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In a candid conversation during Variety’s Actors on Actors special, Margot Robbie and Cillian Murphy delved into the unexpected phenomenon surrounding their films, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” which became part of a cultural moment in 2023 as movie-goers organized double feature screenings, Yahoo reports. Robbie, who stars in and produces “Barbie,” disclosed an intriguing interaction with […]

Noah Baumbach fired back at critics of Barbie’s patriarchy storyline. “I felt men could take it” Part of Ken’s (Ryan Gosling) journey in Barbie is discovering the patriarchy in the real world. This did ruffle some feathers, particularly from men, but Baumbach — who co-wrote the film with Greta Gerwig — responded to those critics. […]

Zack Snyder has responded to Barbie’s joke about the “Snyder Cut” (aka Zack Snyder’s Justice League). A “pretty good” joke During an interview for Men’s Health, Snyder talked about Barbie. He revealed that he was aware of the joke about his Justice League and fanbase and even screened the film for friends. “They (Warner Bros) […]

Barbie is set to stream on Max on Dec. 15 and an American Sign Language version will also be available, Variety reported. Greta Gerwig’s film on the worldwide iconic doll earned more than $1.4 billion globally. It is currently the highest-grossing movie of 2023, and it is also the highest-grossing Warner Bros. movie in the […]

Ryan Gosling dropped a hilarious NSFW admission about his Barbie character, Ken. “I’m just Ken” Speaking at Variety’s Hitmakers event, Gosling spoke about his Barbie role. He joked that “up until six months ago, the entire world gave zero f**ks about Ken.” He added, “He was just this 70-year-old crotchless doll with no house, no […]

Margot Robbie must have loved collaborating with Greta Gerwig on Barbie. So much so, that the former compared them to Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro. The next Scorsese-De Niro? Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at the 2023 Gotham Awards, Robbie compared her collaborative relationship with Gerwig to that of Scorsese and De Niro. “We might […]

The creative spontaneity and camaraderie on the set of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” led to an unforgettable moment that remains a source of laughter for Margot Robbie, courtesy of an unscripted line by Ryan Gosling. Gerwig, the director behind the Barbie film, revealed that the production had hours of alternate takes, showcasing the talented cast’s playful […]

Margot Robbie opens up on being uncertain about a Barbie sequel despite record-breaking success. As an executive producer on the film, Robbie also reveals the challenges of following up Greta Gerwig’s movie. Speaking with AP Entertainment, the Barbie star acknowledges that despite being the highest-grossing entry of 2023, it’s challenging for a sequel to match […]

Greta Gerwig has gotten some game-changing praise from Margot Robbie for her work on Barbie. “Literally changed the game” During a panel for Deadline, Robbie spoke about Gerwig and Barbie. “I definitely didn’t want to try and make a puff piece Barbie. I wanted us to run at the scary things as much as we […]

The 96th Academy Awards ceremony may kick off with a show-stopping Barbie musical medley. Per reports from Puck’s “What I’m Hearing” newsletter, the Oscars’ Barbie opening was requested by the Academy itself. However, desires there are uncertainties arising about the production’s funding. The Academy reportedly wants the 2024 Oscars to open with a ‘BARBIE’ musical […]

When it comes to reviews for her movie Barbie, Greta Gerwig doesn’t look at them. In fact, she hasn’t read any reviews at all, even though it’s been released since summer and was a massive success, as stated in a recent Vanity Fair story. The film earned $1.4 billion at the worldwide box office, and […]

Greta Gerwig recently spilled on the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, the double feature of her Barbie film and Oppenheimer. “Like a film festival”  Speaking to Vanity Fair, Gerwig acknowledged the “Barbenheimer” craze. “Chris Nolan is one of my heroes, a proper auteur,” she confessed. “It was an odd pairing, but it’s kind of like a film festival […]

Scott Stuber of Netflix spoke about Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Narnia films at a recent Q&A with Variety. Christian stories During the Variety Q&A, Stuber spoke about her they got Gerwig on board. “Greta’s been a friend for a while. Her husband, [director] Noah Baumbach, we’re close to, we’ve made I think three films [together]. We’re […]

