‘Barbie’ movie tops $1 billion in box office ticket sales

A Barbie doll in the likeness of British Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams has been unveiled along with 13 other 'Sheroes' to mark International Women’s Day.

British model, activist Adwoa Aboah gets own Barbie doll.

Barbies rocking Tokyo 2020 Olympic uniforms took over Mattel's sneak peek preview of this year's New York Toy Fair on Friday. The dolls reflected the five new sports added to the Olympic program - baseball/softball, sport climbing, karate, skateboarding and surfing.

Zoila Muntané has around 2,000 Barbies and she is adding a new cadaverous version dedicated to the Day of the Dead, which some criticize for "monetizing" Mexico's greatest cultural tradition.

US toy manufacturer Mattel has unveiled its latest Barbie doll, representing a person with Down syndrome. It's the latest move from the company that's been working to diversify the Barbie line after being criticised for promoting unrealistic beauty standards.

She's been held up as a symbol of femininity for generations of little girls. Yet Barbie's influence on popular culture has been called into question over the years, as the doll stands accused of promulgating unrealistic stereotypes. Now her creators Mattel have responded to that criticism. We learn more about efforts to make Barbie and the fashion industry more inclusive.

The upcoming "Barbie" movie will not appear in Vietnamese cinemas because it depicts a map showing China's claims to the South China Sea, state media reported. It had been scheduled for release later this month.

Greta Gerwig spoke with Reuters about the decisions behind her version of "Barbie", a movie that promises to be one of the cinematic hits of the summer.

The film set a record for Greta Gerwig, making her the first solo female director to pass the billion-dollar benchmark. The film's distributors said it exceeded their "most optimistic predictions."

Margot Robbie is poised to earn an impressive payday from her involvement in the 'Barbie' film. The Australian actress not only played the lead role but also produced the movie through her production company, LuckyChap Entertainment. According to Variety, Robbie is set to make around $50 million in salary and box office bonuses.