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Barney's World is a computer animated Canadian-American preschool television series that premiered on Max, a Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service, on October 14, 2024 and followed by a linear premiere on Cartoonito on October 18, 2024.[1][2][3] 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 is the first Barney series to be animated. This series is aimed at children from the ages of two to six.[4]

Synopsis[]

With all the heart and comfort of the original iconic dinosaur, Barney’s World is modernized with dynamic characters and music-filled storylines that highlight themes of love, community and encouragement. Set in a local playground, Barney is joined by dinos Billy, Baby Bop and their three human kid best friends Mel, Vivie, and David. Throughout silly and imaginative adventures together, Barney helps kids explore big preschool emotions and shows them how to love themselves and others.[5]

Cast[]

Dinosaurs[]

  • Barney (Voiced by Jonathan Langdon[6]) is 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.[7]
  • Billy (Voiced by Jonathan Tan) is 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.[7]
  • Baby Bop (Voiced by Bryn McAuley) is a charming and opinionated dinosaur who is an advocate for all feelings, no matter how big or small.[7]

Children[]

  • Mel (Voiced by Diana Tsoy) 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.[7]
  • Vivie (Voiced by Ella Paciocco) Vivie is very cheerful and 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.[7]
  • David (Voiced by Jayd Deroche) David is 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.[7]
  • Liam (Voiced by Liam Quiring-Nkindi)
  • Lulu (Voice: TBA)

Adults[]

  • Grady (Voice: Eddie Glen)
  • Ms. Lewis (Voice: Lisa Michelle Cornelius)
  • Nonna (Voice: Norma Dell'Agnese)
  • Luis (Voice: Alejandro Ampudia)
  • Dr. Lewis (Voice: Brendan Jeffers)
  • Grace (Voice: Jean Yoon)

Others[]

  • Bartholomew Bookworm (voiced by Anthony Sardinha)
  • Butterfly (voiced by Cory Doran)
  • Aster (voiced by Jonathan Tan)
  • Susan (voiced by Bryn McAuley)
  • Squirrel #1 (voiced by Ella Paciocco)
  • Pigeon (voiced by Diana Tsoy)
  • Squirrel #3 (voiced by Bryn McAuley)
  • Hermie (voiced by Elijah-Justus Lewis)

Episodes[8][]

Season 1[]

