Parents, you know it was only a matter of time before Barney returned to haunt your wallet and dreams. That’s right, folks. Barney, the Purple Dinosaur, is getting a makeover, and there’s nowhere to hide. Mattel announced its plans for a Barney reboot on Monday, with a new animated series, films, and toyline. I love you. You love me. Oh, God, the song is already in my head. Someone, make it stop!
Mattel‘s Barney reboot stomps onto the playground in 2024 with a reimagined animated series. Produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, the show aims to reintroduce preschool kids to the singing lizard, bringing messages of “love, community, and encouragement” told through music-filled adventures. Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan executive produce for Mattel Television with Colin Bohm and Pam Westman of Nelvana.
Mattel is also planning a film, YouTube content, toys, books, musical albums, clothing, and more for Barney’s new reign.
Mattel‘s Barney reboot stomps onto the playground in 2024 with a reimagined animated series. Produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, the show aims to reintroduce preschool kids to the singing lizard, bringing messages of “love, community, and encouragement” told through music-filled adventures. Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan executive produce for Mattel Television with Colin Bohm and Pam Westman of Nelvana.
Mattel is also planning a film, YouTube content, toys, books, musical albums, clothing, and more for Barney’s new reign.
- 2/13/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
In this age of reboots, perhaps it was inevitable: A beloved (by its target audience) and also reviled (by a sizable group outside the core demo) character getting a new look and relaunch.
All of which is to say, Barney is coming back.
Mattel announced Monday that it’s relaunching the franchise built around the purple dinosaur. The relaunch will include a preschool animated series set to debut in 2024 — Barney will no longer be portrayed by a human in a T. rex costume — and a range of consumer products aimed at the under-6 set. The relaunch will also cover possible films and YouTube content. “Apparel and accessories for adult fans, featuring classic Barney, are also in development,” Mattel notes.
The updated Barney brand builds on the long-running Barney & Friends, which debuted nationally on PBS in 1992 and ran for 18 years, with repeats continuing for several years beyond that. The show...
All of which is to say, Barney is coming back.
Mattel announced Monday that it’s relaunching the franchise built around the purple dinosaur. The relaunch will include a preschool animated series set to debut in 2024 — Barney will no longer be portrayed by a human in a T. rex costume — and a range of consumer products aimed at the under-6 set. The relaunch will also cover possible films and YouTube content. “Apparel and accessories for adult fans, featuring classic Barney, are also in development,” Mattel notes.
The updated Barney brand builds on the long-running Barney & Friends, which debuted nationally on PBS in 1992 and ran for 18 years, with repeats continuing for several years beyond that. The show...
- 2/13/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mattel is doing a full overhaul in relaunching Barney the dinosaur with a new animated preschool TV series set to debut worldwide in 2024, along with a comprehensive revitalization that will span film, YouTube content and music and a full range of kids’ products including toys, books, clothing and more. Apparel and accessories for adult fans, featuring classic Barney, are also part of the mix.
The new animated TV series will center around the ubiquitous purple dinosaur and friends,
introducing new audiences to the world of Barney through music-filled adventures centered on love,
community and encouragement. The series will be produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana and
executive produced by Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan for Mattel Television and by Colin Bohm and
Pam Westman for Nelvana.
Recently relaunched Mattel properties include its Monster High property and 1980s Masters of the Universe franchise, both with new content and consumer products programs.
The new animated TV series will center around the ubiquitous purple dinosaur and friends,
introducing new audiences to the world of Barney through music-filled adventures centered on love,
community and encouragement. The series will be produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana and
executive produced by Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan for Mattel Television and by Colin Bohm and
Pam Westman for Nelvana.
Recently relaunched Mattel properties include its Monster High property and 1980s Masters of the Universe franchise, both with new content and consumer products programs.
- 2/13/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Mattel has announced plans to relaunch the Barney franchise with a new slate of content as well as toys and merchandise.
The relaunch will kick off with a reimagined animated series, which is set to debut globally in 2024. Produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, the show promises to reintroduce the famously friendly purple dinosaur to a new generation of preschool kids with lessons on “love, community, and encouragement” told through music-filled adventures.
Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan will executive produce for Mattel Television alongside Colin Bohm and Pam Westman for Nelvana.
Along with delivering the Barney toys and the TV series, Mattel also revealed its plans to expand the franchise into film and YouTube content as well as music and a full range of kids’ products including books, clothing, and more. Apparel and accessories for adult fans, featuring classic Barney, are also in development.
“Barney’s message of love and...
The relaunch will kick off with a reimagined animated series, which is set to debut globally in 2024. Produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, the show promises to reintroduce the famously friendly purple dinosaur to a new generation of preschool kids with lessons on “love, community, and encouragement” told through music-filled adventures.
Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan will executive produce for Mattel Television alongside Colin Bohm and Pam Westman for Nelvana.
Along with delivering the Barney toys and the TV series, Mattel also revealed its plans to expand the franchise into film and YouTube content as well as music and a full range of kids’ products including books, clothing, and more. Apparel and accessories for adult fans, featuring classic Barney, are also in development.
“Barney’s message of love and...
- 2/13/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
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