Barbie: Epic Road Trip Explained

Director:Conrad Helten
Music:The Math Club
Language:English
Producer:Susan Corbin
Runtime:65 minutes

Barbie: Epic Road Trip[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] or Barbie Epic Road Trip[6] is a 2022 animated adventure comedy children's interactive television special directed by Conrad Helten and written by Aury Wallington which debuted on Netflix[7] on 25 October.

The 41st entry in the Barbie film series, it is also the first interactive production in the Barbie media franchise. The core components of Barbie's friends and family and Barbie "Brooklyn" Roberts reprise their roles in this production.[8]

Background

The title and the promotional artwork for this film/movie was revealed by Mattel co-president, Richard L. Dickson, while putting out a presentation for analysts and the company's board of directors on 18 February 2022, which also showcased the promotional artwork for the previous production: a television film named "".[9] The first pre-release revelation of the film was released on 10 October 2022 through Screen Rant[10] and The Hollywood Reporter, with the latter on the back of Mattel announcing a signature of a long-term contract extension with Netflix for more Barbie-branded productions.[11]

Premise

"Barbie goes on a cross-country adventure/trek with friends and makes big decisions about the future. Which dream will she choose?"[12]

Voice cast

As per the closing credits:[13] [14]

Other characters include Trey Reardon, Barbie's puppy Taffy, Ned and Ted Johnson, Bella & Ella Blue, Chuckles and Truffles.

Music

The film featured only one single titled Flip the Script, which was released on 17 October 2022 on global music streaming services. It was written by Brayden Deskins, Brandon Stewart, Nicky Egan, Khristiana Parchman and Colton Fisher, produced by The Math Club and performed by Lydia Li.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 26 October 2022. Interactive special Barbie: Epic Road Trip to air on Netflix. Toy World Magazine The business magazine with a passion for toys. 23 November 2022.
  2. Web site: 22 November 2022. Barbie: Epic Road Trip – Interactive Movie on Netflix. Martin Cid Magazine. 23 November 2022.
  3. Web site: Barbie: Epic Road Trip. BBFC. 20 October 2022.
  4. Web site: Green. Jennifer. 26 October 2022. Barbie: Epic Road Trip Movie Review. Common Sense Media. 1 November 2022.
  5. Web site: Boccella. Maggie. 24 October 2022. Barbie: Epic Road Trip Clip: The Girls Get an Audition. Collider. 3 October 2022.
  6. Web site: 25 October 2022. Barbie Epic Road Trip. Netflix. 23 November 2022.
  7. Web site: Rousseau. Vivian. 25 October 2022. Kids Can Choose Where Barbie Travels While Watching 'Barbie: Epic Road Trip' on Netflix. The Toy Insider. 9 December 2022.
  8. Web site: Sprankles. Julie. 21 October 2022. Watch An Exclusive Sneak Peek Of Netflix's 'Barbie: Epic Road Trip'. Scary Mommy. 23 November 2022.
  9. Web site: Dickson. Richard. 18 February 2022. Mattel 2022 Analyst Presentation. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20220219170358/https://investors.mattel.com/static-files/a4254961-76f6-4280-9934-93835687ea36/. 19 February 2022. 11 March 2022. Mattel Investors. 32.
  10. Web site: Hullender. Tatiana. 10 October 2022. Barbie: Epic Road Trip Trailer Reveals Interactive Adventure [EXCLUSIVE]]. Screen Rant. 25 November 2022. The first project under the multi-year content partnership is an interactive special called Barbie: Epic Road Trip, which debuts Oct. 25..
  11. Web site: Porter. Rick. 21 October 2022. Netflix, Mattel Sign Deal for More Barbie Content. The Hollywood Reporter. 23 November 2022.
  12. Web site: 27 October 2022. Barbie Epic Road Trip (2022) directed by Conrad Helten • Reviews, film + cast. Letterboxd. 20 November 2022.
  13. Web site: Barbie Epic Road Trip (2022) directed by Conrad Helten • Reviews, film + cast. Letterboxd. 9 December 2022.
  14. Web site: Barbie: Epic Road Trip – Full Cast & Crew. TV Guide. 9 December 2022.

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