felt like vertigo starting to write it. Like, where do you even begin? What would be the story?''<br />
<br />
Apart from directing, Gerwig has also co-written the film with her husband, Noah Baumbach.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-may-feature-tom-hollands-spidey-heres-what-we-know-537682">'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' may feature Tom Holland's Spidey! Here's what we know</a></p>

<p>Gerwig added, "That feeling that I had was knowing that it would be really interesting terror. Usually, that’s where the best stuff is. I am terrified of that. Anything where you’re like, "This could be a career-ender," then you’re like, "OK, I probably should do it."<br />
<br />
The highly anticipated live-action film is centred on the famous doll line, with Margot Robbie playing the lead role of the iconic doll. The film also features Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, and Simu Liu, among others.<br />
<br />
More information about the film has been kept under wraps.<br />
<br />
The film is set to release on July 21, 2023.</p>


Academy Award nominee Greta Gerwig's fourthcoming film, 'Barbie,' starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, is one of the most anticipated movies for 2023. Ever since the announcement, every new release about the films has taken the fans' excitement a notch higher.

Academy Award nominee Greta Gerwig's fourthcoming film, 'Barbie,' starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, is one of the most anticipated movies for 2023. Ever since the announcement, every new release about the films has taken the fans' excitement a notch higher. But, did you know, Greta, one of the finest directors in Hollywood right now, was scared about the movie based on the famous doll line? Greta recently appeared on Dua Lipa's 'At Your Service' podcast, where she revealed that she was very nervous before starting the project. Oscar-winning singer, actress Irene Cara dies at 63 Sharing more about the film, the 39-year-old director said, "It was terrifying. I think there’s something about starting from that place where it’s like, Well, anything is possible." "It felt like vertigo starting to write it. Like, where do you even begin? What would be the story?'' Apart from directing, Gerwig has also co-written the film with her husband, Noah Baumbach. 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' may feature Tom Holland's Spidey! Here's what we know Gerwig added, "That feeling that I had was knowing that it would be really interesting terror. Usually, that’s where the best stuff is. I am terrified of that. Anything where you’re like, "This could be a career-ender," then you’re like, "OK, I probably should do it." The highly anticipated live-action film is centred on the famous doll line, with Margot Robbie playing the lead role of the iconic doll. The film also features Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, and Simu Liu, among others. More information about the film has been kept under wraps. The film is set to release on July 21, 2023.

Did you know Greta Gerwig thought ‘Barbie’ would be her career-ending movie?

Barbie maker Mattel lowered its full-year profit forecast, suggesting high inflation will take a toll on the holiday shopping season.

WION Business News | Inflation hits Barbie, Fisher-Price demand

<p>The new collection of Inspiring Women dolls from Barbie now includes even another remarkable woman. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the most recent addition is the first black woman to become a self-made billionaire.</p>

<p>Originally named Sarah Breedlove, Madam C.J. Walker, a person of colour was born to former slaves in December of 1967. She rose to enormous success due to her business venture, and also made her name as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist.</p>

<p>She supported orphanages and Black colleges while also supporting women's rights and civil rights organisations.</p>

<p>Coming from a humble background herself, Walker through her venture 'Walker Manufacturing Co." helped thousands of black women become financially independent.&nbsp;Her company manufactured a line of hair products and cosmetics designed specifically for women of colour.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-fifths-of-americans-believe-civil-war-likely-within-a-decade-511542" hreflang="en">Two-fifths of Americans believe civil war likely within a decade</a></strong></p>

<p>The Madam C.J. Walker doll portrays the businesswoman clutching her original "Wonderful Hair Grower" product while donning a floral-printed shirt and turquoise skirt.</p>

<p>According to a statement published by CNN, Walker's great-great-granddaughter A'Lelia Bundles, who is also the creator of a haircare line, collaborated with Mattel on the project.</p>

<p>“It was a joy to work with Barbie on the design and creation of an Inspiring Women doll made in the likeness of my great-great grandmother, Madam C.J. Walker,” she said.</p>

<p>Bundle said that the "design team graciously welcomed me throughout all steps of the process — from hair development to packaging — to capture and celebrate the legacy of this trailblazing Black businesswoman." adding that she's eager for a younger generation to be inspired by her great-great grandmother's story.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-primatologist-jane-goodall-gets-a-barbie-doll-in-her-likeness-496567">Primatologist Jane Goodall gets a Barbie doll in her likeness</a></strong></p>

<p>Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie and dolls at Mattel, in a statement to CNN, said, "We're honored to welcome her into this group of trailblazing women and introduce more kids to her journey of becoming one of the nation's first widely successful female founders."  </p>

<p>Other outstanding women featured in Barbie's Inspiring Women collection include Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Billie Jean King, and Jane Goodall. The Madam C.J. Walker doll as per the Mattel website is already sold out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>


The new collection of Inspiring Women dolls from Barbie now includes even another remarkable woman. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the most recent addition is the first black woman to become a self-made billionaire.

