Barney the Purple Dinosaur Is Making a Comeback with BARNEY'S WORLD on Max
Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing Barney the Purple Dinosaur back for a new CG-animated series titled Barney’s World! The series will be coming to Max and Cartoon Network in 2024 and it will feature new adventures with Barney and his friends.
The revival series will “revamp the iconic character for modern audiences.” The show is set in a local playground, where Barney is joined by his dino friends Billy and Baby Bop and their three kid best friends.
WBD and Mattel TV said in a statement: “Barney’s World is modernized with dynamic characters and music-filled storylines that highlight themes of love, community and encouragement. Throughout silly and imaginative adventures together, Barney helps kids explore big preschool emotions and shows them how to love themselves and others.”
Warner Bros. Discovery’s Michael Ouweleen, president of Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Discovery Family and Boomerang said: “Barney’s World perfectly exemplifies our ‘best in animation’ approach. It strikes the right nostalgia chord for today’s parents and introduces this iconic dinosaur to a new generation of preschoolers.”
Fred Soulie, SVP and GM of Mattel Television, added: “Having grown up watching the original series, many of today’s parents have fond memories of laughing, singing and learning with Barney and his friends. We are proud to partner with Warner Bros. Discovery to reimagine this famed brand and bring a fresh and modern version of Barney to a global audience of families.”
So, for those of you with young kids, get ready because Barney might just end up being a big part of your life! My kids grew up on the original Barney, they watched that show all the time, and I’m so happy that I never have to watch that Purple Dino again. I’m not one of the parents with fond memories of Barney.
Barney’s World will be executive produced by Soulie and Christopher Keenan for Mattel Television and by Colin Bohm, Doug Murphy and Pam Westman for Nelvana.
Mattel also announced earlier this year that they will expand the franchise into film and YouTube content as well as music and a full range of kids’ products including books and clothing. Apparel and accessories for adult fans, featuring classic Barney, are also in development.