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NEW YORK (Reuters) — Box-office ticket sales of the movie «Barbie» topped $1 billion in the United States and worldwide since its debut more than two weeks ago, Warner Bros. Pictures, a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD), announced on Sunday

box office is seeing strong competition as 'Barbie' crosses the $1 billion mark globally, while 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,' 'Meg 2,' and 'Oppenheimer' contend closely. Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' is set to earn around $54 million in its third weekend, reaching $460.4 million in North America and surpassing $1 billion worldwide. This achievement, anticipated within the next day, makes it the first solo-directed live-action film by a woman to join the billion-dollar club. The movie also holds the title of the highest-grossing live-action film domestically for a female director, surpassing 'Wonder Woman' and 'Captain Marvel.' Maintaining its top spot for the weekend, 'Barbie' faces competition for second place. Early estimates suggest 'Oppenheimer,' 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,' and 'Meg 2: The Trench' are closely contending, each projected to earn around $29 million, according to rival studios. Paramount predicts a slightly higher $30 million for the 'TMNT' reboot, which gained $9.3 million on Friday. With positive reviews and an A CinemaScore, the family-friendly film, written by Seth Rogen, could reach a five-day total of approximately $45 million.Warner Bros.' 'Meg 2,' released on Friday, follows up on the 2018 hit 'The Meg,' opening with $12 million on Friday, including $3.2 million from Thursday previews. The sequel, with a B- CinemaScore, is maintaining the horror theme. Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' continues its strong performance, surpassing $500 million worldwide and projected to reach $551 million by Sunday. Focusing on the creation of the atomic bomb, the film becomes the highest-grossing World War II picture, outpacing 'Dunkirk' and 'Saving Private Ryan.'

Oppenheimer lead actor Cillian Murphy is the most talked about male movie star of 2023, thanks to his enigmatic portrayal of scientist J Robert Oppenheimer. The Christopher Nolan directorial has garnered millions at the box office worldwide, coming second only to Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie. Like any blockbuster movie, fans are expecting some deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes footage of Oppenheimer that has never been seen before. Blu-Ray and DVD collectors would also want some exclusive featurettes and deleted edits. However, Cillian Murphy has come clean, revealing that there are absolutely no deleted scenes in Oppenheimer. In an interview with Collider, Cillian Murphy said that the team of Oppenheimer may not be releasing any deleted scenes, because there aren’t any. The actor explained that Christopher Nolan usually has a firm script and knows exactly how his films are to be presented. Hence, there is no unused footage for his films. «There’s no deleted scenes in Chris Nolan movies,” said Cillian Murphy. „That’s why there are no DVD extras on his movies because the script is the movie.“ Cillian Murphy went on to reveal that Oppenheimer was planned and executed to the T, and nothing was edited. The Peaky Blinders star had only six months to prepare for the titular role, but every detail had been chalked out before the filming of Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer was shot on IMAX and provides a beautiful cinematic experience. Except maybe in The Dark Knight trilogy, Christopher Nolan's movies do not have unused films. However, some footage may be there in behind-the-scenes videos.

Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' movie is dominating the box office, edging closer to the impressive $1 billion milestone. As the film's success continues to soar, Ryan Gosling, who portrayed Ken in the movie, orchestrated a delightful surprise for the director's 40th birthday, showcasing his gratitude and admiration for her. In a heartwarming display of appreciation, Ryan Gosling sent a full-fledged pink Barbie-themed flash mob to celebrate Greta Gerwig's milestone birthday and the overwhelming triumph of 'Barbie' at the box office. The official TikTok account for the movie shared a video of the heartwarming surprise, capturing Gerwig's genuine shock and elation as she witnessed the dancers in action. The caption read, «As Kens know… Sometimes the only way to express your feelings is through song & dance! Ken Ryan sent these special Barbies and Kens to start Greta’s birthday with all the feelings.» Gosling's casting as Ken initially faced criticism due to his age, being in his 40s, but the talented actor proved his critics wrong with a captivating performance that earned widespread acclaim. Many praised Gosling's portrayal of Ken as one of the film's standout moments.

The Greta Gerwig directorial created history by becoming the first female lead film to get the biggest opening. It will create a record again if it reaches 1 billion dollars by the end of its third weekend worldwide. The Warner Bros. and Margot Robbie production is still running successfully in theaters worldwide. If all goes well, by the coming Sunday that is August 7, the Barbie movie will have hit the $1 billion mark worldwide! Stateside Barbie will make $55 million on its third weekend, and easily cross $400 million by August 3, the film’s 14th day of release. As a comparison, Top Gun: Maverick and The Super Mario Bros Movie took 18 days to get to that mark at the US domestic box office. Stateside, Top Gun: Maverick ended with $718.7 million, while Super Mario ended with $574.1 million. Market predictions say Barbie could end around $600 million. By August 2, Barbie collected $850 million at the worldwide box office. Barbie's second Monday in the US at $15 million was also the best non-holiday second Monday ever in movie history. Barbie’s second Tuesday at $15.25 million is again the best non-holiday second Tuesday.

