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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - Margot Robbie made $50 million from 'Barbie' — and Warner Bros. still can't close a sequel deal

Three years and more than six rejected offers after "Barbie" earned $1.4 billion worldwide, Warner Bros. Discovery and the film's core creative team remain locked in a contract standoff that could send the franchise to a rival studio. Margot Robbie pulled in a reported $50 million for starring in and producing the 2023 blockbuster, Page […] The post Margot Robbie made $50 million from 'Barbie' — and Warner Bros. still can't close a sequel deal appeared first on American Almanac .

Three years and more than six rejected offers after "Barbie" earned $1.4 billion worldwide, Warner Bros. Discovery and the film's core creative team remain locked in a contract standoff that could send the franchise to a rival studio. Margot Robbie pulled in a reported $50 million for starring in and producing the 2023 blockbuster, Page Six reported , citing a Variety investigation into the stalled sequel negotiations. Director Greta Gerwig, 43, made "tens of millions" herself. Co-star Ryan Gosling, 45, whose Oscar-nominated turn as Ken helped define the film's cultural moment, is now asking $20 million to come back. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has refused to approve those numbers. The studio says it has made repeated attempts…Open

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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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Bob Iger and Josh Kushner buy the Lakers for a record $12.5 billion — but questions follow the deal

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner have purchased the Los Angeles Lakers at a record-shattering $12.5 billion valuation, a deal that closed faster than most people buy a car. The pair unveiled the acquisition Wednesday morning after what Iger described as a 72-hour negotiation sprint. They bought the majority stake from […] The post Bob Iger and Josh Kushner buy the Lakers for a record $12.5 billion — but questions follow the deal appeared first on American Almanac .

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner have purchased the Los Angeles Lakers at a record-shattering $12.5 billion valuation, a deal that closed faster than most people buy a car. The pair unveiled the acquisition Wednesday morning after what Iger described as a 72-hour negotiation sprint. They bought the majority stake from Mark Walter, a billionaire whose corporate empire is currently the subject of a federal investigation, and who held the team for barely more than a year before flipping it at a $2.5 billion markup. The deal still requires approval from the NBA's Board of Governors, a process Breitbart noted could take several weeks. That timeline alone should raise eyebrows. Walter took control of the Lakers from…Open

What is the current local television broadcast situation for the Los Angeles Lakers?
Charter's Spectrum SportsNet holds a 20-year deal for Lakers local broadcast rights that runs through the 2031-32 season, paying the team $200 million last year.
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What is the current status of the ownership agreement regarding Jeanie Buss following the acquisition?
Bob Iger confirmed that the new ownership intends to honor the existing agreement that keeps Jeanie Buss as team governor for at least five years, an arrangement she originally made with Mark Walter.
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What conditions must Josh Kushner meet regarding his other sports interests before the Lakers deal can close?
Before the deal can close, Kushner must divest his minority stakes in the Miami Heat and the Memphis Grizzlies.
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What is the name of the holding company used as the purchase vehicle for the Lakers acquisition, and who launched it?
The purchase vehicle is Thrive Eternal, a holding company launched earlier this year by Josh Kushner's firm, Thrive Capital.
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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Did Harry drop his apology demand? Inside the secret King Charles meeting

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Is the Royal truce already crumbling? Senior royal correspondent Bronte Coy joins Paula Froelich live from London to break down what REALLY happened during Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s high-stakes U.K. visit. From security battles and trial defeats to that secret meeting with King Charles, Bronte reveals why the trip turned into a media circus — and whether Prince William will ever speak to his brother again. DROP YOUR THOUGHTS BELOW! Did Harry and Meghan make things worse by pushing the security issue? Follow Paula Froelich: Substack: https://substack.com/@paulafroelichuncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pfro Follow BRONTE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brontecoy #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #KingCharles…

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