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Live Action Barbie Movie in the Works - Who Should Play Her?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:30:09 PDT

We were just talking about the trend of board games getting made into movies, and now comes word that the holy grail of childhood toys, Barbie, is also getting a film deal.

Universal Pictures is teaming up with Mattel to develop a family film based on the doll, but here's the kicker: it's going to be live-action. That means two Hollywood types are going to be playing the famous blonde with impossibly high arches and her anatomically challenged boyfriend, Ken.

Let's talk casting. I'm sure a bunch of celeb mommies will be lining up to take on the part - what mom wouldn't want to play a role that's guaranteed to be a huge hit with her kids? - and I'm curious to see just which lady lands the lead. Until then, let's have some fun and try a few guesses of our own. Who would you choose to portray Barbie and Ken in the new movie?

Mattel Plans More Toy-Inspired Movies

BuzzSugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:31:54 PST

The Transformers movie clearly turned out to be massively successful for the Hasbro toy company, and talk of a sequel swiftly followed the first movie's release. Then a G.I. Joe movie went into development, followed by a deal with Universal to make at least four movies based on Hasbro products, including Ouija, Candyland and Battleship, among others.

Not to be outdone, rival toy company Mattel got to work on a live-action "300-style" He-Man movie (with rumors of Brad Pitt taking the main role) and now there are a few more toy-inspired projects on the way. Apparently the company hopes to make an action film based on Hot Wheels, and at long last, Barbie will get her very own live-action feature film (though, as we all know, it's not exactly easy to find real women with the Barbie doll's measurements, or those who walk only on their tiptoes).

Obviously these projects are done with the intention of selling more toys, but do you think there's anything cool or interesting about them? And what kind of character will Barbie be?

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What Keeps The Five-Year Engagement's Emily Blunt Healthy and Fit

Michele Foley — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:33:16 PDT

If the movie trailer for The Five-Year Engagement is any indication, then we're in for a treat! The romantic comedy is set to hit theaters tomorrow, and to celebrate, we're taking a look at how its star Emily Blunt stays so healthy and fit.

She lets herself indulge: Emily has been vocal about avoiding strict diets (with the exception of shaping up for a few movie roles), instead choosing to enjoy things in moderation - whether that be pasta, cheese, or any other food commonly off limits. But, when it's time to let loose, she gives herself a free pass. Emily told Women's Health that while on a trip to Paris, she did nothing but "eat cheese and bread."

She keeps active in her relationship: Whether it's touring the Hamptons on bikes or surfing on a Hawaiian getaway, Emily and husband John Krasinski are never content to just sit at home. But perhaps the best motivation keeping the pair fit are the almost-daily walks they take together with Finn, their red Labrador.

Learn what Emily's fitness routine is after the break!

Femmephobia: "Girls Are Gross" Writ Large

The Good Men Project — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:00:00 PDT

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Ozy Frantz explains the difference between fear and hatred of women, and the more common fear and hatred of anything feminine.

When I was a freshman in high school, I and my friends were Cool Chicks.

We weren't like those other girls, the ones who were passive and weak and giggled and watched romantic comedies and thought about their hair and makeup. Those girls were stupid and frivolous and vapid, and we made fun of them. No, we were Cool. We liked fantasy novels and action movies and anime! We laughed at "that's what she said" jokes and "make me a sandwich" humor and South Park quotes! We fake-fought with each other and laughed off pain and never cried! We were just like the guys in every way!

Around this time, I was also beginning to really get into feminism. I was proud of myself. I defied convention and gender roles. My adoption of male gender norms wholesale was truly a feminist act. After all, all the stuff girls did was stupid, and the stuff boys did was fun, and -

. . . hey, wait a minute.

Do Men Have ‘Mommy Issues'?

Julia Serano, in Whipping Girl (which is, in my opinion, a book that should be read by everyone interested in gender issues) discusses the concept of "femmephobia" in our society. Femmephobia is the devaluation, fear and hatred of the feminine: of softness, nurturance, dependence, emotions, passivity, sensitivity, grace, innocence and the color pink.

To a large degree, our culture has replaced the fear and hatred of women, with the fear and hatred of things commonly associated with women. I think this is . . . not so much progress, actually.

Read the rest of the story below.

Jennifer Lawrence Makes a Whole Foods Stop on The Hunger Games' Opening Day

Lindsay Miller — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:17:28 PDT

Jennifer Lawrence stopped by an LA Whole Foods today and picked up an iced and hot drink to go. The actress kept a low profile for her second visit to the grocery chain in as many days, despite the very high-profile nature of her new movie, The Hunger Games. The film is poised to make about $130 million in its first weekend, and today, Mattel even announced plans to develop a Katniss Everdeen Barbie.

Jennifer is back on the West Coast after spending the early part of her week in NYC promoting her latest role. The Oscar-nominated actress attended an early screening of the movie there, where she signed autographs for fans, and also stopped by the Late Show and Good Morning America. Jennifer has downplayed her acting talents on several occasions during her TV interviews, but critics are widely touting her "fierce" and "genuine" performance as Katniss.

Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams Break Box Office Records

Lauren Turner — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:59:23 PST

Channing Tatum is bringing in the big bucks at the box office - HuffPost Entertainment
See Prince William and Kate Middleton as Barbies! - People
Which royal couple wants an invite to the Oscars? - Lainey Gossip
What Victoria's Secret really thinks of SI model Kate Upton - D-Listed
Reese Witherspoon confesses her love for Pinterest - JustJared
Celine Dion shares her opinion on Whitney Houston's death - BuzzFeed
How PBS got cool with their Downton Abbey hit - The Daily Beast
Celebrity couples who met at work - Zap2it
Is Lil Wayne engaged?! - TooFab
The sexiest CIA spies on the big screen - Next Movie
Kate Upton loves to dance in her bikini - Hollywood Tuna
What do you think of Brad Pitt's hot gangster look? - Pink Is the New Blog
Terry Richardson knows how to make Lindsay Lohan look good - The Superficial

Mila Kunis Lands on the Cover of W in Feathers and a Bra

Lauren Turner — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:20:00 PST

Mila Kunis strikes a sultry pose for the March cover of W Magazine. Inside the Spring Fashion Issue, which is on newstands Feb. 25, Mila lounges in lace and ruffles in a spread shot by Craig McDean. The Black Swan actress, who is also currently featured in LA Times Magazine, opened up to Lynn Hirschberg about training for the film, her acting career, and her beauty. Mila says she wasn't raised to think she was pretty, but the world seems to disagree since the guys voted her most desirable dream date in TrèsSugar's Valentine's Day survey with AskMen.com. Here's more:

On her looks: "I was never raised to think that I was pretty. It's not that I was raised to think I was unattractive, but it was just never something that was pointed out to me by my family. They would point out personality traits-'Our daughter is really quirky'-versus what I look like, because inevitably, looks go, so it makes no difference."
On her acting start: "I started acting when I was nine as a hobby because it was fun, and it allowed me to get out of school. The first thing I did was a Barbie commercial, and I got to keep the Barbie. That's all a kid wants."
On watching herself dance in Black Swan: "Before I started, I couldn't even lift my arm properly. I literally had no posture, so, yeah, the first time I saw the movie, my jaw dropped. I was like, Oh, my God-I don't suck. And it's great that the performance has been captured on film, because I will never put on those pointe shoes again."

Make sure to click into the gallery for all the gorgeous inside shots of Mila!

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz Are Living a Nightmare in the Dream House Trailer

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:05:02 PDT

Don't let the sweet title fool you: Dream House is a far cry from a movie about Barbie's pink mansion. From the moment the trailer begins, we're bombarded with tons of standard horror movie fare: innocent little kids laughing, creepy piano music playing in the background, and a general feeling that something is amiss in a family's beautiful new home. Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz play Will and Libby, who move their adorable daughters into a house that starts creeping them out before they've even unpacked their boxes. After a little digging around, Will learns that a family was killed there, and only the father survived. Things get even more intense when it turns out that Will is the same man who lost his family, and he's only recently been released from psychiatric care.

The trailer immediately had me thinking of movies like The Others, Shutter Island, and The Amityville Horror, but the twist here is that it seems that Will didn't actually commit any crimes. Though the preview made my skin crawl, it looks like as much of a mystery as a horror flick. Plus, this is the movie that brought now-married Craig and Weisz together, so I'm interested to see if their chemistry will be reflected in their performances. Watch the trailer when you

Link Time - See What Prince William Will Be Wearing This Weekend!

PopSugar — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:24:38 PDT

Get a sneak peek at Prince William's new polo jersey - People
Katy Perry and Russell Brand hire a cat whisperer - Us Weekly
Watch Curb Your Enthusiasm's season eight teaser - Lainey Gossip
Arrested Development movie is a go! - Huffington Post
Harry Potter is getting rave reviews from critics - Rotten Tomatoes
All My Children and One Life to Live will go on! - TooFab
Keith Urban forgot to wear pink - D-Listed
Joe Manganiello returns to the set of White Collar - JustJared
Taylor Momsen let loose with a fan on stage - PopEater
See out takes from MKO and Ashley Olsen's daisy duke photo shoot - Hollywood Tuna
Sean Kingston is out of the hospital and hanging with friends - Pink Is the New Blog
The Situation the latest to quit The Jersey Shore? - The Superficial
Even celebrities want to look like Barbie - Cityrag
Now you can listen to all 16 Real Housewives singles - Popbytes

Penelope Stunning in Skintight Stella With Johnny by Her Side For Cannes Pirates Photo Call

Molly Goodson — Sat, 14 May 2011 09:58:40 PDT

Penelope Cruz looked phenomenal in her curve-hugging Stella McCartney dress and Johnny Depp was dapper in white at this afternoon's Cannes Film Festival Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides photo call ahead of tonight's big premiere. The two posed for cameras alongside their costars, including cute newcomer Sam Claflin, as they headed in to take questions at a press conference. The two kept things light answering their questions, with Johnny joking that he's "scared" of critics and the only reviews he pays attention to are his kids' - they've given this one raves. "My family have seen more of my movies than I have. In fact, a lot more, including this one," Johnny said, "So they go and see the movies, and basically, I can tell by their reaction if I did all right or not. So I'm very lucky in that way. They seem to enjoy them so far. I haven't been fired by my kids."

He also revealed that his little ones are where he tests his material: "They've been angels through this process, because I started out secretly testing characters on them to see how the reactions would be. When my daughter was little, we'd be playing Barbies, and I'd start doing these voices. Finally, she just said, 'Stop.'"

In the movie, the characters are looking for the fountain of eternal youth, but in real life the stunning 37-year-old Penelope isn't afraid to age. She spoke about people's obsession with staying young: "Birthdays are always something to celebrate. I'm looking forward to every step of the way. Maybe because I'm from Spain, that's looked at in a different way there than, for example, a place like Los Angeles . . . There are a lot of things that I keep from my roots and that's one of them, the way we look at that. I never want to be afraid of that. Change is good."

The two were soon off to make a costume change before this evening's red-carpet gala, which is just the latest on an international press tour that has already included stops in Russia and London.