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EXCLUSIVE: Marisa Abela (Industry) is the latest addition to the cast of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. She joins an ensemble led by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, which also includes America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, Ariana Greenblatt, Emma Mackey, Alexandra Shipp, Issa Rae, Michael Cera, Hari Nef, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Rhea Perlman, Ncuti Gatwa, Emerald Fennell, Sharon Rooney, Scott Evans, Ana Cruz Kayne, Connor Swindells, Ritu Arya and Jamie Demetriou, as previously announced.

Margot Robbie‘s next producing endeavor? A Monopoly movie!

Lionsgate and Hasbro have entered into a deal with Barbie producer LuckyChap to shepherd development and produce Monopoly, a feature based on the classic board game. The project is currently in development and Hasbro Entertainment will also produce. The news landed during Lionsgate’s presentation at CinemaCon this morning in Las Vegas.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Olivia Wilde, Margot Robbie and “X-Men” producer Simon Kinberg are joining forces to adapt “Avengelyne,” a comic book character from “Deadpool” co-creator Rob Liefeld. Wilde, whose filmmaking credits include “Booksmart” and “Don’t Worry Darling,” is attached to direct the feature film, which will be produced by Robbie’s company LuckyChap and her partners Tom Ackerley and Josie McNamara. Kinberg, a writer and producer of “X-Men” tentpoles, will also produce the film.

EXCLUSIVE: In what shapes up with the potential to be a big one, The Dish hears that this is about Avengelyne — an angel who fights the forces of evil — with Olivia Wilde directing, based on the signature comic book creation by Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld. Aboard to produce is LuckyChap, the shingle Margot Robbie runs with Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara, and Simon Kinberg. I’ve heard the plan was for this to be developed for Robbie to star, but her camp is denying that part of it. A big A-list writer is circling to adapt.

The Sims, is reportedly in production.The film adaptation is set to be produced by LuckyChap Entertainment, with principals Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara to produce alongside Vertigo Entertainment.The screenplay is set to be co-written by Briony Redman and the film’s director, Kate Herron, best known for directing the first season of Loki.The game’s publisher, Electronic Arts, is also set to have some involvement in the creation and production of the feature film.The Sims is a life simulation video game, in which the player controls an avatar, making them work, build houses, develop relationships, skills and personality traits.The first version of the game was released in 2002, and within two years had sold more than 6.3million copies world wide.Several expansion packs and sequel games later, the franchise has sold nearly 200million copies world-wide, becoming one of the best-selling video games of all time.

Margot Robbie has lined up an exciting new production project following the blockbuster success of Barbie.

Refresh for updates: The votes are in, the tuxes are pressed, and the envelopes are sealed: It’s time for the 96th Academy Awards. Deadline is updating the winners list live as they are announced, so check it out below.

Thanks in large part to Barbie, Margot Robbie was one of the top-paid actors of 2023.

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon MGM Studios is opening their $15M Sundance pick-up, My Old Ass, on Aug. 2 in a limited rollout.

The 2024 BAFTAs have kicked off, and we’re bringing you a list of the biggest VIPs in attendance!

The stars are stepping out ahead of the 2024 BAFTAs!

Margot Robbie is still hard at work promoting her mega blockbuster movie Barbie!

Margot Robbie is staying in business with Warner Bros. and she hosted a star-studded party to celebrate the exciting news!

Angelique Jackson How does one repay a team of producers for launching its highest grossing film of all time? Give them the key to the studio — literally. On Monday, “Barbie” producers, LuckyChap’s Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara inked a first-look deal at Warner Bros., which distributed the $1.4 billion-grossing movie.

Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group is making sure the producer of the studio’s highest grossing movie of all-time, Barbie, isn’t going anywhere.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Margot Robbie‘s production company is making it official with the studio that backed the Oscar-nominated blockbuster “Barbie.” LuckyChap signed a multi-year, first-look feature film deal with Warner Bros. to collaborate on future projects. The pact follows the smash success of “Barbie,” which was distributed by Warner Bros.

Margot Robbie is dazzling the red carpet!

Angelique Jackson Amazon MGM Studios is in final negotiations to acquire Megan Park’s sophomore feature “My Old Ass,” starring Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella, following its Sundance Film Festival debut. The high-concept film — which was produced by LuckyChap’s Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara, with Indian Paintbrush’s Steven Rales — made its world premiere on Saturday night in a sold-out screening at the Eccles Theatre in Park City, UT. The deal is for roughly $15 million.

EXCLUSIVE: In another big Sundance deal upwards of $15 million, Amazon MGM is in final negotiations to acquire the Sundance buzz title My Old Ass. This was a hotly contested deal that today had several suitors in the mix for a crowd pleasing coming of age film that has garnered strong reviews and reaction since it launched in the Premieres category on January 20 at the Eccles Theatre.

Former First Lady Hillary Clinton posted an encouraging message addressed to Barbie duo Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie on Wednesday morning in response to their high-profile snubs amongst the nominations for this year’s Oscars.

Ryan Gosling is sharing his thoughts after Barbie star Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig were snubbed by the Oscars.

UPDATED with full list: The nominations for the 96th Oscars were revealed Tuesday morning, with the announcement of nominees taking place beginning at 5:30 a.m. PT during a presentation at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

Jordan Moreau The countdown to the 2024 Oscars has officially started. All of the nominations for the 96th annual Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning.

Barbie costars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are enjoying some downtime amid the start of a jam-packed awards season.

Margot Robbie is gushing over her husband Tom Ackerley.

Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley are ready for a big night on the town together.

Margot Robbie once again proves why she was the perfect choice to play Barbie!

It’s a Barbie reunion! Yes, Barbie herself, Margot Robbie, director Greta Gerwig, and co-star America Ferrera had a little impromptu reunion at the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards, held on January 4 in Palm Springs, California. Sadly, handsome co-star Ryan Gosling (Ken) wasn’t in attendance.

Margot Robbie and husband Tom Ackerley are looking picture perfect for their latest date night!

Margot Robbie opened up about how she was spending her Barbie money after starring in and producing the biggest movie of the year.

Olivia Wilde has set her next directorial feature!

EXCLUSIVE: Just before the holiday break, Universal Pictures has found an exciting package under its tree. Sources tell Deadline that the studio has landed rights to the Christmas comedy Naughty, which has Olivia Wilde directing and LuckyChap producing. The package is based on a spec by Cocaine Bear scribe Jimmy Warden, and the auction saw several studios in the mix with Universal ultimately delivering the winning bid.

Ethan Shanfeld Don’t worry darling, Olivia Wilde is back with another movie: a Christmas comedy titled “Naughty” and backed by Margot Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap. The film, written by “Cocaine Bear” screenwriter Jimmy Warden, is described as “Bridesmaids” in the North Pole. It follows single mom Mallory, who, in order to gain custody of her son from her awful ex, must find Santa Claus and convince him to testify in her divorce hearing.

EXCLUSIVE: While the industry is starting to wind down ahead of the holiday break, a juicy package could liven things up before the new year. Deadline is hearing that Olivia Wilde is attached to direct Naughty, a Christmas comedy that has LuckyChap on as producers.

After a remarkable run in theaters, Greta Gerwig’s pop culture phenomenon Barbie is making its way to streaming, having set a premiere date on Max of December 15th. The news comes shortly after the Gotham Awards, where Barbie was honored with a Global Icon & Creator tribute, with Gerwig and star Margot Robbie speaking on behalf of the film.

Margot Robbie is continuing the Barbie press tour!