Margot Robbie, known for her role as a producer and star in Barbie, is collaborating with Hasbro and Lionsgate to produce a Monopoly movie, as announced at the CinemaCon conference in Las Vegas. The event also featured advertisements for upcoming films like The Garfield Movie and Joker: Folie a Deux.
Barbie is a 2023 fantasy comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig from a screenplay she wrote with Noah Baumbach. Based on the eponymous fashion dolls by Mattel, it is the first live-action Barbie film after numerous computer-animated films and specials. It stars Margot Robbie as the title character and Ryan Gosling as Ken, and follows them on a journey of self-discovery through both Barbieland and the real world following an existential crisis. It is also a commentary regarding patriarchy and the effects of feminism. The supporting cast includes America Ferrera, Michael Cera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman and Will Ferrell.A live-action Barbie film was announced in September 2009 by Universal Pictures with Laurence Mark producing. Development began in April 2014, when Sony Pictures acquired the film rights. Following multiple writer and director changes and the casting of Amy Schumer and later Anne Hathaway as Barbie, the rights were transferred to Warner Bros. Pictures in October 2018. Robbie was cast in 2019, after Gal Gadot turned down the role due to scheduling conflicts, and Gerwig was announced as director and co-writer with Baumbach in 2020. The rest of the cast was announced in early 2022. Principal photography occurred primarily at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, England, and at the Venice Beach Skatepark in Los Angeles from March to July 2022.Barbie premiered at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on July 9, 2023, and was released in the United States on July 21. Its simultaneous release with Universal's Oppenheimer led to the Barbenheimer cultural phenomenon, which encouraged audiences to see both films as a double feature. The film has grossed $1.446 billion and achieved several milestones, including the highest-grossing film of 2023 and the 14th highest-grossing film of all time. At just 17 days, Barbie tied the studio record for the fastest time to hit $1 billion globally. Named one of the top 10 films of 2023 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute, it received critical acclaim and other accolades, including eight Academy Award nominations (including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Gosling, and Best Supporting Actress for Ferrera) and won two Golden Globe Awards (Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Original Song for "What Was I Made For?").
Margot Elise Robbie ( MAR-goh ROB-ee; born 2 July 1990) is an Australian actress and producer. Known for her work in both blockbuster and independent films, she has received various accolades, including nominations for three Academy Awards, six BAFTA Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2017, and Forbes named her one of the world's highest-paid actresses in 2019.Born and raised in Queensland, Robbie began her career in 2008 on the television series Neighbours, on which she was a regular until 2011. After moving to America, she led the television series Pan Am (2011–2012) and had her breakthrough in 2013 with Martin Scorsese’s comedy film The Wolf of Wall Street. She achieved wider recognition with starring roles as Jane Porter in The Legend of Tarzan (2016) and Harley Quinn in the DC Extended Universe films, beginning with Suicide Squad (2016).Robbie received critical acclaim and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of figure skater Tonya Harding in the biopic I, Tonya (2017). This acclaim continued for her performances as Queen Elizabeth I in Mary Queen of Scots (2018), Sharon Tate in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), and a Fox News employee in Bombshell (2019). The last of these earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Robbie has since starred as an aspiring actress in the period film Babylon (2022) and the titular fashion doll in the comedy Barbie (2023), which emerged as her highest-grossing release and as its producer, earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture.Robbie and her husband, filmmaker Tom Ackerley, co-founded the production company LuckyChap Entertainment in 2014, under which they have produced several films, including I, Tonya, Promising Young Woman (2020), Barbie, and Saltburn (2023), as well as the Hulu series Dollface (2019–2022) and the Netflix miniseries Maid (2021).
During the Oscars, host Jimmy Kimmel criticized the Academy for not nominating Greta Gerwig, the director of the successful movie Barbie, which received eight nominations. Margot Robbie, the producer and lead actress, missed out on a Best Actress nomination but is recognized in the Best Picture category. Gerwig and her husband are up for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film also features America Ferrera and Ryan Gosling, nominated for their supporting roles as Barbie and Ken respectively.
Margot Robbie has transitioned from her Barbie era to star in the upcoming film 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' alongside Colin Farrell, debuting a light ginger shade of blonde hair with blunt bangs on set. The movie's plot details have not been disclosed but it is described as an imaginative tale of two strangers and the journey that links them. Robbie is not only the leading lady but also producing multiple projects, including a movie adaptation of the video game series 'The Sims'. Production is underway with Kogonada directing and Seth Reiss producing.
