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Paris Hilton takes credit for Barbie craze

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Paris Hilton says her distinct pink obsession led to a renewed interest in Barbie, something we’re seeing against with the upcoming movie. That’s hot…pink. As Mattel’s iconic doll Barbie sees a renaissance due almost exclusively to the upcoming movie, there’s someone most of us plain forgot about that thinks she deserves credit for its success … Read more

What Now: The Creative Potential in the End of the Superhero Craze | Black Writers Week

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But like all stories, before we can talk about the end, we must talk about the beginning. Comic book movies are nothing new. The niche superhero flicks of the late 1990s and early 2000s found fanfare among devoted comic book readers, or “true believers,” as Marvel powerhouse Stan Lee described. However, once Kevin Feige’s Marvel … Read more