{"id":1983765,"date":"2023-07-26T22:23:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T02:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/barbie-2-0-lena-dunham-plans-polly-pocket-film\/"},"modified":"2023-07-26T22:25:17","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T02:25:17","slug":"barbie-2-0-lena-dunham-plans-polly-pocket-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/barbie-2-0-lena-dunham-plans-polly-pocket-film\/","title":{"rendered":"Lena Dunham to create Polly Pocket movie. Barbie 2.0!"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbarbie-2-0-lena-dunham-plans-polly-pocket-film%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1983765&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Amid the Barbie Movie Craze, Lena Dunham Plans to Bring Polly Pocket\u200b to Life<\/h2>\n<p>Get ready for\u2063 another exciting live-action movie! Following the success\u200c of Barbie,\u2062 Lena Dunham is set to create a film based on the beloved mini-doll, Polly Pocket. Starring the talented Lily Collins from Emily in Paris and written by Dunham herself, this movie \u200bis sure\u200d to captivate audiences of all ages.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The script by Dunham is great,&#8221; says Mattel Films head Robbie \u200cBrenner. &#8220;I believe this will\u2064 be an amazing\u200d collaboration.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Dunham&#8217;s deep \u200baffection for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/barbie-2-0-lena-dunham-plans-polly-pocket-film\/\" title=\"Lena Dunham to create Polly Pocket movie. Barbie 2.0!\">iconic pocket-sized toy\u200b stems<\/a> from the countless hours of childhood escapism it \u2064provided her. Now, she&#8217;s ready to bring that magic to the big screen.<\/p>\n<h3>A Blast from the \u2064Past<\/h3>\n<p>Polly Pocket dolls \u200dfirst gained popularity in the 1980s in the United Kingdom. Since Mattel acquired\u200c the brand, these miniature dollhouses have \u2062continued to capture the\u200d hearts of children and adults alike.<\/p>\n<p>Following the massive success of Barbie at \u2064the \u2062box office, the Polly Pocket film\u2064 is gaining momentum. With the script now \u2064complete, production is in full swing, promising an unforgettable \u2064cinematic experience.<\/p>\n<h3>Barbie&#8217;s Box \u2064Office Triumph<\/h3>\n<p>Barbie&#8217;s recent movie\u200b dominated the box\u200d office, raking in an impressive $162 million during its opening weekend. Surpassing The Super Mario Bros. \u2064Movie, \u200dwhich earned $146 million, Barbie proved to be a force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n<p>However, the film\u200b did receive mixed reviews due to director\u200d Greta Gerwig&#8217;s messaging on feminism and &#8220;patriarchy.&#8221; Elon Musk even\u200c jokingly remarked\u2062 on social media, &#8220;If you take a shot every time Barbie says the word &#8216;patriarchy,&#8217;\u200d you will pass out before the movie ends.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s Next for Polly Pocket?<\/h3>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-walt-disneys-pixar-targets-lightyear-execs-among-75-job-cuts\/\" title=\"Disney's Pixar is cutting 75 jobs, including executives working on the upcoming film 'Lightyear'.\">fans eagerly await<\/a> the release of the \u2064Polly Pocket movie, \u2062they \u200bwonder if Dunham\u2063 will infuse her\u2062 feminist views and political beliefs into the storyline, much like\u2062 Gerwig did with Barbie. Will \u2064this film be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pixars-elemental-flops-in-box-office-debut-with-disneys-first-nonbinary-character\/\" title=\"Pixar's Elemental disappoints at box office as Disney introduces first nonbinary character.\">thought-provoking exploration<\/a> or a joyful celebration of this iconic childhood toy? Only time\u2062 will tell.<\/p>\n<p>Stay \u2064tuned for \u200dmore updates on this exciting project!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lena Dunham is set to make a live-action film based on the popular mini-doll Polly Pocket, amidst the Barbie movie frenzy. Lily Collins from Emily in Paris will star, with Dunham writing the script. Dunham, known for creating Girls on HBO, is working on the project. 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