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Based on the baby version of the Bratz, Bratz Babyz: the Movie, a hand-drawn animated movie. It was released on September 12, 2006. Later the video game manufacturer, [[THQ]] will release a video game with the same name based on that movie for [[Game Boy Advance]]. A division of THQ, ValuSoft makes a different game with the same name for the [[personal computer|PC]]. |
Based on the baby version of the Bratz, Bratz Babyz: the Movie, a hand-drawn animated movie. It was released on September 12, 2006. Later, the video game manufacturer, [[THQ]] will release a video game with the same name based on that movie for [[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]] and [[Game Boy Advance]]. A division of THQ, ValuSoft makes a different game with the same name for the [[personal computer|PC]]. |
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Clips from this movie were featured on [[The Soup]] in its "[[The Soup#What the Kids are Watching|What the Kids are Watching]]" segment the week of the movie's release. |
Clips from this movie were featured on [[The Soup]] in its "[[The Soup#What the Kids are Watching|What the Kids are Watching]]" segment the week of the movie's release. |
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Bratz is the name of a line of 10-inch (254 mm) dolls produced by MGA Entertainment starting in mid-2001. They are created in two genders, "Boyz" having followed Bratz "girls" shortly after the girl dolls entered the toy market.
Portrayal and Development
Toy designer Carter Bryant is responsible for the development of the Bratz line. In 2000 he met with Isaac Larian the CEO of Micro-Games America Entertainment (MGA Entertainment).[1] There, Mr. Bryant presented his pictures and Mr. Larian found that the concept sketches enthralled his daughter, Jasmin who was visiting the office at the time.
Bratz dolls are characterized by over-sized heads; with big, wide eyes, full lips, a very small nose, short body, and shoes that can be snapped on and off. The original four characters were Yasmin (based on CEO Isaac Larian's own daughter, Jasmin), Sasha, Cloe and Jade. Over the course of the lines that followed, Meygan (who "moved away" for a while and then came back), Dana, Fianna, Nevra, Tiana, Kumi, Felicia, Katia, and Kiana (who has been officially discontinued, see below) have joined the "Bratz Pack," most of whom were introduced either with playsets or as collector's edition dolls. Four sets of "Twiins", Roxxi and Phoebe, Tess and Nona, Oriana and Valentina, and Krysta and Lela, have also joined the Bratz Pack. Oriana and Valentina were later joined by their identical triplet sister, Sierrna, in a special "Triiiplets" set. Character May Lin was produced once, as a special collector doll wearing a Kimono as part of the Tokyo-A-Go-Go collection, and subsequently discontinued due to the culturally offensive nature of her name. New members of the Bratzpack to debut in 2006 include Lilee (the 2006 Sweet Heart), Leah (Spring Break), Wicked Twiins Ciara and Diona, 4th edition Twiins Krysta and Lela, and Sisterz Kiani, (not to be confused with the aforementioned and officially discontinued Kiana) and Lilani.
The Bratz collections include a "basic" line, at least one or two budget collections, and at least two or three feature collections. The basic lines such as Flaunt It!, Xpress It!, Funk Out! and Step Out! feature the Bratz with two complete mix and matchable outfits. Each collection has brought in new shoe styles and accessories (Bratz with pierced ears began with the release of Funk Out! and the new "ring" accessory was introduced in the Step Out! line). Budget lines include I-Candy and Hollywood Style Sportz and Birthday Bash, which feature the Bratz in one outfit with minimal accessories. "Real" eyelashes first appeared in the Girls Nite Out collection, then again in the Wild Wild West collection and on Holiday Katia. Head molds that featured the girls with open-mouthed smiles were initially featured in the Formal Funk collection. The unique Head Gamez line moved the Bratz' snap-on feature one step further by allowing the consumer to customize their own Bratz by snapping the Bratz head on and off a specially designed body. A Head Gamez set featuring the character Rina was sold which featured 4 snap on heads in different hair colors and styles, wigs and hair extensions. A variety of Bratz Head Gamez fashion heads were sold exclusively at Wal-Mart, and a gift set complete with one body, four heads and four separate fashion looks was released to the general market. Collectible posters have been included with the Bratz since 2001, and collectible cards were introduced during 2004. Other dolls released through the years include collectible keychains, ornaments, collectible stickers/trading cards, and cosmetics.
