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☆ Lego is cashing in big time on its adult fan base, doubling its revenue in the last decade
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Lego is cashing in on adult fans buying high-priced Lego sets. The $850 Millennium Falcon set is part of how Lego doubled its revenue in a decade. Lego knows that and is cashing in on its base of adult fans willing to dish out hundreds of dollars on elaborate sets. "Nowadays it's not so geeky," Sian Twynham, another adult Lego builder, told the Journal. AdvertisementWhether it's nostalgia or strategic marketing, toy companies are seeing big returns when they rebrand kids products for adult audiences.

Persons: —, Jonny Edmondson, We've, Julia Goldin, Lego's, Sian Twynham, Greta Gerwig's, toymaker Mattel, execs Organizations: Service, Star, Wall Street, Warner Bros, Hasbro, Associated Press

☆ Here's how I prepared for my 15-hour long-haul flight to Hong Kong
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Joi-Marie Mckenzie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Before I share how I survived my 15-hour flight, I have to let you in on my personal Q2 challenge: I'm determined to eat less ultra-processed foods. Now the city has reimagined itself as a tourist destination, with a waterpark, an artificial beach, and a golf course. According to one estimate, Americans actually have about four to six hours of leisure time every day. AdvertisementSee the full listMore of this week's top reads:The Insider Today team: Joi-Marie McKenzie, editor-in-chief, in New York.

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☆ Wow, Elon Musk really hates the Oscars
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"Winning an Oscar now just means you won the woke contest," Musk said on Sunday. Musk said the awards have been "diluted" and "no longer commands respect." "Winning an Oscar now just means you won the woke contest," Musk wrote on X on Sunday, as this year's award ceremony began. "When an award is diluted, everyone knows, including those who received it, and it no longer commands respect," he said in a subsequent post. Musk did not specify what exactly he thought was "woke" about this year's Oscar-nominated films, which include Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer."

Persons: Elon, Musk, —, Oscar, Greta Gerwig's, Christopher Nolan's, Oppenheimer Organizations: Academy, Service

☆ Jimmy Kimmel called out Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' snub and awkwardly came on to Ryan Gosling in his 2024 Oscars monologue
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewJimmy Kimmel took the stage at the 96th Academy Awards to host the show for the fourth time, and called out "Barbie" director Greta Gerwig's snub in his opening monologue. Then, Kimmel walked out on the stage to Dua Lipa's "Dance the Night," which is featured on the "Barbie" soundtrack. Kimmel then called "Barbie," which scored eight Oscar nominations, the "biggest movie of the year." After the uncomfortable moment, he pointed out Robbie and Ryan Gosling, who are nominated for best actress and best actor.

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☆ Here's what Barbie looked like the year you were born
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-04 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The first Barbie doll hit shelves in 1959, making the iconic toy 65 years old in 2024. The "Barbie" movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, is nominated for eight Oscars. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" movie, which is nominated for eight Academy Awards, has also sparked a renaissance of the doll-inspired Barbiecore aesthetic, which includes vibrant shades of pink, chunky heels, and kitschy accessories. Here's a look at how Barbie dolls have evolved through the years.

Persons: Barbies, Greta Gerwig, —, Greta Gerwig's, Barbie Organizations: Service, Barbies

☆ Ryan Gosling says his version of Ken in 'Barbie' was inspired by '80s Sylvester Stallone and 'The Bachelorette'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ryan Gosling says his Ken in "Barbie" was inspired by Sylvester Stallone and "The Bachelorette." The Oscar-nominated actor spoke to Variety about his portrayal of Ken in the film. AdvertisementRyan Gosling says his version of Ken in "Barbie" was inspired by '80s Sylvester Stallone and "The Bachelorette." The Oscar-nominated actor spoke to Variety about how he portrayed Ken in the film, including the inspiration behind Ken's outfits and behavior. That's a result of Gosling and director Greta Gerwig's mutual love for '80s Sylvester Stallone, the actor said.