Margot Robbie fans have gone wild for the news that she is set to produce a live action version of beloved computer game, The Sims. They have branded the crossover between Margot and the game, which has proved to be one of the most popular of all time, as a 'genius' move for her. Fans have begged for her to include one particular detail in the film, which is for her to create a scene where the swimming pool ladders are removed. The Sims players will know that it was one of the only ways to 'kill' their character if they wanted to get rid of them from the game, removing the ladder to make it impossible for them to get out of the water before the eventually drown. Others have asked if they will include iconic characters Bella Goth and the Grim Reaper, who would appear on screen at the end of a Sim's life.
Margot Robbie is an Australian actress and producer. As of 2022, she was the highest-paid actress in Hollywood.Robbie made her film debut in the 2008 film Vigilante. Robbie then landed a role on the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours (2008–2011, 2022). From 2011 until its cancellation in 2012, she portrayed a stewardess on the television series Pan Am. Her breakout role was in the Martin Scorsese-directed The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) opposite Leonardo DiCaprio. In 2015, she acted alongside Will Smith in the comedy-drama Focus. In the following year, Robbie played Harley Quinn in the DC Extended Universe film Suicide Squad, later reprising the role in Birds of Prey (2020) and The Suicide Squad (2021). Also in 2016, she played Jane Porter in The Legend of Tarzan. That year she also hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live.Robbie's portrayal of Tonya Harding in the biopic I, Tonya (2017) garnered her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. The following year, she portrayed Queen Elizabeth I in Mary Queen of Scots, which garnered her a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award. That same year, Robbie voiced Flopsy Rabbit in Peter Rabbit. She received a second Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Supporting Actress, for her performance as a Fox News employee in Bombshell (2019). Her portrayal of Sharon Tate in the Quentin Tarantino-directed Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) garnered her a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Robbie later reprised the role of Quinn in Birds of Prey in 2020 and in The Suicide Squad, the following year. In 2022, Robbie starred in the period films Amsterdam and Babylon. In 2023, she played the title role in the Greta Gerwig-directed Barbie.Robbie has also produced several projects, including the Hulu television series Dollface (2019–2022), the film Promising Young Woman (2020), and the Netflix miniseries Maid (2021).
Australian actress and producer Margot Robbie has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including seven AACTA Awards, four Critics' Choice Awards, and nominations for three Academy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, four Golden Globe Awards and eight Screen Actors Guild Awards. Below is a complete list of her awards and nominations.After playing minor roles in several films and television shows, Robbie starred in her first major role as Donna Freedman on the soap opera Neighbours (2008–2011), which she received a nomination for the Logie Award for Most Popular New Female Talent and Most Popular Actress. For her breakout role in Martin Scorsese's biographical black comedy film The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), she received an Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer. Since 2016, Robbie has received several awards and nominations, including one Critics' Choice Movie Award and one People's Choice Award for portraying the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) character Harley Quinn.She co-produced and played figure skater Tonya Harding in I, Tonya (2017), a role that garnered her a nomination for Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. The following year, Robbie played Elizabeth I in historical drama film Mary Queen of Scots, which nominated her for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role. She starred in Jay Roach's drama Bombshell (2019), based upon the accounts of the women at Fox News who set out to expose CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment. Robbie's performance in the film garnered critical acclaim and earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. The same year, her performance in Quentin Tarantino's comedy-drama Once Upon a Time in Hollywood garnered her another nomination for BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.Robbie's performance as an aspiring actress in Babylon (2022) earned her nominations for the Critics' Choice and Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. The next year, she produced and starred as Barbie in the Greta Gerwig film of the same name, earning nominations for the BAFTA, Critics' Choice, Golden Globe and SAG Awards for Best Actress. As a producer of the film, she earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Also in 2023, she produced Saltburn, which earned her a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film.
Margot Robbie dazzled in a black Versace gown at the 2024 Oscars, opting for a simple yet stunning look with messy waves and a gold bangle bracelet, defying expectations by avoiding Barbie pink. Although not nominated for Best Actress, she remains optimistic and excited about her film's nomination for Best Picture. Margot enjoys surprising people, channeling the iconic Barbie both on and off-screen. She expressed admiration for director Greta Gerwig and the unique work she accomplished.