  1. The Floor Is Grape Jelly[8]: When David gets annoyed for being called home early to help with his baby sister, Barney creates a magical game to show David how good it feels to help others.
  2. I Lovey You[9]: Barney creates a night-time adventure in the park with magic, but David is afraid of the dark. In order to help David calm down and play with his friends, Barney turns into a giant glowing action figure.
  3. Mel's Greatest Treasure[3]: Mel is on a mission to find a special treasure and accidentally makes a huge mess in the park; Barney creates a magical adventure where Mel learns that it's important to clean and care for a place that is special to the community.
  4. One Ripe Tomato[2]: Vivie harvests a tomato in Nonna's garden. The three children have different ideas about what they could do with the tomato. They keep disagreeing with each other so Barney teaches the kids to share ideas and compromise.
  5. Barney's Big Race[1]: Barney helps the children build their own magical cars for a race. The race doesn't go as planned for everyone but the purple dinosaur tries to show his friends that racing is not just about winning.
  6. The Brave Truth[4]: Vivie accidentally broke Mel's beloved plane. At first she is afraid to tell her, but Barney helps her find the courage to tell Mel the truth.
  7. Red Light Stop Green Light Go[5]: Mel keeps trying to do a radical trick with the scooter and doesn't want to rest until she succeeds, but ends up trying too hard; Barney and Billy help Mel learn to listen to what her body is feeling and why it matters.
  8. Big Bigger Best[10]: David thinks he's too small to be his brother's size, so Barney turns him into a giant. After this experience, David learns to love himself just the way he is.
  9. Practice Makes Purple[11]: Vivie tells her friends that her grandmother used to be a real soccer star. But when Vivie tries to take the ball herself, she discovers she's not amazing at soccer the first time she tries it and believes she'll never be any good; Barney creates some workouts to help Vivie learn how practice can help her improve.
  10. Team Mateys[12]: When Mel's pretzel is eaten by a pigeon and Barney sets out on an adventure on the high seas to find another, but everything goes wrong when Captain Mel doesn't listen to her crew; Mel realizes that it is important to listen to others when in a team.
  11. Save the Garden: Determined to save the community garden, Barney and the kids go on a magical adventure where they turn into butterflies and help a ladybug with a big problem.[8]
  12. Dances With Goblins: David doesn't want to play the same thing as everyone else, so the kids end up playing different games but everything turns into chaos because Barney is having a hard time concentrating on one.[13] But David is able to remember that it is important to think about other people's perspectives.[8]
  13. Missing Mel: Mel breaks her arm and doesn't go to the park because they put a cast on her; David misses her, so Barney creates magic games to help David and Vivie do something nice for Mel when she returns.[8]
  14. The Castaway Crew: When Mel gets frustrated by the things she can't do with a cast, Barney creates an imaginative game for the kids; throughout the game, Mel learns to accept her abilities with the help of a fantasy robot arm.[8]
  15. Drawing Attention: Vivie wants to show Nonna her chalk drawing, but everyone's attention is on Mel's cast so Vivie fakes an accident to get attention too.[8] When her plan falls through, Barney helps Vivie learn the value in speaking up for what she needs.
  16. Worth the Wait: Mel is frustrated that her arm isn't as strong as it was after having the cast removed; Barney goes on an adventure in an enchanted forest to help her realize that some things take time.[8]
  17. The Big Spill: Vivie is filled with angry feelings when a pigeon ruins her painting; Barney and the kids play Pirates and the Sea Queen to help calm Vivie's anger and learn healthy ways to deal with feelings.[8]
  18. Nature Chat[8]: During a picnic in the park, Mel isn't being considerate of the environment around her. Barney transforms the kids into butterflies who can talk to the plants and animals. Mel learns it's important to respect and be a caretaker of nature.
  19. The Great Grateful Scavenger Hunt: When Mel is in a bad mood, she has a hard time finding happy things; Barney's magical treasure hunt leads Mel to discover that focusing on the things that she is grateful for can make her feel better.[8]
  20. David the Hero: David feels too calm to play heroes like Mel and Vivie; Barney helps Mel and Vivie recognize that there is value in all styles of play; David's chosen power of silent observation ends up saving the day.[8]
  21. Making Magic: Barney gets frustrated when his magic misfires. The kids show Barney they're there for him, no matter what. Through play, Barney discovers that experiencing joy lets him see and solve problems in a whole new way.
  22. Birds of a Feather: When Vivie longs to be just like a beautiful bird in the park, Barney uses games and imaginative play to help her discover ways to enjoy a similar experience of looking, singing, and even flying like a bird!
  23. Bigger Wheels: David can't bear to part with his bike even though he's outgrown it. Barney takes the kids on a high-seas adventure, where David helps a hermit crab find a better-fitting shell and accepts it's time for a new bike.
  24. Every Little Thing: The kids notice Grady is sad and Barney shows them that simple acts of kindness go a long way. Barney adds a dash of magic to the kids' actions that inspire others, allowing everyone to see the magnitude and power of simple acts of kindness.
  25. Barney's Birthday: The kids are making a quilt for Barney's birthday featuring their favorite things to do with Barney. David has a hard time choosing just one thing, so Baby Bop and Billy help him decide just in time for the party.
  26. Finders Not Keepers: When Mel discovers the sunglasses she found belong to Grady, she still wants to keep them. Barney creates a high-seas adventure, where Mel realizes she's acting like a pirate taking what doesn't belong to her and returns the glasses.
  27. The Snuzzleberry Snatcher: Vivie gets frustrated when her soccer ball is popped by a cactus. Barney takes the kids on an enchanted forest adventure where Vivie learns that some plants in nature are pokey for protection.
  28. It Takes Three: When Baby Bop feels left out of the kids' game, she tries everything to be included. Barney uses fun, magic and empathy to help her understand that if you can't do what you want, the best thing is to find something else to enjoy.
  29. The Missing Valentine: Vivie makes something special for everyone for Valentine's Day. Barney notices that Vivie has forgotten someone.
  30. Too Far: When Baby Bop's playful teasing starts bothering Mel, Barney arranges a trip to the Castle where their adventure motivates Mel to finally speak up for herself.
  31. Someone's Missing: When a cold keeps David stuck inside, his friends get creative and play with him from outside his window.
  32. Lights Out: When a blackout upends Vivie's evening plans, Barney and the kids pivot to night time fun with help from the community.
  33. A Work of Parts: Vivie discovers that even though she's small, she can still have a big effect on the park.
  34. Time to Try: When Mel's friends are reluctant to try kimchi, they learn the importance of trying new things.
  35. One More Game: Barney helps David see the value of balancing video games with physical play.
  36. Forever and Always: A magical trip to the Enchanted Garden helps Vivie realize the power of unconditional love.
  37. It's a Jungle Out There: While on an Enchanted Jungle trek, David accidentally loses the friends' magical explorer mobile and realizes how to learn from your mistakes.
  38. Big Energy Billy: Barney and the kids help Billy re-channel his big energy so they can all enjoy playing together.
  39. Everyday Mother's Day: David and his brother Liam want to help their mother have a relaxing day, but it's not easy, even with Barney's assistance.[14]
  40. Father's Day Road Trip: Luis wants to take a trip with his daughter Mel for Father's Day. Unfortunately, his car is breaks down.[15]
  41. Nonna On The Move: Nonna can't move as well anymore. Barney shows Vivie how to help Nonna and have fun doing it.[16]
  42. Just Like Liam: David wants to be like his brother. Barney takes David on an adventure to show him that he can be confident in himself and his talents.[17]
  43. The Brighter Side: Barney and an optimistic fairy with a damaged wing show pessimistic Mel how to stay positive when things aren't going well.[18]
  44. Baby Bop Blues: Baby Bop has several outbursts of anger while playing. Barney asks why she's angry and helps her calm down.[19]
  45. Just My Style: Vivie is sad because the sprinkler tunnel is closed. Mel tries to cheer her up with various game suggestions, but nothing helps.[20]
  46. Eyes On The Surprise: Vivie has planned a surprise for Barney, but David blurts it out too quickly. David has to learn to control his excitement.[21]
  47. Silly Time: Mel imitates a sea monster, but others are bothered by it. She learns that sometimes it's not the right time to act silly. [22]
  48. Sticky Feelings: Vivie is angry because David robbed her of her victory in the game. Barney helps Vivie process her anger.[23]
  49. The Pizza Extravaganza: Nonna's injured ankle jeopardizes a celebration. Vivie learns that they can accomplish anything with the help of their friends and community. [24]
  50. Back On Board: Mel is skateboarding and falls. Barney suggests a sea voyage. Mel learns that you can't give up, even when things get tough.[25]
  51. Trash To Treasure: David is worried about the trash in the park. Barney turns recycling into a game. While playing, everyone helps keep the park clean.[26]
  52. The Good Apology: Mel doesn't understand the importance of a sincere apology. A major mishap involving Billy and Baby Bop opens her eyes.[27]