Persons: Ryan Gosling, Ken, Barbie, Sylvester Stallone, —, Gosling, Greta Gerwig's Organizations: Variety, Service, Business

“There is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no ‘Barbie’ movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally celebrated film,” Ryan Gosling said. Her first three films as a solo director — “Lady Bird,”“Little Women” and “Barbie” — have all been nominated for best picture. One likely factor: the increasingly international composition of the film academy. After Ben Affleck went unnominated for directing 2012's “Argo,” voters rallied around his movie, ultimately handing Affleck the Oscar for best picture. Whether the same effect could follow “Barbie" will be one of the biggest questions leading up the Academy Awards.

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☆ Saoirse Ronan shares details on her scrapped 'Weird Barbie' cameo: 'I think I'd be the strange girl who talked to herself'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

She told Variety she was going to play a Barbie "who talked to herself and always had her pet dog." It sounds an awful lot like she was supposed to play the recalled Barbie doll that came with a pooping dog. AdvertisementSaoirse Ronan has shared some details about the "Weird Barbie" role she almost played. "I don't know what he was going to be, but I was definitely going to be a Weird Barbie. Kate McKinnon as Weird Barbie with Tanner the dog in "Barbie."

Persons: Saoirse Ronan, Variety, Barbie, —, Wonka, Chalamet, Ronan, Kate McKinnon, didn't, Tanner, Mattel, Jimmy Fallon, Hannah Khalique, Brown, Ken, Rob Brydon, Greta Gerwig's, Dan Levy Organizations: Service, Variety, US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Warner Bros Locations: Welsh

☆ Ryan Gosling's reaction to 'I'm Just Ken' winning a Critics Choice Award is so wholesome
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

On Sunday, Ryan Gosling's "I'm Just Ken" won best song at the Critics Choice Awards. Advertisement"Barbie" star Ryan Gosling's stunned reaction to "I'm Just Ken" winning best song at the Critics Choice Awards was the wholesome highlight of Sunday's awards show. "I'm Just Ken" was a huge hit with fans, with over 100 million streams on Spotify alone, so it's not a shock that it won best song at the Critics Choice Awards. Ryan Gosling’s blank reaction to him winning the Critics Choice Award which should’ve gone to Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For” is just pure gold. — Minji Kang 🇰🇷🇮🇱 (@minjivkang) January 15, 2024Another joked that maybe Gosling secretly hates "I'm Just Ken."

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☆ Jo Koy mocks celebrities at the Golden Globes by comparing them to 'marshmallows' in first stand-up set after backlash
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementJo Koy slammed the celebrity audience who gave him a lukewarm reception during the 81st annual Golden Globes Awards. During his opening monologue, Koy aimed at several celebrities, including "Saltburn" actor Barry Keoghan and the film "Oppenheimer." Advertisement"The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL? On the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift," Koy said. Rich Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Getty ImagesDuring his monologue, Koy said "Barbie" is based on "on a plastic doll with big boobies."

Persons: Jo Koy, Taylor Swift, —, Louis, Koy, Barry Keoghan, Oppenheimer, Taylor, Travis Kelce, Rich Polk, Swift, Greta Gerwig's, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Greta Gerwig, Jo Koy's, Sonja Flemming, Gerwig Organizations: Globe, Service, Variety, Globes, Los Angeles, Netflix, Kansas City Chiefs, Golden Globes, NFL, YouTube, CBS, Getty, BBC

☆ Why Jo Koy's Golden Globes Monologue Is Being Ridiculed and Memed
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-08 | by ( Andrew Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Many X users hit back at Koy's remarks, dubbing his performance " awful " and " unfunny ," and suggesting he had bombed as this year's host. Later in the evening, Koy turned his attention to Taylor Swift and her relationship with Travis Kelce. Taylor Swift takes a sip of her drink after Jo Koy's joke about her at the #GoldenGlobes. At the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift." "Jo Koy escaping the #GoldenGlobes to avoid seeing Taylor Swift or anyone in that audience after the show," one X user wrote , alongside a GIF of a man jumping through a glass window.

Persons: —, Jo Koy, Koy, Oppenheimer, Greta Gerwig's, Barbie, Margot Robbie, Jo Koy’s, pic.twitter.com, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Swift, Jo Koy's, Danny DeVito's, Koy's clangers, Selena Gomez, Gomez, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner Organizations: Service, Golden Globe, Business, NFL, Golden Globes Locations: Philadelphia

☆ Cillian Murphy says 'Oppenheimer' came out the same day as 'Barbie' partly because Christopher Nolan is superstitious
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" were released on July 21. Cillian Murphy told Margot Robbie that Nolan was "determined" to have a summer release. Advertisement"Barbie" star Margot Robbie and "Oppenheimer" actor Cillian Murphy discussed the pop-culture phenomenon known as "Barbenheimer," and explained how filmmaker Christopher Nolan's superstition influenced the release date of his movie. Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in "Oppenheimer." Advertisement"That was a good instinct," Murphy told Robbie.

