Warner Bros. is negotiating with Mattel over rights, with Gosling's salary demands impacting negotiations, while Gerwig and Baumbach are ready to write the sequel.
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Warner Bros. is negotiating with Mattel over rights, with Gosling's salary demands impacting negotiations, while Gerwig and Baumbach are ready to write the sequel.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Rights to the Barbie franchise are at risk of reverting to Mattel amid studio negotiations and compensation demands.1 source
Zaslav's studio is negotiating Mattel rights amid Gosling salary demands and Gerwig/Baumbach sequel readiness.1 source
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David Zaslav
American businessman (1960-2026)
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Mattel
American multinational toy and entertainment company