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 ...

We all remember the good old days when we would sit in front of the TV on Saturday mornings or in the afternoons when we got home from school and watch all of our favorite kids’ shows. For decades now ...

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. 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 ...

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 ...

Barney is back with a whole new animated makeover. Mattel, Inc. on Monday announced its planned relaunch of the iconic purple dinosaur franchise. The toy company's revitalization of the Barney brand ...