POP MART moves Labubu to big screen
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The viral, monster-like toy Labubu is diving into the world of Hollywood. Pop Mart, the creators of the Labubu, and Sony Entertainment announced that they are developing a film featuring the ugly-cute plushy.
Every so often, a ridiculously adorable toy bursts onto the scene and steals everyone’s heart—not just kids, but adults too. Right now, that obsession is none other than Labubus. With their wicked expressions and fuzzy little bodies, they have become ...
Chinese toy giant Pop Mart has announced it's teaming up with Sony Pictures to bring its viral “ugly-cute” character Labubu to the big screen. It's no surprise considering how popular the Barbie movie was, which brought in nearly $2 billion on the global box office.
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Paul King of “Paddington” and “Wonka” fame is already attached to direct and produce the “live‑action and CGI hybrid,”
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As part of the upcoming drop, POP MART will be releasing two “charming crossovers” — a LABUBU x Hello Kitty Vinyl Plush Doll and LABUBU x Sanrio Character Series Vinyl Plush Pendant Blind Boxes. Here’s a sneak peek at the blind box options, as well as the larger vinyl plush doll.