After years of creating an unrealistic self image for young girls all over the world Barbie is getting a live action movie.

After months of negotiations, Universal has acquired the rights to the iconic Mattel toy to make a live-action feature.

Laurence Mark, whose credits include “Jerry Maguire” and “Julie & Julia,” is producing.

Barbie, celebrating her 50th anniversary as one of the top toy brands in the world, has never been adapted into a live-action film, though not for Hollywood’s lack of trying. Mattel has been extremely protective of the toy, which has generated billions of dollars, wanting nothing to tarnish the polished image…

…It is unclear how the toy will translate. Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts; is sometimes a high school teen, but at times a pilot, military officer, teacher or astronaut; drives a slew of cars; dates a man named Ken; and has friends straight out of a United Colors of Benetton ad.

I guess it was inevitable, the big question is who will play Barbie? I want your feedback, who do you think  could pull of the iconic and generic character? Will it be an established actress, or an unknown?

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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