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Toy company Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) beat analyst estimates for first-quarter revenue and earnings per share Monday. Attention now turns to the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with the company ready to raise prices ahead of Christmas. What Happened: Mattel posted first-quarter...

Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) reported financial results for the first quarter after the market close on Monday. Shares are moving lower after the company paused guidance. Here’s what you need to know. Q1 Earnings: Toymaker Mattel reported first-quarter revenue of $827 million, beating analyst...

Parents and grandparents looking to fill Christmas stockings this year might find themselves facing a frustrating surprise: empty toy shelves. Thanks to a trade war sparked by steep import tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the usual holiday toy hunt could turn into a scramble Trump, also a...

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) scored numerous 2025 Golden Globe nominations for its films and TV shows, underscoring the continued growth of streaming. “Emilia Pérez,” the drug cartel musical acquired by the streamer out of the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, received 10...

JPMorgan offered a preview of third-quarter earnings for Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) before the toymakers report later this week.  Mattel: JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers highlighted Mattel's success in expanding shelf space at major retail partners which coincides...

HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded phones, has teamed up with toy manufacturer Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) to introduce a Barbie-themed flip phone. What Happened: The partnership between HMD Global and Mattel has given birth to the HMD Barbie Phone, a compact, pink flip phone...

Oz or Ancient Rome? Moviegoers may have another Barbenheimer-like decision to make when "Wicked" and “Gladiator II” premiere in cinemas on the same weekend. What Happened: Recall last summer when "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" were released on the same day and competed at the box office...

In an interview last week, Netflix, Inc.(NASDAQ:NFLX) co-CEO Ted Sarandos suggested that the 2023 blockbusters “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” would have been just as successful on the streaming platform as they were in theaters. His comments have since sparked a debate on social...

In 2023, the "Barbie" movie broke records at the box office and was the highest-grossing movie for the year domestically and worldwide. The star and producer of the movie is now setting sights on a video game adaptation for the big screen. What Happened: The success of "Barbie" at the box office...

Betting on major league sports has grown over the years, with more states legalizing online sports betting. Sports bettors have also been drawn to novel betting avenues, including on political outcomes through cryptocurrency prediction markets. Bettors now have the option to wager on award show...

The "Barbie" movie was the top grossing film of 2023, breaking box office records for its opening and theatrical run. Even though it was a staple at many award shows this season, "Barbie" was not the most nominated film for the Academy Awards. What Happened: "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" were released...

Former President Barack Obama has been well-connected to the entertainment industry since leaving the White House with his Higher Ground production company releasing several movies and shows. Obama recently shared his favorite films of 2023, including three movies he was attached to. What Happened...

Wikipedia remains a go-to source for information on various subjects for people globally. At the beginning of 2023, the website updated its desktop interface. Here's a look at the top viewed pages on Wikipedia in 2023. The Top 25 List: Similar to search engine Google and other media sites,...

General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) isn’t in the business of producing those iconic pink Corvettes made famous by Greta Gerwig‘s “Barbie” movie, as clarified by CEO Mary Barra in a recent interview. What Happened: Setting the record straight in an interview...

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...