βBarbie in the 12 Dancing Princessesβ (2006) tells the story of Princess Genevieve and her eleven sisters who live in a castle with their father, King Randolph. After their motherβs death, the girls grow up free-spirited, loving things like dance, music, reading, and sport.
Their father worries they are not behaving like what others call βproperβ princesses. He invites their cousin, Duchess Rowena, to help with their education. Rowena imposes strict rules β banning dancing, bright clothes, and other forms of self-expression. Meanwhile, she secretly plots against the king, even poisoning him to gain control of the throne.
The princesses eventually discover a hidden, magical realm beneath their castle, one where they can dance freely at night. As Rowenaβs plot deepens and their fatherβs life is in danger, the sisters, led by Genevieve (Barbie) and with help from Derek (a cobbler), must unite, embrace their own strengths, and save their father and kingdom. Themes include sisterhood, courage, being true to oneself, standing up for whatβs right, and the power of family. Wikipedia+3barbie.fandom.com+3Wikipedia+3
Movie Details
Here are all the production / release / cast etc. details I found:
Attribute | Info |
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Title | Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses |
Year | 2006 Wikipedia |
Type / Format | Animated dance / fantasy film, direct-to-DVD / TV premiere Wikipedia+2Yidio+2 |
Runtime | Approximately 81-82 minutes Wikipedia+1 |
Country | Canada & United States Wikipedia+1 |
Language | English Wikipedia |
Director | Greg Richardson Wikipedia+1 |
Writers | Elana Lesser, Cliff Ruby Wikipedia+1 |
Producer(s) | Shea Wageman Wikipedia |
Music / Composer | Arnie Roth Wikipedia+1 |
Distributor | Universal Studios Home Entertainment (in North America) Wikipedia |
Premiere / Release Dates | TV premiere on Nickelodeon: September 10, 2006; DVD release: September 19, 2006. Wikipedia |
Based On | Loosely based on βThe Twelve Dancing Princesses,β a Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Wikipedia+1 |
Cast (selected voices) | * Kelly Sheridan as Princess Genevieve * Catherine OβHara as Duchess Rowena * Christopher Gaze as King Randolph * Nicole Oliver, Jennifer Copping, others as the sisters * Derekβs character (voice) etc. Wikipedia+2barbie.fandom.com+2 |
Awards / Nominations | βShineβ (end-title song) was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2007 for Best Original Song in a Childrenβs / Animation Program. Also nominations in Leo Awards in 2007. Wikipedia+1 |
Themes / Notable Elements | Use of dancing, ballet, magic, sisterhood, importance of self-expression. The film uses motion capture to animate ballet sequences (inspired by or using New York City Ballet movements) in some versions. Wikipedia+1 |
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