Date: December 8, 2023 Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Magnin Auditorium

The Barbie Effect: Igniting Conversations

Panel

Speakers

The “Barbie” movie earned more than $1 billion at the box office, increased Mattel’s sales of the iconic doll, is generating Oscar buzz and has sparked discussions about the patriarchy among moviegoers. Julia Toothacre will present data on the film’s impact on views of women in the workplace, attitudes towards the patriarchy and more. Sandra de Castro Buffington will talk about her work with writers and producers to ground their stories in real lived experiences and show evidence of audiences changing their behavior as a result. Frank Connelly will unpack what the success of “Barbie” could mean for future partnerships between brands and Hollywood. Jane Brown will moderate the panel.

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