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☆ The 'Barbie' movie turning into a global phenomenon helped boost sales for the plastic doll – but not by as much as you might expect
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" movie pushed up sales for the iconic doll, Mattel execs say. Global gross billings in the quarter were up 14%, but this wasn't enough to offset poor performance in the first half of 2023. AdvertisementAdvertisementGreta Gerwig's "Barbie" blockbuster helped boost sales for the plastic doll following a poor performance in the first half of the year. North America made up around 58% of Barbie's total gross billings, and saw a much bigger rise — gross billings were up 26% to $349.9 million in the quarter. Global gross billings were down 6% in the year to September compared to the same period in 2022.

Persons: Greta Gerwig's, Mattel, —, Barbie, Ynon Kreiz, Kreiz, Barbie repositions Mattel, Gross, Anthony DiSilvestro, Mattel execs, Ruth Handler —, Rhea Perlman Organizations: Global, billings, Service, Mattel Locations: Hollywood, billings, America

☆ The Birkenstock brothers are worth $3.4 billion, even after the shoemaker's shares tanked at its IPO
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Two heirs of Birkenstock are now worth $3.4 billion after the company's IPO, Bloomberg reported. Birkenstock listed in New York on Wednesday, but shares opened at 11% below their offer price. AdvertisementAdvertisementTwo of the heirs of German sandal maker Birkenstock are now worth a combined $3.4 billion after the company went public, Bloomberg reported. The nearly 250-year-old company listed on the New York Stock Exchange via an IPO, trading under the ticker "BIRK" and pushing up the fortunes of Alex and Christian Birkenstock. The brothers netted more than €3 billion ($3.2 billion) from that transaction, Bloomberg reported.

Persons: Birkenstock, —, Alex, Christian Birkenstock, Christian, Stephan, Karl Birkenstock, Alex Birkenstock, Bernard, Alexandre Arnault, Charles Dolan, Kendall Jenner, Barbie, boomers, Xers, Gen Zers, Greta Gerwig's, Emma Chamberlain Organizations: Bloomberg, Service, New York Stock Exchange, Warner Bros Locations: New York, Germany, Americas, Europe ., Boston, Barbieland

NEW YORK (AP) — “The Nun 2” and “A Haunting in Venice” virtually tied for the No. In its second weekend of release, Warner Bros.' “The Nun 2,” a spinoff from the studio's lucrative “Conjuring” franchise, grossed $14.7 million. If numbers hold, that will give “The Nun 2” (up to $56.5 million total and $158.8 million worldwide) the top spot at the box office for the second straight week. In three weeks, its grossed $73.7 million domestically and $132.4 million worldwide. Fourth place went to "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” with $4.7 million in its second weekend of release.

Persons: —, Venice ”, Hercule Poirot, ” Kenneth Branagh's, Agatha Christie, ”, Denzel Washington, “ Barbie ”, “ Oppenheimer ”, Barbie ”, Greta Gerwig's, Comscore, “ Barbie, “, “ Oppenheimer, Jake Coyle Organizations: Warner Bros, Orient Express, Century Studios, Walt Disney Co, It's, SAG, WGA, GameStop, Twitter Locations: Venice, ”, Telluride, Toronto

☆ In Barbie lore, Allan was actually the father of pregnant Midge's unborn baby
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In "Barbie," Allan appears as a kind but lonely man who just wants to hang out with the Kens and Barbies. But in Mattel lore, Allan was actually married to Midge and had two children with the doll, despite him not interacting with her in the movie. A few months later, in early 1964, the toy company began producing a red-haired boyfriend for Midge, Allan Sherwood, named for Handler's son-in-law. "Allan shares wonderful adventures with Barbie and her friends," including going on double dates as Midge's partner with Barbie and Ken, a advert from 1964 proclaimed. Allan was the same size as Ken, meaning that he could share his clothes, as was the case with Barbie and Midge.

