Paul King will direct a live-action film about Labubu, the Chinese plush toys that are social media stars
Director Paul King is set to create a live-action film about Labubu, popular Chinese plush toys that have gained immense popularity on social media.
The Labubu will have a movie: Sony and Pop Mart confirm more details about the film
Sony Pictures and the Chinese company Pop Mart confirmed the development of a film based on Labubu, a character from The Monsters universe.
Labubus, the dolls that went viral, will get a film with actors and animation
The popular Labubu plush toys will soon have their own feature film combining live-action and animated elements, as announced by their manufacturer Pop Mart and Sony Pictures.
Pop Mart’s Labubu headed to big screen in collaboration with Sony Pictures
Pop Mart has announced a film featuring its character Labubu, in collaboration with Sony Pictures, aimed at expanding its intellectual property.
China mall shuffle: as EVs exit, who’s filling the ground-floor showrooms?
As electric vehicle showrooms close in Chinese malls, new brands like Pop Mart and Lululemon are taking their place, transforming the retail landscape.
NGO denounces Labubu factory for exploiting workers in China and regulating bathroom breaks
A labor rights NGO has accused a factory producing Labubu toys in China of severe worker exploitation and violation of labor rights.
Labubu toymaker Pop Mart picks London as European headquarters, rolls out new stores
Pop Mart, a toymaker known for its Labubu characters, has chosen London as its European headquarters and plans to open seven new stores in the UK as part of its expansion.
The dark side of Labubu: Overtime and pressures in a Chinese factory
Evidence of employee exploitation has been found in a Chinese factory producing the popular Labubu dolls, with claims that workers are forced to work excessive overtime and sign blank or incomplete documents.
A Labubu Doll Factory in China, Accused of Labor Exploitation
A Labubu doll factory in China is accused of labor exploitation by the New York-based NGO China Labor Watch, which claims to have found evidence in the supply chain of these popular toys.
Workers at Chinese factory that produces Labubu toys are being exploited, says NGO
A labor rights NGO has reported evidence of worker exploitation in the supply chain of Labubu toys produced by Pop Mart, which have seen significant sales growth.
Your guide to this year’s must-have Christmas toys, from Lego to Labubu
Labubu, a highly sought-after Christmas toy for 2025, is facing scarcity due to its immense popularity, prompting the manufacturer to sell them through raffles to combat reselling at inflated prices.