Barbie(R) and Actress Mira Sorvino Celebrate Launch of New Animal-Themed, Full-Length Musical DVD by Co-Hosting"We Love Animals" Rally and Kick-off Event at the Central Park Zoo.New Made-for-DVD "Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess
The Island Princess is a cruise ship for the Princess Cruises line. She is the sister ship to the Coral Princess. " Sails into Release Today, Featuring Nine Original Songs, Adorable a·dor·a·ble adj. 1. Delightful, lovable, and charming: an adorable set of twins. 2. Worthy of adoration. Animal "Co-stars" and Lessons of Love and Courage EL SEGUNDO El Segundo (ĕl sēgŭn`dō), industrial city (1990 pop. 15,223), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1917. Its products include navigation and computer systems, aircraft parts, office machines, telephone apparatus, and , Calif. -- Girls and families alike today welcome what promises to be the "crown jewel Crown jewel A particularly profitable or otherwise particularly valuable corporate unit or asset of a firm. Often used in risk arbitrage. The most desirable entities within a diversified corporation as measured by asset value, earning power, and business prospects; in takeover " of the Barbie[TM] princess entertainment franchise with the release of "Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess." The new made-for-DVD Barbie[R] full-length musical combines one of girls' favorite entertainment properties with a supporting cast of adorable animals, nine original songs and valuable lessons of love and courage. Released by Universal Studios Home Entertainment Universal Studios Home Entertainment (formerly Universal Studios Home Video or MCA/Universal Home Video) is a home video company founded in 1979. It is a division of Universal Studios. It was originally known as MCA Videocassette, Inc. , "Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess" casts Barbie[R] as the beautiful Princess Rosella rosella Noun a type of Australian parrot [TM] in a magical, musical adventure set against a vibrant, tropical backdrop. In the movie, Princess Rosella[TM] has a "family" of animal friends - including a red panda, peacock and baby elephant - with whom she can talk and sing and who ultimately join her on an exciting journey of self discovery. To celebrate the newest release and the movie's exciting animal themes, Barbie[R] - as well as Barbie[R] fans and wildlife conservation supporters Mira Sorvino Mira Katherine Sorvino (born September 28, 1967 in Tenafly, New Jersey) is an Oscar and Golden Globe Award-winning American actress. Biography Early life and her daughter Mattea - hosted a "We Love Animals" Rally at the Central Park Zoo The Central Park Zoo is located in Central Park in New York City and run by the Wildlife Conservation Society. A redesign of the zoo in 1983–88 executed by the architectural firm of Kevin Roche, Dinkeloo abandoned the old-fashioned menagerie cages for more natural exhibits. on September 15th in partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society. At the kick-off event, Barbie[R], Sorvino and a zookeeper zoo·keep·er n. One who takes care of animals in a zoo. from the Central Park Zoo led hundreds of girls in a day full of fun activities, including a "We Love Animals" cheer and rally, lessons about conserving wildlife, and an exclusive movie screening of "Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess." Additionally, during the event, Barbie[R] announced the official start to the "Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess" National Poster Design Contest, in which Barbie[R] is calling on children to use their creativity to capture the spirit of fun, adventure and adorable animal friends introduced in the movie. From September 15 through October 20, 2007, contestants and their parents can log onto www.barbie.com/poster to obtain contest rules and entry forms. Barbie[R] will donate $1 to the Wildlife Conservation Society1 for every completed National Poster Design Contest entry form submitted. "Barbie entertainment continues to build its popularity and success, delivering quality made-for-DVDs that have each proven to be a perennial favorite. With each movie consistently reaching the top of the Nielsen Entertainment VideoScan Top Kid Video charts, we anticipate 'Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess' to be among this holiday season's hottest releases," said Richard Dickson, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Media and Entertainment Worldwide, Mattel. "The new musical combines everything a girl loves, including princesses, singing, animals, and families will enjoy the movie's captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. storyline which conveys enduring and meaningful values." Girls will enjoy playing out their favorite scenes from Barbie[R] doll's newest full-length tropical adventure with a magical toy line-up featuring adorable animals, musically-themed princess dolls and a sing-along styling head that includes