Barney's World is a 2024 animated television series that premiered on Max on October 14, 2024.[1] Produced by Mattel Television and Corus Entertainment's Nelvana, 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.[2]
| Barney's World | |
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| Based on | Barney |
| Directed by | Adrian Thatcher |
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| 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 |
| Composer | Nate Kreiswirth (score) |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Running time | 11 minutes |
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| Network | Max |
| Release | October 14, 2024 – present |
Set in a local playground, the show is centered around dinos Barney, Billy (formerly BJ), and Baby Bop, and their four 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.[3]
Characters
editDinosaurs
edit- Barney (voiced by Jonathan Langdon)[4]
- Baby Bop (voiced by Bryn McAuley)[4]
- Billy (voiced by Jonathan Tan)[4]
Children
edit- David (voiced by Jayd Deroché)[4]
- Mel (voiced by Diana Tsoy)[4]
- Vivie (voiced by Ella Paciocco)[4]
- Liam (David's brother) (voiced by Liam Quiring-Nkindi)[citation needed]
Adults
edit- Ms. Lewis (David's mom) (voiced by Lisa Michelle Cornelius)[citation needed]
- Grady (voiced by Eddie Glen)[citation needed]
- Nonna (Vivie's grandma) (voiced by Norma Dell'Agnese)[citation needed]
- Luis (Mel's dad) (voiced by Alejandro Ampudia)[citation needed]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title [5][6] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [5][6] | Cartoon Network air date [6] | Prod. code [5] | U.S. linear viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "The Floor is Grape Jelly" | Adrian Thatcher | Laura Zak | October 14, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | 101a | N/A |
| 2 | "I Lovey You" | Adrian Thatcher | Jim Nolan | October 14, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | 101b | N/A |
| 3 | "Mel's Greatest Treasure" | Adrian Thatcher | Nick Lopez | October 14, 2024 | October 25, 2024 | 102a | N/A |
| 4 | "One Ripe Tomato" | Adrian Thatcher | Jehan Madhani | October 14, 2024 | October 25, 2024 | 102b | N/A |
| 5 | "Barney's Big Race" | Adrian Thatcher | Laura Zak | October 14, 2024 | November 1, 2024 | 103a | N/A |
| 6 | "The Brave Truth" | Adrian Thatcher | Noelle Wright | October 21, 2024 | November 1, 2024 | 103b | N/A |
| 7 | "Red Light Stop Green Light Go" | Adrian Thatcher | Nikki Lytton | October 21, 2024 | November 8, 2024 | 104a | N/A |
| 8 | "Big Bigger Best" | Adrian Thatcher | Scott Gray | October 21, 2024 | November 8, 2024 | 104b | N/A |
| 9 | "Practice Makes Purple" | Adrian Thatcher | Jim Nolan | October 21, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 105a | N/A |
| 10 | "Team Mateys" | Adrian Thatcher | Laura Zak | October 21, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 105b | N/A |
Shorts
edit| No. | Title [7][6] | YouTube/Cartoon Network release date [7][6] | Max release date |
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| 1 | "Let's Meet BARNEY" "Barney's Intro" | September 4, 2024 (YouTube) October 18, 2024 (Cartoon Network) | TBA |
| 2 | "Let's Meet BABY BOP" "Baby Bop's Intro" | September 5, 2024 (YouTube) November 1, 2024 (Cartoon Network) | TBA |
| 3 | "Let's Meet BILLY" "Billy's Intro" | September 6, 2024 (YouTube) October 25, 2024 (Cartoon Network) | TBA |
| 4 | "Clean Up" "Meet Barney: Clean Up" | September 20, 2024 (YouTube) September 30, 2024 (Cartoon Network) | TBA |
| 5 | "Check in on Your Body" "Meet Barney: Check in on Your Body" | September 27, 2024 (YouTube) October 1, 2024 (Cartoon Network) | TBA |
| 6 | "Anger" "Meet Barney: Anger" | October 2, 2024 (Cartoon Network) October 4, 2024 (YouTube) | TBA |
| 7 | "Sharing" "Meet Barney: Sharing" | October 3, 2024 (Cartoon Network) October 25, 2024 (YouTube) | TBA |
| 8 | "Big Happy Feeling" "Meet Barney: Big Happy Feeling" | October 4, 2024 (Cartoon Network) November 1, 2024 (YouTube) | TBA |
| 9 | "Make It Myself" "Meet Barney: Make It Myself" | October 7, 2024 (Cartoon Network) November 7, 2024 (YouTube) | TBA |
| 10 | "A Big Sad" "Meet Barney: A Big Sad" | October 8, 2024 (Cartoon Network) November 7, 2024 (YouTube) | TBA |
| 11 | "Little by Little" "Meet Barney: Little by Little" | October 9, 2024 (Cartoon Network) November 22, 2024 (YouTube) | TBA |
| 12 | "That Dizzy Feeling" "Meet Barney: That Dizzy Feeling" | October 10, 2024 (Cartoon Network) November 7, 2024 (YouTube) | TBA |
