![]() ![]() That backlash was explored in the 2021 Peacock docu-series, I Love You, You Hate Me - a play off the Barney theme song, I Love You, You Love Me. ![]() The show ran until 2010, and despite it remaining a favorite amongst children and their parents, it was still a target of heavy mockery. It also helped launch the career of a young Selena Gomez, who appeared on the show. We think that parents, many of whom will fondly remember the original Barney from their own childhoods, will love the show, too.'Ĭreated by Sheryl Leach, Barney & Friends originally debuted in 1992 and revolved around the purple dinosaur and his group of friends. 'With our modern take on Barney, we hope to inspire the next generation to listen, care, and dream big. 'We will tap into the nostalgia of the generations who grew up with Barney, now parents themselves, and introduce the iconic purple dinosaur to a new generation of kids and families around the world across content, products, and experiences.'įred Soulie, SVP and General Manager of Mattel Television, said: 'In creating the new series, it was important to us that we properly reflect the world that kids today live in so that the series can deliver meaningful lessons about navigating it. 'Barney's message of love and kindness has stood the test of time,' Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer and Global Head of Consumer Products at Mattel, said. Much like the original program, 'the series will feature the ubiquitous purple dinosaur and friends, introducing new audiences to the world of Barney through music-filled adventures centered on love, community, and encouragement,' according to the release. Barney is back! Mattel has announced plans to relaunch everybody's purple dinosaur ![]()
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