The Bratz World concept has taken the dolls to Tokyo, in the Tokyo-A-Go-Go collection in 2004, and London in the Punkz (boys only) and Pretty n' Punk line in 2005, with themed fashions and playsets to match. Tokyo A-Go-Go Bratz had anime-style eyes, Tokyo-inspired fashions, wildly colored, micro-braided hair, and "cyberpet" companions. Punkz had the Bratz dressed in London punk-culture attire, including studded and buckled vinyl jackets, wild hair colors and styles, and dark makeup contrasting with paler skin tones. Each doll came with a pet; the girls each had a dog, and the boys each had a cat. Two lines which were not officially part of the Bratz World series, but carry on the Bratz World theme are Fabulous, a Las Vegas-inspired line, and Ooh La La, which is set in Paris. Fabulous saw the return of Tiana, and the wardrobe included fur coats, glittery tops, tassel pants, and snakeskin boots. Ooh La La featured the return of Kumi, and the dolls in the series were dressed in berets, houndstooth and floral prints, jewel tones, and painted-on gloves and stockings. The Ooh La La dolls also included a matching pot of lip gloss for the owner.
History
Beginning of the line (2001-2004)
In June 2001, the Bratz dolls have been released with urban fashion and four characters called Yasmin, Cloe, Sasha and Jade. After the debut the Bratz have gained strong popularity, becoming number one in several countries, like in France, Spain, and Italy, and number two in the United Kingdom. The dolls won Family Fun's Toy of the Year award and TIA People's Choice Toy of the Year Award.
In 2002, the Bratz became the Girl Toy of the Year in the United Kingdom, later making a serious competition for a long-time #1 fashion doll, Barbie and became the phenomenon worldwide.
In 2003, when MGA Entertainment had been enjoying tremendous success with Bratz dolls when suddenly the company made the shocking announcement that one of the most beloved characters in the Bratz Pack, Meygan being discontinued making a strong disappointment for the fans.
A special collector's edition called Big Bratz features 2 foot tall versions of the Bratz. Introduced in 2003 with Yasmin and adding a member of the Bratzpack annually, the limited edition dolls come with a certificate of authenticity and are dressed in fall/winter fashions showcasing the girl's passion for fashion. To date, Yasmin, Cloe, and Meygan have been made as Big Bratz.
In addition to the dolls, the Bratz line includes playsets, vehicles, accessories, Lil Bratz, the Bratz Babyz, plush Petz, ("Catz", "Dogz" and "Foxz"), collectible posters and a series of video games developed by Blitz Games.
Expansion to multimedia (2004-2006)
In January 2004, Lil Bratz took over the #1 spot of mini-dolls by Polly Pocket in the United Kingdom.[2]
In August of 2004, a straight-to-video animated movie, Bratz, the video: Starrin & Stylin', was released.
In fall 2004, it is announced that the Bratz dolls outsold the rival Barbie dolls and become #1 in United Kingdom.[3]
In 2005, the Bratz are started to change their urban-themed images and showing their fashion in their everyday lives.
In 2005, Play Sportz line debuted, where each Bratz girl dressed for her favorite sport, with coordinating accessories. The collections include I-Candyz (neon, candy colored outfits and matching painted legs), Live In Concert/ Space Angelz Pop Stars (out-of-this-world space suits, headsets, anime eyes and wild matching make-up; included with the dolls was the CD single "Bein' Who We Are"), Treasures! ("Rogue Vogue" pirate style, complete with a treasure chest), DynaMite (vinyl catsuits and stiletto boots reminiscent of The Matrix or Charlie's Angels), Rock It! (boys only), Step Out! (celebrating the Bratz 5th anniversary and included a silicone bracelet; proceeds helped benefit the Step Out 2 Help Out foundation), Step Off! (the Boyz dressed in repeat Funk Out! fashions), Birthday Bash (80s inspired party dresses and leggings, plus a doll-sized gift bag/box), Campfire (warm winter camping gear and furry boots), Midnight Dance (a goth-esque collection with capes and detailed masks), Hollywood Style (dressed for a Hollywood premiere in repeat Bratz formal fashions), Wild Wild West (which included cowboy boots, cowboy hats, denim and suede, and big belt buckles), and Rock Angelz (70s rocker style).