a karaoke-style microphone. Girls can also play real-life princess more than ever before with the beautiful Princess Rosella[TM] role-play dress; an interactive dance mat and instructional DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. that teaches girls how to act, dress and dance like a princess; as well as an exquisite vanity that also serves as a castle playset for the dolls and animal friends based on the movie. "This holiday, we're excited to deliver a toy line toy line n. Chiefly Southern U.S. The line used in a game of marbles. that captures all the key themes and magic of the 'Barbie as The Island Princess' movie, offering a rich, imaginative play experience coupled with the fantasy that only Barbie can provide to girls," said Jamie Wood, vice president, Barbie Marketing, Mattel. "Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess" DVD "Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess" marks the 11th made-for-DVD release from the entire Barbie[TM] entertainment franchise which has collectively sold more than 46 million units worldwide since the first Barbie[TM] movie, "Barbie[TM] in the Nutcracker nutcracker, common name for a small crow of the genus Nucifraga in the family Corvidae (crow family). The Old World nutcracker (N. caryocatactes) is found throughout the colder regions of Europe, including high mountain forests. ." In this fall's movie, Barbie[TM] stars as Princess Rosella[TM], who is shipwrecked on an island and has grown up unaware of her true identity. In her island paradise, Rosella[TM] learns to talk and sing with a "family" of loving animals, but when the adventurous Prince Antonio[TM] discovers their tropical island, the princess' desire to uncover her past leads her and her loyal animal friends to sail with the prince to his coastal castle. Upon embarking on this exciting journey of self discovery, Rosella[TM], the prince and her animal friends learn that miracles can happen when love is present to guide them through their adventures. The "Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess" DVD is available for a suggested retail price of $19.98 and is recommended for ages 3 and up. Bonus DVD features include: * Island Karaoke Club (8 songs with multiple singing options) * Outtakes * Music Video * Trailer Gallery * Island Karaoke Party: DVD Rom Printables (Songbook, Coloring Pages) "Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess" Dolls and Accessories Girls will sing with delight as they bring this magical new story to life with an entire line of toys, including beautiful princess dolls, incredible playsets, plush and an interactive dance mat. Barbie[R] as Princess Rosella[TM] Doll The magical Barbie[TM] as Princess Rosella[TM] wears a glittering gown of azure blue Azure Blue is a fictional character who was created by Carl Barks for The Walt Disney Company. He first appeared as an evil miser in The Golden Helmet in Donald Duck Four Color #308. and pink with a feather-like train that fans out similar to her animal friend Azul[TM], the regal peacock. The Princess Rosella[TM] doll sings two of her favorite songs from the movie and comes with Sagi[TM], her loyal animal friend and a pretty hairbrush to get ready for the ball. Suggested retail price is $24.99 for ages 3 and up. Princess Luciana[TM] Doll Presenting Princess Luciana[TM], the fair friend of Princess Rosella[TM] from the beloved musical "Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess." Dressed for the royal engagement ball in a regal gown of imperial purple topped with a matching tiara, Luciana[TM] sings her song from the movie. She is accompanied by her cute kitty, who is also dressed for the occasion in a matching collar and tiara. Suggested retail price is $24.99 for ages 3 and up. Prince Antonio[TM] Doll In the movie, "Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess," the handsome Prince Antonio[TM] is the future king and is arranged to marry Princess Luciana[TM], but he is in love with Princess Rosella[TM]. Prince Antonio[TM] is dressed in velvety vel·vet·y adj. vel·vet·i·er, vel·vet·i·est 1. Suggestive of the texture of velvet; soft and smooth: velvety skin. 2. royal blue with faux golden embroidery, regal purple trousers, high boots and a crown. Suggested retail price is $9.99 for ages 3 and up. Princess Rosella[TM] Sing Along Styling Head Girls will enjoy the Princess Rosella[TM] Sing Along Styling Head as they style hair and sing along as Princess Rosella[TM] sings three key songs from the movie. Tallulah[TM], Sagi[TM] and Azul[TM] also perform with Princess Rosella[TM] and the beautiful island rose becomes the microphone. Suggested retail price is $44.99 for ages 3 and up. Swing & Twirl Tika Tika can be:
