Last year it was reported that Mattel’s long-planned Barbie movie had moved from Sony to Warner Bros., with the studio looking to bring in its Suicide Squad star Margot Robbie for the title role in the live-action adaptation of the classic toy line. Well, we now have confirmation that Robbie will instead star in the […]
Margot Robbie wanted for live-action Barbie movie
With Sony’s option on Barbie expiring earlier in the year, Deadline is reporting that the long-gestating big screen adaptation of the Mattel toy line may be set for another lease of life at Warner Bros. According to the site, the Suicide Squad and I, Tonya star is in early talks to take on the title […]
Mattel launches film division as Sony’s options on Masters of the Universe and Barbie expire
With film adaptations of several of its properties spending years stuck in development hell, toy giant Mattel has now announced that it is going down the Hasbro route by launching its very own film division. According to Variety, Mattel is currently setting up Mattel Films, which will be led by Robbie Brenner, producer on Dallas […]
Anne Hathaway’s Barbie movie bounced to 2020
Anne Hathaway’s Barbie movie has been pushed back two years to a May 2020 release date. The joint venture between Sony Pictures and Mattel, who make the iconic plastic doll, was originally set to star Amy Schumer and land in cinemas on August 20th of this year. However, Schumer, who also has a writing credit […]
Sony sets release dates for Silver & Black, Sicario 2 and more
Hours ago, Sony decided to announce release dates for a number of films on its slate, all of which are due out in 2018 and 2019. Among the recently dated films, the most noteworthy news is that the sophomore effort in Sony’s Marvel Universe (2018’s Venom will be the lead-off film) will, in fact, be […]
Anne Hathaway in talks for live-action Barbie movie
According to The Tracking Board, Anne Hathaway is in talks with Sony for the lead in Barbie, the upcoming live-action movie based upon Mattel’s iconic toy line, which also reportedly has Alethea Jones (Fun Mom Dinner) in negotiations to direct. A deal is yet to be finalised, but should Hathaway sign on she would replace […]
Amy Schumer exits the Barbie movie due to scheduling conflicts
If you were looking forward to seeing Amy Schumer taking on the role of the iconic Mattel doll Barbie in Sony Pictures’ upcoming big screen adaptation, then we have some bad news for you as Variety is reporting that she has exited the project due to scheduling conflicts with the promotional tour for her new comedy […]
Celebrate Barbie’s 58th birthday with Barbie Sparkle Blast
The iconic toy brand Barbie celebrates its 58th birthday today, and to mark the occasion Mattel has released Barbie Sparkle Blast, a fun and relaxing match game for iOS and Android devices, which challenges players to think strategically to solve challenging puzzles. Players blast gems through different levels while earning coins to unlock and collect […]
Amy Schumer to play Barbie in Sony’s live-action movie
It looks like Sony has found its Barbie for the upcoming live-action adaptation of the iconic Mattel toyline, with Amy Schumer finalising a deal to take on the title role in the film, as well as rewriting the screenplay from Hilary Winston with her sister Kim Caramele. Deadline reports that the film will see Schumer’s Barbie […]
Mattel unveils Superman Barbie doll from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Yesterday we brought you some promotional images of the Batman and Wonder Woman Barbie dolls from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and now Mattel has unveiled its Man of Steel, along with a few more images of the unboxed Dark Knight and Amazon Princess. Check them out here… SEE ALSO: Follow all of […]