Barbie (Live-Action Film dir. by Greta Gerwig)

[Creed]

Originally Posted by MazeRunner

Amy Schumer's lead theatrical role days are over. She might get 1 or 2 more but that's it.

Yeah, Snatched and I Feel Pretty's box office numbers aren't the best nor the worst.

[Creed]

Margot Robbie’s ‘Barbie’ Film Moves Ahead as Warner Bros. Closes Deal With Mattel

Warner Bros. and Mattel have partnered to bring Barbie to the big screen. Margot Robbie is set to portray the live-action version of the iconic doll.

“This project is a great start to our partnership with Ynon and Mattel Films,” said Toby Emmerich, chairman of Warner Bros. Pictures Group. “And Margot is the ideal producer and actress to bring Barbie to life on screen in a fresh and relevant way for today’s audiences.”

Robbie will also co-produce the film under her LuckyChap Entertainment banner, alongside Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara from LuckyChap Entertainment.

“Playing with Barbie promotes confidence, curiosity and communication throughout a child’s journey to self-discovery. Over the brand’s almost 60 years, Barbie has empowered kids to imagine themselves in aspirational roles from a princess to president,” Robbie said. “I’m so honored to take on this role and produce a film that I believe will have a tremendously positive impact on children and audiences worldwide. I can’t imagine better partners than Warner Bros and Mattel to bring this film to the big screen.”

The Barbie adaptation marks the first announced deal to come out of Mattel’s newly-established Mattel Films, led by producer Robbie Brenner, as well as the first collaboration between Mattel Films and Warner Bros. Pictures.

“Barbie is one of the most iconic franchises in the world and we are excited to partner with Warner Bros. Pictures and Margot Robbie to bring her to life on the big screen,” said Ynon Kreiz, chairman and CEO of Mattel. We look forward to building on this collaboration with Warner Bros. Pictures as we tell the stories of our beloved brands. Mattel Films is on a path to demonstrate the enormous potential of our brand portfolio, as we continue to execute on our strategy of transforming Mattel into an IP-driven, high performing toy company.”

Robbie, who is about to start filming Warner Bros.’ “Birds of Prey” next month, reprising her role of Harley Quinn, is represented by Management 360, CAA, Aran Michael Management, and attorney Jeff Bernstein. LuckyChap Entertainment is represented by Management 360, CAA, and attorney Jeff Bernstein.

[Wintendo]

barbie worst enemy; scissors & fire

[GasmaskAvenger]

Time for a thread name change, ladies and gents.

[dgoswald]

They could do worse than go back and "mine" the classic Simpsons episode about Lisa redesigning Malibu Stacy for the modern era. That was really clever stuff especially considering it was made in less socially and politically contentious times.

[Britnasty]

Originally Posted by dgoswald

They could do worse than go back and "mine" the classic Simpsons episode about Lisa redesigning Malibu Stacy for the modern era. That was really clever stuff especially considering it was made in less socially and politically contentious times.

Still one of my Top 5 favorite episodes of The Simpsons.

[CelluloidPal]

Originally Posted by dgoswald

They could do worse than go back and "mine" the classic Simpsons episode about Lisa redesigning Malibu Stacy for the modern era. That was really clever stuff especially considering it was made in less socially and politically contentious times.

I'd rather not delve into Lisa Simpson here and spark any controversy but in regards to this movie, if they go in that direction, it's going resemble movies like Second Act or I Feel Pretty.
I believe they should go the Brady Bunch Movie route and play the whole Barbie universe for laughs because it is perfect fodder for some clever parody if this were given to some REAL comedy people but it'll never happen.

BTW, we never did get that Ponzi Scheme Barbie.

[Monterey Jack]

"It's Malibu Stacey with a new hat...!"

[Britnasty]

Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach to Write 'Barbie' for Mattel/WB

[Creed]

Oh shit! Indie darlings involved with Barbie?!

Interesting.

[Elgie]

Gerwig and Robbie? Saoirse Ronan confirmed, right?

[Himmel]

Is Schumer still attached??

[xbs2034]

Originally Posted by Creed

Oh shit! Indie darlings involved with Barbie?!

Interesting.

Apparently Gerwig may direct it as well. Surprising career turn for her, as I thought she would do more prestige films (Baumbach actually has written kids films before and says he really enjoys it, so a bit more in line with his work), and certainly does make me interested in what the movie would be like.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Britnasty

Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach to Write 'Barbie' for Mattel/WB

Intrigued.

[Mr. Chaverria]

Originally Posted by Creed

Oh shit! Indie darlings involved with Barbie?!

Interesting.

[Himmel]

Greta Gerwig to Direct ‘Barbie’, Filming to Start in 2022 -Source

[DanTheMan]

[Gacivory]

Should probably change the thread title.

[Creed]

Ryan Gosling To Play Ken In Warner Bros., LuckyChap and Mattel’s ‘Barbie’ Movie Starring Margot Robbie

[slumcat]

Perfect casting as Gosling is extremely wooden most of the time anyways. Now there will be a character reason.