Specials[]

  • I Love Me Too: Barney, Baby Bop and friends go on a musical, imagination-filled journey of self-love when Baby Bop discovers that she suddenly has the power to glow! Or does she? When Baby Bop accidentally launches her friend’s toy rocket into outer space, she loses the rocket and her glow powers too! She is determined to get both back! Barney and her friends are all-in for her epic journey. With a 3… 2… 1… they blast off to outer space, chase Billy the Extraterrestrial, board the Barney Bus, and meet Bartholomew Bookworm at the local library. With help from friends, Baby Bop realizes that self-love makes her glow![28]

Production[]

Development[]

A revival of the Barney franchise has been in development since around 2015, being announced along with plans to revive Angelina Ballerina.  However, after these announcements, no additional info on the series was given, and many assumed the plans had grown out.

During Mattel's 2021 Virtual Analyst Day Presentation, Barney was included to be a "new series in development" by Mattel Television.[9] 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 co-produced by Mattel Television and Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana the series is announced to be executive produced by Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan for Mattel Television and by Colin Bohm, Doug Murphy and Pam Westman for Nelvana. The relaunch is set to introduce audiences to the world of Barney through music-filled adventures centered on love, community, and encouragement. The title of the series, now called Barney's World, was officially revealed on May 9, 2023.

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. On May 9, 2023, it was officially revealed that the series would air on Cartoonito and stream on Max. Executive Producer Pam Westman confirmed that the series would air on the Treehouse TV network in Canada, 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. 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.[12] 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 October 14,, 2024, the series premiered on Max, and is set to be followed by a linear premiere on Cartoon Network starting October 18, 2024.[10] “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. Footage of the series was officially unveiled on October 14, 2024 via a trailer and character introductions of Barney, Baby Bop and Billy.

Reception[]

Upon the initial announcement of the animated series, the initial first look at the redesigned Barney drew criticism. Notable criticisms came from David Joyner, the original body of Barney on Barney & Friends, Jessica Zucha, who portrayed Tina on Barney & The Backyard Gang and Barney & Friends,[11] and Dianna De La Garza, the mother of Demi Lovato, who portrayed Angela on Barney & Friends, with the latter two disapproving the change.

Other Media[]

Merchandise[]

With the initial announcement of the relaunch, it's also set to bring forth a full range of kids’ products including toys, books, clothing, and more in 2025. Merchandise for the series was first shown off at Licensing Expo 2023 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada from June 13-15, 2023. the costume character then later appeared at the Brand Licensing Europe 2023 at ExCeL London in London, England from October 4-6.

Trivia[]

Interest[]

  • Bob West, the original voice of Barney, expressed interest in wanting to return as the voice Barney for the relaunch. [29]However, West later confirmed on his April 16th 2023 livestream, that he will not be returning as the voice of Barney for the relaunch, but has expressed interest in doing something for the show.[30]
  • David Bernard Wolf one of the former musical director of the franchise, expressed interest in wanting to compose the music for the relaunch.

