Barney's World

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Barney's World
Barney's World Logo.png
Based on
Barney
by
Developed by
  • Matt Sax
  • Duke Doyle
  • Leah Gotcsik
Directed byAdrian Thatcher
Voices of
Opening theme"Barney's World Main Title Theme", written by Ryan McLarnon & Robert Melamed
Ending theme"I Love You (I Love Me Too)", arranged by Joseph K. Phillips with additional arrangement by Caleigh Barker
ComposerNate Kreiswirth (score)
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Canada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producers
  • Michelle Mendelovitz
  • Josh Silverman
  • Athena Georgaklis
  • Doug Murphy
  • Mellany Welsh
  • Pam Westman
Running time11 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Max
ReleaseOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14) –
present

Barney's World is an animated television series that debuted on Max on October 14, 2024. [2] It is for preschool children viewers. Produced by Mattel Television and Corus Entertainment's Nelvana, [b] the series serves as a relaunch to the Barney franchise, which spawned its first television series Barney & Friends which was based on its predecessor Barney & the Backyard Gang . Unlike the previous two series, which were live-action, this show is presented in CGI. This series is aimed at children from ages two to six. [4]

Contents

Plot

Set in a local playground, the show is centered around dinos Barney, Billy, and Baby Bop, and their three kid best friends. Throughout silly and imaginative adventures together, Barney helps kids explore big preschool emotions and shows them how to love themselves and others. The series highlights themes of love, community, and encouragement. [5]

Characters

Dinosaurs

Humans

Children

  • David (voiced by Jayd Deroché) is an African-American boy. [6]
  • Mel (voiced by Diana Tsoy) is an competitive Asian-American girl. [6]
  • Vivie (voiced by Ella Paciocco) is a cheerful, creative and artistic Caucasian blonde girl. [6]
  • Liam (voiced by Liam Quiring-Nkindi) is David's older brother.[ citation needed ]
  • Lulu (voiced by TBA) is David's younger sister.[ citation needed ]

