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Billie Eilish Becomes the Youngest Two-Time Oscar Winner for Barbies What Was I Made For?'

Billie Eilish won her second Oscar at 22 for best original song from the movie 'Barbie'.

Eilish is known for her creativity, environmental activism, and desire to inspire others. [ more ]

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Oscars, take note: 'Poor Things' built its weird, unforgettable world from scratch

Barbie is the favorite to win the Oscar for production design

The Academy tends to reward big-budget films and period films for production design [ more ]

Consequence

Ryan Gosling's performance of "I'm Just Ken" was as incredible as we hoped it would be

Ryan Gosling performed 'I'm Just Ken' at the 2024 Academy Awards with a star-studded group.

'I'm Just Ken' was a nominee for Best Original Song but 'What Was I Made For?' won the award. [ more ]

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2024 Oscars Guide: Original Song : Pop Culture Happy Hour

Ryan Gosling and Billie Eilish perform Oscar-nominated songs for Barbie movie.

Oscar nominees for best original song include a mix of artists like Jon Batiste and the Osage Tribal Singers. [ more ]

New York Post

Oliver Stone bashed Ryan Gosling's 'Barbie' stint before Oscars nod: 'Doing that s-t for money'

Oliver Stone apologizes for slamming Ryan Gosling and the film 'Barbie' for doing it 'for money'.

Stone admits he made the comments before seeing the film and now appreciates its originality and themes. [ more ]

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US news

These Major 'Barbie' Oscar Snubs Have Fans Incensed

Fans of the movie 'Barbie' are confused and disappointed that Ryan Gosling, who played Ken, received Oscar nominations while Margot Robbie, who played Barbie, did not.

Fans believe that the Academy is missing the point of the movie by nominating Ken but not Barbie. [ more ]

IndieWire

Daisy Ridley Is Making the Choices That Feel Good, from Indies All the Way Back to 'Star Wars'

The line about thinking about dying in Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' trailer went viral

Daisy Ridley starred in and produced 'Sometimes I Think About Dying' [ more ]

Independent.ie

Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' Oscar snub just proves the movie's entire point

The film 'Barbie' received eight nominations at the Oscars, including Best Picture, but Greta Gerwig was not nominated for Best Director.

Many people are disappointed and frustrated by Gerwig's omission, considering her talent and the success of the film at the box office. [ more ]

The Atlantic

The Silver Lining of an Oscar Snub

The Academy's snub of Greta Gerwig as Best Director for Barbie may incite support for her and the movie.

The success of Barbie and Gerwig's authorial voice in a corporate-branded film has sparked an outcry over the Oscar nominations. [ more ]

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Nine Major Omissions from the 2024 Oscar Nominations | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were snubbed in Oscar nominations for their work in 'Barbie,' despite its success.

Oscar snubs can prevent films from receiving the attention they deserve, but they can still be discovered by viewers in the future. [ more ]

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Oliver Stone Clarifies 'Barbie' Remarks Just Before Movie Snags 8 Oscar Nods

Oliver Stone apologizes for speaking ignorantly about the film 'Barbie' without having seen it.

Stone praised 'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig and expressed appreciation for the film's originality and themes. [ more ]

KQED

How to Watch This Year's Oscar-Nominated Movies Before the Academy Awards

Oppenheimer receives critical acclaim and breaks box office records.

Different films with multiple nominations are available for streaming and purchase on various platforms. [ more ]

GameSpot

2024 Oscar Nominations Revealed, Oppenheimer And Barbie Clean Up

Barbie and Oppenheimer have a combined total of 21 Academy Award nominations, with Oppenheimer leading with 13 nominations.

Notable milestones at the 2024 Oscars include Martin Scorcese receiving his 10th nomination for Best Director and John Williams receiving his 54th nomination for Best Original Score. [ more ]

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Oscars: 'Oppenheimer' leads nominations DW 01/23/2024

Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' and Gerwig's 'Barbie' dominate Oscar nominations with 13 and 8 nods respectively.

Both films are nominated for Best Picture. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Oscars 2024 Best Picture Nominations: See the Full List

Three films, Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Poor Things, are nominated for Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars.

The category includes three films directed by women for the first time. [ more ]

The Ringer

The Year Hollywood's Overdogs Became Underdogs

Superhero genre enthusiasm wanes in 2022 after lukewarm response to Marvel and DC movies.

Non-sequel, non-superhero films Barbie and Oppenheimer find success in 2023, outperforming superhero movies. [ more ]

Digiday

Podcasts are at the center of cultural moments: Why advertisers and publishers need to tap into the medium in 2024

Spotify saw a 967% increase in Barbie-related podcast streams after the release of the Barbie film.

Podcasts are highly influential among Gen Zers and have become a prominent way for listeners to engage with brands. [ more ]

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World news

How Is China's Economy Doing? Not Nearly as Well as China Says It Is

Barbie became a movie star in 2023.