During fall 2005, MGA released their flagship collection, Bratz Rock Angelz. Bratz Cloe, Yasmin, Jade, Sasha, Roxxi (sold exclusively with the Rock Angelz Concert Stage), and Meygan- their #1 fan club president (sold exclusively at K-mart) were dressed in 70s inspired rock attire, and each girl (except Meygan) had a guitar and a mini CD single including 2 songs (one character exclusive song and the other 'So Good' the lead single). Many tie-in products were also released, including boomboxes, CD towers, guitars, fashion accessories, the CD, the single "So Good", the UK bestselling, and 2005's #1 girl-targeted videogame[4] published by THQ and the DVD, which showcased the Bratz in a computer-animated adventure as they started up their own fashion magazine.
At the end of 2005, a Bratz Mobile released on as a T 290a Mobile Phone by Sony Ericsson. It contains exclusive Bratz wallpapers, true ringtones, Bratz-based games and a screensaver. The mobile phone includes a battery charger, a speaker phone and a hands free ear bud.
Bratz in Live Action and Magic World (2006-present)
Following the success of the Bratz Rock Angelz collection, MGA Entertainment released their flagship collection of the year, Bratz Genie Magic. The collection included Yasmin, Cloe, Sasha, Jade, and Meygan, dressed in extravagant and elaborate Moroccan/Egyptian/Bohemian-style fashions. Also included in the Bratz Genie Magic collection is Katia, who was released in a Genie Magic bottle that converted itself into a late night lounge. Several merchandising items related to the Bratz Genie Magic collection were released, including a Genie Magic Secret Spot Desk Clock, a Genie Magic Deluxe Canopy, a Genie Magic Magical Mood Lamp, and a Genie Magic Fortune Teller.
It would prove to be one of the biggest selling Bratz collections in the company's history. Highlighting the release of the Bratz Genie Magic collection was the release of the Bratz Genie Magic DVD and CD in April 2006, which also won the Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award.
In May 2006, MGA Entertainment made the shocking announcement that legal issues forced the company to remove one of the most beloved characters, Kiana from the Bratz Pack, because Mattel, Inc. claimed that they owned a trademark to the name "Kianna" with their Teen Trends doll line and that MGA Entertainment's Bratz Wild Wild West Kiana doll infringed upon their trademark. MGA Entertainment thus ceased further usage of the name "Kiana" and will not produce any more Bratz dolls bearing the name. The company had planned to release Leah and Roxxi in a "Wave 2" edition of the Bratz Midnight Dance collection, but the company discontinued the collection before any additional characters were to have been added. Also, Nevra and Jade were cancelled from the Bratz Play Sportz collection for unknown reasons.
In August 2006, MGA Entertainment released the kid version of Bratz Kidz and its platinum vintage Bratz collection, Bratz Forever Diamondz, which is one of the most expensive Bratz doll collections ever released with only one fashion. The characters featured in the Forever Diamondz collection are Yasmin, Cloe, Sasha, Jade, and a new character named Sharidan. Included with each doll in the Bratz Forever Diamondz collection is a diamond gem with a certificate of authentication. Also included with each doll in the collection is a code that girls enter on the Bratz official website, where they have a chance to win a one carat (200 mg) diamond. It also included with the Bratz Forever Diamondz collection is a "Fashion Show On The Go" rolling runway playset, a Fashion Design Kit Studio, the RC Cruiser, and Funky Fashion Makeover styling heads. Fianna, Katia, and Vinessa also appear in the Bratz Forever Diamondz collection, although they come in different packaging, most likely without the diamond gem, because they are being retailed at $19.99 US.
Even before the formal release of Bratz Forever Diamondz, the collection had apparently already won the Australian Girls Toy of the Year award. On September 26, 2006, a new DVD released with the same title. The CD with the same name released on September 19, 2006. THQ released a videogame on September 18, 2006. THQ hopes for the same or greater success for Bratz Forever Diamondz, just like the same success that they achieved with the Bratz Rock Angelz video game, which has sold over 1.4 million copies worldwide since the release and became the #1 girl video game in 2005.
