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entertainment23 days ago•16 min saved

Sony Bets on Labubu Movie With Paul King Writing and Steven Levenson

Sony Pictures is developing a Labubu feature, an adaptation of Pop Mart’s monster figurines, with Wonka and Paddington director Paul King writing the screenplay alongside Tony Award–winning writer Steven Levenson. The project, announced during a Monsters universe event in Paris, will be a live-action/CGI hybrid produced by King, Michael Schaefer and Wenxin She, with Labubu creator Kasing Lung as an executive producer and Brittany Morrissey overseeing for the studio; plot details have not yet been revealed.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #labubu #paul-king

entertainment23 days ago•15 min saved

Labubu Live-Action in Development With Levenson Co-Writing, King Directing

Sony Pictures and Pop Mart have officially greenlit a live-action Labubu movie in The Monsters universe, with Paul King directing and co-writing alongside Steven Levenson; the project is in early development as a blend of live-action and CGI. Executive producer Kasing Lung and producers Paul King, Michael Schaefer, and Wenxin She are on board, with Brittany Morrissey overseeing for Sony Pictures.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #labubu #paul-king

film23 days ago•15 min saved

Labubu Film at Sony Taps Levenson and Paul King for Live-Action/CGI Adventure

Sony Pictures is moving forward with a Labubu movie, tapping Steven Levenson to co-write with Paddington director Paul King, who will produce and direct a live-action/CGI hybrid. Labubu creator Kasing Lung will executive produce, with producers King, Michael Schaefer, and Wenxin She; Brittany Morrissey will oversee the project for Sony. The film, based on Pop Mart’s Labubu IP, remains in early development after Sony acquired the screen rights in 2025.

via Variety|

#film #labubu #paul-king

business2 months ago•4 min saved

Labubu supply chain under fire as NGO uncovers worker exploitation in China

An investigation by China Labor Watch found that Shunjia Toys, a Labubu supplier in Jiangxi, employed 16- and 17-year-olds with blank contracts, provided insufficient health and safety training, and imposed unrealistic production targets leading to excessive overtime. The findings illustrate broader labor-rights challenges in China’s manufacturing amid rising Labubu demand; Pop Mart says it is investigating and will strengthen audits, while Shunjia could not comment.

via The Guardian|

#business #labor-rights #labubu

entertainment3 months ago•1 min saved

Paul King to Direct 'Labubu' Movie for Sony

Sony Pictures is developing a live-action film based on the Labubu plush toys, enlisting director Paul King, known for 'Wonka' and 'Paddington,' to direct and produce. The project is in early stages, and Labubu toys are popular collectibles originally created by artist Kasing Lung and sold by China-based retailer Pop Mart. Hollywood is increasingly turning to toy and game IPs for movies, with recent successes like 'Barbie' and 'Super Mario Bros.'

via Variety|

#entertainment #film-adaptation #labubu

entertainment3 months ago•1 min saved

Paul King to Direct Sony's 'Labubu' Movie

Paul King is set to direct and produce a live-action 'Labubu' film for Sony Pictures, based on a picture book series by Kasing Lung, with the project currently in early development. King, known for directing 'Wonka' and the 'Paddington' films, will bring his expertise to this narrative-driven project.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #film-development #labubu

entertainment3 months ago•2 min saved

Paul King to Direct Sony's 'Labubu' Movie

Paul King, known for directing Paddington and Wonka, is set to direct a film adaptation of the popular collectible toy Labubu for Sony, in collaboration with Chinese retailer Pop Mart, with the project currently in early development.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #labubu #movie-adaptation

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Pop Mart's U.S. Sales Surge Boosts Outlook Despite Stock Slump

Despite a record-breaking third-quarter U.S. sales increase, Pop Mart's stock declined 9%, with concerns over fading demand for Labubu dolls as resale prices drop, possibly due to increased supply and efforts to curb scalping, amidst ongoing global expansion and celebrity endorsements.

via CNBC|

#business #labubu #pop-mart

culture6 months ago•1 min saved

Labubu's Viral Rise and Cultural Impact in China

The article explores the global fascination with Labubu plushies, highlighting a journey across four countries to understand why these toys have become a cultural phenomenon, and describing the author's experience choosing between different Labubu collectibles at a Pop Mart display.

via WIRED|

#collectibles #culture #labubu

business6 months ago•3 min saved

Pop Mart's Wang Ning Loses Billions as Labubu Hype Fades

Pop Mart's Wang Ning, once worth $27 billion due to the Labubu plush toy craze, has seen $6 billion of his net worth evaporate as the toy's popularity wanes, stock plunges, and analysts downgrade the company's valuation amid signs of fad fatigue and reliance on a single product.

via Fortune|

#business #labubu #market-decline

business6 months ago•2 min saved

Pop Mart Founder Wang Ning Loses $6 Billion Amid Labubu Demand Decline

Wang Ning, founder of Pop Mart, has seen his net worth drop by nearly $6 billion due to declining demand for the Labubu dolls, leading to a fall in the company's stock and a change in his ranking among China's richest. Despite the setback, Pop Mart remains up over 180% year-to-date, though analysts predict continued stock pressure and a potential slowdown in growth.

via Forbes|

#business #labubu #net-worth

business6 months ago•1 min saved

Pop Mart Shares Drop Amid Cooling Labubu Hype and JPMorgan Downgrade

The hype around Labubu dolls has faded, leading to a nearly 9% drop in Pop Mart's stock in Hong Kong and erasing about $13 billion in value, as JPMorgan downgrades the company due to weak catalysts and declining secondary market demand, despite its strong year-to-date performance.

via Bloomberg.com|

#business #jpmorgan-downgrade #labubu

business6 months ago•1 min saved

Pop Mart Shares Drop Amid Labubu Decline and JPMorgan Downgrade

Pop Mart's shares experienced their largest decline since April as the shine of Labubu, a key product or brand, begins to fade, indicating potential challenges for the company's growth or market perception.

via Financial Times|

#business #investor-sentiment #labubu

sports7 months ago•1 min saved

Anisimova Advances to US Open Final Against Sabalenka

Naomi Osaka, a prominent tennis star and fashion icon, expressed regret over missing the opportunity to debut her seventh Labubu outfit at the 2025 US Open final after losing in the semifinals. Known for her unique Labubu fashion statements inspired by tennis legends, Osaka's absence of the seventh Labubu has left fans wondering if she will continue her trend in future tournaments.

via US Open Tennis|

#2025-us-open #labubu #naomi-osaka

entertainment7 months ago•1 min saved

South Park's Latest Episode Features Labubus, Trump, and Satirical Jabs

South Park's upcoming episode, airing on September 3, satirizes the obsession with Labubu toys, highlighting their popularity and cultural impact, with the episode featuring chaos among kids and cameos from Trump and Satan.

via Vulture|

#comedy #entertainment #episode-air-date