Get Ready to Enter Barbie Land: An Exciting Look at the Upcoming Barbie Film Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling!
Welcome to the world of Barbie, a perfect place filled with perfect beings! But what happens when one of those beings has a full-on existential crisis? And what about poor Ken? These are just some of the questions that will be explored in the upcoming “Barbie” from Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig.
Enter Greta Gerwig’s upcoming film “Barbie,” featuring a star-studded cast, including the talented Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken. Alongside them are America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell, just to name a few.
Gerwig directs “Barbie” from a screenplay she co-wrote with Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach. The film is based on the popular Barbie franchise from Mattel. The producers include David Heyman, Robbie, Tom Ackerley, and Robbie Brenner, with an executive producer team including Michael Sharp, Josey McNamara, Ynon Kreiz, Courtenay Valenti, Toby Emmerich, and Cate Adams.
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The creative team behind the camera includes Rodrigo Prieto as director of photography, Sarah Greenwood as production designer, Nick Houy as editor, Jacqueline Durran as costume designer, Glen Pratt as visual effects supervisor, George Drakoulias as music supervisor, and Alexandre Desplat as composer.
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The plot of the film has been kept under wraps, but we do know that it will be a contemporary story that explores themes of identity and femininity. In a statement, Gerwig said, “I’m so thrilled to take on Barbie. It’s a great opportunity to put some positivity into the world and to see that kind of story on the big screen.”
One thing that’s clear is that this won’t be the Barbie movie you remember from your childhood. In recent years, Barbie has undergone a transformation to become more inclusive and diverse, with dolls representing a range of skin tones, body shapes, and hair textures. The film is likely to reflect this new direction and offer a fresh take on the character.
“Barbie” is a Heyday Films, LuckyChap Entertainment, and Mattel production, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film is set to hit theaters on July 21, 2023, with an international release beginning on July 19, 2023.
So mark your calendars, and let’s immerse ourselves in the ultimate Barbie experience!
Here are some fun facts about Barbie:
- Barbie was first introduced in 1959 by Mattel, an American toy company. She was created by Ruth Handler, who was inspired by her daughter’s fascination with paper dolls.
- Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, and she hails from the fictional town of Willows, Wisconsin.
- Over the years, Barbie has had more than 200 careers, including astronaut, doctor, veterinarian, and even president of the United States.
- The first Barbie doll was sold for $3.00, and since then, over one billion Barbie dolls have been sold worldwide.
- Barbie has been the subject of controversy over the years, with some critics claiming that her unrealistic body proportions promote an unhealthy body image for young girls.
- In response to the criticism, Mattel has introduced more diverse dolls over the years, including dolls with different skin tones, body types, and hairstyles.
- Barbie has inspired countless books, movies, and TV shows, and of course, the upcoming film directed by Greta Gerwig!