| 13 | "Here If You Need Me" "Meet Barney: Here If You Need Me" | October 11, 2024 (Cartoon Network) November 7, 2024 (YouTube) | TBA |
Production
editDevelopment
editDuring Mattel's 2021 Virtual Analyst Day Presentation, Barney was included to be a "new series in development" by Mattel Television.[8] 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.[9]
The title of the series, Barney's World, was officially revealed on May 9, 2023.[3] 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.[10]
Release
editUpon the initial announcement, Mattel confirmed that the relaunch will be available for streaming, and broadcast partners were to be announced later in 2023.[11] On May 9, 2023, it was officially revealed that the series would air on Cartoonito and stream on Max.[12] Executive Producer Pam Westman confirmed that the series would air on the Treehouse TV network in Canada,[13] 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.[14] 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.[15] 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.[4][16] In Canada, Barney's World will also premiere on October 14, 2024 on Treehouse and will be available to stream on STACKTV.[17] Footage of the series was officially unveiled on September 4, 2024 via a trailer and character introductions of Barney, Baby Bop and Billy.
Reception
editUpon the initial announcement of the animated series, the initial first look at the redesigned Barney drew controversies.[18][19][20] Notable criticisms came from David Joyner, the original body of Barney on Barney & Friends,[21][deprecated source] Jessica Zucha,[22] who portrayed Tina on Barney & the Backyard Gang and 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.[23]
The series received generally positive reviews.[citation needed]
References
edit- Attribution
- This article incorporates material derived from the "Barney's World" article on the Barney Wiki at Fandom (formerly Wikia) and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License (September 2024).
- Notes
- ^ "Barney's World" to Premiere Monday, October 14 on Max September 4, 2024 Retrieved September 4, 2024
- ^ TV Kids Guide 2023-2024 September 27, 2023 Retrieved April 18, 2024
- ^ a b Mattel's Beloved Purple Dinosaur Barney Finds New Home at Cartoonito on Cartoon Network and Max May 9, 2023 Retrieved May 9, 2023
- ^ a b c d e f g Barney Franchise Revived at Max With New Series Barney's World (September 4, 2024). Retrieved September 4, 2024
- ^ a b c "BARNEY'S WORLD (MAX)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Barney's World Season 1 Episode Guide". Zap2it. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ a b "Barney's World (Shorts) Episode Guide". Zap2it. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ 2021 Mattel (Virtual) Analyst Day Presentation | Barbie, Monster High, Polly Pocket | Dolls Category
- ^ Mattel Announces Barney Franchise Relaunch February 13, 2023 Retrieved February 13, 2023
- ^ "Barney's World" to Premiere Monday, October 14 on MAX September 4, 2024 Retrieved September 4, 2024
- ^ Barney the purple dinosaur is back and he has a new look February 13, 2023 Retrieved February 13, 2023
- ^ Barney’s World is Debuting on Cartoonito on Cartoon Network and Max in 2024 May 9, 2023 Retrieved May 16, 2023
- ^ Pam Westman via LinkedIn on Treehouse May 10, 20230 Retrieved May 11, 2023
- ^ 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
- ^ Netflix is 'aggressively taking action' after shows and movies leak August 9, 2024 Retrieved August 10, 2024
- ^ "Barney's World" to Premiere Monday, October 14 on Max September 4, 2024 Retrieved September 4, 2024
- ^ 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
- ^ Barney the Dinosaur Is Back and People Aren't Happy – But Not for the Reason You Think February 21, 2023 Retrieved March 22, 2023
- ^ Barney The Dinosaur's Glow Up Is Causing A Stir On Twitter February 16, 2023 Retrieved March 22, 2023
- ^ 'Barney's New Look Slammed by Fans Ahead of Franchise Reboot February 14, 2023 Retrieved March 22, 2023
- ^ 'I'M NOT HAPPY' Original Barney actor David Joyner slams reboot’s new look with biting verdict on ‘mischievous’ 3D character February 20, 2023 Retrieved March 22, 2023
- ^ My opinion, I'm sad to be honest,... - Jessica Marie Zucha | Facebook February 18, 2023 Retrieved May 20, 2023
- ^ Barney No Love for The Purple Dinosaur ... New Look Slammed by Internet!!! February 13, 2023 Retrieved March 22, 2023