The speaker discusses the intricacies of the newly released Barbie movie, portraying Barbie as a multifaceted character and exploring insecurities faced by women. They also highlight the introduction of a diverse cast of Barbies from different races and occupations, along with Barbie's journey into the real world and her existential crisis.
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She’s been an astronaut, a scientist and the president of the United States. Now Barbie is a movie star. Bloomberg’s Kelly Gilblom joins this episode to talk about Mattel’s bet that the $100 million Barbie movie debuting July 21 — and the launch of the company’s entertainment division — will revive its biggest brand, reel in new fans and help it reclaim the No. 1 spot of global toymaker.
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