The article reveals the most popular professional Barbies based on sales. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Dua Lipa ends her retro disco phase with 'Dance the Night' from 'Barbie'

Dua Lipa was asked by Mark Ronson to be part of the soundtrack for the film 'Barbie'.

Lipa's track for the film had to be disco, which was different from her upcoming album. [ more ]

Consequence

Why the Barbie Score Needed Surrealism and Slash

Composers Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt describe their score for the film Barbie as having a surreal quality that fits the alternate dimension of Barbie Land.

The score incorporates elements of classical and romantic music as well as 80s synthesizers, resulting in a sound that is both nostalgic and colorful.

The composers initially started working on the film to create a couple of songs, but ended up scoring the entire film through a process of experimentation and trial and error. [ more ]

HuffPost

Billie Eilish Thought She Hit Her 'Peak' Before Dropping This Grammy-Nominated Song

Billie Eilish felt uninspired before creating the song 'What Was I Made For?' for the 'Barbie' soundtrack.

Eilish thought she had hit her peak and couldn't write anymore before her brother helped her with the song. [ more ]

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Kartell Reimagines Iconic Chairs In Barbie Pink At 2024 Milan Design Week - Yanko Design

The collaboration between Kartell and Mattel resulted in a collection of chairs blending furniture and art with Barbie's influence. [ more ]

BBC News

London Barbie exhibition to feature first-edition doll

First-edition Barbie to be displayed in London's Design Museum for its 65th anniversary.

The exhibition will showcase over 250 items including outfits, adverts, and 'dreamhouses'. [ more ]

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An icon turns 65: Barbie's changing style showcased in London exhibition

Barbie's influence in design and fashion extends beyond toys.

The Barbie exhibition showcases her impact on diversity and representation. [ more ]

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Marketing

Marketing Lessons Small Businesses Can Learn From the Big Players | Entrepreneur

Barbie's successful marketing strategy in 2023 generated excitement for going to the movies again.

Small business owners can learn valuable marketing lessons from major campaigns like Barbie, focusing on social media engagement and brand collaborations. [ more ]

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Marketing

Today's top business headlines: Intuit's ad woes, Hollywood's Oscar tea, and Oreos marketing in outer space

The FTC ruled that Intuit's TurboTax advertising claiming it is free is deceptive.

Barbie and Oppenheimer received 21 Oscar nominations despite some surprising snubs.

Nasdaq launched the IPO Pulse Index to predict IPO market trends. [ more ]

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Marketing

Mattel brand chief on 5 ways Barbie changed its marketing model forever

Barbie's success has reshaped Mattel's business, leading to a shift in strategy towards becoming an IP-driven company.

The Barbie movie's success has boosted toy sales and opened up new opportunities in gaming and entertainment for Mattel. [ more ]

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LGBT

Everything you need to know about iconic actress, model and 'trans Barbie' Hari Nef

Hari Nef is a rising trans actress making waves in Hollywood and beyond

Nef's impactful role in Barbie has contributed to more visibility for trans individuals [ more ]

Washington Post

Books

Perspective | And the Oscar for best imaginary book in a movie goes to ...

Literature played a significant role in Oscar-nominated movies in 2023.

There was a mix of real and imaginary books featured in films this year. [ more ]

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Video games

New Barbie Game Coming This Year

Mattel partners with Zynga's Rollic for new Barbie mobile game in 2024.

The collaboration aims to expand Mattel's digital games business and offer immersive entertainment experiences for all ages. [ more ]

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Web design

Barbie exhibition at Design Museum will display 180 dolls and clothes from film

Barbie exhibition at London's Design Museum showcases doll's design evolution through history.

Exhibition features 180 Barbies, including first edition Barbie and diverse dolls reflecting fashion trends. [ more ]

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Digital life

The Barbie flip phone sounds like Gen Z's dream

HMD and Mattel create Barbie flip phone for retro experience

Increased interest in digital detoxes drives nostalgia for Y2K tech [ more ]

IndieWire

Independent films

Margot Robbie and David Heyman Discuss How 'Barbie' Went From 'Unpaved Territory' to 'a Film for the Ages'

Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley approached 'Barbie' with love and positivity, enabled by Mattel's changes.

Recruiting Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach added prestige to the 'Barbie' movie project. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Billie Eilish wins Grammy for song of the year

Billie Eilish wins Grammy for song of the year.

Eilish's song adds emotional depth to the film 'Barbie'. [ more ]

HuffPost

The Snubs And Surprises Of The 2024 Oscar Nominations

America Ferrera's performance in 'Barbie' has received major recognition with her Oscar nomination. Her promotion of the film and her powerful monologue played a role in the nomination.

The nomination for America Ferrera is a positive step towards recognizing talent beyond the white Hollywood mainstream. [ more ]

IndieWire

'Barbie' Has a New Star in Max's ASL Interpreter, Who Even Invented a Sign for 'Kenough'

ASL performance of 'Barbie' debuts on Max, making the film accessible for a wider audience.

This is the first time a movie's ASL version has been available on a streaming platform on the same day as the original. [ more ]

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