Time's Running Out: The Barbie Franchise's High Stakes Negotiations The news that Warner Bros. is struggling to secure a deal for the long awaited "Barbie 2" has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
As of this writing, negotiations with Greta Gerwig and top billed stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling have stalled due to concerns over financial arrangements. At issue are Warner Bros.
head David Zaslav's reluctance to approve a deal that offers the trio a significant cut of the profits, along with upfront payments.