If only because it is the feature debut of co-directors Kristin Gore and Damian Kulash Jr. (singer and director of the band OK Go), it’s surprising how consistently engaging and entertaining “The ...

Which ‘Bubble Guppies’ toys are best? The “Bubble Guppies” first swam into our hearts in 2011, when they became a staple of the Nick Jr. lineup. Since then, these CGI cuties have helped teach kids ...

Co-directed by Al Gore's daughter and the lead singer of OK Go, “The Beanie Bubble” is as cute and understuffed as the plushies alluded to by its title. As cute and understuffed as the plushies ...

It is probably no accident that Apple has chosen this week to launch its own legendary toy biopic, The Beanie Bubble, in the shadow of Warner Bros’ about-to-be blockbuster Barbie. It can only benefit ...

Sarah Snook and Geraldine Viswanathan co-star in this comedy-drama telling the behind-the-scenes story of the Beanie Babies phenomenon. By Frank Scheck It used to be that aspiring filmmakers went to ...

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The Beanie Bubble will hardly produce the same craze on Apple TV+ as the stuffed-animal toys at the centre of its story. How could it? Back in the '90s, the Beanie Babies took over the US, inducing ...

Who knew so many movie ideas could be found while rummaging through your attic? This year we've had movies on Tetris ("Tetris" ), Nike ("Air" ), Blackberry ("Blackberry" ) and Cheetos ("Flamin' Hot" ) ...

Zach Galifianakis portrays toy peddler-turned-billionaire Ty Warner, inventor of the Beanie Baby, in a colorful comedy co-starring Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Snook and Geraldine Viswanathan. Were they ...