Producer Charles Band to Develop Movie Based on "Barbenheimer" Phenomenon, Production Set for 2024

Late-2023 Internet Phenomenon "Barbenheimer" to Get Cinematic Debut, Charles Band Promises a Fun-Filled, Dark Humor Film Featuring "Dr. Bambi J Barbenheimer" as the Doll Scientist Plotting a Nuclear Revenge.

• Charles Band, known for hits such as the Puppet Master, plans to create a movie based on the 2023 internet phenomenon, 'Barbenheimer', uniting elements from the films Barbie and Oppenheimer, which ignited a viral trend when viewed as a double feature.
• The plot follows the character Dr. Bambi J Barbenheimer, a doll scientist from Dolltopia, who decides to build a giant nuclear bomb after experiencing the worst of humanity in the real world.
• The script for 'Barbenheimer', written by Brian Wecht, will feature original songs alongside a blend of dark humor and the vibrant atmosphere characteristic of Barbie films. However, the cast and director for the project have yet to be announced.
• Band has confessed that the project is primarily an attempt to capitalize on the Barbenheimer phenomenon, yet he also views it as an opportunity to inject humor into an industry saturated with darker, more depressing features.
• In addition to the film, Band's Full Moon Features intends to release unique merchandise including a Dr. Barbenheimer action figure. The production is expected to start in 2024 with additional details, such as the final cast and director, yet to be announced.

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