Hollywood studios ‘already in stampede to make Barbie-style toy movies’
In a bid to cash in on the doll film’s success, Hollywood studios are reportedly already in the midst of a “stampede” to make ‘Barbie’-style toy movies.
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David Hunter: British husband jailed for killing wife in Cyprus
David Hunter suffocated his wife Janice in an assisted suicide but will be released in weeks.
1970-01-01 08:00
China Stops Short of Direct Consumer Support to Spur Economy
China is seeking to boost consumption to spur the economy’s recovery, although the government has stopped short of
1970-01-01 08:00
Walmart Buys Tiger Global’s Flipkart Stake for $1.4 Billion
Walmart Inc. paid $1.4 billion to buy Tiger Global Management’s remaining stake in Flipkart, boosting its bet on
1970-01-01 08:00
Walmart Paid $1.4 Billion for Tiger’s Stake in Flipkart: WSJ
Walmart Inc. paid $1.4 billion to buy Tiger Global’s stake in Flipkart, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing
1970-01-01 08:00
Bodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card Surcharges
The world’s largest payment network is making changes to how it deals with merchants who want to charge
1970-01-01 08:00
Barbie is a hit and all kinds of business are hopping on the bandwagon
For marketers, Barbie has turned into a massive opportunity: A rosy, fizzy way to get new customers and stay culturally relevant. That's always a good opportunity, but especially now, when even seemingly benign marketing campaigns can be controversial.
1970-01-01 08:00
Greta Gerwig has no plans for Barbie sequel
Director Greta Gerwig has admitted she's currently got 'zero' plans to bring Barbie back for a second outing following the film's huge success at the box office
1970-01-01 08:00
Fact check: RFK Jr.'s misleading viral claim about Secret Service protection
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination against President Joe Biden, baselessly suggested Friday that the Biden administration is singling him out for rare treatment by denying him Secret Service protection.
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US Consumer Sentiment Rises to Highest Since 2021 as Prices Ease
US consumer sentiment rose in July to the highest since October 2021 as inflation continued to ease. The
1970-01-01 08:00
Devendra Banhart embraces being king of ‘freak folk’: ‘It’s the tackiest, stupidest thing!’
After years of being labelled part of a “freak folk” movement by fans, Devendra Banhart says he has finally embraced being one of its leaders.
1970-01-01 08:00
Biogen to Buy Reata for $7.3 Billion in Rare-Disease Expansion
Biogen Inc. agreed to acquire Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $7.3 billion including debt to expand its rare disease
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