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http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118009027.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 U has made a deal with Mattel to build a live-action film around its signature Barbie toy line. With studios racing to build films around well-known concepts, Universal brass feels it has landed the queen of globally branded toy figures.
Laurence Mark will produce.
According to Mattel, the 50-year-old Barbie has 99% worldwide brand awareness, and it's the No. 1 girls property in the toy industry, the top doll property in the U.S., and the No. 1 worldwide property in the traditional toy industry.
"Barbie is the most famous doll in history, a unique cultural icon in the world of brands," said Universal Pictures chairman Marc Shmuger. "So many representations of Barbie frequent pop culture. We're grateful to Mattel for entrusting us with this extraordinary opportunity."
Mark said the next step will be to canvass writers and decide on a creative take for a family-friendly movie. Mark, who just produced "Julie and Julia" and is in production on the untitled James L. Brooks-directed comedy that stars Reese Witherspoon and Jack Nicholson, was one of several A-list producers who met with Mattel and U execs. "Barbie may be the most popular girl in the world, and has always been a wonderfully aspirational figure, so we must do her proud," Mark said, noting that there's no shortage of plot possibilities since Barbie has held more than 120 jobs over the years.
The executive producers are Barbie general manager and Mattel senior veep Richard Dickson and Rob Hudnut, who is VP of entertainment for Barbie. The brand managers will clearly be hands-on in determining how Mattel's star asset translates to the screen.
Asked why there had never before been a live-action feature (there have been 16 direct-to-video animated titles, selling 75 million units worldwide, according to Mattel), Dickson called the U deal the logical next step in expanding the brand's reach. In the past several years, Barbie has expanded into fashion shows, merchandise and online ventures that include Twitter, Facebook and even Barbie's own YouTube channel.
"The brand wasn't ready for a movie," Dickson said. "In the last 10 years, Barbie has evolved from a toy into an intellectual property. Barbie has a proven track record in home entertainment, there have been live stage shows, live symphonies and other nontraditional forms of entertainment. There is a flagship store in Shanghai."
While Universal and Mark will want to move ahead aggressively, Dickson said no timetable has been set for Barbie's bigscreen debut.
whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules. It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness. This is true both in politics and on the internet." Our Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man said: "no, the doctor's right. besides, he has seniority."
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with blood and rage and full of fright
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We crave your hearts in the War of red,
look to my black love -- for mine violet fate!
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with blood and rage and full of fright
With strong hearts full as all light dies,
We crave your hearts in the War of red,
look to my black love -- for mine violet fate! Are you my fellow gay brethren who refuses to tell me if he's circumcised or not?
We all wear a green carnation.
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1. You're a fucking idiot
2. Its an alt
3. Learn how to use PMs so the rest of us don't have to hear about your gay wiener fantasies.
4. Learn how to live with yourself without having to find other real and fictional people to validate yourself.
November 6th, 2012: Americas new Independence Day.
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5. Call Rex. He misses you.
Uschi said:I won't rape you, I'll just fuck you 'till it hurts and then not stop and you'll cry. MisterJLA: RACKS so hard, he called Jim Rome "Chris Everett." In Him, all porn is possible. He is far above mentions in so-called "blogs." RACK him, lest ye be lost! "I can't even brush my teeth without gagging!" - Tommy Tantillo: Wank & Cry, heckpuppy, and general laughingstock ![[Linked Image from i6.photobucket.com]](http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/JoeMama13/RedSoxBanner05.png)
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6. call joe mama. He loves talking about peni with other dudes.
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6. I copy Joe Mama's joke. But seriously, Jim, call me. Things haven't been the same for me since Jerry died and I need a man's touch. 
Uschi said:I won't rape you, I'll just fuck you 'till it hurts and then not stop and you'll cry. MisterJLA: RACKS so hard, he called Jim Rome "Chris Everett." In Him, all porn is possible. He is far above mentions in so-called "blogs." RACK him, lest ye be lost! "I can't even brush my teeth without gagging!" - Tommy Tantillo: Wank & Cry, heckpuppy, and general laughingstock
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Are you my fellow gay brethren who refuses to tell me if he's circumcised or not?
When the fuck did you start posting here again? But yeah....of all the shit that's ever gone down on here, PMs from you asking about the condition of my cock were about the most awkward, truth be told. But, Doc, I have to wonder how you assume Barbie would interest me in the least...I think ponies and joes are pretty understandable obsessions, as they pretty much defined my childhood. What the fuck would I care about Barbie for?
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Do I really need to explain the joke to you?
whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules. It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness. This is true both in politics and on the internet." Our Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man said: "no, the doctor's right. besides, he has seniority."
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Are you my fellow gay brethren who refuses to tell me if he's circumcised or not?
When the fuck did you start posting here again? But yeah....of all the shit that's ever gone down on here, PMs from you asking about the condition of my cock were about the most awkward, truth be told. But, Doc, I have to wonder how you assume Barbie would interest me in the least...I think ponies and joes are pretty understandable obsessions, as they pretty much defined my childhood. What the fuck would I care about Barbie for? Jim was trying to cruise Klinton!!! Jesus, Jim, stay in your lane. You might've had a shot with Jerry...if Uschi hadn't cyber-killed him dead...
Uschi said:I won't rape you, I'll just fuck you 'till it hurts and then not stop and you'll cry. MisterJLA: RACKS so hard, he called Jim Rome "Chris Everett." In Him, all porn is possible. He is far above mentions in so-called "blogs." RACK him, lest ye be lost! "I can't even brush my teeth without gagging!" - Tommy Tantillo: Wank & Cry, heckpuppy, and general laughingstock
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Well there is still Snarf.
I am sure if Jim approached him, he would feel it was a most beloved moment in his wretched existance!
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I am most overjoyed at the prospect of a Barbie movie.
It was my most beloved toy all through my childhood and most of my adult life as well, for that matter.
All I've ever wanted was someone to be in love with, and have that same person be in love with me, and I'm starting to realize that that is never going to happen.
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with blood and rage and full of fright
With strong hearts full as all light dies,
We crave your hearts in the War of red,
look to my black love -- for mine violet fate! Are you my fellow gay brethren who refuses to tell me if he's circumcised or not? I'm pretty sure Rob doesn't post with alts.
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