MGA, along with Canadian based fashion designer Marie Saint Pierre, teamed up to create an exclusive line of French-Canadian Bratz called, Haute Couture en Coulisse, featuring three new exclusive characterse. The line debuted in Sensation Mode, part of Montreal Fashion Week on October 16, 2006. The line is exclusive to Wal-Mart in Canada and only 30,000 were made.[5]
In 2007 MGA has presented Bratz Adventure Girlz (hip camouflaged camping clothes and gear), Fashion Pixiez (fairy themed dolls with a direct-to-DVD and a music CD), and second waved lines of Passion 4 Fashion and Birthday editions. Other collections include Pampured Pupz (stylized dolls with matching dog outfits), and Magic Hair (5-in-1 hairstyling 10 inch dolls).
MGA Entertainment, Avi Arad Productions and Crystal Sky Pictures announced that they were to jointly produce a Bratz live action movie to be released on August 10, 2007.[6].
On February 6, 2007 according to NPD Group, the Bratz became the #1 fashion themed dolls in the USA in the fourth Quarter of 2006.[7][8]
The Bratz also had a live concert tour with the title Passion 4 Fashion World Tour from March 30 to April 25 exclusively in the UK.[9]
Other Bratz Lines
- Lil' Bratz (discontinued 2002-2006)
- The miniature versions, were originally created for a cheaper solution to buying Bratz. They were very popular to begin with, simply being miniature versions of the original four characters. But, in 2005 the four characters were given new names and slightly different appearances (eye color, etc.) Only a few lines were created. A final attempt to keep the brand was made. The line Funk House was popular because the dolls were designed to look more like their cartoon counterparts. The line was dropped shortly after the release of Funk House. Lil' Bratz also featured Lil' Boyz who were sold briefly as original and new characters like the girls. In 2006, the line was discontinued and was replaced with Bratz Kidz line. In 2007, they released a clothing line called Lil' Bratz Couture. However, the popular dolls are still discontinued.
- Bratz Boyz (2002-present)
- These are the male counterparts of the Bratz. They are less popular than the girls and have only a third of the amount of characters. The original Bratz Boyz were Cameron and Dylan, who became popular after the release and even attracted male fans. More characters were added which only made them more popular. But with the recent lack of new characters, the popularity of these dolls has declined. New releases were less frequent in the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2006 leading to an impression that the Boyz were no longer being designed. The first Quarter of 2007 is showing increased activity from MGAE with the long-awaited release of the Bratz Boyz Twiins, all-new character Wayne as part of the Rodeo line and a new Adventure Boyz Cameron.
- Bratz Babyz (2004-present)
- The Babyz were originally released with molded hair, one outfit and infant accessories (bottle, blanket, soft toy and other items) At first the Bratz Babyz were not popular because of their "disproportioned heads (compared to normal Bratz) and especially the molded hair. They became more popular as fans warmed to them. When Bratz Babyz with long, "real" hair (Hair Flair) were released, the popularity grew. More characters from the regular Bratz are being added to The Bratz Babyz line making the Bratz Babyz grow in popularity to this day.
- Bratz Petz (discontinued, 2004-2006)
- Bratz Petz are the plush toys that resemble foxes, cats and dogs. They were not for the dolls, they were the size of an average teddy bear, making them awkward in the Bratz universe. They came with bags, clothes and other accessories which made them fit into the Bratz fashion theme. They were not popular, and disappeared totally from the market in 2006. Bratz Petz have been re-released recently in Australia and the UK as completely different toys. They are plastic and come with bobble heads, and are sized to fit with the Big Bratz Babyz. Each Petz comes with several accessories that are more appropriate than the old Bratz Petz. This new form of Bratz Petz are popular in Australia and the UK, months after their initial release.
- Bratz Big Babyz (2005-present)
- As its name says: a bigger version of the Bratz Babyz.
- Bratz Kidz (2006-present)
- Bratz Kidz are the child equivalent to the popular Bratz doll line. The dolls are 6 inches tall and are proportioned to be shorter than the normal Bratz. Currently, there are no male versions of the dolls.
