Before Margot Robbie was cast as the lead role in the Barbie movie, Amy Schumer had that part. However, the comedian dropped out of it.
Yesterday, when Amy Schumer was on Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen asked her why she walked away from it. Schumer said that it was because of creative differences and not scheduling conflicts, as her people told the press.
Then she added that the film she signed up for does not look like the one that is coming out on July 21st. Because of that, Schumer can’t wait to see it. Then she explained why it looks awesome to her as compared to the script she was given, “There’s a new team behind it, and it looks like it is very feminist and cool.”
To be honest. Whatever the reason is that she parted ways from the feature, I think it was the best thing for the project. She is no Barbie. Barbie’s funny BFF, but not the coolest doll in the toy store.
The full trailer for Barbie is out, and it is so like cool. So much so that I want to live in their world because it’s perfect.
That is until Barbie (Margot Robbie) ruins it and has to come to our world. And Ken (Ryan Gosling) travels with her.
I can’t wait for all of this to be unboxed on July 21st. Especially because it looks like they were having so much fun being exaggerated versions of the dolls we loved so much!
Back in 1997, Aqua had an International hit with their song, Barbie Girl. It was so huge. Just me mentioning it has you singing, “I’m Barbie girl in the Barbie world!” Right?
Anyways. On July 21st, we are getting a live-action Barbie movie. So when Aqua’s René Dif, Lene Nystrøm, and Søren Rasted heard there was a trailer for it, they had to film themselves watching it.
The first thing Rasten said is, “It looks like somebody saw the video that we did and just made a fucking movie.” And he is 100% right. It looks like the plastic world they created. But with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
And on that note, Nystrøm pointed out that the actors will forever be known as Barbie and Ken. Another factual point!
Finally, Dif summed up how we all feel, “It looks fucking amazing.”
Just like their music video for Barbie Girl! Seriously, as they said, the movie looks like their video. Don’t believe me, then click here!
Barbie is all about inclusivity so that little girls could have a doll that looks just like them. Today, they revealed their latest Barbie, and she represents the Down Syndrome community.
Mattel partnered with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the perfect Barbie for them.
Kandi Pickard, president and CEO of the NDSS, explained to Good Morning America how this Barbie Fashionista is different than the other dolls. “The Barbie doll itself is shorter in stature, which is typical for people with Down Syndrome. Has smaller features. You see the almond shaped-eyes. You see the bridge of the nose. There is also a crease in the palm.”
Not only did they design her appearance, but her clothing is also specific for someone with Down’s. The butterflies are the symbol for them, and blue and yellow are their awareness colors. Plus, the charm on her necklace has a meaning too. The three arrows represent the third 21st chromosome that individuals with Down Syndrome have, and they point outwards to represent rising up and moving forward.
She is a special doll, and little girls and big girls like me will want to own her. And she only costs $10.99, and you can purchase her online at the Barbie site. I want one so badly, but I don’t want to take it away from someone who really needs it.
This Barbie has touched my heart. So much so that it brought happy tears to my eyes. I am so thrilled that children with Down Syndrome can have a doll that looks just like them. Thank you to Barbie for including her in your line of Barbies with special needs.
It is so important. The more we incorporate everyone into our children’s lives, the more willing they will be to accept others.
