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How Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling’s alleged Barbie 2 demands could scupper sequel entirely

It’s a race against the clock as stars and writer-director Greta Gerwig allegedly reject six rounds of offers for new film

The Independent UK · Aug 13

Barbie is 'dead'? Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie and Warner Bros. in bizarre money fight over the $1.4 billion Hollywood sensation's future

Warner Bros. and the Barbie creative team face stalled sequel negotiations. The team seeks higher upfront and backend compensation for the film. The studio has made multiple offers which were reportedly rejected. Active development is needed within four months to retain rights.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

This year's 'Masters of the Universe' movie wasn't Hollywood's first attempt at capturing the power of He-Man; they tried back in 1987, and failed then too

How bad timing, a studio in financial turmoil, and a movie that looked nothing like the cartoon conspired to defeat the most powerful man in the universe.

Space · Aug 12

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Whitney Houston posthumously honoured with her own Barbie on 63rd birthday

Whitney Houston has been immortalised with her first‑ever Barbie doll, launched on what would have been her 63rd birthday and styled after her iconic I Wanna Dance with Somebody era.

BANG Premier · Aug 9

Toys 'R' Us Canada Owes $160M and May Never Repay: 53 Stores Closed, Paw Patrol's Creator Among the Unpaid

The creditor hierarchy in Toys 'R' Us Canada's bankruptcy case, and why major creditors are prioritised over small suppliers in this retail insolvency saga.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7

Corsair snaps up Trak Racer to complete its sim racing hardware stack

The deal pairs Fanatec's electronic racing controls with Trak Racer's physical cockpits, seats, and motion systems to create a turnkey simulation platform spanning racing and flight sim.

Dot Esports · Aug 6

Barbie sequel at risk as salary talks with Robbie, Gosling and Gerwig hit impasse

Warner Bros faces losing rights to the blockbuster sequel if deals with the film’s stars and director are not agreed by December

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

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The countdown to Barbieland: Will we ever get a ‘Barbie’ sequel?

Pressure is mounting to get a deal secured before the end of the year and so far, negotiations have stalled...

Euronews · Aug 3

Barbie sequel 'stalls'

Plans to bring Barbie back for a second movie have reportedly stalled over salary negotiations for stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

BANG Premier · Aug 3

The Barbie Sequel Might Not Happen Due To A Pay Disagreement & Can They Sort This Out ASAP?

The long awaited Barbie sequel may not be going ahead due to a pay disagreement between the director, lead stars and Warner Bros.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 3

Barbie sequel reportedly stalled due to eye-watering Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie salaries

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav reportedly rejected offers to the stars for being too generous

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Move over He-Man, Mattel's Major Matt Mason space toys could still be blasting off for Hollywood

Is Mattel's 'Man in Space' getting a deserved live-action film in the near future?

Space · Aug 1

John Cena's the new Barbie, if you look at his Apple TV action movie the right way

Matchbox The Movie? Sure, Mattel, go for it

T3 · Jul 29

Brands you can buy at Amazon Haul – from Adidas to Lego

Find items from these popular brands for £20 or less

The Independent UK · Jul 15

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Space · Jul 5

He-Man and beyond: 20 sci-fi cartoons (some iconic, some weird) that transported '80s and '90s kids to strange new worlds

They had the power! Saturday morning cartoons introduced many kids to science fiction... and toys, lots and lots of toys

Euronews · Jul 1

Mattel releases new Barbie in partnership with Miley Cyrus

Mattel releases yet another celebrity Barbie - this time with the American singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus.

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Miley Cyrus honoured with her own Barbie doll: ‘It’s a dream come true’

The dolls wears an all-black faux leather ensemble, complete with a hooded jacket and black pumps from Cyrus’s ‘Golden Burning Sun’ music video

Evening Standard · Jun 30

New Barbie pays tribute to pop star Miley Cyrus: ‘A dream come true’

The Barbie Signature Collector Doll celebrates the singer and actress’ achievements.

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Fortune · Jun 17

Kevin O'Leary slams work-life balance, saying it's complete nonsense and founders should work '25 hours a day, 8 days a week'

The Shark Tank star, who sold his startup to Mattel for $4.2 billion, told Harvard Business School's The Founder Mindset podcast there's "no balance" in a company's first 36 months.

Bored Panda · Jun 9

‘Masters Of The Universe’ Abysmal Box Office Debut Sparks Ugly Blame Game: “Jared Leto Can’t Be A Scapegoat”

He-Man lost the battle at the box office and fans are fighting over who swung the fatal blow.

The Conversation · Jun 8

Masters of the Universe shows how companies learned to monetise childhood forever

A new Masters of the Universe film is now out in cinemas – nearly four decades on from the original 1983 cartoon series and 1987 film.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6

From Masters of the Universe to Monteverdi: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

The cartoon favourite and Mattel toy He-Man battles Skeletor on the big screen, and Garsington continues its run of excellent early operas

Inverse · Jun 5

45 Years Later, He-Man's True Origin Is Much Weirder Than You Realize

Although most people remember the 1983 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe TV show, they don't know that his origins came about years earlier.

BANG Premier · Jun 5

Why does Travis Knight think Masters of the Universe is 'tricky' to adapt into a movie?

Masters of the Universe director Travis Knight believes that the 1987 film take on the Mattel franchise failed because it is "tricky" to adapt He-Man's adventures for the big screen.

The Canberra Times · Jun 5

By the power of nostalgia, He-Man is back and it really works

The writers obviously enjoyed building adult jokes into the script.

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