Barbie included a jab at the “Snyder Cut” in its script. An early draft of the script originally had lines about Ridley Scott and Blade Runner. A film buff’s dream Speaking to Variety, Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach discussed earlier versions of Barbie. “One of the Barbies says to Ken, ‘Oh my god, I never […]

Apparently, Barbie co-writer Noah Baumbach first thought the film was a “terrible idea.’ However, Greta Gerwig signed him up anyway. Considering Baumbach didn’t go on the Barbie press tour, he was allowed to discuss the film, according to Variety. The writer had his first in-depth interview about the film following a special screening at the […]

Director Greta Gerwig made an iconic role for Kate McKinnon’s Barbie character. But this ‘Weird Barbie’ is actually once an iconic Mattel doll. Ivana Primorac (hair and makeup on #Barbie/ #BarbieTheMovie ) said that Weird Barbie used to be Totally Hair Barbie before she “got played with too hard.” 🤯!!! pic.twitter.com/UXa8VtKZzS — Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) […]

Ted Lasso gets Barbiefied in Mattel’s new collection, Collider reported. Mattel has just released a collaboration with Apple TV+’s global hit, Ted Lasso. The collection features Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis), Rebecca Walton (Hannah Waddingham) and Keeley Jones (Juno Temple). Ted Lasso, which ran on Apple TV+ for three seasons and ended in March, was one […]

I was wrong about Barbie. That does not mean that it’s suddenly my favorite film of the year, but rewatching it gave me a new appreciation for Greta Gerwig’s film. It’s still got its handful of flaws, but seeing the film a second time allows you to take in the intricacies of Gerwig and Noah […]

In the world of movie music, the anticipation for this year’s Grammy nominations is palpable, with popular contenders like “Barbie: The Album” and the “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” soundtrack poised for a head-to-head battle. As Grammy voters prepare to make their selections, they expect the third edition of the “Guardians of the Galaxy” film series, […]

Barbie’s popularity is already unstoppable. and will only increase with a Black Barbie documentary coming to Netflix, Screenrant reported. Black Barbie, which premiered at South by Southwest, will be featured on Netflix. Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland acquired the movie’s worldwide rights. Shondaland also produces another big Netflix series, Bridgerton. Another connection to Barbie and Bridgerton is […]

Barbie was the hit of the summer. But iconic horror director, John Carpenter (Halloween), had a harsh review for the Margot Robbie-led film. Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, Carpenter revealed he saw Barbie (albeit at home since he doesn’t “go out”). “I watched Barbie. I can’t believe I watched Barbie. It’s just not my […]

Barbie stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling will reunite for a new Ocean’s Eleven film. Josey McNamara spoke to GamesRadar+ on the red carpet of Saltburn at the BFI London Film Festival. “I can’t really say much,” McNamara said, “but I think we’re just trying to do right by the franchise. I’m excited for people […]

Barbie director Greta Gerwig opened up about meddling with sound mixes during the epic opening weekend of her pink classic. Gerwig was on stage for a Q&A session at the London Film Festival. She opened up about many things. One moment that stood out was her interesting changes in sound mixing. She mentioned that during […]

Barbie director Greta Gerwig revealed that she’s having “recurring nightmares” about her next project. During an appearance at the BFI London Film Festival, Gerwig sat down for a Screen Talk interview. Per Screen Daily, Gerwig said “I’m working on something right now. It’s hard and I’m having recurring nightmares.” She didn’t name what that project […]

Martin Scorsese has weighed in on the iconic “Barbenheimer” double feature of Barbie and Oppenheimer. Speaking to the Hindustin Times, Scorsese called the Barbie-Oppenheimer double feature “special.” “I do think that the combination of Oppenheimer and Barbie was something special,” Scorsese said. “It seemed to be, I hate that word, but the perfect storm. It […]

Barbie director Greta Gerwig said Ryan Gosling’s now iconic “I’m Just Ken” dance happened because she said in a meeting, “Everything in me needs this,” Variety reported. In the script, the scene was written just as “And then it becomes a dream ballet and they work it out through dance.” Gerwig said she was inspired […]

