Barney is back! Mattel’s adorable, educational animated purple dinosaur returns to screens next month in a new Max series barney’s world. This is Barney’s first time on screen in 14 years.
The preschool drama will feature new characters, old friends and updated versions of classic Barney scenes. It will also include original music! The animated series will premiere on Max on October 14, and select episodes will also be released on YouTube.
The show has 52 episodes, each of 11 minutes, with Barney (voiced by Jonathan Landon) helping his friends cope with their challenges in a friendly, caring way. Kids and adults alike can look forward to seeing Baby Bop, an opinionated dinosaur who advocates for all feelings, and Billy, an energetic dinosaur who encourages viewers to express their authentic selves.
Viewers will also interact with David, an understanding child who loves hugging and laughing with his family; Mel, an active, multilingual, multiracial girl of Korean and Mexican descent; and Vivi, an active, multilingual, multiracial girl of Korean and Mexican descent. (Vivie) is a creative, artsy child who lives with her Nonna and loves sharing Italian traditions.
Families can watch Barney and friends dance in the park, breathe in Barney’s scent, and explore their imaginations. Spectators can also roller skate with Baby Bop and play football with Billy.
The show will also air on Cartoon Network in the United States on October 18, for viewers in EMEA and Asia Pacific via Cartoonito, and in Latin America via Discovery Kids . The first episode will premiere on YouTube in select countries on October 11th.
