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Mattel to release 'Hunger Games' Barbie doll

"Hunger Games" is doing big box office its first day in theaters, and now a Barbie doll is in the works. Mattel's Barbie Collector is in the process of producing a custom collectible doll inspired by heroine Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence in Lionsgate's big-screen adaptation, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

 

Mattel Ordered to Pay $309 Million

Who says dolls are just for kids? A federal judge ordered Mattel to pay $309 million to MGA Entertainment Inc. in the lawsuit over the Bratz doll line. Mattel says that Bratz creator Carter Bryant worked at the company when he came up with the idea for ...

 

Taylor Lautner the Frontrunner for Max Steel?

The Los Angeles Times is reporting that "Twilight" franchise star Taylor Lautner may be the frontrunner to play the title role in Paramount's Max Steel , based on Mattel's action figure toy line.

 

Mattel 2Q profit rises 82 percent on cost-cutting

Toy maker Mattel Inc. said today that sales of Barbie and other toys sank in the second quarter, but profit rose 82 percent, beating analyst expectations, as the company reduced expenses.

 

Mattel gets $2.3 mln fine for lead-tainted toys

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Friday said it imposed a $2.3 million civil penalty against Mattel Inc.

 

Barbie Lends Mattel a Hand

Barbie Lends Mattel a Hand

Mattel posted a wider first-quarter net loss on a 15% drop in revenue, but Barbie sales rose in the U.S. sales. The stock jumped.

 

50-year-old Barbie had surprising inspiration

50-year-old Barbie had surprising inspiration

Roll out the pink carpet, grab a feather boa and throw open those Malibu Dream House doors. It's Barbie's 50th, and the iconic doll has plenty to celebrate. Mattel introduced Barbie in 1959, and the doll is now owned by 90 percent of American girls ages 3 to 10 and sold in 150 countries, said Lauren Dougherty, a Mattel spokeswoman.

 

Mattel is Master Toy Licensee for Cameron's Avatar

Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising (Fox L&M) has selected Mattel, Inc. to develop a toy line inspired by one of the most anticipated films of the year -- James Cameron's Avatar . Tapped as master toy licensee for the epic sci-fi film property, Mattel will create a line of action figures and vehicles scheduled to hit retail nationwide in October 2009, months in advance of the film's release in December 2009. The announcement was made today by Elie Dekel, Executive Vice President of Fox Licensing and Merchandising.

 

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