With release scheduled for the 21st, toys from the new film Wicked caused surprise among fans of the production
A mistake in printing the packaging of dolls produced by Mattel, intended to promote the film “Wicked”, resulted in a confusing situation for fans.
The packaging contained an incorrect address to the official website of the feature film, directing users to a adult content portal.
In a statement to Variety magazine, Mattel acknowledged the error on the packaging of its doll line inspired by “Wicked”, whose sales are mainly concentrated in the United States.
“Mattel is aware error in packaging printing from our Wicked doll collection, primarily sold in the United States, which was intended to promote WickedMovie.com,” the company explained to Variety. “We deeply regret the unfortunate error and are taking immediate action to remedy the situation.
Solution
The company emphasizes to parents that the website mentioned in error not suitable for children. “Parents, the website promoted by our mistake is not suitable for children. Consumers who have already purchased the product are advised to discard the packaging or hide the website link and can contact our customer service for more information” , the text continues.
“Wicked”, the prologue to Universal Pictures’ “The Wizard of Oz”, starring the singers and actresses Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivowill be divided into two chapters, with ‘part 1’ released on November 21st.
The film “Wicked” is an adaptation of the musical of the same name set in the universe of “The Wizard of Oz”, where, in its original season on Broadway, it brought Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth in the skins of Elphaba, who would become the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the Good Witch of the South.
The plot follows Elphaba who, after some events, ends up becoming known as the Wicked Witch of the West. She and Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, become unlikely friends after meeting at Shiz University, run by Madame Morrible. However, the differences between them and the dispute over a common romantic interest, Fiyero Tiggular, will make the two face several trials.
Source: Recreio
