Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration. Barbie is the figurehead of a brand of Mattel dolls and accessories, including other family members and collectible dolls. Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over sixty years, and has been the subject of numerous controversies and lawsuits, often involving parodies of the doll and her lifestyle. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company's largest and most profitable line. The Barbie doll brand has expanded into a media franchise, including a long-running series of animated films that began in 2001. From 2002 to 2017, the films were aired regularly on the Nickelodeon cable channel. Barbie and her boyfriend Ken have been described as two most popular dolls in the world.
| First appearance | March 9, 1959 |
| Created by | Ruth Handler |
| Nickname(s) | Barbie |
| Occupation | See: Barbie's careers |
| Family | See |
| Official Website | https://barbie.mattel.com |
About Barbie
Romantic comedy film based on the toyline by Mattel. The film sees Barbie escaping her doll fantasy world only to find herself overwhelmed with reality. It was directed by Greta Gerwig from a screenplay penned by herself and Noah Baumbach.
Achievement of Barbie
Development for the film originally began in 2014 at Sony Pictures. Principal photography began in March 2022 at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden in England.
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