“Barbie:
The Princess & The Popstar
is a new Barbie musical about a
princess who longs to be a popstar
and a popstar who would love to be
aprincess;
and who not only get the
opportunity to change places, with
hilarious consequences, but also save
the Kingdom...”
THE FIRST BARBIE MUSICAL FOR FIVE YEARS, Barbie: The Princess & The Popstar
looks at an identity swap between two teenagers who both live privileged lives
but are dissatisfied with them.
Seventeen-year-old Princess Victoria (voice of Kelly Sheridan; singing voice
of Jennifer Waris), known as Tory, is bored with her routine and her duties
and longs for freedom. She believes that her favourite popstar Keira (voice
of Ashleigh Ball; singing voice of Tiffany Giardina), who is visiting Mirabella
to perform at the celebrations of the kingdom's 500th anniversary, has a much
less restricted life than she does.
Tory wants to have fun and is always trying to avoid her duties and responsibilities.
She loves to sing and dance; she plays pranks when she is bored and the only
time she really enjoys herself is when she is playing with her two younger sisters
or with her dog Vanessa (voice of Leala Selina) and when her strict Aunt Amelia
(voice of Ellie King) is not on her case.
“A
magical, fantasy;
a funny journey into the world of dreams,
Barbie: The Princess &
The Popstar
is a must for every little
princess...”
Popstar
Keira, who has her beloved dog Riff (voice of Adrian Petriw) for company, is
fed up with the constant nagging of her manager Seymour Crider (voice of Peter
Kelamis), who is in turn being harassed by her recording company boss Mr Kimburger
(voice of Michael Dobson).
The popstar has a tight schedule to keep. She has to rehearse with her choreographer
Danielle (voice of Zeke Norton) and has a PA, Nora (voice of Allison Warnyea),
who organises her day. She envies Princess Victoria, whom she thinks has a much
less pressurised life, and would love to live at the palace.
When the two girls meet, they discover that they have something in common: both
have a magical secret that will make the transformation that enables each to
experience the other's life a simple task.
But there are lessons to learn and surprises in store for them — including
the very worrying fact that the kingdom is at risk when the secret and magical
diamond Gardenia is stolen. And could there be romance in the air for the princess?
For all Barbie fans who adore both popstars and princesses, the Barbie: The
Princess & The Popstar DVD is set to become the new jewel in your collection.
It's a modern twist on the classic story of The Prince And The Pauper
— in this case, a princess and a popstar!
In this sparkling musical adventure, Barbie stars as Tori the kind-hearted princess
of Meribella who would rather sing and dance than perform her royal duties.
She becomes the popstar she has always wanted to be and although she expects
an "ordinary life", when it comes to Barbie, nothing is ever ordinary.
The film features both original and existing chart-topping songs, including
a reworking of the Cindy Lauper classic Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, which
is given the Barbie treatment to become Princesses Just Wanna Have Fun.
The DVD contains special features and bonus material to crown it as one of the
hottest releases in Barbie's film history. A magical, fantasy; a funny journey
into the world of dreams, Barbie: The Princess & The Popstar is a must
for every little princess.
Barbie: The Princess & The Popstar also features the voices of: Jonathan
Holmes as Rupert; Christopher Gaze as King Frederick; Lauren Lavoie as Meredith;
Ashlyn Drummond as Trevi; Adrian Petriw as Prince Liam; Mark Oliver as Duke
Trentino; Aislyn Watson as Charlotte; and Lily Snowden-Fine as Emily.
Written by Seve Granat and Cydne Clark; Score by Gabriel Mann and Rebecca Kneubuhl;
Producers are Shelley EDvi-Vardhana and Shawn McCorkindale; Dance Choreography
by Teresa Espinosa; and Directed by Zeke Norton.
• Barbie is back — A princess swaps her
tiara for tunes in the new musical Barbie: The Princess & The Popstar
(U), available on DVD, digital download and via video-on-demand from 3 September
2012.
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In The Dream House Music Video | Barbie™ Life In The Dream House Episode: Happy
Birthday Chelsea [very funny] | Trailer Gallery
"A magical, fantasy; a funny journey into the world of dreams, Barbie: The
Princess & The Popstar is a must for every little princess" — Maggie
Woods, MotorBar
FOR ALL THOSE MUMS considering performing arts for their little ones, particularly
at this time of year when X-Factor is back on screens and dreams of being
a popstar are rekindled, here's some simple top tips to get you started from
Denise Hutton-Gosney, the founder of leading theatre school Razzamataz:
1 Performing in front of people takes confidence and for some children
it is a skill that needs to be learnt and encouraged. The easiest way to do
this is to take every opportunity to practice speaking aloud and performing
in front of family and friends to make it a fun experience. This could be dancing
along to a song on the radio or reading a favourite book aloud before bed. Having
the confidence to perform in front of people is a valuable skill that children
can use in many different circumstances as they're growing up.
2 There's much more on offer than many mums expect when it comes to finding
a class to introduce a child to performing arts. Children today can try all
different kinds of styles of dance from Jazz to Irish to hip hop. Singing classes
can range from opera to pop and acting classes can cover musical theatre to
comedy and improvisation. There really is something for everyone and children
should have a go at as many as possible to find the class that they enjoy the
most.
3 It's important that mums and dads encourage their child's interest
in performing arts and show that they are their biggest fan! This could simply
mean turning up at performances and cheering from the front row.
4 If you choose to send your child to a theatre school make sure that
you meet the teachers and are confident that they can provide a stimulating
and encouraging environment which will help nurture your child's talent. Classes
should involve lots of participation so no child is sitting out for long.
5 Children can dream up all kinds of scenarios when they use their imaginations.
Let them become the playwrights and put their imagination to the test.
6 The emphasis should always be on having fun, fun, fun!
7 Involve siblings and friends and create your own theatre school at
home. Choose your child's favourite songs and books and have fun re-enacting
the storylines and singing the words. Would make a great performance next time
Grandma visits!
8 Make use of potential down times such as travelling in the car to practice
singing. This not only keeps children entertained on long journeys but also
helps them become familiar with songs so they feel more confident when singing
them in front of other people.
9 Hold your own mini awards ceremony to recognise the extraordinary talent
in your household!
10 Never feel embarrassed to show off your own singing or dancing talents
(if you have them!). Your little one will follow suit and find it entertaining
that you're joining in!
“Barbie:
The Princess & The Popstar