The new collection of Inspiring Women dolls from Barbie now includes even another remarkable woman. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the most recent addition is the first black woman to become a self-made billionaire. Originally named Sarah Breedlove, Madam C.J. Walker, a person of colour was born to former slaves in December of 1967. She rose to enormous success due to her business venture, and also made her name as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She supported orphanages and Black colleges while also supporting women's rights and civil rights organisations. Coming from a humble background herself, Walker through her venture 'Walker Manufacturing Co." helped thousands of black women become financially independent. Her company manufactured a line of hair products and cosmetics designed specifically for women of colour. Also read | Two-fifths of Americans believe civil war likely within a decade The Madam C.J. Walker doll portrays the businesswoman clutching her original "Wonderful Hair Grower" product while donning a floral-printed shirt and turquoise skirt. According to a statement published by CNN, Walker's great-great-granddaughter A'Lelia Bundles, who is also the creator of a haircare line, collaborated with Mattel on the project. “It was a joy to work with Barbie on the design and creation of an Inspiring Women doll made in the likeness of my great-great grandmother, Madam C.J. Walker,” she said. Bundle said that the "design team graciously welcomed me throughout all steps of the process — from hair development to packaging — to capture and celebrate the legacy of this trailblazing Black businesswoman." adding that she's eager for a younger generation to be inspired by her great-great grandmother's story. Also read | Primatologist Jane Goodall gets a Barbie doll in her likeness Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie and dolls at Mattel, in a statement to CNN, said, "We're honored to welcome her into this group of trailblazing women and introduce more kids to her journey of becoming one of the nation's first widely successful female founders."   Other outstanding women featured in Barbie's Inspiring Women collection include Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Billie Jean King, and Jane Goodall. The Madam C.J. Walker doll as per the Mattel website is already sold out.

Madam C.J. Walker, America's first self-made black woman billionaire immortalised as a Barbie doll

Barbie is embracing inclusivity by introducing barbie dolls with hearing aid, wheelchair, prosthetic limb and vitiligo. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint| From hearings aids to wheelchairs: Barbie embraces inclusivity

Barbiecore: Stars who channelled their inner Barbie for the new fashion trend

<p>It's a wrap for 'Barbie'! Greta Gerwig's highly-anticipated live-action film is centred on the famous doll line with Margot Robbie playing the lead role of the iconic doll.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
On Saturday, the whole team celebrated the wrap day. Actor Hari Nef shared a fun picture of the entire team featuring Margot, America Ferrera, &nbsp;director Gerwig, and Sharon Rooney among others.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
''It's a wrap for the Doll! see you in Barbieland,'' Nef captioned the goofy photo in which Margot is kneeling down in front as all cast and crew pose for the photo.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-john-cena-takes-wedding-vows-again-with-wife-shay-shariatzadeh-after-21-months-of-florida-wedding-498159" hreflang="en">John Cena takes wedding vows again with wife Shay Shariatzadeh after 21 months of Florida wedding</a></p>

<p>Sharon Rooney also shared the same photo and wrote, ''Barbie, a true gift''.<br />
<br />
The film also features Ryan Gosling as Ken, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, and Simu Liu among others.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CgFgRlIv9K9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CgFgRlIv9K9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CgFgRlIv9K9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CgFgRlIv9K9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Sharon Rooney (@sharon_rooney)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Recently, many videos and photos of Margorat and Ryan from the set went viral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first look&nbsp;of Robbie and Gosling was revealed a few months&nbsp;back. More information about the film has been kept under wraps.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ryan, who's playing the role of Barbie's boyfriend Ken recently shared his excitement about the film.&nbsp;Recently, during the premiere of his action&nbsp;film, the actor shared his excitement with Variety. “Finally, it’s happening. This has been coming my whole life.”</p>

<p>Further talking, Gosling said, “I felt like I was seeing myself. I felt seen. I think a lot of Kens will feel seen when they see this.''<br />
&nbsp;<br />
“Gotta do it for the Kens. Nobody plays with the Kens.”</p>


It's a wrap for 'Barbie'! Greta Gerwig's highly-anticipated live-action film is centred on the famous doll line with Margot Robbie playing the lead role of the iconic doll.

