THE TRUTH IS STILL OUT THERE:
“THE
X-FILES” CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY
WITH
BARBIE® DOLLS
AND PUTS FANS ON
THE CASE WITH A SPECIAL TRIVIA CONTEST TO COMMEMORATE THE MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY
In anticipation of next month’s 25th anniversary of the iconic
sci-fi series THE X-FILES, 20th Century Fox Consumer Products has partnered with Mattel
to develop THE X-FILES, Barbie® collection showcasing fan-favorite television
characters, Special Agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson). Available starting today
on Amazon.com and on
the Barbie.com, THE X-FILES
Barbie® dolls celebrate the influential series that went from breakout sci-fi
favorite to massive global hit, becoming one of the most successful television
dramas of all time.
Inspired by the hit sci-fi series, this doll
assortment includes: Barbie® The X-Files™ Agent Fox Mulder doll, and Barbie®
The X-Files™ Agent Dana Scully doll. Each doll wears their signature looks from
the ‘90s – dark suits, “FBI” ID and badge. Fans can relive Mulder and
Scully’s investigations of unexplained, mind-bending cases with each of the
series-influenced Barbie dolls, both arriving with a doll stand and Certificate
of Authenticity.
In addition, starting today, fans have a chance to stump fellow
X-Philes with their own trivia questions highlighting the
various mythologies, unearthly conspiracy theories, and memorable Mulder and
Scully moments. From now through September 6th, fans are encouraged
to submit their most probing, challenging and interesting questions (and answers!)
via Shop.Fox.com for
the chance to receive an exclusive X-Files prize pack and have their question
included in “The Truth is Out There Trivia Contest.”
On the series’ 25th anniversary on September 10th, “The Truth is Out There
Trivia Contest” will officially land on Shop.Fox.com.
Participants who answer the most questions correctly, before the contest closes
on September 17th, will automatically be entered to receive “The
X-Files” 25th Anniversary Prize Pack – which includes the Barbie® The X-Files™
Agent Fox Mulder and Barbie® The X-Files™ Agent Dana Scully dolls.
For the series’ anniversary, 20th Century Fox
Consumer Products has collaborated with other key licensees as well as creating
its own exclusive line of merchandise, including a 25th Anniversary
glow-in-the-dark tee and poster, an enamel pin, and transforming mug, now
available to fans on Shop.Fox.com
- IDW Publishing – Ongoing X-Files publishing partner,
IDW Publishing releases a 25th anniversary comic, The X-Files:
Case Files. Under this banner, faithful fans will see the release
of numerous micro-series, featuring stories that explore X-Files of the
past and present by top talent from comics and prose!
- Rizolli – The latest collaboration with Rizolli lets
fans revisit Fox Mulder and Dana Scully’s unexplained, mind-bending cases
with “The X-Files” 2019 Wall Calendar. Featuring images from their
investigations, the calendar showcases the series’ classic storylines,
including alien abductions, the threat of the Fiji Mermaid, the New Jersey
Devil and more.
- Upper Deck – The
new Legendary Encounters: The X-Files Deck Building Game gives
fans the chance to investigate the X-Files and work to unravel the greater
conspiracy behind them. As Mulder, Scully, Skinner, Doggett or Reyes,
players can recruit other agents, uncover evidence and fight enemies to
face the final challenge – the conspiracy’s vicious “End Game!”
- Additional
must-have items include: The X-Files Origins (Volumes
1 and 2) from Macmillan Publishers, Quirk
Books’ The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird, The
Coop’s X-Files Case Journal and Evidence
Bag Lunch Tote, Hallmark’s Mulder and Scully-inspired
plush toys from their itty bittys® line, action figures from Diamond
Supply, and coming soon from Rittenhouse Archives, The
X-Files Trading Cards.
About The
X-Files
The X-Files originally premiered on September
10, 1993. The influential series went from breakout sci-fi favorite to massive
global hit, and became one of the most successful television dramas of all
time. The show, which earned 16 Emmy Awards, five Golden Globes and a Peabody
Award, follows FBI special agents Scully (Anderson) and Mulder (Duchovny) as
they investigate unexplained cases – “X-Files” – for which the only answers
involve paranormal phenomena. Produced by 20th Century Fox Television and
Ten Thirteen Productions, The X-Files is created and executive-produced by
Chris Carter.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global children's
entertainment company that specializes in design and production of quality toys
and consumer products. We create innovative products and experiences that
inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers
through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®,
American Girl®, Fisher-Price® and Thomas & Friends®, as well as other
popular brands that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment
companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and
live events. We operate in 40 locations and sell products in more than 150
countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and technology
companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner
in exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach their full
potential. Visit us online at www.mattel.com.
About 20th Century Fox Consumer Products
20th Century Fox Consumer Products licenses and
markets properties worldwide on behalf of 20th Century Fox Film, 20th Century
Fox Television and FX Networks, as well as third party lines. The
division is aligned with 20th Century Fox Television, the flagship studio
leading the industry in supplying award-winning and blockbuster primetime
television programming and entertainment content and 20th Century Fox Film, one
of the world’s largest producers and distributors of motion pictures throughout
the world.
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