Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse |
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | David Wiebe |
| Based on | |
| Written by | Barbara Haynes (8 episodes) Rachel Powell (2 episodes) Robin J. Stein (25 episodes) David Wiebe (8 episodes) |
| Directed by | Andrew Tan (43 episodes) Patrice Bérubé (7 episodes) Todd Resnick (43 episodes) Kyran Kelly (12 episodes) |
| Voices of | Kate Higgins Sean Hankinson Paula Bodin Charlie Bowden Katie Crown Nakia Burrise Laura Gerow Lillian Sofia Ashlyn Selich Tara Sands Todd Resnick Grant George David Wiebe |
| Theme music composer | Rebecca Kneubuhl Gabriel Mann |
| Opening theme | Life in the Dreamhouse |
| Ending theme | Life in the Dreamhouse (only shown in specials) |
| Country of origin | United States Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 75 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | David Voss Rob Hudnut David Wiebe Kallan Kagan Stephen Gallop Dan Mokriy |
| Producer(s) | Margaret M. Dean |
| Editor(s) | Jeremy Montgomery (29 episodes) Matt Ahrens (8 episodes) Gavin Ebedes (3 episodes) Brianne Wells (1 episode) Marie-Hélène Boulianne (1 episode) |
| Running time | 3-7 minutes (11-25 minutes for specials) |
| Production company(s) | Jam Filled Toronto Mattel Studios (season 1-2) (2012-2013) Mattel Playground Productions (season 2-7) (2013-2016) Resnick Interactive Group |
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| Original network | YouTube |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | January 10, 2012 – November 27, 2015 |
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| Followed by | Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures |
Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse is a fun online cartoon series. It was made by Arc Productions and Mattel. The show first came out on May 11, 2012. You can watch it on Barbie.com, Netflix, and YouTube. Two special TV episodes also aired on Nickelodeon in 2013. The series finished on November 27, 2015. Later, a new show called Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures started in 2018.
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About the Show
This cartoon is set in a make-believe version of Malibu, California, in the United States. In this world, everyone is a doll! Even though they are dolls, they act just like real people. The show often uses funny moments that remind us they are dolls.
The series is all about Barbie and her exciting life. It features her friends, her sisters, her boyfriend Ken, and their many pets. The show is made to look like a reality TV show. Characters often talk directly to the camera, sharing their thoughts. It uses a lot of silly humor and jokes about the Barbie doll line itself.
Where it Takes Place
The main setting is Barbie's huge, pink "Dreamhouse." It's a very fancy and modern home. The show often features different parts of Malibu, like the beach or the mall.
Meet the Characters
Here are some of the main characters you'll see in Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse:
Barbie Roberts
- Barbara Millicent "Barbie" Roberts (voiced by Kate Higgins): Barbie is the main character. She lives in her big "Dreamhouse" with her younger sisters and pets. Barbie is known for her amazing fashion sense. She has had over 135 different jobs! Even though she's a celebrity in Malibu, she is kind, humble, and always friendly.
Ken Carson
- Kenneth "Ken" Carson (voiced by Sean Hankinson): Ken is Barbie's long-time boyfriend. He always tries to be the perfect boyfriend for Barbie. Ken is an inventor who creates cool machines and gadgets for Barbie. Sometimes, his inventions don't work out as planned!
Barbie's Sisters
- Skipper Roberts (voiced by Paula Rhodes): Skipper is the oldest of Barbie's sisters. She loves technology and is a great DJ.
- Stacie Roberts (voiced by Paula Rhodes): Stacie is the middle sister. She's a tomboy who enjoys sports and keeping things organized.
- Chelsea Roberts (voiced by Laura Gerow): Chelsea is the youngest of Barbie's sisters. She loves collecting and playing with stuffed animals. Her favorite is her "Unicorn Plushie of the Month."
Barbie's Friends
- Teresa (voiced by Katie Crown): Teresa is one of Barbie's best friends. She lives close to the Dreamhouse. Teresa is very talkative, sweet, and sometimes a bit silly.
- Nikki (voiced by Nakia Burrise): Nikki is another one of Barbie's best friends. She also runs a fashion blog and loves taking photos. Nikki is creative, smart, and always stands up for her friends.
- Midge Hadley (voiced by Ashlyn Selich): Midge is Barbie's best friend from when they were kids. She moved to Malibu from Willows, Wisconsin. Midge is quirky, smart, and loves arts and crafts. She even has a crush on Ryan!
- Summer (voiced by Tara Sands): Summer is another one of Barbie's best friends. She is full of energy and loves sports and games. Summer is very competitive, and her super active nature can sometimes be a lot to handle.
- Grace (voiced by Lillian Sofia): Grace is Barbie's new best friend and lives in Malibu. She is very smart and loves science.
Other Characters
- Raquelle (voiced by Haviland Stillwell): Raquelle is Barbie's rival. She tries to be better than Barbie and win Ken's attention. Raquelle is often vain and arrogant, and her plans to cause trouble for Barbie usually don't work out.
- Ryan (voiced by Charlie Bodin): Ryan is Raquelle's twin brother. He is a musician who is in love with Barbie. He often writes songs for her. Ryan is also very vain and sometimes carries big cardboard cutouts of himself!
- The Mall Cop: This strict security guard makes sure everyone follows the rules at the Malibu Mall.
- Closet (voiced by Todd Resnick): Closet is a robot that lives in and manages Barbie's huge closet. The robot speaks in a flat voice and sometimes shows a mischievous side.
The Video Game
| Barbie: Dreamhouse Party | |
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| Developer(s) | Torus Games |
| Publisher(s) | Little Orbit |
| Series | Barbie |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Xbox 360 |
| Release date(s) | November 1, 2013 |
| Genre(s) | Party |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
A video game called Barbie: Dreamhouse Party was made based on the show. It's a party video game where you can play with friends. It was released in 2013.
Episodes Overview
The Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse series has 7 seasons and a total of 75 episodes! Each episode is usually short, lasting about 3-7 minutes. There were also longer special episodes that ran for 11-25 minutes. The episodes show all sorts of funny adventures and daily life moments of Barbie and her friends in the Dreamhouse.
See also
In Spanish: Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse para niños
