Barney’s story starts in late 1987 in Allen, Texas. At the time, a former teacher named Sheryl Leach had a two-year old son, Patrick. She struggled to find videos that held his attention. “I was a ...

I love you, you love me, Barney’s back on your TV. A reboot of “Barney,” the famous 1990s children’s TV franchise featuring the titular purple dinosaur, is officially in the works, Mattel announced ...

Barney the purple dinosaur will make a comeback next year with a new look and a new array of content. Mattel said it will relaunch the Barney franchise with revitalized “television, film, and YouTube ...

After becoming a beloved children’s character in the Nineties, Barney is headed for the big screen, with Ayo Edebiri set to write the screenplay and is in talks to star in the live action film, ...

I love you. You love me. Not everyone loves the new Barney. Mattel announced Feb. 13 that everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur will return as part of an all-out media blitz. “Mattel’s comprehensive ...

A children’s icon is getting a brand new look, as today Mattel revealed the first look at its relaunch of everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur Barney. The character’s well-known purple and green style ...