![]() ![]() ![]() He pitched it to CPTV president Jerry Franklin, whose preschool son also fell in love with it. Rifkin thought Barney had appeal because he was not as neurotic as Big Bird. Rifkin thought the concept could be developed for PBS. One day in 1991, the daughter of Connecticut Public Television executive Larry Rifkin rented one of the videos and was "mesmerized" by it. The first three videos starred actress Sandy Duncan. Leach then brought together a team who created a series of home videos, Barney and the Backyard Gang, initially released in 1988. She came up with the idea of a children's program after noticing that her son outgrew Wee Sing Together, and then recognizing that there were no videos to appeal to her son. īarney was created by Sheryl Leach of Dallas, Texas. On October 18, 2019, Mattel Films announced that a second Barney film was to be produced British actor Daniel Kaluuya's production company was involved. In 2015, a revival was announced to premiere in 2017, but was delayed into an undated launch. Reruns aired on Sprout from 2005 until 2015, and from Decemonward on Sprout's successor network, Universal Kids. The series ended on November 2, 2010, although new videos were still released on various dates after the last episode aired. The series features the title character Barney, a purple anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus rex who conveys educational messages through songs and small dance routines with a friendly, silly and optimistic attitude. ![]() Southern Star (1996–2001, Non-US) īarney & Friends is an American children's television series targeted at young children aged 2–7, created by Sheryl Leach and produced by HIT Entertainment. “We will tap into the nostalgia of the generations who grew up with Barney, now parents themselves, and introduce the iconic purple dinosaur to a new generation of kids and families around the world across content, products, and experiences.A Friend Like You (various episodes, 2006–2010)Ĭonnecticut Public Television (1992–2005) “Barney’s message of love and kindness has stood the test of time,” said Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer and Global Head of Consumer Products at Mattel. Adult fans, including millennials who grew up with Barney (or at least the ones who don’t find the friendly dinosaur cringe-worthy), will be able to buy merch too, as adult apparel and accessories are currently in the works. Mattel also announced plans for Barney to star in films and YouTube content, release music and sell kid’s products including toys, books and clothing. Targeted at pre-school aged children, the program will take viewers on “music-filled adventures centred on love, community, and encouragement.” Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, a producer and distributor of children’s content, will co-produce the series alongside Mattel.īarney’s rebrand will extend beyond the new TV show. The relaunch kicks off with a brand-new animated series, set to debut globally in 2024. The announcement came with a new photo of the anthropomorphized, lilac T-rex, who has been given a makeover from a real-life giant mascot into a wide-eyed, animated character. The toy company Mattel announced their plans to relaunch the Barney franchise on Monday. Barney the purple dinosaur is bringing the I Love You song to a whole new generation of kids - while also hoping to capitalize on the nostalgia of older fans. ![]()
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