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The Guardian, citing a New York Times report, says development of the Barbie sequel has stalled over salary negotiations, with Gosling reportedly asking $20 million to return as Ken. Warner Bros must close deals with Gosling, Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig by December or the film rights revert to Mattel; the studio's co-chairs confirmed in a statement that they have 'been unable to reach an agreement thus far.'
source: The Guardian
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The Guardian reports that Warner Bros could lose rights to a Barbie sequel if deals with stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and director Greta Gerwig are not agreed by December. Variety, citing New York Times reporting, says Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has balked at richer profit-participation deals for the returning stars. The first film grossed more than $1.4 billion and earned eight Oscar nominations.
source: The Guardian· Variety
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Variety reports that the 2026 Venice Immersive lineup features Galapagos: The Last Eden, a next-generation smart-glasses documentary directed by Anthony Geffen and voiced by Margot Robbie, alongside projects involving Mark Ruffalo, Daisy Ridley and Omar Sy.
source: Variety
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Variety reports exclusively that Josh Gad has booked a significant role in Warner Bros' period heist prequel to Ocean's 11, joining a starry ensemble led by Robbie and her director-costar Bradley Cooper.
source: Variety