Barbie: It Takes Two Bowing on POP

Barbie: It Takes Two, a musical adventure animated TV series from Mattel, is slated to premiere on POP in the U.K. on April 2.

The series follows Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts at a performing arts high school in New York City, where they set out to record a music demo and take odd jobs to fund their dreams. The duo also takes time to explore the city and travel back to Malibu to visit family and friends.

Francesca Newington, director of the POP channels, said: “We’re really excited to be airing the U.K. premiere of Barbie: It Takes Two on POP this April because it’s a series that truly reinforces the values of friendship, fun and adventure that POP is all about. Mattel’s talented creative team has done a brilliant job in expanding the Barbie universe to reflect our audience, as well as their love for the captivating musical adventures Barbie is known for.”

Alex Godfrey, senior director of content distribution for Mattel in EMEA, said: “Barbie: It Takes Two marks Barbie’s return to the series format, with beloved faces and all-new characters embarking on adventure, fun and friendship. We are proud to expand the Barbie universe to represent our audiences worldwide.”