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Media Collections

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Main Milestones

Initial Announcement

September 2009

Universal Pictures announced the development of a live-action Barbie film, marking the beginning of a long and complex production journey. Laurence Mark was set to produce the film at this stage.

Rights Transfer to Sony

April 2014

The film rights were transferred from Universal Pictures to Sony Pictures, initiating a new phase in the project's development. This period saw multiple changes in writers and directors, as well as the initial casting of Amy Schumer as Barbie.

Amy Schumer's Departure

March 2017

Amy Schumer parted ways with the project due to scheduling conflicts, leading to a search for a new lead actress. This setback was a significant turning point in the film's development.

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Themed Timelines

Main milestonesGreta Gerwig's Involvement and Creative ProcessFilming Locations and SettingsMargot Robbie's InvolvementNoah Baumbach's ContributionCast and CharactersAwards and AccoladesDevelopment and Production of Barbie (Film)Release and ReceptionCultural Impact and PhenomenonThemes and Inspirations

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Brief

Recognition

• Awards: Eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture; won Best Original Song for 'What Was I Made For?'; Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song and the inaugural Golden Globe Award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.

Main theme

Focused on subverting expectations and exploring themes of self-discovery, feminism, and the human condition.

Quotes from the film

'the thing you didn't know you wanted'; 'I'm here to see my gynecologist'.

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Daily Chronicle

15 December, 2023

Barbie became available for streaming exclusively on Max.

17 October, 2023

Barbie was released on Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD.

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Tags

#comedy#consumerism#cultural#film#feminist#live-action#iconic#existentialism#self-discovery#adventure#romance#fantasy

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