Animated version of Barbie (Illumination)

[BluBonnet]

https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2024/8/16/barbie

[Mikezilla3k]

So the source being some stuck up film bro who has been debunked numerous times?

Sure........

[BluBonnet]

Yes, it is totally inconceivable that Mattel would try to milk the film rights for all they're worth. That's got to be totally made up!

[drb999]

There’s plenty of animated Barbie movies out there.

[BluBonnet]

Originally Posted by drb999

There’s plenty of animated Barbie movies out there.

The cheaply made ones that go straight to streaming? Sure. But if they're getting Illumination involved, then it's obviously to make a big-budget movie that people will want to watch in cinemas

[drb999]

True. But I don’t see the problem with making a more expensive animated film. It won’t impact the live action one much if at all.

[BLU_Until_The_End]

Originally Posted by drb999

True. But I don’t see the problem with making a more expensive animated film. It won’t impact the live action one much if at all.

I think Margot Robbie sees the problem. If the animated movie is successful, why would they bring back an expensive human for a sequel when they can pump out another animated movie for a fraction of the price?

Plus, she's probably turned down roles she's being considered for and left money on the table under the assumption that a follow-up to the live action Barbie will be happening soon.

[BluBonnet]

Originally Posted by BLU_Until_The_End

I think Margot Robbie sees the problem. If the animated movie is successful, why would they bring back an expensive human for a sequel when they can pump out another animated movie for a fraction of the price?

Market segmentation

[Dragon78]

I would prefer a Jem and Holograms animated movie.

[kylor]

The Barbie franchise will continue beyond the live action movie. The director and star of the live action movie can lose as much sleep as they want to over it, that train is going to keep rolling forward whether they like it or not. They can cry into the dollars they made from their movie.

[Poya]

Originally Posted by BLU_Until_The_End

I think Margot Robbie sees the problem. If the animated movie is successful, why would they bring back an expensive human for a sequel when they can pump out another animated movie for a fraction of the price?

Plus, she's probably turned down roles she's being considered for and left money on the table under the assumption that a follow-up to the live action Barbie will be happening soon.

Robbie has stated, several times, she has no interest in a follow-up.

[filmbuffTX]

All of the previous animated Barbie feature films were clearly aimed at preschool/elementary aged girls. Very limited appeal. How will this one differ other than more money spent on the animation and marketing? Will it be the first PG-13 Illumination film in order to appeal to teens/adults? Seems like it needs to have some edge or be a parody, which would step on the live action version’s toes. It’ll be interesting to see what the take is.

[Chedwiggen]

Originally Posted by Dragon78

I would prefer a Jem and Holograms animated movie.

Or a decent live action film.

[Dragon78]

Chedwiggen, that would nice as well.

[J999]

Not sure why Gerwig or Robbie would care if they aren't doing a sequel. Did they think Mattel wouldnt do anything with Barbie again? At least it's something different than just doing a lame "Barbie 2" with none of the cast, which almost certainly would have happened in the 80s or 90s.

Of course, I don't think highly of the first movie (ok at best for me), so I wouldn't mind something different at all.

[BluBonnet]

It’s on


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[Prohibida]

Wtf!?

[BluBonnet]

Originally Posted by Prohibida

Wtf!?

Somehow... Barbie returned.

[mwynn]

Hopefully Diabetic Barbie is in this.

https://shop.mattel.com/products/bar...t-outfit-hyt97

[BluBonnet]

Originally Posted by mwynn

Hopefully Diabetic Barbie is in this.

https://shop.mattel.com/products/bar...t-outfit-hyt97

She'll get her own popcorn bucket