How many offers has Warner Bros. made regarding a "Barbie" sequel according to the report?
Warner Bros. has made more than six offers over the course of three years, all of which have been rejected by the talent.
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Why has the negotiation for a "Barbie" sequel stalled between Warner Bros. Discovery and the creative team?
The negotiation is in a standoff because Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav has refused to approve the high compensation numbers requested by the talent. Additionally, the creative team, including Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, refuses to begin any script work or reveal their sequel concept until contracts are signed.
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What are the total worldwide earnings of the original 2023 "Barbie" film?
The original "Barbie" film earned $1.447 billion worldwide, consisting of $636.2 million domestically and $810.9 million in foreign markets.
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What is the potential consequence if Warner Bros. Discovery fails to reach a deal with the "Barbie" creative team by the December deadline?
If a deal is not finalized by the December deadline, the "Barbie" movie rights could revert to Mattel. This would allow the toy company to license the brand to a competitor or rival studio, which could result in a complete restart of the franchise with a new cast and creative team.
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