In a recent interview with Fandango, Margot Robbie, the lead star of this summer's blockbuster sensation "Barbie," mocked the world of cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin. 

A week later, the “Barbenheimer” boom has not abated

Barbie" has taken the world by storm, becoming a massive success for both Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig. Anticipation for the movie was palpable even before its release, and it certainly lived up to the hype. Drawing inspiration from the iconic doll by Mattel, the movie has had a profound impact on fashion and culture.

Both Hollywood tentpoles were primed for one of history's most epic box-office showdowns. However, surprisingly, both movies have managed to pass the box-office test with flying colours!

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A week later, the “Barbenheimer” boom has not abated

Barbie, the female-led sensation, continues to dominate the North American box office, raking in an astounding $93 million in its second weekend, making it one of the best second weekends in history and the top-grossing sophomore weekend for Warner Bros., not adjusted for inflation. Defying doubters who predicted a quick decline after its remarkable $162 million debut over the July 21-23 weekend, Barbie showcased a remarkable 43 percent hold, a rarity for a film with such a massive opening. Greta Gerwig's directorial prowess and the film's captivating storyline have been propelling the film to unprecedented heights. Barbie has now accumulated a domestic total of $351.4 million, far surpassing expectations and reinforcing its status as a major box office triumph. Not only dominating the North American market, but Barbie is also painting the overseas box office pink, amassing a dreamy global total exceeding $750 million through Sunday. With its sights set on the coveted $1 billion milestone, Barbie is poised to become the second film of 2023 to join the esteemed billion-dollar club, following Universal's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which amassed $1.34 billion worldwide.

Malala Yousafzai donned a pink attire from what seemed like her Barbie movie outing with husband Asser Malik. See the tweet here The movie Barbie released the same day as Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer on 21 July. The Greta Gerwig directed movie that features Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken opened to overwhelming response all across the world.

I am an expert in men and I wish to explain the Barbie movie to men who do not wish to watch it but would like to talk about it. When I went to watch Barbie, wearing grey, I expected to be the only man in the theatre. I was, because I am usually right.

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ could put the box office on fire and collect USD 337 million worldwide in two weeks, it was a merchandise hit. According to media reports, Brand strategist Moshe Isaacian made deep research and found that the director of the Mattel -themed movie had associated with many brands and earned a good amount of money.

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday fielded a question about the “Barbie" movie and Taylor Swift's “Eras Tour" after the US central bank raised interest rates again, according to a report by Business Insider. Jeanna Smialek of the New York Times asked Powell whether he thought massive demand for “Barbie" and Eras tickets were signs that “the American consumer is in very good shape". The Fed chair responded by highlighting the economy's overall strength – but warned that too large of a rebound in growth could lead to prices soaring again, said the report.

Burger King's pink burger, the doll's popularity is soaring. The 3D advertisement of the Barbie movie in Dubai, despite its delayed release in the United Arab Emirates until August 31, 2023, is creating a significant buzz online. The presence of a giant colossal Barbie doll near the iconic Burj Khalifa has sparked a viral sensation on social media, fueling excitement around the film's release in the country. Eye Studio, a regional creative content agency, has produced a CGI video showcasing a massive Barbie doll, still in her Mattel packaging, positioned next to the iconic Burj Khalifa. The viral video on Instagram showcases the Barbie doll dressed in a strapless striped jumpsuit, white cat-eye sunglasses, and black heels as she elegantly steps out of the packaging. The video has garnered a whopping 3.5 million views on the internet.

Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' might be minting money at the global box office but tech billionare Elon Musk is not impressed by it. In fact, the Twitter boss has called out the film for its overuse of the word 'patriarchy'. On Wednesday, Musk cracked a joke at the film's feminist themes and tweeted, «It you take a shot every time Barbie says the word „patriarchy“, you will pass out before the movie ends.» His tweet was in response to a meme that compared the Twitter symbol to Barbie and his own social network's new symbol, labelled X, to Oppenheimer. 'Barbie' has been making headlines globally, breaking records at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing film directed by a female director.

Elon Musk slammed Greta Gerwig's enchanting Barbie film and said that every time Barbie says the word ‘patriarchy’. In a tweet, the Tesla CEO wrote, "If you take a shot every time Barbie says the word ‘patriarchy’, you will pass out before the movie ends." Musk's tweet came in response to a Barbenheimer meme that compared Twitter to Barbie and his new X name for his social network to Oppenheimer. Barbie has performed remarkably well in its Top 10 markets, with North America leading the pack at $162 million.

In the massive movie weekend of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” there were many winners

Oppenheimer and Greta Gerwig's enchanting Barbie are vying for supremacy both in India and on the global stage.  The biographical drama Oppenheimer, led by Cillian Murphy, has surged towards the impressive ₹60-crore mark in India within a mere four days of its release. Simultaneously, Barbie has gracefully crossed the ₹20-crore threshold as of its fourth day in cinemas. Barbie seems to trail Oppenheimer in the Indian market, amassing approximately ₹21.15 crore within its first four days.