The movie Barbie is theatrically released in the United States. A candy pink tidal wave is expected in American cinemas on Saturday with the release of Barbie, accompanied by an intense marketing campaign and the promise of a pop and ironic retelling of the story of the most famous doll. In the midst of a strike by actors in Hollywood, the element of surprise was created around this film, one of the most anticipated of the summer, which targets an audience of teenagers and adults. Launched 64 years ago, Barbie has become one of the best-selling toys in the world. But his universe also seems out of step with the aspirations to fight against gender stereotypes and for more diversity. Behind the candy pink window, Mattel’s doll division revenue fell 9% in 2022.
Events. Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has said his door remains “open” for negotiations with the opposition on judicial reform after a parliamentary committee passed a key measure in the controversial bill. The announcement of the project in January sparked one of the biggest protest movements in Israel’s history, which mobilizes tens of thousands of protesters across the country every week. More protests are planned across the country this Saturday.
