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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 […]

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 […]

Head of Nextflix Film Scott Stuber told Collider that the Greta Gerwig Chronicles of Narnia remake will start production in 2024. “Well, I think people know that we’re aspirationally trying to get Greta Gerwig’s [The Chronicles of] Narnia together and get that movie, which will be next year,” he said. In July, Gerwig admitted she […]

Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of Snow White starring Rachel Zegler got a disappointing update. A SAG-AFTRA-caused delay Snow White (formerly titled Disney’s Snow White) was originally set for a March 22, 2024, release date. Disney now announced (via The Hollywood Reporter) that the live-action remake has been moved back a year to March 21, 2025. […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Barbie is getting even bigger. Just last week, it became Warner Bros.’ highest-earning domestic release ever, surpassing 2008’s The Dark Knight. Now, Warner Bros. Pictures announced that the popular blockbuster will grace IMAX theaters for a special one-week run starting on September 22. This new version of the film will feature fresh scenes handpicked by […]

Timothée Chalamet has shared his summer photo dump on Instagram, and photos include reunions with the Barbie crew and Call Me By Your Name director. The Instagram post, captioned “summer23!,” begins with a photo of Chalamet with Guadagnino — who directed him in Call Me By Your Name and Bones and All. The two look […]

Michael Cera as Allan was a standout in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. However, he nearly didn’t take the role in the Margot Robbie-led film. While discussing his most iconic characters with GQ, Cera spoke about the process of joining Barbie. “It was a kind of very last-minute casting,” Cera recalled. “My manager got a call checking […]

The digital release date of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie has been revealed. It won’t be long before the Margot Robbie-led film hits digital platforms. It looks as though you can pre-order Barbie on digital platforms such as Prime Video for $19.99 and it will be released on September 5. By the time it comes out, Barbie […]

Timothée Chalamet visited Greta Gerwig’s Barbie set and had an epic response to it. Speaking with Hollywood First Look, Gerwig spoke about how two of her frequent collaborators, Saoirse Ronan and Chalamet, weren’t able to be in Barbie. “Timothée did come by the set and then said, ‘I should have been in this,” Gerwig recalled […]

This Halloween is destined to be dominated by Barbie and Ken costumes. Ryan Gosling, who portrays the latter in Greta Gerwig’s film, is excited to see people dress up as him. In a resurfaced interview with The Hollywood Reporter at the premiere of The Gray Man last year, Gosling said, “This is my dream. I’ve […]

Barbie has grossed nearly $1.2 billion thus far during its theatrical run. While many see the Margot Robbie-led film as a success, Fresh Off the Boat star Randall Park fears it’s teaching Hollywood the wrong lessons. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Park spoke about why the success of Barbie can be misconstrued. “This industry is taking […]

In the glitzy world of “Barbie,” where Margot Robbie takes the lead, Ryan Gosling’s Ken comes second with the most iconic phrases and outfits. Thanks to the creative vision of director Greta Gerwig, Ryan Gosling gave movie-goers a taste of his unique Kenergy that can’t be ignored.  Starting from his rugged jean jacket to his […]

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ long-awaited theatrical release in Middle East is finally happening. The billion-dollar blockbuster had faced possible bans in certain regions, particularly Saudi Arabia, due to censorship concerns. This marked a significant triumph for people in the Middle East who did not experience the ‘Barbie fever’ on time. Initially slated for a Middle East […]

While a Barbie sequel is far from a done deal, Greta Gerwig does seem eager to return to Barbie Land. Speaking with People earlier this month, Gerwig said that she hoped that her film “is the launch of a world and a bunch of different Barbie movies.” That’s not to say that she doesn’t want […]

Barbie director Greta Gerwig had an emotional response to Ryan Gosling’s birthday gift. In a video posted on the Barbie social media pages, a flash mob of Barbies and Kens approach Gerwig and perform “I’m Just Ken” from the film’s soundtrack. They then segue into Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” from the soundtrack. The post’s […]

Barbie has been the hit of the summer, and it rolled past $1 billion mark this past weekend. In doing so, it broke a Warner Bros. record set by a Harry Potter. In just 17 days, Barbie grossed over $1 billion at the global box office. Barbie is the eighth film to do so in […]

With Barbie crossing $1 billion this weekend at the box office, many expected Greta Gerwig’s film to get a sequel. However, due to stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling (Gerwig as well) not having deals, it may not happen. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Robbie, Gosling, and Gerwig are all without deals as it stands. […]

Margot Robbie called her shot when it came to pitching Barbie. As Barbie approaches the $1 billion mark at the box office, it’s timely to revisit an interview Robbie did with Collider prior the film’s release. In the interview, Robbie detailed going to Warner Bros. with her pitch for the film, naming moneymaking duos made […]

Some may find that Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film is a little too “woke.” If you do, comedian Marc Maron has some choice words for you. In a TikTok video, Maron shared his review of the film. “I saw Barbie and I thought it was a f**king masterpiece — and I don’t throw that word around […]

Greta Gerwig and Co. have officially beaten out Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman in a key box office milestone as Barbie continues its dominant run. Barbie has now outgrossed 2017’s Wonder Woman — making it the highest-grossing film directed solely by a woman. Wonder Woman grossed $821.8 million during its theatrical run six years ago. The […]