Mattel Films Elevates Robbie Brenner to President Following ‘Barbie’ Boom

Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera’s success came almost at the same time during their professional careers, since first meeting as young girls and sharing parallel experiences in the entertainment industry, fans have always speculated about their relationship and thoughts on each other.CHRISTINA AGUILERA MAKES ONE OF THE BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENTS OF HER CAREERBRITNEY SPEARS ENJOYS FUN NIGHT WITH MALUMA AND J BALVIN IN NEW YORK CITYAnd now that the iconic pop star has released her highly anticipated memoir ‘The Woman in Me,’ many are wondering if Christina will be making an appearance in one of the episodes of the book. During a recent interview with People, Britney briefly mentioned Christina and looked back at their time on ‘The Mickey Mouse Club.’“Being in the show was boot camp for the entertainment industry,” Britney said to the publication, “extensive dance rehearsals, singing lessons, acting classes, time in the recording studio, and school in between.” Britney went on to reveal that she shared some time with Christina during their younger years.“Christina Aguilera and I were the younger kids, and we shared a dressing room.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Showtime has acquired rights to “Beyond the Aggressives: 25 Years Later,” a follow-up to director Daniel Peddle’s pioneering documentary about masculine-presenting people of color who were assigned female at birth. A quarter of a century after 2005’s “The Aggressives,” the sequel catches up with four of the original subjects to see what has been going on in their lives since the first film.

Barbie stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are reuniting for a new film.As per Games Radar, The duo are going to working together on an Ocean’s 11 prequel that is being helmed by Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap Entertainment.Few details are known about the project, but it is being directed by Jay Roach, who also directed Austin Powers. It’s said to be set in ’60s Europe.Producer Josey McNamara opened up a little more about the project at the BFI London film festival to Games Radar, saying: “I can’t really say much…but I think we’re just trying to do right by the franchise.

Three things are true. Everyone has an opinion on “Barbie,” you’re in a fantastic position if everyone is talking about your film (hello, Oscars),  and old, cantankerous DGAF filmmakers make for excellent copy.

Netflix has released a new trailer for its upcoming documentary series on Robbie Williams – check it out above.Directed by Joe Pearlman (Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now), the four-part series features never-before-seen archive footage spanning the singer’s 30-year career, from his origins as a member of Take That to his breakout success as a solo artist.The series is produced by Ridley Scott Associates and director Asif Kapadia, who is best known for directing documentary films on Ayrton Senna and Amy Winehouse.Speaking in the trailer, Williams says: “The thing that would destroy me has also made me successful. Touch the fire, push when it says pull, and see if I can live.”All four episodes will be released on Netflix on November 8, 2023.In August, Williams reunited onstage with former Take That bandmate Mark Owen for the first time in 12 years, where they performed a rendition of ‘Greatest Day’.Elsewhere, the singer recently made an unlikely appearance on Soft Play’s (formerly known as Slaves) new song ‘Punk’s Dead’.Last year, the singer released a compilation album ‘XXV’ featuring orchestrated re-recordings of his songs to mark his solo career’s 25th anniversary.

committing theft?“Barbie” stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are expected to reunite for the first time since starring in the hit Warner Brothers film, which has grossed nearly $1.43 billion at the box office. It was revealed by Games Radar that Robbie, 33, and Gosling, 43.

Josey McNamara is teasing the Ocean’s 11 prequel that is in the works and set to star Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, reuniting the Barbie stars in a new film.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling‘s combined star power helped power “Barbie” to $1.4 billion in worldwide ticket sales, an all-time high gross for distributor Warner Bros. The studio is clearly hoping to duplicate this success with its upcoming “Ocean’s 11” prequel movie, which is set to reunite Robbie and Gosling on the big screen. The film will be the first “Ocean’s” project since the Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett-led “Ocean’s 8” in 2018.

Peter Caranicas Deputy Editor Awards contender “Poor Things” will open EnergaCamerimage, the cinematography-focused film festival that will take place in Torun, Poland, on Nov. 11-18. The film, starring Emma Stone and directed by Greek helmer Yorgos Lanthimos (“Dogtooth,” “The Lobster”), won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Peter Caranicas Deputy Editor Awards contender “Poor Things” will open EnergaCamerimage, the cinematography-focused film festival that will take place in Torun, Poland, on November 11-18. The film, starring Emma Stone and directed by Greek helmer Yorgos Lanthimos (“Dogtooth,” “The Lobster”), won the Golden Lion at Venice. Robbie Ryan, the film’s cinematographer, will introduce “Poor Things” at Camerimage.

Jamie Lee Curtis and Arnold Schwarzenegger reunited nearly three decades after filming the 1994 movie.The actress and former California governor, 76, took a selfie as they attended a charity event for the nonprofit After-School All-Stars on Saturday.“‘Ya, my name is Ingeborg, I’m from Stuttgart.’ I LOVE the way my friends suit up and show up for the causes that move their souls and hearts,” Curtis wrote via Instagram after the pair crossed paths.

Sideshow and Janus Films have acquired all US rights for The Beast (LA BÊTE), the latest feature from French filmmaker Bertrand Bonello (Saint Laurent) starring Léa Seydoux.

The first week of the British Film Institute’s (BFI) London Film Festival wrapped this evening with a rapturous onstage Q&A session with writer-director Greta Gerwig.

The Barbie movie was the biggest film of the summer, but you might be surprised by this fun fact!

also in the midst of a divorce after spending 18 years with estranged wife Christine Baumgartner, 49, has previously stated that he’s wanted to make “Horizon” for decades, and he made a personal investment to finance it. “I’ve mortgaged 10 acres on the water in Santa Barbara where I was going to build my last house,” he told Deadline in May.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Jack Neo, for two decades Singapore’s most commercially successful filmmaker, is to direct and produce “Money No Enough 3,” a second sequel to his oldest film franchise. The film is the first project from HiJack Pictures, the joint venture outfit between distributor-producer Clover Films and Neo’s J Team productions that was announced last year. Neo has either directed or starred in nine of the all-time top ten local movies in Singapore. “Money No Enough 3” will reunite the three stars of the original movie, Mark Lee, Henry Thia and Neo himself.

Barney movie produced by Daniel Kaluuya will “not be odd”.Following the success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, which has become the highest-grossing movie of 2023 worldwide, Mattel is in development on a slate of films based on its IP, with confirmed projects including Polly Pocket and Barney.Speaking to Semafor about the latter, Kreiz said: “That one is getting a lot of reaction. It’s too early to be specific, but I can tell you we are taking a fresh approach that will be fun, entertaining and culturally oriented.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director With Mattel Films off to the races thanks to the blockbuster success of “Barbie,” the studio is moving full steam ahead on its upcoming Barney movie produced by Daniel Kaluuya. The project became a subject of fascination for cinephiles after Mattel Films executive Kevin McKeon told The New Yorker in July that the script was similar to an A24 movie and the “surrealistic” films from Charlie Kaufman and Spike Jonze.

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz is weighing in on the forthcoming Barney film that has Daniel Kaluuya attached.

William Earl Variety announced today it will host its annual New York Party on Thursday, Oct. 7, celebrating this year’s cover star honoree, Ice Spice, along with the individuals profiled in Variety’s 2023 New Power of New York Impact List. The New Power of New York Impact List recognizes 50 creatives, executives and entrepreneurs who are making waves in the New York entertainment scene.