Scott Derrickson, director of Doctor Strange, has high praise for Greta Gerwig’s box office smash-hit, Barbie, in regards to its Oscars. Speaking on The Discourse, Derrickson, who’s promoting his new film, V/H/S/85, praised Barbie. “By the way, those movies can be amazing,” Derrickson said about films based on existing I.P. “I think Barbie is the […]

Step aside, Barbenheimer, a new crossover is about to shake the gaming world with Barbie Roblox. Gamefam developed Barbie DreamHouse Tycoon on Roblox, bringing one of the world’s most iconic and recognizable toy characters to the world’s most popular co-creation platform. The game officially releases on October 6, 2023, with players who want to play […]

After a historic box office run, Barbie has set its Blu-ray and DVD release date. Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film will be coming to home media formats on October 17. The film has been out on digital platforms for a few weeks now, but fans of physical media can finally bring it home very soon. During […]

Mattel has just announced the release of a Stevie Nicks Barbie. The Fleetwood Mac singer debuted her own doll on her show at the Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. The doll is in a chiffon black dress, inspired by Nicks’ iconic outfit on Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album, complete with the golden moon necklace, knee-length black […]

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ movie isn’t just hitting box office gold. It’s also striking a nostalgic and emotional chord with adults, and Mattel is reaping the rewards. Recently, a TikTok trend has emerged where grown men and women share videos of themselves strolling through toy store aisles, carefully selecting Barbie dolls for themselves. Interestingly, the motivation […]

Taylor Swift, Greta Gerwig, and friends enjoyed a night out at the Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria in New York on Monday. Alongside Barbie director is Laura Dern, who starred in Swift’s Bejeweled music video, and her friend, Zoe Kravitz. Both Taylor Swift and Greta Gerwig completed their look in a dress. While Laura Dern […]

Greta Gerwig’s reaction to Michael Cera’s Allan scream in Barbie has been revealed in a new behind-the-scenes video. In a new behind-the-scenes video (courtesy of Entertainment Tonight), Gerwig is seen filming one of Cera’s Barbie scenes. During the scene where Ryan Gosling’s Ken runs into a tide, causing him to fly backward, Allan belts out […]

Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have made a controversial decision regarding their Barbie Oscars campaigns. The Margot Robbie-led blockbuster will be campaigned by Warner Bros for Best Original Screenplay. Variety first reported the news of Barbie’s screenplay categorization. The film’s on-screen credits read “based on Barbie by Mattel,” which insinuates that it’s based on a […]

2023 isn’t over, but the end is near. As of September, we’ve had the honor of hearing tons of albums filled with great moments grace our ears. One thing that’s stood out is how phenomenal and diverse soundtrack albums have been (Barbie, Spider-Man). We also can’t forget about all the international artists taking the charts […]

The Denzel Washington-led Equalizer 3 hit theaters and topped both Barbie and Blue Beetle at the box office. During its opening weekend, The Equalizer 3 grossed $34.6 million ($42.25 million across the four-day holiday weekend). That was more than enough to top both Barbie ($10.2 million) and Blue Beetle ($7,115,000). Both of those films have […]

Warner Bros Discovery’s financial loss saw an increase between $300 million-$500 million. This is after the studio company revised its 2023 earnings forecast due to the ongoing strikes in Hollywood. The said adjustment lowers the expected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA). Now, Warner Bros Discovery’s loss would mean earnings of $10.5 billion-$11.0 […]

Pretty sure it’s not the takeaway that Greta Gerwig intended for her summer feminist blockbuster but it seems some Barbie fans, rather than basking in feelings of confidence in their own skin, are instead trying to have flawless long Barbie necks by injecting Botox there in a new trendy and viral, yet medically worrisome procedure. […]

In a remarkable turn of events, Barbie, the iconic doll directed by Greta Gerwig, has become Warner Bros.’ highest-grossing movie of all time. This achievement surpasses the studio’s previous record holder, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,” which held the title for over a decade, People reports. Barbie’s incredible financial success was […]