Adults

Other

Episodes

No.Title  [9] [10] Directed byWritten byOriginal release date  [9] [10] Cartoon Network air date  [10] Prod.
code  [9] 		U.S. linear viewers
(millions)
1"The Floor is Grape Jelly"Adrian ThatcherLaura ZakOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)October 18, 2024101N/A
David has to be called home early to help his baby sister, so Barney plays a game which helps David learn that helping others can be just as fun as the game.
2"I Lovey You"Adrian ThatcherJim NolanOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)October 18, 2024102N/A
David is scared of the dark, so Barney becomes a glow-in-the-dark dinosaur to help David's fears.
3"Mel's Greatest Treasure"Adrian ThatcherNick LopezOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)October 25, 2024103N/A
After a big mess in the park during a game, Mel learns to clean up and care for the environment.
4"One Ripe Tomato"Adrian ThatcherJehan MadhaniOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)October 25, 2024104N/A
The kids disagree over a ripe tomato, so Barney teaches the kids about sharing.
5"Barney's Big Race"Adrian ThatcherLaura ZakOctober 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)November 1, 2024105N/A
Barney creates a Go-Kart race event for the kids, but Vivie keeps getting upset over losing the race. She later learns that everything it not always winning.
6"The Brave Truth"Adrian ThatcherNoelle WrightOctober 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)November 1, 2024106N/A
Barney encourages Vivie to tell the truth after she accidentally breaks Mel's new toy airplane.
7"Red Light Stop Green Light Go"Adrian ThatcherNiki LyttonOctober 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)November 8, 2024107N/A
Mel wants to do a scooter trick and can't stop, making her feel tired and pushing her body too far. Barney teachers her that she has to listen to what her body says.
8"Big Bigger Best"Adrian ThatcherScott GrayOctober 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)November 8, 2024108N/A
David is sad that he is too small than his big brother, so Barney makes him bigger, but David feels he loves himself just the way he is.
9"Practice Makes Purple"Adrian ThatcherJim NolanOctober 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)November 15, 2024109N/A
Vivie tries soccer, but finds out she's not good at it. Barney later teaches Vivie that practice makes perfect.
10"Team Mateys"Adrian ThatcherLaura ZakOctober 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)November 15, 2024110N/A
During a game of pirates, Mel doesn't listen to her team mates, so Barney teaches her that listening to others is important, and that it makes a great team.
11"Save the Garden"Adrian ThatcherNoelle WrightJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-1-13)January 17, 2025111N/A
The kids play a fun game to save the community garden, and learn small things make big changes.
12"Dances With Goblins"Adrian ThatcherNick LopezJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-1-13)January 17, 2025112N/A
Barney has to play two games at once when the kids disagree, and he's having a hard time about switching back and forth.
13"Missing Mel"Adrian ThatcherScott GrayJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-1-13)January 24, 2025113N/A
Vivie and David feel upset after Mel is away for a broken arm. Barney creates a fun game to help the kids feel better when Mel gets back.
14"The Castaway Crew"Adrian ThatcherJim NolanJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-1-13)January 24, 2025114N/A
Barney creates a game to help Mel embrace the abilities of her recently broken arm.
15"Drawing Attention"Adrian ThatcherJennifer SkellyJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-1-13)January 31, 2025115N/A
Vivie fakes an injury after she feels ignored over her chalk drawing, so Barney teaches Vivie that she has to speak up for what she needs.
16"Worth the Wait"Adrian ThatcherNick LopezJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-1-13)January 31, 2025116N/A
Mel learns that some things take time because her healed arm doesn't work the way it should.
17"The Big Spill"Adrian ThatcherRoxy SimonsJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-1-13)February 7, 2025117N/A
Vivie's painting gets ruined, so Barney creates a game to help her learn healthy ways and manage big feelings.
18"Nature Chat"Adrian ThatcherLexie KahanovitzJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-1-13)February 7, 2025118N/A
Mel learns to respect nature and take care of the environment thanks to Barney.
19"The Great Grateful Scavenger Hunt"Adrian ThatcherJim NolanJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-1-13)February 14, 2025119N/A
To help Mel focus on what she is grateful for, Barney creates a scavenger hunt.
20"David the Hero"Adrian ThatcherNiki LyttonJanuary 13, 2025 (2025-1-13)February 14, 2025120N/A
David feels quiet playing superheroes, until Barney creates a superhero game, and David's quietness saves the day.

Special (2025)

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateCartoon Network/Max air dateU.S. linear viewers
(millions)
1"I Love Me Too"Gordon CrumJim NolanJanuary 31, 2025 (2025-1-31)(YouTube)TBAN/A
Barney and his friends go on an adventure through imagination to help Baby Bop get her glowing powers back.

Shorts

No.Title  [11] [10] YouTube/Cartoon Network release date  [11] [10] Max release date
1"Let's Meet BARNEY"
"Barney's Intro"		September 4, 2024 (2024-09-04)(YouTube)
October 18, 2024 (2024-10-18)(Cartoon Network)		TBA
2"Let's Meet BABY BOP"
"Baby Bop's Intro"		September 5, 2024 (2024-09-05)(YouTube)
November 1, 2024 (2024-11-01)(Cartoon Network)		TBA
3"Let's Meet BILLY"
"Billy's Intro"		September 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)(YouTube)
October 25, 2024 (2024-10-25)(Cartoon Network)		TBA
4"Clean Up"
"Meet Barney: Clean Up"		September 20, 2024 (2024-09-20)(YouTube)
September 30, 2024 (2024-09-30)(Cartoon Network)		TBA
5"Check in on Your Body"
"Meet Barney: Check in on Your Body"		September 27, 2024 (2024-09-27)(YouTube)
October 1, 2024 (2024-10-01)(Cartoon Network)		TBA
6"Anger"
"Meet Barney: Anger"		October 2, 2024 (2024-10-02)(Cartoon Network)
October 4, 2024 (2024-10-04)(YouTube)		TBA
7"Sharing"
"Meet Barney: Sharing"		October 3, 2024 (2024-10-03)(Cartoon Network)
October 25, 2024 (2024-10-25)(YouTube)		TBA
8"Big Happy Feeling"
"Meet Barney: Big Happy Feeling"		October 4, 2024 (2024-10-04)(Cartoon Network)
November 1, 2024 (2024-11-01)(YouTube)		TBA
9"Make It Myself"
"Meet Barney: Make It Myself"		October 7, 2024 (2024-10-07)(Cartoon Network)
November 7, 2024 (2024-11-07)(YouTube)		TBA
10"A Big Sad"
"Meet Barney: A Big Sad"		October 8, 2024 (2024-10-08)(Cartoon Network)
November 7, 2024 (2024-11-07)(YouTube)		TBA
11"Little by Little"
"Meet Barney: Little by Little"		October 9, 2024 (2024-10-09)(Cartoon Network)
November 22, 2024 (2024-11-22)(YouTube)		TBA
12"That Dizzy Feeling"
"Meet Barney: That Dizzy Feeling"		October 10, 2024 (2024-10-10)(Cartoon Network)
November 7, 2024 (2024-11-07)(YouTube)		TBA
13"Here If You Need Me"
"Meet Barney: Here If You Need Me"		October 11, 2024 (2024-10-11)(Cartoon Network)
November 7, 2024 (2024-11-07)(YouTube)		TBA

