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Why Vietnam banned the 'Barbie' movie over China's controversial '9-dash line' map
Ahead of its global release later this month, Greta Gerwig’s movie “Barbie” is being banned in parts of Southeast Asia for its on-screen inclusion of a contested map showing the so-called nine-dash line.
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Barbie Ad Features a Boy for the First Time
A new Barbie ad features the first boy that the toy has ever used in a marketing campaign. In a commercial for Moschino Barbie — a limited edition line that sold out an hour after it went on sale November 9 — two girls and one boy admire the designer-clad doll’s look. “Moschino Barbie is so fierce!” exclaims the boy, before draping a black purse with a gold chain over the toy’s arm.
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Barbie’s New Ad Stirs Controversy
A new Barbie ad — which shows young girls aspiring to careers like professor, veterinarian, businesswoman, and soccer coach — kicks off Mattel’s latest campaign for the iconic dolls, but critics say that while the “Imagine the Possibilities” spot may be adorable, it’s still wishful thinking. In the ad, which was posted on the official Barbie Facebook page last week, young girls take on their dream careers in front of unsuspecting audiences.