It's a wrap for 'Barbie'! Greta Gerwig's highly-anticipated live-action film is centred on the famous doll line with Margot Robbie playing the lead role of the iconic doll. On Saturday, the whole team celebrated the wrap day. Actor Hari Nef shared a fun picture of the entire team featuring Margot, America Ferrera, director Gerwig, and Sharon Rooney among others. ''It's a wrap for the Doll! see you in Barbieland,'' Nef captioned the goofy photo in which Margot is kneeling down in front as all cast and crew pose for the photo. John Cena takes wedding vows again with wife Shay Shariatzadeh after 21 months of Florida wedding Sharon Rooney also shared the same photo and wrote, ''Barbie, a true gift''. The film also features Ryan Gosling as Ken, Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, and Simu Liu among others. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sharon Rooney (@sharon_rooney) × Recently, many videos and photos of Margorat and Ryan from the set went viral. The first look of Robbie and Gosling was revealed a few months back. More information about the film has been kept under wraps. Ryan, who's playing the role of Barbie's boyfriend Ken recently shared his excitement about the film. Recently, during the premiere of his action film, the actor shared his excitement with Variety. “Finally, it’s happening. This has been coming my whole life.” Further talking, Gosling said, “I felt like I was seeing myself. I felt seen. I think a lot of Kens will feel seen when they see this.'' “Gotta do it for the Kens. Nobody plays with the Kens.”

It's a wrap for Margot Robbie starrer 'Barbie' co-starring Ryan Gosling

<p>Like all of us, Ryan Gosling is also very excited for his next most awaited film, 'Barbie', in which he plays the role of Ken - Barbie's boyfriend. While we have to wait a little longer for the Great&nbsp;Gerwig's film, Gosling is all set to enthrall the audience with his most anticipated action thriller 'The Grey Man'.<br />
<br />
Recently, during the premiere of his action&nbsp;film, the actor shared his excitement with Variety. “Finally, it’s happening. This has been coming my whole life.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-how-black-panther-wakanda-forever-could-work-without-chadwick-boseman-497230" hreflang="en">How 'Black Panther Wakanda Forever' could work without Chadwick Boseman</a><br />
<br />
Further talking, Gosling said, “I felt like I was seeing myself. I felt seen. I think a lot of Kens will feel seen when they see this.''<br />
&nbsp;“Gotta do it for the Kens. Nobody plays with the Kens.”<br />
<br />
The first look of Ryan was revealed in June in which he's sporting blonde hair, six-pack abs, and is wearing low-waist jeans and a blue denim jacket.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/after-thor-love-and-thunder-deadpool-3-shang-chi-2-thunderbolts-and-all-other-11-upcoming-mcu-movies-497022" hreflang="en">After 'Thor Love and Thunder, 'Deadpool 3', 'Shang-Chi 2', 'Thunderbolts' and all other 11 upcoming MCU movies</a>netf<br />
<br />
Gerwig's highly-anticipated live-action film, centred on the famous doll line, will release in theatres on July 21, 2023.<br />
Plot details have been kept under wraps.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Meanwhile talking about Ryan's latest film 'The Gray Man' will release on Netflix on July 22 after selective theatres release. Reportedly, the film is also the streamers' most expensive film with a budget of $200 million approx.&nbsp;</p>


Like all of us, Ryan Gosling is also very excited for his next most awaited film, 'Barbie', in which he plays the role of Ken - Barbie's boyfriend. While we have to wait a little longer for the Great Gerwig's film, Gosling is all set to enthrall the audience with his most anticipated action thriller 'The Grey Man'.

Like all of us, Ryan Gosling is also very excited for his next most awaited film, 'Barbie', in which he plays the role of Ken - Barbie's boyfriend. While we have to wait a little longer for the Great Gerwig's film, Gosling is all set to enthrall the audience with his most anticipated action thriller 'The Grey Man'. Recently, during the premiere of his action film, the actor shared his excitement with Variety. “Finally, it’s happening. This has been coming my whole life.” How 'Black Panther Wakanda Forever' could work without Chadwick Boseman Further talking, Gosling said, “I felt like I was seeing myself. I felt seen. I think a lot of Kens will feel seen when they see this.'' “Gotta do it for the Kens. Nobody plays with the Kens.” The first look of Ryan was revealed in June in which he's sporting blonde hair, six-pack abs, and is wearing low-waist jeans and a blue denim jacket. After 'Thor Love and Thunder, 'Deadpool 3', 'Shang-Chi 2', 'Thunderbolts' and all other 11 upcoming MCU moviesnetf Gerwig's highly-anticipated live-action film, centred on the famous doll line, will release in theatres on July 21, 2023. Plot details have been kept under wraps. Meanwhile talking about Ryan's latest film 'The Gray Man' will release on Netflix on July 22 after selective theatres release. Reportedly, the film is also the streamers' most expensive film with a budget of $200 million approx.

