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Margot Robbie leads the charge in a reimagined Barbie film, but not without conflicts between creators and brand executives

  • Mattel argued with Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie over scenes in the film but were ultimately convinced by their vision.
  • Margot Robbie said she wouldn't have done the film without including diverse versions of Barbie represented by a diverse cast.
  • The film follows Barbie as she leaves "Barbie Land" for the real world to solve a problem, though exact details remain unclear.
  • There are conflicting statements about whether the film is feminist, with creators saying yes and Mattel executives saying no.
  • The film is highly anticipated but shrouded in secrecy, even for those involved in the filming process.
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