Persons: Barbie, Allan, Midge, Greta Gerwig's, Allan Sherwood, Handler's, Ken, Allan's, Michael Cera, bendable, Brad, Ruth Handler, Alan, Mattel, Ryan, Nikki –, nathanmychael Organizations: Service, Mattel, Families, Walmart Locations: Wall, Silicon, Gerwig's

☆ Hollywood is helping boost the economy as fans flock to 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer,' and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( Zahra Tayeb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and "Barbenheimer" have been key drivers of consumer spending this year. "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" has also boosted theaters that are still struggling post-pandemic. "'Barbenheimer' likely drove the continued surge in year-on-year entertainment spending growth," analysts Shruti Mishra and Aditya Bhave wrote in a note. Nintendo/Universal"The Super Mario Bros. Bringing some more optimism to global economies is "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" — an animated adaptation of the Nintendo video game.

Persons: Taylor, Mario, quieten, hasn't, Swift, Barbie, Oppenheimer, Taylor Swift, Taylor Hill, Jamie Cox, Covid, Cox, Shruti Mishra, Aditya Bhave, Greta Gerwig's, Zelda Organizations: Mario Bros, Service, Hollywood, Federal Reserve, Institute, Harris Financial Group, Bank of America, AMC, Nintendo Locations: Wall, Silicon, Cincinnati , Ohio, what's, Philadelphia

☆ What is patriarchy? What does it mean and why is everyone talking about it?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Eliza Anyangwe | Melissa Mahtani | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

However, the main characteristic of a patriarchal society is one where men hold more power and authority which subsequently leads to male privilege. As such, a woman's place in a patriarchal society is primarily to be homemakers, procreators or caregivers. Gender inequality -- the unequal treatment of someone based solely on their gender -- is an outcome of patriarchal societies but the terms do not mean the same thing. Despite strides towards sex equality that have been gaining momentum for more than a century, the US remains a patriarchal society. While not evenly accorded to all males, being assigned male at birth in a patriarchal society comes with privileges.

Persons: Greta Gerwig's, Barbie, Ken, Gerwig, Allan Johnson, Roe, Wade, Angela Saini, Saini, General António Guterres, Guterres Organizations: CNN, United Nations, BBC, UN Locations: American, British, Çatalhöyük, Turkey, matriarchies, Asante, Ghana, Barbieland, Sumatra, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Panama, China, Khasi, India, Angola, Namibia

☆ Midge, the pregnant doll mocked in 'Barbie,' may have failed in the 1960s because she was friendlier and 'much more girl-next-doorish' than Barbie, Ruth Handler once said
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Mattel's Midge doll may have failed in the 1960s because she was "less glamorous" than Barbie, Ruth Handler once said. A pregnant version of the doll, referenced in Greta Gerwig's movie, was pulled from Walmart in 2002. A TV advert said that Barbie, Midge, and Ken "go everywhere together," including sunbathing on the beach, playing tennis, and attending school. Mattel released a pregnant version of Midge in 2002. Walmart pulled the sets, with a spokesperson telling CNN at the time that customers "were not happy" with the pregnant doll.

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☆ Barbie's founder jokes in the 'Barbie' movie about getting in trouble with the IRS. Here's what actually happened.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-31 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The fictional Ruth Handler jokes in Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" about getting in trouble with the IRS. The real-life Handler was indicted for conspiracy and making false financial statements to the SEC. "I am Mattel," Handler, played by Rhea Perlman says in the movie. Under the settlement, around $30 million was paid to shareholders and the Handlers surrended two million Mattel shares. Handler wrote that she was "convinced" that the US Attorney's Office went after her "so aggressively" because of her gender.

