“Barney’s World” to Premiere Monday, October 14 on Max
Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) and Warner Bros. Discovery are bringing Barney back to television after 14 years with a new animated series, Barney's World. The show will premiere on Max on October 14, followed by a linear premiere on Cartoon Network on October 18. It will also launch on Cartoonito in EMEA and APAC, and Discovery Kids in LATAM.
The series features 52 11-minute episodes set in a playground, where Barney, along with dinos Billy and Baby Bop, and three kid friends, explore preschool emotions through music-filled adventures. The show aims to blend nostalgia with modern storytelling, targeting both preschoolers and parents who grew up with the original series.
Mattel Television Studios and Corus Entertainment's Nelvana are co-producing the series, which is part of Mattel's strategy to expand its characters across various platforms.
Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) e Warner Bros. Discovery stanno riportando Barney in televisione dopo 14 anni con una nuova serie animata, Il Mondo di Barney. Lo show avrà la sua premiere su Max il 14 ottobre, seguita da una premiere lineare su Cartoon Network il 18 ottobre. Sarà anche disponibile su Cartoonito in EMEA e APAC, e su Discovery Kids in LATAM.
La serie comprende 52 episodi di 11 minuti ambientati in un parco giochi, dove Barney, insieme ai dinosauri Billy e Baby Bop, e tre amici bambini, esplorano le emozioni prescolari attraverso avventure piene di musica. Lo spettacolo si propone di mescolare nostalgia e narrazione moderna, mirando sia ai bambini in età prescolare sia ai genitori che sono cresciuti con la serie originale.
Mattel Television Studios e Nelvana di Corus Entertainment stanno co-producendo la serie, che fa parte della strategia di Mattel per espandere i propri personaggi su varie piattaforme.
Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) y Warner Bros. Discovery traen de regreso a Barney a la televisión después de 14 años con una nueva serie animada, El Mundo de Barney. El programa se estrenará en Max el 14 de octubre, seguido por un estreno lineal en Cartoon Network el 18 de octubre. También se lanzará en Cartoonito en EMEA y APAC, y en Discovery Kids en LATAM.
La serie contará con 52 episodios de 11 minutos ambientados en un parque infantil, donde Barney, junto con los dinosaurios Billy y Baby Bop, y tres amigos niños, exploran las emociones de la primera infancia a través de aventuras llenas de música. El espectáculo tiene como objetivo combinar la nostalgia con narrativas modernas, dirigiéndose tanto a los preescolares como a los padres que crecieron con la serie original.
Mattel Television Studios y Nelvana de Corus Entertainment están co-produciendo la serie, que forma parte de la estrategia de Mattel para expandir sus personajes en diversas plataformas.
매텔 (NASDAQ: MAT)과 워너 브라더스 디스커버리는 바니를 14년 만에 새 애니메이션 시리즈 바니의 세계로 텔레비전으로 돌아오게 합니다. 이 쇼는 맥스에서 10월 14일 첫 방송되며, 카툰 네트워크에서 10월 18일에 선형 방송을 이어갑니다. EMEA 및 APAC의 카툰네토와 LATAM의 디스커버리 키즈에서도 방영될 예정입니다.
이 시리즈는 11분 분량의 52개 에피소드로 구성되어 있으며, 놀이터를 배경으로 바니와 공룡 친구 빌리, 베이비 밥, 그리고 세 명의 어린이 친구들이 음악이 가득한 모험을 통해 유치원 감정을 탐구하는 이야기입니다. 이 쇼는 향수와 현대적인 스토리텔링을 혼합하여 원래 시리즈와 함께 성장한 유아와 부모 모두를 겨냥하고자 합니다.
매텔 텔레비전 스튜디오와 코러스 엔터테인먼트의 넬바나가 공동 제작자로 참여하며, 이는 매텔의 다양한 플랫폼에서 캐릭터를 확장하고자 하는 전략의 일환입니다.
Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) et Warner Bros. Discovery ramènent Barney à la télévision après 14 ans avec une nouvelle série animée, Le Monde de Barney. La série sera diffusée pour la première fois sur Max le 14 octobre, suivie d'une première linéaire sur Cartoon Network le 18 octobre. Elle sera également lancée sur Cartoonito en EMEA et APAC, ainsi que sur Discovery Kids en LATAM.
La série comprend 52 épisodes de 11 minutes se déroulant dans une aire de jeux, où Barney, accompagné des dinosaures Billy et Baby Bop, ainsi que de trois amis enfants, explore les émotions des jeunes enfants à travers des aventures pleines de musique. L'émission vise à allier nostalgie et narration contemporaine, s'adressant à la fois aux jeunes enfants et aux parents qui ont grandi avec la série originale.
Mattel Television Studios et Nelvana de Corus Entertainment coproduisent la série, qui fait partie de la stratégie de Mattel pour étendre ses personnages sur différentes plateformes.
Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) und Warner Bros. Discovery bringen Barney nach 14 Jahren mit einer neuen Zeichentrickserie, Barneys Welt, zurück ins Fernsehen. Die Show wird am 14. Oktober auf Max Premiere haben, gefolgt von einer linearen Premiere am 18. Oktober auf Cartoon Network. Außerdem wird sie auf Cartoonito in EMEA und APAC sowie auf Discovery Kids in LATAM starten.
Die Serie umfasst 52 Episoden à 11 Minuten, die auf einem Spielplatz spielen, wo Barney, zusammen mit den Dinosauriern Billy und Baby Bop und drei Kinderfreunden, die Gefühle im Vorschulalter durch musikalische Abenteuer erforschen. Die Show zielt darauf ab, Nostalgie mit modernem Geschichtenerzählen zu verbinden und richtet sich sowohl an Vorschulkinder als auch an Eltern, die mit der Originalserie aufgewachsen sind.
Mattel Television Studios und Nelvana von Corus Entertainment produzieren die Serie gemeinsam, die Teil von Mattels Strategie ist, seine Charaktere über verschiedene Plattformen hinweg zu erweitern.
- Relaunch of iconic Barney franchise after 14 years, potentially revitalizing a valuable IP
- Wide distribution across multiple platforms and regions, including Max, Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, and Discovery Kids
- Co-production with Corus Entertainment's Nelvana, sharing production costs and expertise
- 52-episode order, indicating significant content creation and potential for licensing and merchandising opportunities
- Cross-generational appeal targeting both new preschool audience and nostalgic parents
- Success of the relaunch is uncertain, given the long absence from screens and changing viewer preferences
- Potential competition from established children's content on streaming platforms
Linear premiere starts Friday, October 18 on Cartoon Network in the US; series also coming to Cartoonito in EMEA and APAC, Discovery Kids in LATAM
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Barney's World premieres Monday, October 14 on Max followed by a linear premiere on Cartoon Network starting Friday, October 18. The show will also launch on Cartoonito in EMEA and APAC, and Discovery Kids in LATAM. Select episodes of Barney’s World will be available on YouTube, where the first episode will debut early October 11 in specific countries. (Photo: Business Wire)
The new Barney’s World is set in a playground, where Barney is joined by dinos Billy and Baby Bop and their three kid best friends David, Mel, and Vivie. Through action-packed, music-filled adventures together, Barney helps the kids and audiences explore big preschool emotions, showing them how to love themselves, others, and their communities.
Originally launched in 1988, Barney quickly became a global sensation, captivating audiences with the friendly dinosaur and his larger-than-life personality. The Barney & Friends series aired on top broadcasters globally, including 14 seasons on PBS in
While Barney’s World was developed for preschoolers, viewers of all ages will feel nostalgic singing along with Barney and his friends again. Today’s parents, many of whom grew up with the lovable dinosaur, can now create memories with their own children as they experience this new take on a beloved classic.
Barney’s World premieres with 52, 11-minute episodes featuring familiar faces and new characters alike, including:
- Jonathan Langdon (ZOMBIES) as Barney – A singing and dancing purple dinosaur who embodies love, Barney is a great listener who helps his friends work through challenges in a way that is caring to themselves and others.
- Bryn McAuley (Hotel Transylvania: The Series) as Baby Bop - A charming and opinionated dinosaur who is an advocate for all feelings, no matter how big or small.
- Jonathan Tan (Rubble & Crew) as Billy – An energetic dino who loves action and loud sounds. With a strong sense of self awareness, Billy encourages kids to express their feelings and care for themselves.
- Jayd Deroché (Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures) as David – An empathetic, self-aware, and caring kid, David loves giving big hugs and has an infectious laugh that he shares with his friends, older brother, and younger sister.
- Diana Tsoy (CoComelon Lane) as Mel – Mel is active, competitive, and always up for a challenge. She is multiracial from Korean and Mexican heritage, speaks three languages, and loves to share her culture with her friends.
- Ella Paciocco (Vocal Star) as Vivie – Vivie is wildly creative and loves to paint and perform. She lives with her Nonna, and together they enjoy cooking, sharing Italian traditions, and caring for their friends and family.
“The goal of Mattel Television Studios is to develop and distribute episodic and long-form content that expands Mattel’s characters and storylines across linear and streaming platforms worldwide,” said Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer, Mattel. “Barney nurtures the power of love in all of us, and we are thrilled to bring him back to fans all around the world. We hope this modern revival leaves an impression on young audiences, imparting lessons that will positively influence them as they grow up.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Mattel to bring a fresh, imaginative new take on Barney that resonates with today’s preschoolers and their families around the world,” said Vanessa Brookman, General Manager Kids, Global Streaming and International Networks, Warner Bros. Discovery. “This new animated series aims to blend nostalgia with modern storytelling, ensuring that the world’s beloved purple dinosaur continues to inspire, educate, and delight young audiences.”
Barney’s World is co-produced by Mattel Television Studios and Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana. It is executive produced by Michelle Mendelovitz and Josh Silverman for Mattel and by Athena Georgaklis, Doug Murphy, Mellany Welsh, and Pam Westman for Nelvana.
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