Production

Development

Originally in October 2015, a revival of Barney & Friends was announced to premiere in 2017, but it did not come to fruition. [12] However, during Mattel's 2021 Virtual Analyst Day Presentation, Barney was included to be a "new series in development" by Mattel Television. [13] On February 13, 2023, Mattel announced that it would relaunch the Barney franchise with an animated series set to debut in 2024. Announced to be a collaboration between Mattel Television and Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan for Mattel Television and Colin Bohm, Doug Murphy and Pam Westman for Nelvana were revealed to be the show's executive producers. The relaunch is set to introduce audiences to the world of Barney through music-filled adventures centered on love, community, and encouragement. [14]

The title of the series, Barney's World, was officially revealed on May 9, 2023. [5] On September 4, 2024, it was announced that Michelle Mendelovitz and Josh Silverman would executive produce the series on behalf of Mattel and while Doug Murphy and Pam Westman remained as executive producers on behalf of Nelvana, Athena Georgaklis and Mellany Welsh were also added on behalf of the latter company. [15]

Release

Upon the initial announcement, Mattel confirmed that the relaunch will be available for streaming, and broadcast partners were to be announced later in 2023. [16] On May 9, 2023, it was officially revealed that the series would air on Cartoonito and stream on Max. [17] Executive Producer Pam Westman confirmed that the series would air on the Treehouse TV network in Canada, [18] with it later being announced by Corus Entertainment, parent of Nelvana, on June 5, 2024 that the series was set to debut on the network. [19] During Mattel's 2024 Virtual Analyst Day Presentation, Chief Brand Officer Lisa McKnight mentioned that the series is set to debut in late-Fall 2024.

In August 2024, footage of the series was leaked online before an exact release date was announced and before footage was officially unveiled. [20] Victoria Ramirez, a director of global marketing and music distribution for Mattel Television, publicly confirmed on August 28, 2024 (via Instagram) that the series is set to launch in October 2024 (before retracting her public comment and reducing its privacy). On September 4, 2024 it was officially announced that the series is set to premiere on October 14, 2024 on Max followed by a linear premiere on Cartoon Network’s Cartoonito block starting October 18, 2024. "Select" episodes of Barney's World will also be available on YouTube, where the series premiere will stream early on October 11, 2024 in specific countries. Barney's World will also launch on Cartoonito in EMEA and APAC regions, and Discovery Kids in LATAM. [6] [21] In Canada, Barney's World will also premiere on October 14, 2024 on Treehouse and will be available to stream on STACKTV. [22] Footage of the series was officially unveiled on September 4, 2024 via a trailer and character introductions of Barney, Baby Bop and Billy.

