Barbie

Golden Globe award nominations instantly became a top trending topic on Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after they were announced on Monday morning.  What Happened: Musk’s X has now revealed data, which is not entirely surprising. The Golden Globes nomination...

The 2024 Golden Globe Award nominations were announced Monday morning with "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" receiving numerous nominations to coincide with the films' box office records set in 2023. Here's a look at some of the top nominations and companies impacted, as well as a new award putting two of...

People around the world turned to Google, the search engine owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL), to find out more about their favorite athletes, sports teams, musicians, actors, songs, movies and streamed television shows. Here's a look at the world of sports and entertainment via...

Since 1927, TIME magazine has awarded a person or persons the annual title of TIME Person of the Year. Here's a look at who could win the honors for 2023, which comes a year after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy took home the honors. This year's shortlist and potential winner could ruffle...

A movie adaptation of a popular video game dethroned Taylor Swift from the top of the box office. Here's a look at how much money "Five Nights at Freddy's" made and how the Taylor Swift concert film continued to climb the yearly rankings. What Happened: The 2023 box office is currently being led by...

Toy company Mattel Inc (NASDAQ: MAT) enjoyed a year of strong brand name awareness with its Barbie brand getting headlines galore after the box office-breaking performance of the movie of the same name. While the company’s second-quarter results saw an impact from the success of the “...

Internet meme "Barbenheimer" is making the jump to the big screen, with Full Moon Features planning a Christmas release on its streaming platform and Prime Video. What Happened: The "Barbenheimer" meme started its journey on July 21, 2023, with the simultaneous release of Warner...

In 2023, one of the rising themes for investors to consider is artificial intelligence. A new survey shows how important artificial intelligence is as an investment theme — and as a possible tool to help investors along the way. What Happened: A report from investing platform Public...

Legendary toy figure "Barbie" is on track to outperform the renowned video game icon "Super Mario Bros." — at least when it comes to movie revenue.  What Happened: Directed by Greta Gerwig, the "Barbie" movie has resonated deeply with global viewers,...

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.'s (NASDAQ: WBD) "Barbie" appears to be on track to beat Nintendo Company Ltd.'s (OTC: NTDOY) "Super Mario Bros. Movie" as the highest-grossing domestic film of 2023. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics upon its release on April 5, the...

Released in movie theaters in mid-July, “Barbie” has broken box office records.  The movie has also been a hit for director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie. What Happened: Records were set by “Barbie” with the movie well on its way to becoming...

In China, Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” has become a gender litmus test – striking a chord with women while triggering men to walk out of the movie hall, Nikkei reports. Greta Gerwig’s take on the iconic American doll has resonated with many women since its premiere last...

Leading movie theater company AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC) is set to report second-quarter financial results after the market close Tuesday. Here’s a look at the key earnings estimates and other items to watch. Earnings Estimates: AMC is expected to report second-quarter revenue of...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his son Xavier endorsed the ‘Barbie’ movie, sporting pink. As per a report by People, Trudeau and his 15-year-old son Xavier were seen in a photo posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), posing in front of a ‘Barbie’ movie poster,...

Greta Gerwig‘s ‘Barbie’ movie, featuring Margot Robbie, has grossed over $1.03 billion globally in just three weeks, making Greta Gerwig the first solo female director to achieve this feat, CNN reports. Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps,...