Mattel’s Barbie franchise first inspired a CG-animated direct-to-video film in 2001. Produced by Mainframe Entertainment, Barbie in the Nutcracker sold millions of units and inspired a seemingly endless line of followups ever year. In each, the heroine would take on different roles, sometimes being a rock star or even a super spy. She looked unstoppable […]
Sinclair’s daily KidsClick programming block is in for another shakeup later this month. While shows like Mecard, Rocket Monkeys and Super 4 are leaving the lineup, new additions like Barbie Dreamtopia, Monster High: The Adventures of the Ghoul Squad and Transformers Cybertron make their debut. To top it off, for the first time since the […]
Mattel is set to debut the new Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures CG-animated series on Netflix in the United States. The new show will be animated by Mainframe Studios, the TV branch of Rainmaker Entertainment. The company’s relationship with Barbie goes back, having produced more than 30 features over the last 17 years. Here’s a trailer: This […]
Fresh off of ReBoot: The Guardian Code and the impending debut of Spy Kids: Mission Critical, Rainmaker’s TV division Mainframe Studios is hard at work on two new animated productions, including a new take on Mattel’s Barbie. The Vancouver based studio is currently developing The Anybodies, a 6-11 animated comedy/adventure series about a 12-year-old girl who […]
DHX Media has secured the license for Mattel’s Rainbow Magic in an exclusive, long-term global deal managed by the Mattel Creations division. The agreement includes several revenue streams, which gives DHX the right to produce and distribute an array of new, multi-platform content. Rainbow Magic initially caught the attention of young readers all over the […]
It’s true – Mattel and Sony Pictures are coming together to create a live-action comedy centered on our favorite fashion doll. Hannah Minghella, Columbia Pictures’ president of production, had this to say: We’ve always thought that the Barbie story had great potential, but a universe of possibilities opened up when Jenny, Walter and Laurie brought […]
I’ve always had a soft spot for these movies. You’d think the overabundance of pink, lacy gowns and talking animals would send me over the edge, but I keep coming back for more. It’s a guilty pleasure that doesn’t come up in normal conversation, and one that I can’t shake even after finding out that […]
Technicolor has recently finished delivery of Mattel’s New CG-Animated Barbie DVD/Blu-Ray feature, titled Barbie in the Pink Shoes. This is the second time Technicolor, via its Digital Productions division, has worked on a Barbie project. The first one being Barbie: A Perfect Christmas, which was released back in 2011. Barbie in the Pink Shoes will […]
Technicolor has recently announced its partnership with Mattel’s Barbie brand for the popular toyline’s latest DVD movie, Barbie: A Perfect Christmas. The feature will be Barbie’s 22nd GC-animated film to date, and will be released in North America on November 8, with a UK release scheduled for November 22. Technicolor’s contribution to the project includes […]
Maybe you thought it was over. Maybe you thought it was safe to go back into the water. But, apparently, the battle between MGA Entertainment and Mattel for the rights to the Bratz is never-ending! The most recent ruling int he case by a federal judge gave MGA the right to a new trial on […]
Seems like just a few months ago, we were hyping the release of Toy Story 3 in theaters. …oh wait, it was! Alright, fine. Seems like just a few months ago, we were reviewing Toy Story and Toy Story 2 on Blu-ray. …wait a tick, that’s true, too! Huh. Well, could it possibly be true […]
Despite each of us in the ToonBarn office seeing the film at least twice in theaters, there’s not a single one of us that can’t wait to see it again. That’s why we’re so incredibly excited to get our hands on the Toy Story 3 home video this November 2nd. Disney and Pixar will be […]