Barbie Fantasy Tales

Relive the beauty and magic in Barbie Fantasy Tales out now on DVD. Featuring Barbie: In The Nutcracker, Barbie: Rapunzel and Barbie: Swan Lake.
Barbie of Swan Lake
Barbie^TMmagically comes to life in her third animated movie, Barbie^TM of Swan Lake. Based on the brilliant music of Tchaikovsky and the beloved fairy tale, the dvd stars Barbie^TM as Odette, a young baker's daughter who follows a unicorn into an Echanted Forest. While there, she is transformed into a swan by Rothbart, an evil wizard intent on defeating the Fairy Queen and taking over the Forest. The Fairy Queen is able to counter Rothbart's spell so that Odette remains her human form by night but magically transforms into a swan by day. Odette learns that, even though she feels she is the wrong person for the task, it is her destiny to save the Enchanted Forest from Rothbart. But how can a young girl - armed with only her courage, honesty and intelligence - accomplish this and find her true love, the handsome Prince Daniel to break the spell?

Barbie^TM of Swan Lake combines fantasy, ballet and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable music as performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Peter Martins, Ballet Master in Chief of the New York City Ballet, choreographs the wondrous dance scenes of this spectacular ballet in a way never experienced before. Barbie^TM of Swan Lake shows that each of us is braver than we think.

BONUS DVD FEATURES:

Interactive menus with voice-over

Review:
A collectors item for every young girl to pass down to their children. This timeless story has been beautifully presented with elegance, grace, romance and of course lots of magic. Barbie inspires girls and boys to believe in themselves and the power of love. Ballet and the masterful music of Tchaikovsky gives a new enchanting edge to this magical tale, and an enduring quality that will encourage you to watch it time and time again. Plus maybe drag out those ballet shoes.


Barbie as RapunzelThis fanciful retelling of the classic fairytale casts Barbie^TM as Rapunzel, an imaginative, courageous girl who is locked in a hidden tower and magically paints her way to a life of freedom and true love. For as long as she can remember, seventeen-year-old Rapunzel has lived under the watchful eye of her guardian Gothel, a haughty vengeful witch who lives in an isolated manor protected by powerful magic. Lost in a lonely life of menial chores, Rapunzel finds solace in her painting and her faithful friends Hobie, an ornery, humorous rabbit, and Penelope^TM, a clumsy, lovable young dragon.

One day Rapunzel discovers a hidden tunnel beneath Gothel's manor, which leads her to a vibrant, beautiful kingdom she never knew existed. Exhilarated by her newfound freedom, Rapunzel meets handsome Prince Stefan, the son of King Frederick, whose kingdom is caught in a terrible war with neighboring King Wilhelm. Feeling the first stirrings of love, Rapunzel vows to return the next day. But Gothel, furious at the news of Rapunzel's escape, locks her magically in a high tower protected by an unbreakable spell. Separated from everything she loves, Rapunzel loses hope until she discovers that her paintbrush can magically bring her canvases to life. Using the power of her imagination, and the help of her loyal friends, Rapunzel realizes she has everything she needs to win her freedom from Gothel, bring peace to two feuding kingdoms and make her dreams come true.

BONUS DVD FEATURES:

The Artist In Me Documentary

Review:
Relive Rapunzel in a new and magical light with Barbie, Kelly and friends. Discover the power of imagination and love as Rapunzel (Barbie) paints her way to freedom. Barbie shows us that freedom of spirit enables us to conquer anything.


Barbie in the NutcrackerBarbie® doll magically comes to life through stunning computer animation in this modern adaptation of the E.T.A. Hoffmann classic. The tale begins when Barbie, playing the role of Clara, receives a beautiful wooden Nutcracker as a gift from her favorite Aunt. That night, while Clara sleeps, the Nutcracker springs to life to ward off the evil Mouse King who has invaded Clara's parlor. She awakes and aids the Nutcracker, but the Mouse King shrinks her by casting an evil spell. Clara and the Nutcracker set off on a spectacular adventure to find the Sugarplum Princess, the only one who can break the Mouse King's evil enchantment.

The tale is enhanced with spectacular dance scenes created by the acclaimed choreographer, Peter Martins, and features the beloved music by Tchaikovsky performed by The London Symphony Orchestra. The real-life movements of dancers from the New York City Ballet bring the beauty of ballet to the screen in a way never seen before.

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