Controversies
Dads And Daughters against "Secret Date"
The parental group Dads and Daughters was outraged by the release of the Bratz Secret Date collection. The dolls were packaged with a Bratz and matched with a mystery Boyz doll behind the door on the left. A window showing the doll's feet would provide a clue to which Boyz doll it was, especially important in the quest for the rare Bryce doll, available in only 1 of every 24 boxes. The group complained that the dolls sent a negative message, and that they were forcing young girls to grow up too soon, and allegedly promoting the idea of sneaking out of the house to go on blind dates with complete strangers. They also took issue with accessories that appeared to be champagne bottles and glasses, and called for MGA to remove the dolls from the market. MGA claims to have the bottles as non-alcoholic sparkling apple cider. MGA held fast, and the Secret Date collection (later renamed Bratz Blind Date) continued to sell. MGA was not held accountable.
Bratz Babyz
The Bratz Babyz have also been the target of complaints, especially the "Babyz Night Out" fashion pack, the "Brattoo Parlor" playset, and the fact that the Big Babyz have a piece of fabric under their skirts that some feel looks like a thong. MGA Entertainment claims this piece serves the functional purpose of keeping the doll's skirt from riding up over her hips. Later releases of Bratz Babyz skirts had the "thong" converted to full coverage bottoms.
Alleged Profanity
On Christmas Day 2006, Miami resident Kristina Arce received the Bratz Big Babyz Crazy Karaoke Jade doll as a gift. According to her father, Luis Arce, Kristina made him aware of the fact that the doll was saying "lots of bad words." According to Luis Arce these include "the f- and b-words."[10]
In response to the allegations, MGA Entertainment responded saying, "[t]he lyrics in question do NOT [original emphasis] contain profanity and have been used thousands of times over on TV, Radio, and in many other Bratz Big Babyz products sold over the past few months."[11]
Although, according to the CBS affiliate who ran the story, "the similarities to these obscenities were clear enough that we opted to bleep out what the doll was saying."
The official lyrics, which do not contain profanity, are posted on the Bratz's website.
Culture confusion
May Lin sparked a bit of controversy because her name is Chinese, yet the doll was portrayed as Japanese. This made it appear that the design team had not properly researched appropriate names for the doll and merely picked a name that would be perceived to be Japanese by the general public, thereby perpetuating misconceptions about the Chinese and Japanese cultures being one and the same. In addition, this name is often considered a rude stereotype of Chinese women. May Lin was only produced once, and had been discontinued for a short time and then reappeared in 2006. Similarly, the Style It Jade doll's alternate shirt featured a Chinese take-out box with a Japanese flag on it. It was rumored that May Lin will appear in the Ice Champions collection.
Labour conditions
On December 21st, 2006, the National Labor Committee announced that the factory workers in China, who make Bratz dolls, labor for 94½ hours a week, while the factory pays only 17 cents an hour, $4.13 a day- much less than the Bratz dolls actually cost.
The allegations in the report describe practices found at many Chinese factories producing name-brand products for export. They include required overtime exceeding the legal maximum of 36 hours a month, forcing workers to stay on the job to meet stringent production quotas and the denial of paid sick leave and other benefits.[12] The report shows copies of what it says are "cheat sheets" distributed to workers before auditors from Wal-Mart or other customers arrive to make sure the factory passes inspections intended to ensure the supplier meets labor standards. It said workers at the factory intended to go on strike soon on January 2007 to protest plans by factory managers to put all employees on temporary contracts, denying them legal protection required for long-term employees.[13]
After the announcement, the CEO of MGA Entertainment, Isaac Larian sent a statement on 12/24/06 via e-mail to a fan site of the doll line, Bratz World, and another two days later to Playthings Magazine stating that the information is false and the company is not familiar with the company named in the report and MGA uses first rate factories in China to make its goods, like Mattel and Hasbro does. Larian said that he never heard about the news or of 'the organization who is behind this negative and false campaign immediately prior to the last holiday shopping weekend.'"[14]
Verified full text of statement:[15]
MGA is not familiar with the company named in the report.
MGA uses first rate factories in the orient to make its goods. The same factories make products for the world's biggest toy manufacturers including Mattel and Hasbro.
