Mattel Faces Backlash for 'Wicked' Dolls Linking to Adult Site
TL;DR Summary
Mattel has issued an apology after mistakenly printing the web address of a pornographic site on the packaging of its "Wicked" movie dolls. The error directed consumers to an inappropriate website instead of the official movie site. Mattel is taking steps to correct the mistake and advises parents to discard or obscure the link on the packaging. The "Wicked" movie, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is set to release its first part in theaters on November 22.
- Mattel apologizes after mistakenly printing porn site on ‘Wicked’ movie dolls packaging CNN
- Mattel hit with backlash after 'Wicked' doll boxes show link to adult entertainment site WKRC TV Cincinnati
- Mattel apologises after Wicked movie dolls mistakenly link to porn website on packaging The Guardian
- ‘Wicked’ Toys Packaging Mistakenly Links to Porn Website: Where Was the Copy Editor? IndieWire
- (Not a) Barbie world: QR codes on dolls to promote 'Wicked' movie lead to porn site Deccan Herald
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
2
Time Saved
1 min
vs 2 min read
Condensed
66%
228 → 78 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on CNN