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Barbenheimer Edit

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A section in the marketing/release section should be added for the film's viral "Barbenheimer" phenomenon. At one time it was just silly memes, but it has now turned in to a legitimate talking point about the film's release, with Barbie director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie both commenting and promoting the trend, as well as actor Tom Cruise. It is a part of the film's release undoubtedly, there is no way around it. I will post my now-deleted section below, please check my references and sources for authenticity. BakedintheHole (talk) 14:22, 1 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

=== "Barbenheimer" ===

Barbie is set to be released theatrically on July 21, 2023, the same day as Oppenheimer,^[1] the biographical thriller film about J. Robert Oppenheimer directed by Christopher Nolan. Due to the difference in tone and genre between the two films, many social media users across platforms such as Instagram and TikTok have taken to making memes and ironic posts about how the two films represent different audiences,^[2] or how the two films should be viewed as a double feature.^[3] The popularity of the trend comparing the two films led to the New York Times dubbing the phenomenon "Barbenheimer".^[4] Gerwig and Robbie have both promoted the connection, posting a photo of themselves attending Oppenheimer on the film's official Twitter account on June 30, 2023.^[5] Actor Tom Cruise also encouraged the cross-promotion,^[6] tweeting that he "love[s] a double feature, and it doesn't get more explosive (or more pink) than one with Oppenheimer and Barbie".^[7] BakedintheHole (talk) 14:22, 1 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose. Trivial information about a brief social media flurry which will inevitably be forgotten about in a couple of weeks' time. Barry Wom (talk) 09:01, 2 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I would disagree, I think it has made a substantial impact on the cross-promotion of each film and has been embraced by the filmmakers, too. BakedintheHole (talk) 14:41, 2 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]
It's been added briefly in the marketing section (where it should be, not under its own section). Thank you. Mike Allen 15:52, 2 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I have added it back to the marketing section (without its own section), as “Barbenheimer” is now its own Wikipedia article. Users continue trying to delete the section on both the Oppenheimer and Barbie pages, I am adding them back to both and leaving a message warning against an edit war. BakedintheHole (talk) 12:26, 4 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]
I think there should be a short blurb here but then the new article deleted, that's quite excessive. Reywas92^Talk 13:39, 3 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

References

^ "Oppenheimer - Official Site". Oppenheimer.com. Accessed July 1, 2023.
^ Frank, Jason. "Barbenheimer Memes Are Blowing Up". Vulture. Published June 29, 2023. Accessed July 1, 2023.
^ Ankers-Range, Adele. "The Internet Embraces 'Barbenheimer' With Memes, Mashups, and More - IGN". IGN. Published June 30, 2023. Accessed July 1, 2023.
^ Moses, Claire. "Mark Your Calendars: ‘Barbenheimer’ Is Coming". The New York Times. Published June 28, 2023. Accessed July 1, 2023.
^ Post by @barbiethemovie on Twitter. Published June 30, 2023. Accessed July 1, 2023.
^ Simpson, Michael Lee. "Tom Cruise Is Doing an 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' Double Feature Too: 'Doesn't Get More Explosive'". People. Published June 28, 2023. Accessed July 1, 2023.
^ Post by @TomCruise on Twitter. Published June 28, 2023. Accessed July 1, 2023.

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InfiniteNexus (talk) 11:20, 11 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The Philippines has not banned the film

I've checked the latest news about the potential ban of Barbie in the Philippines, and I've seen their MTRCB body approve the movie for theatrical release. Here's the news article proving it. (It turns out the link stopped working as soon as I added it in this talk section. Oh well...^[a])

One thing I don't know is how to add it in this Wikipedia article (mainly because I'm doing this in a mobile browser.) Could someone do this for me? Thanks in advance! green@grenier ~$ sign --now; sudo systemctl enable wptalk 12:07, 11 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Error in Plot Summary

>Sasha inspires a depressed Barbie by acknowledging the inherent contradictions of American femininity.

This is incorrect. Gloria (the mother) gives this speech. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.83.70.31 (talk) 01:30, 21 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

^ Side note: it only works if you search for this specific search term: "Barbie allowed to screen in the Philippines".

Edit request

Per IP above, there is an error in the plot summary. Please change "Sasha inspires a depressed Barbie..." to "Gloria inspires a depressed Barbie...". Many thanks 86.133.52.213 (talk) 21:33, 21 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Cast

How are you deciding who is Ken 1, Ken 2, Ken 3? 2001:8F8:172B:41ED:ACF0:D8FC:8AF5:B5CF (talk) 16:11, 22 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

[1] "Oppenheimer - Official Site". Oppenheimer.com. Accessed July 1, 2023.

[2] Frank, Jason. "Barbenheimer Memes Are Blowing Up". Vulture. Published June 29, 2023. Accessed July 1, 2023.

[3] Ankers-Range, Adele. "The Internet Embraces 'Barbenheimer' With Memes, Mashups, and More - IGN". IGN. Published June 30, 2023. Accessed July 1, 2023.

[4] Moses, Claire. "Mark Your Calendars: ‘Barbenheimer’ Is Coming". The New York Times. Published June 28, 2023. Accessed July 1, 2023.

[5] Post by @barbiethemovie on Twitter. Published June 30, 2023. Accessed July 1, 2023.

[6] Simpson, Michael Lee. "Tom Cruise Is Doing an 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie' Double Feature Too: 'Doesn't Get More Explosive'". People. Published June 28, 2023. Accessed July 1, 2023.

[7] Post by @TomCruise on Twitter. Published June 28, 2023. Accessed July 1, 2023.

[8] Side note: it only works if you search for this specific search term: "Barbie allowed to screen in the Philippines".

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