FEATURE/Barbie's Taiwanese legacy: The stories of Mattel's factory workers
01/31/2024 01:01 PM
Box office smash Barbie, the summer viral hit about the much-loved Mattel doll that many spent their childhoods playing with, has received eight nominations for this year's Academy Awards (Oscars), set to be held on March 10 (Los Angeles time).
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