“Barney’s message of love and kindness has stood the test of time,” said Josh Silverman, chief franchise officer and global head of consumer products at Mattel. “We will tap into the nostalgia of the ...

The purple T. rex will be the center of an animated series and product lines from the toymaker. By Rick Porter Television Business Editor In this age of reboots, perhaps it was inevitable: A beloved ...

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 ...

Aidan King is a graduate of Fitchburg State University and loves writing and talking about both movies and TV. In his spare time, Aidan participates in an Improv comedy group. Everyone’s favorite ...

The latest franchise to get a reboot? That'd be Barney — yes, the big purple dinosaur. Mattel announced today that it's putting a new spin on the famous children's character, with its "comprehensive ...