A 23-minute special titled Barney's World: I Love Me Too premiered exclusively on YouTube on January 31, 2025. [7] [8]

Reception

Upon the initial announcement of the animated series, the initial first look at the redesigned Barney drew controversies. [23] [24] [25] Jessica Zucha, [26] who portrayed Tina on Barney & the Backyard Gang and the first 2 seasons of Barney & Friends , and Dianna De La Garza, the mother of Demi Lovato, who portrayed Angela on Barney & Friends , with the latter two disapproving the change. [27]

The series received generally positive reviews.[ citation needed ]

Notes

  1. ↑ Not including the I Love Me Too special
  2. ↑ Excluding the "I Love Me Too" special, of which the animation services were provided by Kickstart Entertainment [3]
  3. ↑ Formerly BJ in the original series
  4. ↑ Formerly Mr. Boyd in the original series
  5. ↑ Formerly Booker T. Bookworm in the original series

References

Attribution
Notes
  1. ↑ Hofmeister, Sallie (October 20, 1994). "A Blue Year for the Purple-and-Green Dinosaur". The New York Times . Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Barney's World" to Premiere Monday, October 14 on Max September 4, 2024 Retrieved September 4, 2024
  3. ↑ https://www.kickstartent.com/news/now-streaming-barneys-world-i-love-me-too
  4. ↑ TV Kids Guide 2023-2024 September 27, 2023 Retrieved April 18, 2024
  5. 1 2 Mattel's Beloved Purple Dinosaur Barney Finds New Home at Cartoonito on Cartoon Network and Max May 9, 2023 Retrieved May 9, 2023
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Barney Franchise Revived at Max With New Series Barney's World (September 4, 2024). Retrieved September 4, 2024
  7. 1 2 Milligan, Mercedes (January 22, 2025). "Mattel Unveils Trailer for New Animated Special Barney's World: I Love Me Too". Animation Magazine . Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  8. 1 2 "Barney's World: I Love Me Too coming to YouTube". Advanced Television. January 22, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  9. 1 2 3 "BARNEY'S WORLD (MAX)". The Futon Critic . Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 "Barney's World Season 1 Episode Guide". Zap2it . Retrieved February 1, 2025.
  11. 1 2 "Barney's World (Shorts) Episode Guide". Zap2it . Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  12. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (October 6, 2015). "MIPCOM: 'Barney & Friends' Set for Relaunch by Mattel, 9 Story". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
  13. ↑ 2021 Mattel (Virtual) Analyst Day Presentation | Barbie, Monster High, Polly Pocket | Dolls Category
  14. ↑ Mattel Announces Barney Franchise Relaunch February 13, 2023 Retrieved February 13, 2023
  15. ↑ "Barney's World" to Premiere Monday, October 14 on MAX September 4, 2024 Retrieved September 4, 2024
  16. ↑ Barney the purple dinosaur is back and he has a new look February 13, 2023 Retrieved February 13, 2023
  17. ↑ Barney’s World is Debuting on Cartoonito on Cartoon Network and Max in 2024 May 9, 2023 Retrieved May 16, 2023
  18. ↑ Pam Westman via LinkedIn on Treehouse May 10, 20230 Retrieved May 11, 2023
  19. ↑ CORUS ENTERTAINMENT'S SPECIALITY NETWORKS WELCOME BACK 16 RETURNING CANADIAN ORIGINAL SERIES, PLUS 18 NEW TITLES FOR 2024/2025 June 5, 2024 Retrieved June 14, 2024
  20. ↑ Netflix is 'aggressively taking action' after shows and movies leak August 9, 2024 Retrieved August 10, 2024
  21. ↑ "Barney's World" to Premiere Monday, October 14 on Max September 4, 2024 Retrieved September 4, 2024
  22. ↑ Mattel and Nelvana Bring Barney to a New Generation with their Co-produced Animated Series, Barney's World The Series Premieres Monday, October 14 on Treehouse and STACKTV In Canada September 4, 2024 Retrieved September 4, 2024
  23. ↑ Barney the Dinosaur Is Back and People Aren't Happy – But Not for the Reason You Think February 21, 2023 Retrieved March 22, 2023
  24. ↑ Barney The Dinosaur's Glow Up Is Causing A Stir On Twitter February 16, 2023 Retrieved March 22, 2023
  25. ↑ 'Barney's New Look Slammed by Fans Ahead of Franchise Reboot February 14, 2023 Retrieved March 22, 2023
  26. ↑ My opinion, I'm sad to be honest,... - Jessica Marie Zucha | Facebook February 18, 2023 Retrieved May 20, 2023
  27. ↑ Barney No Love for The Purple Dinosaur ... New Look Slammed by Internet!!! February 13, 2023 Retrieved March 22, 2023
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