‘Barbie’ Surpasses $1 Billion at Global Box Office
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‘Barbie’ Surpasses $1 Billion at Global Box Office
‘Barbie’ Surpasses $1 Billion , at Global Box Office.
Greta Gerwig's blockbuster hit brought in $1.0315 billion around the world over the weekend, 'The Guardian' reports.
The feat has become the
new record for a female director.
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Previously, Patty Jenkins' 'Wonder Woman' held the record with $821.8 million.
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As distribution chiefs, we’re not often rendered speechless by a film’s performance, but Barbillion has blown even our most optimistic predictions out of the water, Jeff Goldstein and Andrew Cripps, who oversee domestic and international distribution for Warner Bros.
Pictures, via statement.
Since the release of 'Barbie' over two weeks ago, it's already beat thresholds previously held by the 'Harry Potter' franchise.
It's bringing in money faster than any of Warner Bros.'
Other movies, ever.
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Only 53 movies have ever surpassed the
$1 billion mark, not taking inflation into account.
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'Oppenheimer,' which was released the same weekend, has grossed $552 million worldwide.
It is now one of the top four
highest-grossing biographies ever.
The other three are 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'The Passion of the Christ' and
'American Sniper,' according to 'The Guardian.'.
The other three are 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'The Passion of the Christ' and
'American Sniper,' according to 'The Guardian.'.
The other three are 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'The Passion of the Christ' and
'American Sniper,' according to 'The Guardian.'
Margot Robbie , Following Success of 'Barbie' , With 'Monopoly' Movie.
NBC reports that Margot Robbie will soon bring
the iconic game 'Monopoly' to the big-screen. .
NBC reports that Margot Robbie will soon bring
the iconic game 'Monopoly' to the big-screen. .
Her company, LuckChap, is producing a live-action film
based on the iconic real estate-focused board game
along with the game's owner, Hasbro Entertainment.
Her company, LuckChap, is producing a live-action film
based on the iconic real estate-focused board game
along with the game's owner, Hasbro Entertainment.
The game is available in over 100 countries
and has sold almost half-a-billion copies
since its release in 1935.
LuckyChap attained blockbuster success with
'Barbie,' which became the highest-grossing
movie of 2023, raking in $1.4 billion globally.
I could not imagine a better production
team for this beloved and iconic brand
than LuckyChap. They are exceptional
producers who choose their projects
with great thought and care, and join
Monopoly with a clear point of view. , Adam Fogelson, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair, via NBC.
We are tremendously excited
to be working with the entire
LuckyChap team on what we all
believe can be their next blockbuster, Adam Fogelson, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair, via NBC.
Both LuckyChap and Hasbro
released statements expressing their
excitement for the upcoming project.
Monopoly is a top property —
pun fully intended. Like all of the
best IP, this game has resonated
worldwide for generations, and we
are so excited to bring this game to
life alongside the wonderful teams
involved at Lionsgate and Hasbro, LuckyChap statement, via NBC.
Monopoly is a top property —
pun fully intended. Like all of the
best IP, this game has resonated
worldwide for generations, and we
are so excited to bring this game to
life alongside the wonderful teams
involved at Lionsgate and Hasbro, LuckyChap statement, via NBC.
As one of the most iconic games
in the world, Monopoly provides
an incredible platform for
storytelling opportunities, Zev Foreman, Hasbro Entertainment’s head of film, via NBC.
NBC reports that it remains unclear how the
filmmakers will weave a narrative around
the two-dimensional world of the board game. .
NBC reports that it remains unclear how the
filmmakers will weave a narrative around
the two-dimensional world of the board game.
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Shakira says that she and her sons found the 'Barbie' movie "emasculating." The Colombian pop star opened up about finding empowerment after being brought down by heartbreak in a new Allure profile and cover story. When asked her thoughts on Greta Gerwig's blockbuster film, Shakira told Allure, "My sons absolutely hated it. They felt that it was emasculating. And I agree, to a certain extent."
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Greta Gerwig, Meryl Streep and Lea Seydoux led the way on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet on Tuesday night as Hollywood's annual trip to the French Riviera.. Sky News
Warner Bros. is allowing a fan-made 'Lord of the Rings' film to stay on YouTube after it was briefly taken down. On Thursday, it was announced that Warner Bros. is working on a movie titled 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.' Andy Serkis is starring in and directing the project that is being developed by Peter Jackson and his writing partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. Shortly after the news dropped, a 2009 fan-made film with 13 million views also titled "The Hunt for Gollum" was taken offline for many hours.
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It's official: Peter Jackson is working on new 'Lord of the Rings' films for Warner Bros. The news was revealed during Warner Bros. Discovery's first-quarter earnings conference call. CEO David Zaslav said that the company is "now in the early stages of script development" for new 'Lord of the Rings' movies, which he says they "anticipate releasing in 2026" and will "explore storylines yet to be told."
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Get ready to return to Middle-earth this summer. 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy is headed back to theaters. Warner Bros. and Fathom Events are teaming up to rerelease the Oscar-winning fantasy blockbusters. The versions screened will be Peter Jackson's extended editions, as well as the versions that the filmmaker remastered in 2020 for a 4K Ultra HD rerelease. This is the first time the remastered films will be in theaters.
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Robert Downey Jr. could make a return to the MCU as 'Iron Man!' Even though he recently won his first Oscar for 'Oppenheimer,' he's not looking to run from his Marvel past. In an interview with Esquire, the actor says he'd "happily" return as Tony Stark / Iron Man.
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Cillian Murphy is on a hot streak booking his next gig after winning the best actor Oscar for 'Oppenheimer.' The actor is attached to star in and produce 'Blood Runs Coal,' an adaptation of the non-fiction book that Universal has acquired.
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Newly minted Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy will indeed be returning to 'Peaky Blinders.' Series creator Steven Knight confirmed that Murphy will be going back to the mean streets of Birmingham in the feature-length movie of the BBC hit franchise when it films later this year. The 'Oppenheimer' star led the hit BBC period crime series as violent gang leader Tommy Shelby. During a red carpet interview on Tuesday Knight confirmed, "He definitely is returning for it. We're shooting it in September just down the road," referring to an area of central Birmingham.
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‘Barbie’ Becomes the Highest-Grossing , Domestic Film Release of the Year.
'Barbie' surpassed $575.4 million at the North American box office on Aug. 23, CNBC reports. .
That means it is now the..
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‘Blue Beetle’ Knocks ‘Barbie’ From Top Spot , at US Box Office.
‘Blue Beetle’ Knocks ‘Barbie’ From Top Spot , at US Box Office.
Over the weekend ending Aug. 20, 'Barbie' lost its top..
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'Barbie' is now Barbillion after joining the coveted billion-dollar club! Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' grossed another $53 million at the domestic box office and crossed $1 billion globally in a huge win..
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