S3E17: Barbie's BFF?

Episode 17 April 16, 2024 01:14:25
S3E17: Barbie's BFF?
The How NOT To Make A Movie Podcast
S3E17: Barbie's BFF?

Apr 16 2024 | 01:14:25

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A L Katz

Show Notes

There are cultural icons and then there’s BARBIE. GRETA GERWIG and MARGOT ROBBIE’S movie is a brilliant reconsideration of that icon. But, a storyteller you’ve probably never heard-of helped shape our whole perception of that icon. Before there was Gerwig and Robbie, ANDREW GALLERANI was BARBIE’S BFF. From 1988 – 2015 (that’s 27 years!), Andrew directed most of the Barbie ads seen around the world. There was a patch in between where he directed for Barbie’s competition – BRATZ among others – but, that’s what motivated MATTEL to bring Andrew back. As you’ll hear, it takes more effort to stay […]

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