'Barbie' makes a billion and breaks another record for female filmmakers

Greta Gerwig should be feeling closer to fine these days. In just three weeks in theatres, "Barbie" is set to sail past US$1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins, who helmed "Wonder Woman." "Barbie," which Gerwig directed and co-wrote, added another $53 million from 4,178 North American locations this weekend according to studio estimates on Sunday. The Margot Robbie-led and produced film has been comfortably seated in f