Margot Robbie
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The Barbenheimer phenomenon
Barbie and Oppenheimer are revitalising cinema, smashing box office records, and creating a cultural phenomenon. Explore our collection of stories.
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With Barbie, Margot Robbie has conquered Hollywood. What’s next?
Barbie is a global smash. But it’s not just for her starring role that Margot Robbie should be earning raves.
- by Karl Quinn
‘What a weekend!’ Barbie and Oppenheimer smash the box office around the world
Barbie had the biggest ever opening for a movie directed by a woman.
- by Garry Maddox and Karl Quinn
NRL lobbies Albanese to get Hollywood involved in Las Vegas opener
The NRL is closing in on a deal to start its season next year in the United States – and its held private talks with the prime minister about adding the likes of Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie to its Australia Week.
- by Adam Pengilly
Margot Robbie’s Barbie is finally here. Does it live up to the hype?
The year’s most anticipated release tries to faithfully service the history of Barbie, while grappling with modern gender politics.
- by Anwen Crawford
Flags, nudity and dotted lines: Why Hollywood films are so eager to appease China
Barbie has already created a diplomatic row over a nine-dash line on a map, highlighting the minefield that awaits films with global aspirations, especially when it comes to anything to do with China.
- by Andrew Hornery
How Barbiecore turned the world hot pink
Why do some trends take off? When it comes to Barbiecore, there’s more to the story than Margot Robbie.
- by Melissa Singer
Hollywood is banking on these films to save cinemas. Will it work?
The Super Mario Bros Movie has been much more successful than anyone predicted – and has shown audiences are going to the movies for the right release.
- by Garry Maddox
Greta Gerwig dared to turn Barbie into a film, but will it pay off?
Plus, test how your knowledge of the world’s most famous doll measures up.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling dazzle at Barbie world premiere
The star-studded cast strutted their Barbie stuff down the pink catwalk at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to celebrate the release of the long-awaited film.
- by Nell Geraets
Pink parties and ladies nights: Cinemas predict Barbie success
Themed movie nights, nightclub events and merchandise are bringing the “summer of Barbie” to the antipodean winter.
- by Mary Ward