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Bangladeshi ‘Ken’ in Dhaka

The Bangladeshi 'Ken', known for his appearances in major Hollywood productions like “Barbie”, “Wicked”, and “Aladdin”, continues to make the country proud as he juggles acting, dancing, and interviewing some of Hollywood's biggest names.

Reframing cinema: The rise of female gaze

Cinema has long been shaped by the male gaze, a term popularised by Laura Mulvey in her seminal essay “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema” (1975), which dissected how classical Hollywood positioned women as passive objects of desire while men drove the narrative forward. This framework dominated filmmaking for decades, reinforcing a voyeuristic perspective where women existed primarily to be looked at, consumed, and defined in relation to male protagonists.

From screen to street: The timeless influence of film costumes on fashion trends

One of the most enduring examples is Audrey Hepburn's black dress in "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Designed by Hubert de Givenchy, the dress exemplified elegance, simplicity, and a touch of mystery. This little black dress became an essential wardrobe item, redefined as a fashion staple worldwide

Margot Robbie welcomes first child with husband Tom Ackerley

Margot Robbie, the celebrated actress known for her “Barbie” role, has officially entered parenthood as she welcomed her first child with her husband, Tom Ackerley. They are both 34.

Mattel and HMD launches Barbie-themed flip phone

Mattel, Inc. has teamed up with Human Mobile Devices (HMD) to launch a Barbie-themed flip phone, named the HMD Barbie™ Phone. Set to be released on August 28, this device offers a unique blend of nostalgia and modern functionality to bring back the charm of simpler, pre-smartphone days, as per the official announcement.

Margot Robbie expects first child with husband Tom Ackerely

Renowned “Barbie” actress Margot Robbie is rumoured to be expecting her first child with husband Tom Ackerley, a film producer. This speculation arose after recent vacation photos from Italy appeared to show Robbie with a baby bump. 

Ryan Gosling turns down roles that are too psychologically twisted, prioritises family

In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal Magazine, renowned Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling opens up about how his family has influenced his career decisions, just in time for the premiere of his latest film, "The Fall Guy".

Race and religion…in ‘Barbie’

Barbie and Ken are secular, but Seeta and Ali religious

Oscars ratings hit 4-year high with ‘Barbenheimer’ boost

The Oscars can express gratitude to "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" as they regained viewers lost during the pandemic, achieving the highest rating in four years with an average of 19.5 million viewers on Sunday night.

August 2, 2023
August 2, 2023

Warner Bros apologises after Barbenheimer tweets spark criticism in Japan

A public apology was issued from Warner Bros Film Group in the US after a series of responses related to Barbenheimer on X sparked criticism in Japan.

July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023

Recipes to sweeten your Barbie fever

Can’t get enough of the pink-themed Barbie fever? You are not alone. So, why not complete the hype-coaster with sweet dishes that would look perfect in a Barbie world, and with these recipes, you’ll be one step closer to it.

July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023

Barbenheimer' box office sales keep rolling in second weekend

The film, which stars Margot Robbie in the titular role, and Ryan Gosling as Barbie's iconic beau, Ken, sends Mattel Inc's iconic doll on an adventure into the real world.

July 30, 2023
July 30, 2023

7 surprising facts you probably didn’t know about Barbie

While Barbie has been a part of everyone’s childhood, there are a few things that many of us probably did not know about her. With the recent release of Barbie the movie, Barbie has resurfaced in all our lives, regardless of age. Here are a few fun facts that many of us were not aware of about Barbie.

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023

‘Barbie’ smashes ‘The Dark Knight’s 15-year-old box office record

Greta Gerwig’s comedy-drama film “Barbie” appears to have beaten the 15-year record of Christopher Nolan’s 2008 superhero blockbuster “The Dark Knight”.

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023

Blockbuster Bonanza: ‘Barbie’ hits $200M, ‘Oppenheimer’ $100M in 5 Days

After just five days since its release, the entwined films “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” have achieved impressive milestones in theatres.

July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023

‘Oppenheimer’ star Cillian Murphy wants to play Ken in ‘Barbie’ sequel

“Oppenheimer” star Cillian Murphy expressed his interest in being part of the “Barbie” sequel.

July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023

India's biggest cinema operator banks on "Barbenheimer" after Bollywood flops

It also cut snack prices - which movie goers have often complained about for costing more than the ticket - and is offering unlimited popcorn refills on weekends.

July 22, 2023
July 22, 2023

Movie fans hit the multiplexes for 'Barbenheimer'

"Barbie" is expected to rake in more than $100 million in U.S. and Canadian theaters in its first weekend, while "Oppenheimer" is projected to bring in over $50 million.