I personally have not seen this alleged video in regards to the circumstances, as well as ever heard of the organization who behind this negative and false campaign immediately prior to the last holiday shopping weekend.
— Isaac Larian, CEO, MGA Entertainment, e-mail to Bratz World
APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls
Fresh concerns over the body image and lifestyle the Bratz dolls allegedly promote were raised by the American Psychological Association when they established their "Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls" in February, 2007. In the report that was published in accompaniment to the Task Force's founding they cited concern over sexuality the Bratz dolls allegedly portray.[16]
Bratz dolls come dressed in sexualized clothing such as miniskirts, fishnet stockings, and feather boas. Although these dolls may present no more sexualization of girls or women than is seen in MTV videos, it is worrisome when dolls designed specifically for 4- to 8-year-olds are associated with an objectified adult sexuality
— APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls, Report of the APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls[16]
Bratz were not the only dolls to be criticized in this report,[16] which highlighted not only toys but also other products and the wider media; including the Bratz animated series.[16] In the United Kingdom a spokesman for Bratz defended the toyline by saying that Bratz are purchased by over-eights and are directed to the preteen and teen market,[17] and that the focus on the dolls while on looks was not on sexualization and that friendship was also a key focus of Bratz dolls.[17]
The Bratz brand, which has remained number one in the UK market for 23 consecutive months focuses core values on friendship, hair play and a 'passion for fashion'.
— Bratz spokesman, The Daily Telegraph[17]
The spokesman quoted Dr Bryan Young of Exeter University as saying "parents may feel awkward but I don't think children see the dolls as sexy. They just think they're pretty".[17] Isaac Larian, in comments given to the BBC, voiced the opinion that the report was a "bunch of garbage" and that the people who wrote it were acting irresponsibly.[18]
Bratz movies
For the animated TV series see Bratz (TV series)
Direct-to-video movies
2004
Bratz - The Video: Starrin' & Stylin'
This movie is the first Bratz movie that was ever released. The movie is presented in traditional 2-D animation and tells the story of Yasmin, Cloe, Sasha and Jade as they are preparing for their prom. The prom is the biggest event of the year for them, until suddenly their art class teacher Mr. Del Rio gives them a last-minute assignment on self-expression. The girls try to figure out how to use prom as their assignment and express themselves with a video about their prom prep. The movie is based on the Bratz Formal Funk collection.
2005
Bratz - Rock Angelz
The first of the 3D computer animated Bratz movies. Jade was hired as an intern from "Your Thing" Magazine. After she has been fired, Jade and her friends decided to start their own teen magazine and they travelled to London with their two male friends for article opportunities, with six tickets Jade found during the work, and an invite to the whole new punk-club called, Pinz and to the Save the Universe Benefit Concert. However at the night of the benefit concert, the tickets were stolen and the only way to get there is to act like a popular rock band.
2006
Bratz - Genie Magic
The Bratz Genie Magic movie is the second computer animated movie that was released. Based on the Bratz Genie Magic collection, the movie introduced Bratz fans to the new character Katia. In the movie, Katia is a teenage genie who has magical powers and can grant wishes. However, Katia's ultimate wish is to be a regular teenage girl just like Yasmin, Cloe, Sasha, and Jade, the self-proclaimed "Best Friends Forever". However, upon discovering that Katia is a genie, they begin to think less about their friendship, and more about their own wishes, and as a result, "forever" almost stops for the girls. Later, when a secret about Katia is revealed, the girls find themselves involved in an adventure full of mystery and intrigue, as they protect Katia from the hands of evil villains. The movie also features a Bryce, a Bratz boy new to the video series.
Livin' It Up With Bratz
The first Bratz Interactive DVD movie " Livin' It Up With Bratz" released on August 1, 2006. It is computer animated and everything looks very different from Rock Angelz and Genie Magic. It is a movie/game. It works for all DVD players, but you will need a DVD remote control. You first start off by selecting a Bratz character and follow her story throughout the movie. It gives you options of what you can choose in some of the movie. The second Movie/Game will be released later. This DVD interactive focuses on Yasmin and Cloe.
