Mattel's all-new 3DCG film, debuting March 16, stars Barbie’s little sister Skipper as she struggles with self-confidence and overcoming difficulties through her summer jobs.
It's Skipper to the rescue in the all-new 3DCG movie, Barbie: Skipper and The Big Babysitting Adventure, debuting March 16 in the U.S. on Netflix. According to Mattel, the film stars the “innovative, spunky and tech-savvy teenager Skipper Roberts (Barbie’s little sister) in her first-ever movie as a title character on an exciting adventure full of friendship, unexpected obstacles, and valuable life lessons.”
In the film, as Skipper’s self-started babysitting business begins to falter, her confidence dwindles and she decides to take a job at a water park for the summer. When a birthday party suddenly goes wrong, Skipper steps in to save the day using her babysitting expertise. Joined by friends both old and new, Skipper restores her faith in her babysitting abilities and starts an all-new babysitting group with her supportive group of friends. Featuring two new songs, the 60-minute movie explores the themes of self-confidence, overcoming difficult times, and the power of teamwork.
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Frederic Soulie (Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams; He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) and Christopher Keenan (Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe) executive produce. Ann Austen (Barbie: Epic Road Trip) serves as co-executive producer, Daniel Bryan Franklin (Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures) as writer, and Steve Daye (Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse) as director.
Voice actors include Kirsten Day (Skipper, Tammy); America Young (Barbie); Ogie Banks (Sandwich Board Guy, Driver); Laila Berzins (Captain, Handsome Host); Alex Cazares (Anna, Brian, Helga, Big Kid, Book On Tape); Greg Chun (George, Cooks, Zincenzio Dracula); Julyza Commodore (Cheri, Chantal); Innocent Ekakitie (Deacon); Lisa Fuson (Margaret); Madelyn Kratzer (Erica); Natalie Lashkari (Chelsea); Cristina Milizia (Maria, Lola, Flight Controller); Cassandra Morris (Stacie); Zaela Rae (Joy); Archana Rajan (Navya); Ritesh Rajan (Ken, Mob Guy, Scary Monster, Tough Jock); Bill Rogers (Milton, Trucker Pete, Mr. Moneyclown, Extremely Tall Kid); Stephanie Sheh (Hip Girl, Flight Attendant, Erica & Derek’s Mom); Henry Wu (Derek, New Kid); and Samir Corbin (Additional Voices).
“In this all-new, animated movie, Skipper explores her passion for babysitting as first seen in the ‘Baby Sister Babysitter’ episode of Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures,” said Soulie, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mattel Television. “We love expanding and continuing the storylines of our beloved characters, and we’re eager for fans to see what Skipper and the rest of her friends have in store in Barbie: Skipper and The Big Babysitting Adventure.”
Keenan, Senior Vice President of Creative & Executive Producer, Global Content, Mattel Television, said, “Skipper Roberts has been a fan-favorite character amongst our devoted community of fans for decades, which is why we’re especially excited to introduce her as a title character for the first time. Not only is Skipper shy and quiet, yet sarcastic and funny in her own unique ways, she’s also a perfect role model for the next generation as she showcases the importance of individuality, confidence and self-growth.”
Source: Mattel Television
Whitney is a freelance writer focusing on VFX-driven fantasy film & TV as well as preschool animation.