Barbie, a fashion doll manufactured by American toy and entertainment company Mattel, has starred or featured in 42 CGI or computer-animated feature films and streaming television films since 2001, which has become a core component of an eponymous media franchise.In response to a growing rise of digital and interactive media as well as the gradual decline of the sales in dolls, toys and accessories in the 1980s, Mattel partnered with animation studios to produce films which were broadcast on Nickelodeon in the United States from 2002 and released on home video formats, originally by Family Home Entertainment and successor Lionsgate, then predominantly by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, both until 2017. From 2012 onwards, Mattel expanded the franchise beyond just the films to other audiovisual media such as web series, television shows and streaming television content, with the latter following the growing trend of streaming services and online platforms. In 2020, Mattel revamped the films into streaming television films, branding them as animated "specials" and integrating them into the canon of the inaugural television show in the "Barbie" media franchise, Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures until 2024.A 2023 live-action film featuring the character and toyline was theatrically released by Warner Bros. and Mattel Films, alongside LuckyChap Entertainment and Heyday Films. Its release became part of a suggested double-feature phenomenon named Barbenheimer.
Lady Gaga joined the cast of the musical sequel Joker: Folie a Deux as Harley Quinn, alongside Joaquin Phoenix reprising his role as the Joker. The film will feature at least 15 well-known songs, including covers of classics like Judy Garland's 'That's Entertainment.' Composer Hildur Gunadottir, known for her award-winning work in Joker (2019), will infuse the music with her distinctive style. Filming began in December 2022 in New York and Los Angeles, and the movie is set to premiere on October 4, with a budget reportedly approaching $200 million.
Barbie: Fairytopia is a 2005 computer-animated fantasy film directed by Walter P. Martishius and William Lau and written by Elise Allen and Diane Duane. The film premiered on Nickelodeon on March 6, 2005, and was released on VHS and DVD two days later. It was distributed internationally through Universal Pictures Video and Entertainment Rights.The fifth installment in the Barbie film series and the first to have an original storyline not based on existing material, the film follows Elina, a wingless flower fairy who goes on a journey to save the enchanted land of Fairytopia from the evil fairy Laverna. The film is followed by two sequels; Barbie: Mermaidia and Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow and two spin-offs; Barbie: Mariposa and Barbie: Mariposa & the Fairy Princess.
The Garfield Movie is an upcoming American animated comedy film based on Jim Davis' comic strip Garfield, produced by Columbia Pictures and Alcon Entertainment (in the latter's first animated film), animated by DNEG Animation, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. Directed by Mark Dindal from a screenplay written by David Reynolds and the writing team of Paul A. Kaplan and Mark Torgove, the film stars Chris Pratt as the voice of the titular character, alongside the voices of Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein, and Bowen Yang.Development on a new animated Garfield film began in May 2016, with producers and writers already attached. Dindal was announced as the film's director in November 2018, and pre-production began the following month. Despite Viacom acquiring most of the rights to Garfield in August 2019, production proceeded. In November 2021, Sony purchased the distribution rights for the film, and Pratt was cast as Garfield. The rest of the cast joined in 2022. John Debney, a frequent collaborator of Dindal, composed the score.The Garfield Movie is set to be theatrically released in the United States on May 24, 2024.
The upcoming film Joker: Folie a Deux, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, has been given an R rating for violence, language, sexuality, and nudity. Directed by Todd Phillips, the movie is set to release on October 4, featuring a musical aspect with well-known songs. Lady Gaga portrays Harley Quinn, with a new rendition of the character's voice. The film follows the events after the first Joker movie, with Phoenix's character finding love with psychiatrist Dr. Harleen Quinzel in Arkham Asylum.
Beginning with the release of an eponymous video game in 1984, Barbie, a fashion doll manufactured by American toy and entertainment company Mattel and debuted on March 9, 1959, has been featured in a media franchise predominantly consisting of a film series and media formats across technologies like television and the Internet. Since then, it has become one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time and has been referred to among fans as the "Barbie Cinematic Universe".The film series were released direct-to-video from 2001 and aired regularly on Nickelodeon as television specials in the United States from 2002, with both running until early 2017. Since mid-2017, beginning with Barbie Dolphin Magic, Mattel revamped them into streaming television films, branded or marketed them as animated "specials" with a reduced 1-hour video length as opposed to the feature films beforehand and move them to streaming media services, predominantly Netflix, but also including Amazon Prime Video, Google Play and Apple TV+. These films released from late 2017 onwards could still be released on home video formats, although locally, or get picked up for television broadcast in multiple countries and regions/territories. Aside the film series, Barbie has been featured in other media formats, including two animated direct-to-video specials in Barbie and the Rockers: Out of This World and its sequel, Barbie and the Sensations: Rockin' Back to Earth, both in 1987, web series like Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse, Barbie: Vlogger, Barbie Dreamtopia, Barbie's Dreamworld and Barbie: Life in the City, television shows like Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures, Barbie: It Takes Two and Barbie: A Touch of Magic, a live-action film and an interactive short film.