Bratz Babyz: The Movie
Based on the baby version of the Bratz, Bratz Babyz: the Movie, a hand-drawn animated movie. It was released on September 12, 2006. Later, the video game manufacturer, THQ will release a video game with the same name based on that movie for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Game Boy Advance. A division of THQ, ValuSoft makes a different game with the same name for the PC.
Clips from this movie were featured on The Soup in its "What the Kids are Watching" segment the week of the movie's release.
Bratz - Passion 4 Fashion Diamondz
Primarily based on the Forever Diamondz collection, the Bratz and Your Thing compete with each other on the show, America Rocks Fashion to win a pair of diamond encrusted go-go boots. The Bratz first chose a cheating girl, Mandy Pickett, but during the search, they meet a young wannabe fashion designer, Sharidan, who after some thinking (and a makeover) decides to be in the show, much to the chagrin of her conservative parents. The film also features references to "Americana".
This movie was released on September 26, 2006 and the Bratz Forever Diamondz collection itself is released on August 1, 2006. A videogame based on Forever Diamondz was released in October 2006.
2007
Glitz & Glamour
A second interactive DVD movie which was released on February 6, 2007. This DVD focuses on Sasha and Jade, and is based on the Bratz Passion 4 Fashion line.
Bratz Fashion Pixiez
The direct-to-DVD film based on the Bratz Fashion Pixiez Dolls was released on February 27, 2007.
This movie features the new world, where the Bratz discovers about Cymbeline's strange behavior. Yasmin and Cloe talk with Breeana about it, who reveals the secret of her older sister. Sasha and Jade are bewildered at their friends sudden change in behavior and turn to Breeana to find out the truth, who explained everything and asked the Bratz to follow her to a "pixie circle", where a loud, hypnotic music turns people into dark pixies. The Bratz and Breeana should use their powers to turn everything to normal.
Theatrical releases
Bratz: The Movie
See also
Video Games
- 2003 Bratz (PS1/GBA/PC)
- 2003 Bratz: Formal Funk (GC) (cancelled)
- 2005 Bratz: Rock Angelz (PC/PS2/GC/GBA)
- 2006 Bratz: Forever Diamondz (PS2/GC/DS/GBA)
- 2006 Bratz: Babyz (PC/GBA)
Albums
References
- ^ "Little Hotties", The New Yorker, December 4, 2006
- ^ "LIL’ BRATZ OVERTAKE POLLY POCKET AS THE #1 SELLING MINI DOLL IN THE UK IN JANUARY", MGA Entertainment, 4 March 2004.
- ^ >"Bratz topple Barbie from top spot". BBC News. September 9, 2004.
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(help) - ^ "THQ ships Bratz Forever Diamondz". THQ.com. September 18, 2006.
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(help) - ^ "Bratz World Bratz Dolls - Interview with Marie Saint Pierre". Bratz World. 2006. Retrieved 2007-02-24.
- ^ "New Motion Picture Based on the Billion Dollar Toy Franchise" (PDF). MGA Entertainment. May 19, 2006.
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(help) - ^ "Bratz becomes #1 Fashion themed Dolls and Accessories in the USA" (PDF). MGA Entertainment. February 6, 2007.
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(help) - ^ "Bratz beat Barbie in Q4". Playthings Magazine. February 6, 2007.
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(help) - ^ "Bratz™ - Live in Concert" (SWF). SCS Create. Retrieved 2007-02-24.
- ^ >""When Good Dolls Go Bad"". WCBS-TV. December 26, 2006.
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(help) - ^ "Activist Criticize China Toy Factory". ABC News. December 22, 2006.
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(help) - ^ "Made in China: The Sweatshop behind the Bratz". National Labor Committee. December 21, 2006.
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(help) - ^ "MGA refutes Bratz sweatshop story". Playthings Magazine. December 26, 2006.
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(help) - ^ Bratz World message 72175, Yahoo Groups
- ^ a b c d American Psychological Association, Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls (2007). "Report of the APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls" (HTML, PDF). 1. American Psychological Association. Retrieved 2007-02-20.
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External links
- Bratz.com: The official Bratz website.
- MGA Entertainment: Manufacturer of the Bratz dolls.
- Bratz Checklist: A Bratz checklist with picture links.
- Bratz Toys: Bratz pictures and reviews.
- Bratz passion: Bratz news (in French and English).