Persons: Ruth Handler, Greta Gerwig's, Handler, Rhea Perlman, Barbie, Elliot, Ruth Handler's, Seymour Rosenberg, Rosenberg, Robert Takasugi Organizations: IRS, SEC, Service, Mattel, New York Times, betweeen, Securities and Exchange Commission, Bank of America, Mattel VP, Los Angeles Times, US Attorney's Locations: Wall, Silicon

☆ 'Barbenheimer' box office sales keep rolling in second weekend
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-30 | by ( Nicholas P. Brown | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

July 30 (Reuters) - Warner Bros' (WBD.O) "Barbie" showed no signs of slowing down in its second weekend at the box office, and was set to haul in $93 million in ticket sales Friday through Sunday, according to estimates from media analytics firm Comscore. 1 movie, and the highest-grossing opening weekend for a film directed by a woman - has made more than $351 million in the U.S. and Canada since opening on July 21, and nearly $775 million globally, Comscore reported. The two films together have been dubbed "Barbenheimer," a nod to the relative rarity of two blockbusters opening the same weekend. Their combined sales are "absolutely mind blowing," Dergarabedian said, with second-weekend numbers that "would have been hailed as opening weekend wins." Universal's Oppenheimer has made $174 million in the U.S. and Canada so far, and $400 million worldwide.

Persons: Barbie, Greta Gerwig's, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Ken, Ynon, Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan's, Robert Oppenheimer, Paul Dergarabedian, Dergarabedian, Universal's Oppenheimer, Robbie, Nicholas P, Brown, Peter Henderson, Aurora Ellis Organizations: Warner Bros, Mattel, Hollywood, Guild of America, SAG, Thomson Locations: U.S, Canada

☆ Everyone's talking about the 'Barbie' movie – but the doll's sales are actually falling
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sales of Barbie dolls and related merchandise fell in the first half of 2023, Mattel execs say. This is despite the doll being catapulted back into the spotlight in Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" movie. But execs say July sales so far are higher than last year and the impact of the movie will last for years. Gross billings represent amounts invoiced to customers and don't include the impact of sales adjustments, such as trade discounts. Mattel said that despite gross billings for Barbie falling, sales for its Disney Princess, Disney Frozen, and Monster High franchises helped boost its dolls category overall.

Persons: Barbie, Greta Gerwig's, Gross, Mattel, billings, Anthony DiSilvestro, DiSilvestro, Mattel execs, Ynon Kreiz, Richard Dickson, we've Organizations: Mattel, Service, Disney Locations: Wall, Silicon, billings

☆ Jerome Powell fielded a question about 'Barbie' and Taylor Swift in a snooze of a Fed meeting
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was asked about "Barbie" and Taylor Swift Wednesday. Powell's comments came after the central bank raised interest rates by another 25 basis points. Economists have pointed to demand for both "Barbie" and Swift tickets as signs that Americans are willing to spend, which could boost growth. Meanwhile, the Fed itself highlighted the Eras Tour boosting hotel revenues in Philadelphia in the latest edition of its monthly economic review, the Beige Book. As much as 99% of traders had expected the 25-basis-point interest-rate hike that the central bank brought in, according to Bloomberg data.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Taylor Swift, Taylor, Jeanna Smialek, Powell, Barbie, Greta Gerwig's, Oppenheimer, Swift Organizations: Service, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Dow Jones Locations: Wall, Silicon, Philadelphia

☆ 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' are both about death
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Maiya Focht | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

In their shared opening weekend, "Barbie" and' "Oppenheimer" have been breaking box office records. In box office-shattering numbers, people flocked to the theaters for the premieres of Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" and Greta Gerwig's "Barbie". Life in plastic, not so fantasticIn what is now a viral meme, Barbie begins having incessant thoughts of death early on in the film, mid-dance sequence. 'Death, the destroyer of worlds'Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in "Oppenheimer." Universal PicturesIt's easier to understand what "Oppenheimer" has to do with death.

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☆ 'Barbie' box office dominance extends beyond the weekend
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-26 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Warner Bros. flick based on Mattel's iconic fashion doll continued to tally record ticket sales following its historic opening weekend. On Monday, "Barbie" added $26 million to its haul, the biggest Monday in the history of Warner Bros. and the best-ever for a female director. Greta Gerwig's bubblegum pink feature added another $26 million on Tuesday, extending its domestic box office to $214 million. "Barbie" exceeded opening weekend expectations, snaring $162 million over its first three days in domestic theaters. In just five days in theaters, "Barbie" has topped $470 million globally.

Persons: It's, Greta, Harry Potter, Margot Robbie, Mario, Barbie, Christopher Nolan's, Oppenheimer Organizations: Warner Bros, Marvel, Star, Mario Bros, Universal, Comcast, CNBC Locations: Hollywood, NBCUniversal

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