Introducing an All-New Animated Feature 'Barbie(TM) in a Christmas Carol'

Introducing an All-New Animated Feature 'Barbie(TM) in a Christmas Carol'

Based On Dickens' Beloved Holiday Classic With A Fresh Barbie(TM) Twist!

The First-Ever Christmas Movie Starring Barbie(TM), is Available Exclusively

                                   on DVD     Starting November 4, 2008, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment   

Celebrate this holiday season with music, laughter and fun as Barbie(TM) stars in, the all-new "Barbie(TM) in A Christmas Carol," coming exclusively to DVD on November 4, 2008, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. This heartwarming new adaptation of the classic tale by Charles Dickens sets a new way to experience holiday entertainment with exquisite animation and enchanting new renditions of cherished Christmas carols, creating lots of laughs for the entire family. A perfect holiday gift for every Barbie(TM) fan, "Barbie(TM) in A Christmas Carol" comes with exclusive bonus features including a music video starring Chuzzlewit the Cat, holiday sing-a-long songs and a behind-the-scenes look at this perennial family favorite.

Parents and kids alike will enjoy watching and singing along with "Barbie(TM) in A Christmas Carol" this holiday season. No Barbie(R) collection is complete without this spectacular and warmhearted celebration of the holiday spirit, family and giving. The DVD is available at an average retail price of $19.98. Preorder close is September 30, 2008.

   A STOCKING FULL OF FESTIVE BONUS FEATURES    -- "Barbie(TM) & The Diamond Castle" Secret Scene! An exclusive scene from      the latest Barbie Princess movie.   -- Christmas Carol-oke Party -- Sing-Along to your favorite songs from the      movie.   -- "Jingle Bells" Music Video starring Chuzzlewit the Cat.   -- Collecting Dreams: The Making of the 2008 Barbie(R) Collector      Holiday(TM) Doll.     SYNOPSIS   Barbie(TM) Stars in the FIRST Barbie(TM) Holiday Movie!   

"Barbie(TM) in A Christmas Carol" is a heart-warming adaptation of the classic Dickens story filled with cherished Christmas carols, fabulous fashions and lots of laughs! The tale stars Barbie(TM) as Eden Starling(TM) the glamorous singing diva of a theatre in Victorian London. Along with her snooty cat Chuzzlewit, Eden selfishly plans to make all the theatre performers stay and rehearse on Christmas Day! Not even Eden's costume designer and childhood friend Catherine can talk Eden out of her self-centered tantrum.

It's up to three very unusual Christmas Spirits to take Eden on a fantastical holiday journey that will open her heart to the spirit of the season and the joy of giving. "Barbie(TM) in A Christmas Carol" is sure to become a family favorite to enjoy every holiday season!

   TECHNICAL INFORMATION   DVD   Street Date:  November 4, 2008   Pre-Order Close: September 30, 2008   Copyright: 2008 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.   Price:  $19.98 SRP, $14.95 M.A.P.   Selection Number:  63103573, 63105719 (Spanish)   Running Time: TBD   Layers: DVD-9   Aspect Ratio:  1.78:1   Rating: NR   

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