Bong Joon-ho revealed the trailer for his upcoming sci-fi film Mickey 17 at CinemaCon 2024 starring Robert Pattinson. The movie follows Pattinson's character, Mickey, who dies and is cloned for dangerous missions on a distant planet, based on the book Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton. The film features humor, pathos, and multiple clones of Mickey, exploring themes of death and survival. The star-studded cast includes Naomi Mackie, Mark Ruffalo, and Steven Yeun, with a release date set for January 31, 2025.
The trailer for Joker: Folie a Deux showcases Joaquin Phoenix reprising his role as Arthur Fleck transformed into the Joker, with Lady Gaga playing Harley Quinn alongside Zazie Beetz. The film, set to release on October 4, introduces new cast members like Brendan Gleeson and Catherine Keener. The duo of Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix embraces the clownish theme in the trailer, highlighting the toxic relationship between Joker and Harley Quinn from DC comics.
After seven years, Disney is rebooting the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed the reboot, stating that it is easier to assemble without waiting for specific actors. The new storyline and cast details are unknown, with previous discussions of potential scripts featuring Margot Robbie in a female-led spinoff. Johnny Depp is unlikely to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow. Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production president Sean Bailey expressed that restarting the franchise is a priority, aiming for a fresh and exciting narrative that respects the original films.
Lionsgate showcased footage of the upcoming John Wick spinoff film 'Ballerina' at CinemaCon 2024, revealing Ana de Armas as the lead character Rooney, a former ballerina turned assassin seeking vengeance. The film, set between John Wick Chapters 3 and 4, features impressive action sequences, including Rooney training in mixed martial arts and using a flamethrower. The delayed release to June 6, 2025, aims to enhance the film with more set pieces. Other promising genre films highlighted at the event include 'Never Let Go' starring Halle Berry and 'Good Fortune' written and directed by Aziz Ansari.
Olivia Wilde showcased her incredibly toned physique while stepping out of her gym in Los Angeles on Thursday. The director, 40, displayed her ripped abs as she sported orange leggings and a plum sports bra teamed with black trainers as she carried a white towel around her neck. The House star rocked her trademark black retro shades and tied her hair in a high ponytail, looking in good spirits after the gruelling workout session. The bare-faced beauty flashed a beam as her hands were busy carrying a water bottle, her phone and a burgundy sweatshirt. Her sighting comes after it was announced Olivia and Margot Robbie are reportedly teaming up on a new female-led superhero film .
At CinemaCon 2024 in Las Vegas, a new theatrical standee for Universals upcoming film, Twisters, allows attendees to experience air blowing around them to simulate standing in a tornado. Warner Bros. will debut the first trailer for Joker 2, and Disney will present new footage from Deadpool and Wolverine. Universal will also reveal more about Twisters, the sequel to the 1996 hit film, starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. The standee provides a controlled movie experience with wind effects, offering a fun and memorable clip for social media.
Garfield: The Movie is a 2004 American comedy film based on Jim Davis' comic strip Garfield. Directed by Peter Hewitt and written by Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow, it stars Breckin Meyer as Jon Arbuckle, Jennifer Love Hewitt as Dr. Liz Wilson and features Bill Murray as the voice of Garfield, who was created with computer-generated imagery.Produced by Davis Entertainment and 20th Century Fox, Garfield: The Movie was released in the United States on June 11, 2004. Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, it was a commercial success, grossing $208 million on a $50 million budget. A sequel, Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties, was released in 2006.
The sequel to the 2019 'Joker' film, 'Joker: Folie a Deux,' has officially been given an R rating for strong violence, language, sexuality, and brief full nudity, starring Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn and Joaquin Phoenix reprising his role as the Joker. Directed by Todd Phillips, the movie is set to be a musical and expected to hit theaters on October 4, 2024.
Movie theater owners who gathered in Las Vegas this week for the annual CinemaCon convention and trade show are still feeling the high from Barbenheimer. LAS VEGAS -- Movie theater owners are still feeling the high from Barbenheimer. The counterprogramming of Barbie and Oppenheimer brought audiences to cinemas around with the world, ultimately earning nearly $2.5 billion in combined ticket sales. But, gathered in Las Vegas this week for the annual CinemaCon convention and trade show, they're also acutely aware that they need more than two movies to survive.
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