Girls will be "wowed" by the adorable elephant Tika[TM] and two miniature princess dolls as they have fun using the elephant's trunk as an exhilarating ride, literally twirling Twirling is any of several artforms, hobbies, or sport and recreational activities accomplished by spinning or rotating the twirled object either for exercise, or in a rhythmic, or otherwise artful manner. and whirling 'round and 'round! Tika[TM] can place the princesses in the basket seat underneath the spinning umbrella and can also hold the pretty flowers or hairbrush with her trunk too. Suggested retail price is $29.99 for ages 3 and up. Magical Castle Vanity Now girls can play real-life princess and get ready for the ball just like Princess Rosella[TM] from the movie "Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess." The Magical Castle Vanity doubles as a vanity AND a castle! Storage compartments hold a vanity hairbrush and powder puff powder puff n. A soft pad for applying powder to the skin. powder puff Noun a soft pad used to apply cosmetic powder to the skin powder puff n → . The castle vanity mirror and compartments also change to reveal surprise castle rooms and accessories for doll play. Music from the movie is also featured in the royal bedroom and ballroom. A dining table with chairs, dressing area with "mirror" and a light-up stained glass window stained glass window n → vidriera de colores stained glass window stain n → buntes Glasfenster nt stained glass window n are also featured. Tallulah[TM] the white monkey is included, as well as fun jewelry for girls hidden throughout the vanity. Suggested retail price is $129.99 for ages 3 and up. "Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess" Dance Mat and Instructional DVD The "Barbie[TM] as the Island Princess" Learn to be a Princess - Instructional DVD with Dance mat and Accessories lets girls act out Rosella's transformative journey into a Princess. The DVD showcases a professional ballerina in four distinct activities that help develop the imagination of every potential princess including "Sing Like a Princess," "Dance Like a Princess," "Act like a Princess" and "Dress like a Princess." The dance mat creates the perfectly royal space for girls to practice their Princess skills. The fun continues with dress up accessories that enhance the role play, including a tiara, a hair brush, a rose wand, a tea cup and saucer, pretend lipstick, perfume and earrings. Available at Toys 'R' Us for a suggested retail price of $29.99 for ages 4 and up. Other items in the toy collection include: * Kelly[R] Assortment with Tika[TM] * Tallulah[TM] Plush * Mini Plush Assortment * Getting Ready with Tallulah[TM] Playset * Maiden Assortment "Barbie[TM] as The Island Princess" Consumer Products Girls can sleep, dream and role-play princess with the new collection of "Barbie[TM] as the Island Princess" apparel, room decor and accessories. Girls can transform their bedrooms into a tropical princess' palace with room decor including bedding sets and lamps. And, with the new Princess Rosella[TM]-inspired dress, they can look just like a princess too. Suggested retail prices range from $4 - $59.99 for ages 3 and up. About Mattel Mattel, Inc., (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :MAT) (www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie[R], the most popular fashion doll Fashion dolls are dolls designed to be dressed and redressed to reflect fashion trends or occasionally fantasy play. The dolls are typically plastic or vinyl, and are manufactured both as toys and as collectibles. They are enjoyed by many age groups. ever introduced. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Hot Wheels Hot Wheels is a brand of die cast toy car, introduced by American toymaker Mattel in 1968. It was the primary competitor of Johnny Lightning and Matchbox until 1996, when Mattel acquired rights to the Matchbox brand from Tyco. [R], Matchbox[R], American Girl American Girl, may refer to:
R/C Reinforced Concrete R/C Rate of Climb , as well as Fisher-Price[R] brands (www.fisher-price.com), including Little People[R], Rescue Heroes[R], Power Wheels The creator of this article, or someone who has substantially contributed to it, may have a conflict of interest regarding its subject matter. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. [R] and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and sells products in more than 150 nations throughout the world. Mattel's vision is to be the world's premier toy brands -- today and tomorrow. BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by Mattel, Inc. (c) 2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. About Universal Studios Home Entertainment Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal NBC Universal is a media and entertainment company formed in May 2004 by the combination of General Electric's NBC with Vivendi Universal Entertainment (part of the French Media Group, Vivendi SA). GE owns 80% of NBC Universal with the remaining 20% owned by Vivendi SA. , one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi. 1 a minimum donation of $10,000 for the first 10,000 completed entry forms, not to exceed $10,000 |
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