Involvement[]

  • Directly following the initial announcement of the series, various individuals confirmed themselves publicly to be involved with the relaunch, including Adam Mezgec (music supervisor) and Laura Nikolic (Supervising Music Producer).
  • Jonathan Hernandez writer and script coordinator for various Mattel TV shows, has listed “Barney’s World” on his resume on LinkedIn. It is currently unclear whether he is the head writer for the show, or if he shares the position.
  • Kim Hurdon was hired as casting director for the series and has worked on shows like "Max & Ruby" and "Blue’s Clues & You!". On a interview on June 16, 2023, she announced that the Barney song (most people are assuming the well known "I Love You" song from the original series) has been completely revamped and that Barney’s new character was described as cute and fun. She also went on to say in a harsh tone that the original Barney was scary and that the music was off.
  • On January 31st for TV Kids Festival 2024 Michelle Mendelovitz (the Head of Mattel Television), did an interview about the Mattel TV proprieties and for Barney’s World said: .[31]
  • On March 7 During Mattel's 2024 Virtual Analyst Day Presentation, Lisa McKnight mentions that Barney will be relaunched with Barney's World followed by a toy line in 2025. Josh Silverman also discussed what's to come with Mattel's relaunch of Barney further explaining that the relaunch will span into television, film, music, YouTube content, toys, books and consumer products, as well as explaining that accessories and apparel featuring classic Barney will be available for adult fans. Images of the relaunch were also showcased during the presentation.[32]
  • Joseph Phillips (who was one of Barney's original music directors from 1995 until 2010) helped arrange the new Barney i love you song revamp now titled "I Love You (I Love Me Too)".[33]
  • The theme song for Barney’s World is a nod to the original tune viewers know and love, but with an updated melody and lyrics. Mattel knows that being a kid can come with big emotions, and it is crucial for children to be enriched with lessons of self-love and friendship. Each episode of Barney’s World will tap into these pillars and strive to have a positive impact on the next generation.[34]

Gallery[]

Videos[]

Trailers[]

Full Episodes[]

Specials[]

Character Introductions[]

Music Videos[]

Shorts[]

Barney's World: Dino Dance Party[]

Dino Dance Party Dance Along Tutorials[]

Cast[]

References[]

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/09/barneys-world-brings-back-the-famous-purple-dino-oct-14-on-treehouse-stacktv/
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://press.wbd.com/us/media-release/whats-new-max-october-0?language_content_entity=en
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://issuu.com/worldscreen/docs/tv_kids_guide_2023-2024/44
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://wbd.com/mattels-beloved-purple-dinosaur-barney-finds-new-home-at-cartoonito-on-cartoon-network-and-max/
  6. ↑ https://babyyumyum.com/jonathan-langdon-the-iconic-voice-of-barney-speaks-to-babyyumyum/
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/barney-series-max-barneys-world-1236128727/
  8. ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 https://www.tvpassport.com/series/barneys-world/5960902
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  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/barney-series-max-barneys-world-1236128727/
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 https://www.facebook.com/jessica.zucha/posts/6214752175212117
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 https://bgr.com/entertainment/netflix-is-aggressively-taking-action-after-shows-and-movies-leak/
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  14. ↑ https://www.fernsehserien.de/barneys-welt/folgen/39-everyday-mothers-day-1821665
  15. ↑ https://www.fernsehserien.de/barneys-welt/folgen/40-fathers-day-road-trip-1821916
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  20. ↑ https://www.fernsehserien.de/barneys-welt/folgen/45-so-mag-ich-das-1834729
  21. ↑ https://www.fernsehserien.de/barneys-welt/folgen/46-ein-tag-voller-ueberraschungen-1835280
  22. ↑ https://www.fernsehserien.de/barneys-welt/folgen/47-ist-das-ulkig-1835281
  23. ↑ https://www.fernsehserien.de/barneys-welt/folgen/48-maechtig-wuetend-1835282
  24. ↑ https://www.fernsehserien.de/barneys-welt/folgen/49-pizza-im-park-1835732
  25. ↑ https://www.fernsehserien.de/barneys-welt/folgen/50-wieder-an-bord-1835996
  26. ↑ https://www.fernsehserien.de/barneys-welt/folgen/51-schrott-oder-schmuckstueck-1836680
  27. ↑ https://www.fernsehserien.de/barneys-welt/folgen/52-eine-richtige-entschuldigung-1836841
  28. ↑ https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/01/mattel-unveils-trailer-for-new-animated-special-barneys-world-i-love-me-too/
  29. ↑ https://youtu.be/tKZy6vZpJJs
  30. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/live/WoEl4YrpOZY?feature=share
  31. ↑ https://youtu.be/5rIG26IcI0Y?si=WffvxTVacEj1Yhee
  32. ↑ https://youtu.be/m-eHdM0mjzU?si=p4hAqsomIvMTzVWY
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