Ryan Gosling shares his excitement about playing Ken in 'Barbie', 'Finally, it’s happening'

<p>Many are excited about the upcoming 'Barbie' movie, written and directed by Greta Gerwig, and yet many cannot seem to understand what to make of it. Sure, it has a scintillating cast, but how exactly do you make a movie on dolls?&nbsp;</p>

<p>Starring Margot Robbie as the titular Barbie and Ryan Gosling as her love interest Ken, the film is the first live-action movie on the line of products from Mattel, a toy company that is also behind Hot Wheels and Masters of the Universe.</p>

<p>After debuting with the brilliant 2017 coming-of-age film 'Lady Bird', Gerwig has proven herself to be not just a one-hit-wonder with 'Little Women'.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Margot Robbie e Ryan Gosling no set de Barbie em Venice Beach! 🎀 <a href="https://t.co/fFjp06SDju">pic.twitter.com/fFjp06SDju</a></p>
— MRBR Photos (@mrbrphotos) <a href="https://twitter.com/mrbrphotos/status/1541589816407736320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="pt">Mais fotos de Margot Robbie e Ryan Gosling gravando Barbie hoje! <a href="https://t.co/mBbIBzo7MD">pic.twitter.com/mBbIBzo7MD</a></p>
— MRBR Photos (@mrbrphotos) <a href="https://twitter.com/mrbrphotos/status/1541599328812384256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first looks from the movie, showcasing Robbie and Gosling, have mostly been received well, and many have been left nonplussed as to whether the movie is satirical or a straight-up adaptation meant to promote the toys.</p>

<p>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/green-days-frontman-billie-joe-armstrong-says-hes-renouncing-his-us-citizenship-after-roe-v-wade-ruling-492471">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/green-days-frontman-billie-joe-armstrong-says-hes-renouncing-his-us-citizenship-after-roe-v-wade-ruling-492471"><strong>Green Day’s frontman Billie Joe Armstrong renounces his US citizenship after Roe v. Wade ruling</strong></a></p>

<p>Thus, despite not many having not the first idea as to what kind of movie 'Barbie' is one of the most anticipated movies of the next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As 'Barbie' is currently in production, set photos are surfacing online every now and then. A few new photos show Robbie and Gosling in gaudy, neon outfits indulging in roller skating. It is not known if the actors are just chilling or if the shot is part of the movie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The photos continue to set a unique visual tone and aesthetic for the movie's aiming for. Earlier, the look of Gosling, particularly, had garnered a lot of attention with the platinum blonde hair of the actor, unbuttoned, cut-sleeved denim jacket, and his "Ken" written on the waistband of his underwear which was visible.</p>

<p>Either way, the film looks absolutely worth waiting for. If it indeed turns out to be, um, not good, we can always hate-watch it. 'Barbie' releases on July 21, 2023.</p>


Many are excited about the upcoming 'Barbie' movie, written and directed by Greta Gerwig, and yet many cannot seem to understand what to make of it. Sure, it has a scintillating cast, but how exactly do you make a movie on dolls?

Many are excited about the upcoming 'Barbie' movie, written and directed by Greta Gerwig, and yet many cannot seem to understand what to make of it. Sure, it has a scintillating cast, but how exactly do you make a movie on dolls? Starring Margot Robbie as the titular Barbie and Ryan Gosling as her love interest Ken, the film is the first live-action movie on the line of products from Mattel, a toy company that is also behind Hot Wheels and Masters of the Universe. After debuting with the brilliant 2017 coming-of-age film 'Lady Bird', Gerwig has proven herself to be not just a one-hit-wonder with 'Little Women'. Margot Robbie e Ryan Gosling no set de Barbie em Venice Beach! 🎀 pic.twitter.com/fFjp06SDju — MRBR Photos (@mrbrphotos) June 28, 2022 × Mais fotos de Margot Robbie e Ryan Gosling gravando Barbie hoje! pic.twitter.com/mBbIBzo7MD — MRBR Photos (@mrbrphotos) June 28, 2022 × The first looks from the movie, showcasing Robbie and Gosling, have mostly been received well, and many have been left nonplussed as to whether the movie is satirical or a straight-up adaptation meant to promote the toys. Also Read: Green Day’s frontman Billie Joe Armstrong renounces his US citizenship after Roe v. Wade ruling Thus, despite not many having not the first idea as to what kind of movie 'Barbie' is one of the most anticipated movies of the next year. As 'Barbie' is currently in production, set photos are surfacing online every now and then. A few new photos show Robbie and Gosling in gaudy, neon outfits indulging in roller skating. It is not known if the actors are just chilling or if the shot is part of the movie. The photos continue to set a unique visual tone and aesthetic for the movie's aiming for. Earlier, the look of Gosling, particularly, had garnered a lot of attention with the platinum blonde hair of the actor, unbuttoned, cut-sleeved denim jacket, and his "Ken" written on the waistband of his underwear which was visible. Either way, the film looks absolutely worth waiting for. If it indeed turns out to be, um, not good, we can always hate-watch it. 'Barbie' releases on July 21, 2023.

'Barbie' set photos reveal new looks of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. See pics

barbie

Barbie, News on Barbie, stories on Barbie, articles on Barbie, Barbie stories at Wion, Barbie news, Barbie latest news