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Universal Announces Plans To Make ‘Barbie’ Movie
Posted on 24. Sep, 2009 by CSS.
Barbie is leaving her dream house for a new life in Hollywood. The 50-year-old doll is on her way to the big screen.
After months of negotiations, Universal has acquired the right to create the first live-action feature starring Barbie, Variety reported Thursday. Laurence Mark, whose credits include Jerry Maguire and Julie & Julia, is producing the film.
“Barbie may be the most popular girl in the world,” Universal Pictures chairman Marc Shmuger told the trade paper.
Barbie has previously been featured only in an assortment of animated direct-to-DVD films, as well as several video games. It is unclear how the famed toy will translate to a feature-length movie. Barbie, full name Barbara Millicent Roberts, is sometimes a high school teen, sometimes a pilot, teacher, or astronaut; and boasts a fleet of cars.
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Heidi Klum Barbie Doll
Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by CSS.
Heidi Klum is being turned into a Barbie doll.
The German-born Victoria’s Secret supermodel – who is pregnant with her fourth child – will be immortalized in plastic as part of Barbie’s Blonde Ambition Collection — celebrating iconic blondes in fashion and entertainment — later this year.
Heidi was given the keys to Barbie’s Malibu Dream House and Car at the iconic doll’s 50th Anniversary celebration in New York last month.
“You guys just have to hold onto your horses a little while longer and then maybe then you’ll know and see,” Heidi replied when asked what her new doll looks like.
