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Warner Bros. Discovery to expand studios where Barbie was filmed

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Warner Bros. Discovery is planning a significant expansion of the UK studios where its biggest movie of all time, "Barbie," was shot.

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The expansion at the Leavesden studios near London will create 4,000 jobs in the UK, the company announced on Friday.

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The site will serve as the primary production hub for the DC Studios franchise upon its completion in 2027.

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"Barbie" has become Warner Bros.'s highest-grossing US release, surpassing the 2008 blockbuster "The Dark Knight".

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Some other notable movies at the location include the "Harry Potter" film series and the "House of the Dragon" television show.

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WBD California productions have been hit by of one of the biggest strikes in more than six decades led by the Writers' Guild of America.

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Disney, Netflix, and NBC Universal have also been affected by the ongoing strikes. 

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WBD California productionsThe company expects to lose up to $500 million this year.

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