Barbie(TM) Stars in an All-New Animated Feature Inspired by a Classic Tale of Friendship, Girl-Power, and Following Your Dreams

Barbie(TM) Stars in an All-New Animated Feature Inspired by a Classic Tale of Friendship, Girl-Power, and Following Your Dreams

BARBIE(TM) AND THE THREE MUSKETEERS

EVERY DVD INCLUDES A BARBIE(TM) PINK TICKET PARTY INSTANT WIN GAME PIECE - LOOK INSIDE TO SEE IF YOU'RE A WINNER!

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON DVD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Intrigue, adventure and loads of wholesome entertainment abound as Barbie(TM) takes on an exciting new challenge in Barbie(TM) and The Three Musketeers, an all-new animated feature premiering exclusively on DVD on September 15, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Starring the world's most popular fashion doll as a courageous heroine, this classic tale reinterpreted with a Barbie(TM) twist, is packed with humor, superb animation and enchanting original music. Featuring engaging bonus material, Barbie(TM) and The Three Musketeers is a must-own addition to every girl's Barbie(TM) collection-or an irresistible reason to start one now!

Barbie(TM) and The Three Musketeers gives girls a story that combines "classic princess with modern girl power", as Barbie(TM) and her friends become the first girl musketeers tasked with saving the prince. Barbie(TM) exemplifies girl power as she courageously stands beside her trusty companions through good times and bad, learning valuable lessons about loyalty and teamwork. Full of adventure, friendship and humor, Barbie(TM) and The Three Musketeers is available only on DVD at a suggested retail price of $19.98. Preorder close is July 28, 2009.

Look to see if you're a winner! Every DVD includes a Barbie(TM) Pink Ticket Party Instant Win Game piece, with the chance to win the coolest prizes. You could win a trip to LA to the ultimate Barbie(TM) party, Barbie(TM) shopping sprees, toys, and much more! No purchase necessary. (For alternate means of entry and to read all the rules, go to Barbie.com/pinkticketparty. Valid between 7/1/09-1/30/10. Open to legal residents of the United States between 3 and 12 years of age. Void where prohibited.)

BONUS FEATURES!
-- "All For One" music video
-- "Unbelievable" music video
-- Bloopers
-- I Can Be a Songwriter

-- Behind the Scenes: Barbie(TM) Fashion Show

Consumers also will be able to purchase and download Universal Studios Home Entertainment's Barbie(TM) animated features from select online destinations, including iTunes. In addition to Barbie(TM) and The Three Musketeers, titles available online include Barbie(TM) in the 12 Dancing Princesses, Barbie(TM) Fairytopia(TM): Magic of the Rainbow(TM), Barbie(TM) as The Island Princess, Barbie(TM) Mariposa(TM), Barbie(TM) & The Diamond Castle and Barbie(TM) Presents Thumbelina.

SYNOPSIS: Corinne(TM) (Barbie(TM)) is a sixteen year-old-girl who dreams of going to Paris to become a Musketeer, one of the protectors of the Royal Family. Once at the palace, Corinne(TM) works under the tutelage of three beautiful maids: Viveca(TM), Renee(TM), and Aramina(TM). While at the palace, she notices strange things, like accidents, happening and she's worried the Prince and his family may be in danger. With ninja-quick reflexes, each girl shifts into a defensive pose with improvised weapons: a necklace, fans, measuring tape, and hairpins. Together they discover that the prince's Advisor and his personal army are plotting to get rid of the prince and the royal family. The four girls try to tell the head of the Musketeers about the evil plot but no one believes them. Corinne(TM) and her friends are able to foil the plot of the villains through and save the Prince. The royal family is grateful to them and declares all four girls to be true Musketeers.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Street Date: September 15, 2009
Pre-Order Close: July 28, 2009

Copyright: BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. (C) 2009 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

(C)2009 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $19.98 SRP, $14.95 M.A.P.
Selection Number: 63105543
Spanish Audio: 63108969
Running Time: TBD
Layers: DVD-9
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Rating: NR

Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1, English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0, English SDH

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, 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.

About Mattel

Mattel, Inc., (NYSE:MAT) (www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie(R), the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels(R), Matchbox(R), American Girl(R), Radica(R) and Tyco(R) R/C, as well as Fisher-Price(R) brands, including Little People(R), Power Wheels(R) and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. Mattel is recognized as one of 2008's "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine. With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Mattel's vision is to be the world's premier toy brands-today and tomorrow.

Contacts: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Lea Porteneuve
Senior Vice President, Communications and Publicity
(818) 777-1391
Lea.Porteneuve@nbcuni.com

Cathy Scott
Publicist on Behalf of Universal Studios Home Entertainment
(818) 777-2424
Cathy.Scott@nbcuni.com

Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

CONTACT: Lea Porteneuve, Senior Vice President, Communications and
Publicity, +1-818-777-1391, Lea.Porteneuve@nbcuni.com, or Cathy Scott,
Publicist, +1-818-777-2424, Cathy.Scott@nbcuni.com, both of Universal Studios
Home Entertainment

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