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Warner Bros. Races Against December Deadline to Secure Barbie Sequel Rights

Warner Bros. is in urgent negotiations to retain the sequel rights for its monumental hit, 'Barbie.' With the current agreement set to revert control to Mattel in December, the studio faces a critical deadline to solidify its position for any future cinematic ventures involving the iconic doll. The original film's staggering $1.5 billion global success underscores the high stakes in these ongoing discussions.

7/31/2026

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Writers Guild Withdraws Festival Support Citing AI Film Inclusion

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has severed its ties as a sponsor of the Urbanworld Film Festival in New York. This separation stems from the festival's decision to feature a dedicated section for movies created with artificial intelligence tools. The WGA's withdrawal underscores its deep-seated opposition to the expansion of AI in creative content, a position central to recent labor negotiations and ongoing industry debates.

7/28/2026