The story of courage gives Kelly new resolve and she promises she will participate in a race the following day. Churnin, Nancy (7 October 2003). "Doll knows her steps in 'Swan Lake' ". The Dallas Morning News. Tribune Content Agency. Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service. p.K1719. Gale A108621664. Video Software Dealers Association Home Entertainment Award for Best Family Title of the Year From an Independent Studio — Won [32] [33] Michael Dobson as Erasmus – A troll who has a library. The Book of Forest Lore which tells how to break Rothbart's spell is in his library.

a b Benson, K. Lee (1 January 2004). "Barbie of Swan Lake". The Video Librarian. ISSN 0887-6851. ProQuest 1977970475.

The film features Tchaikovsky's score from Swan Lake performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, [13] with 15-year-old violinist Nicola Benedetti performing the violin solos. [14] [15] In addition, the film has a theme song that plays over the end credits, "Wings", written by Jason Blume and performed by Leslie Mills. [16] Release [ edit ] The DVD includes the bonus features "The Ballet Dances of Swan Lake", which showcases the film's ballet sequences with accompanying commentary for young viewers, [13] "The Music in You", a 20-minute documentary profiling four girls studying at the Juilliard School of Music, [17] and an interactive game, "Explore the Stars!", challenging children to identify the constellations. [18] [19]

a b c McClain, Buzz (29 September 2003). "Barbie of Swan Lake". Video Business. Vol.23, no.39. Reed Business Information, Inc. p.17. Gale A108550707. This is the third and final Barbie film distributed by Artisan before Lionsgate took over the company.

Chantal Strand as Kelly – Barbie's sister who’s afraid of tomorrow's race at her camp as well as Kelly the elf who was turned into a cygnet. When the elves are turned into animals they are still able to speak, but when the Fairy Queen transforms into a mouse, she cannot speak. Erasmus finds the book and reveals that the key to defeating Rothbart is true love. However, if Daniel falls for another girl, the magic crystal will lose its power and Odette will die. Rothbart abducts Erasmus and the book. While Odette rescues Erasmus, Rothbart attends the ball with Odile, magically disguised as Odette. Odette flies to the castle in her swan form to warn Daniel, but is too late; Daniel pledges his love to Odile, causing Odette to collapse.

Howard, Brendan (20 July 2003). "Artisan Debuts Barbie's 'Swan' Song". Video Store. Vol.25, no.30. p.12. ISSN 1541-1737. Nicole Oliver as Carlita – An elf who is turned into a skunk by Rothbart. She’s Ivan's best friend and love interest.Jamieson, Teddie (3 March 2022). "Nicola Benedetti at 15 – The Herald Magazine interview". The Herald. Glasgow, Scotland . Retrieved 14 November 2022. The Queen ends by telling Odette every time Rothbart casts a spell on someone or takes them prisoner, her magic becomes weaker and he takes over more of the forest. Odette also meets the other elves of the forest: Carlita, now a skunk; Ivan, a porcupine; Marisa, a deer; Liana, a fox; Kelly, a cygnet; and Jenny, a mouse. As per the legend Odette is the one who will save the forest because the crystal chose her. Odette, not wanting to get mixed up in the situation however, refuses. She says that she must return home as her father and sister are looking for her. The Fairy Queen complies but sends Lila to escort her out and give one last try at convincing her. Rothbart appears in the wood with his daughter, cornering Odette by a tree. As it turns out he had gotten word that Odette had freed the crystal and is the one destined to defeat him.

Based on the Tchaikovsky ballet Swan Lake, [2] [3] it is the third in the Barbie film series, with Kelly Sheridan providing the voice of Barbie. [4] Unlike the previous two films, Barbie's hair is not as realistic (it all stays together when she moves).Frankel, Daniel (21 February 2003). "Artisan, Mattel toying with 'Swan Lake' Barbie". Variety. Archived from the original on 19 April 2022 . Retrieved 18 April 2022. Sherber, Anne (23 February – 1 March 2003). "Toy Fair highlights entertainment tie-ins". Video Store Magazine. Vol.25, no.9. Duluth, US: Questex, LLC. pp.1, 32. ProQuest 197589074.