Barbie(TM) Stars in Her First Best Friends Movie!

Barbie(TM) Stars in Her First Best Friends Movie!

'Barbie(TM) & The Diamond Castle'

Original Musical Fairy Tale is Available September 9, 2008 Exclusively on DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time ever, Barbie(TM) teams up with best friend Teresa(TM) to co-star in a movie together, "Barbie(TM) & The Diamond Castle," premiering exclusively on DVD on September 9, 2008, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. An all-new princess tale with a modern musical twist, "Barbie(TM) & The Diamond Castle" is an exciting adventure that combines everything Barbie(TM) fans love -- best friends forever, contemporary music, adorable puppies, gorgeous dresses and sparkling gems -- all in one magical, lavishly illustrated movie. A highly anticipated, must-own addition to any Barbie(TM) collection, "Barbie (TM) & The Diamond Castle" is the first Barbie(TM) true best friends movie and the newest release in the successful Barbie(TM) Princess series. The delightfully rendered tale of friendship, empowerment and perseverance will have fans of all ages cheering and singing along with the unforgettable music each time they watch the movie. The DVD is priced at $19.95 SRP. Preorder close is August 5, 2008.

SYNOPSIS

Barbie(TM) and Teresa(TM) star in their first best friends movie! Barbie(TM) and Teresa(TM) tell us the magical tale of Liana(TM) and Alexa(TM), best friends who share everything, including their love of music. One day their simple lives change when they are given an enchanted mirror and befriend the girl trapped inside! To save their new friend, Liana(TM) and Alexa(TM) embark on a dangerous journey to the hidden Diamond Castle that will put their friendship to the test. But through the power of song and with the companionship of two adorable puppies, the girls face their challenges together and learn that friendship is the true treasure.

MAGICAL BONUS FEATURES
Hilarious Bloopers from the Movie
Magical Music Video "Connected"
Sneak Peek of "Barbie(TM) In A Christmas Carol"
Trailer Gallery

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Street Date: September 9, 2008
Copyright: 2008 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $19.98 SRP, $14.95 M.A.P.
Selection Number: 63101989
Running Time: 78 Minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Layers: Dual Layers
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen

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Universal Studios Home Entertainment is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (http://www.universalstudios.com/). Universal Studios is a part of NBC Universal, 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 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.

CONTACTS
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Lea Porteneuve
Vice President, Publicity
(818) 777-1391
Lea.Porteneuve@nbcuni.com

Kelly Castell
Manager, Broadcast Publicity
(818) 777-0549
Kelly.Castell@nbcuni.com

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Manager, Online Publicity
(818) 777-0115
Nicole.Canizales@nbcuni.com

Scott Lyons
Manager, Print Publicity
(818) 777-0523
Scott.Lyons@nbcuni.com

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