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Helen Mirren on her cut Barbie scene with Olivia Colman: “It was very funny”

Helen Mirren has opened up about Olivia Colman’s hilarious Barbie cameo that ended up on the cutting room floor.  Back in July 2023, movie enthusiasts were finally treated to the highly anticipated fantasy comedy.  Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film follows a “stereotypical” Barbie (Margot Robbie) who resides in Barbie Land, a matriarchal society where women are self-sufficient and occupy all positions of power. After Barbie begins to worry about her mortality, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery into the real world – assisted by her “stereotypical” himbo boyfriend Ken (Ryan…

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Barbie’s Margot Robbie almost starred in American Horror Story

Barbie star Margot Robbie almost landed a starring role in American Horror Story. Since its premiere in 2011, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s hit anthology series has ruled the entertainment sphere with its unique set of horror stories, dynamic characters, and unhinged moments that continue to make waves on social media. However one entry that has remained a favourite among fans is American Horror Story: Asylum, the show’s second season. The series, which jumps between 1964 and the present day, follows the staff and inmates of the fictional mental institution…

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Barbie: Lebanon looks to ban the film for promoting “homosexuality and sexual transformation”

Lebanon has announced a potential ban on Barbie due to the film “promoting homosexuality.”  On 21 July, movie enthusiasts in the UK were finally treated to the highly anticipated fantasy comedy.  Directed by Greta Gerwig, the film follows a “stereotypical” Barbie (Margot Robbie )who resides in Barbieland, a matriarchal society where women are self-sufficient and occupy all positions of power. After Barbie begins to worry about her mortality, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery into the real world – assisted by her “stereotypical” himbo boyfriend Ken (Ryan Gosling). Since…

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Exclusive: Issa Rae and Simu Liu on how Barbie subverts ‘dumb as f**k rules’

Greta Gerwig aimed to create a ‘super inclusive world’ in the Barbie live-action film, according to stars Issa Rae and Simu Liu. The fantasy comedy stars Margot Robbie as the title character, a “stereotypical” Barbie who resides in Barbieland, a matriarchal society where women are self-sufficient and occupy all positions of power. After Barbie begins to worry about her mortality, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery into the real world – assisted by her “stereotypical” himbo boyfriend Ken (Ryan Gosling). Barbieland is a haven of inclusivity and diversity, with…

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Exclusive: America Ferrera on how her Ugly Betty character would react to Barbie

Potential “gasp!” moment incoming: Betty Suarez would initially “have problems” with the Barbie movie, says America Ferrera. The actress memorably played the title character on Ugly Betty between 2006 and 2010, an assistant at the fictitious MODE Magazine who – for those who somehow don’t know – refused to conform to the brand’s stereotypical beauty standards. Ferrera, who plays Mattel employee Gloria in the live-action Barbie, tells GAY TIMES that her signature character wouldn’t have the most enthusiastic reaction to the Greta Gerwig-directed film (to begin with, anyway). “I think…

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Billie Eilish to release new single for the Barbie movie soundtrack

Billie Eilish has announced the release date of her new single ‘What Was I Made For?’ that will feature on the ‘Barbie’ soundtrack. Little is known about the track beyond the fact that it will come out on 13 July at 7am PT. The cover art, unlike other promotional items for the moving, features no pink – instead showing the signature ‘B’ in black against a cream background. “Notice how there is no pink in this because she is showing barbie’s dark side ohhh,” one fan speculated on social media.…

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Christian preacher ‘curses’ new Barbie movie over LGBTQ+ content

Christian preacher Kent Christmas has called on God to make a “holy judgement” on the new ‘Barbie’ movie over its inclusion of LGBTQ+ content. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. “I curse in the name of the lord this new ‘Barbie’ movie that has been released full of transexual, and transgender and homosexuality,” he says in a video which has since gone viral on social media. Details about the exact plot of the movie, which has not yet been released despite…

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Here’s why Bros star Luke Macfarlane turned down a role in Barbie

Luke Macfarlane has revealed that he turned down a role in Barbie. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor shared that he auditioned for a small role in the upcoming Greta Gerwig-directed comedy – “and got it” – but had to bow out due to obligations with his Apple TV series Platonic. Platonic is directed by Nick Stoller, who previously collaborated with Macfarlane on Bros – which memorably made history as one of the first major gay rom-coms by a major studio and the first to feature an…

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