The beloved purple dinosaur is making a comeback and Barney can be your friend too — if you just catch him on Cartoonito.
Warner Bros. Discovery has picked up the new CG-animated series Barney’s World for Cartoonito on Cartoon Network and for streaming on Max. The preschool series will revamp the iconic character for modern audiences.
While maintaining the heart and comfort of the original show, 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 other dinosaurs Billy and Baby Bop and their three kid best friends. Through silly and imaginative adventures, Barney helps kids explore important preschool emotions and shows them how to love themselves and others.
“Barney’s World perfectly exemplifies our ‘best in animation’ approach,” says Michael Ouweleen, President, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Discovery Family, and Boomerang. “It strikes the right nostalgia chord for today’s parents and introduces this iconic dinosaur to a new generation of preschoolers.”
Fred Soulie, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Mattel Television, adds, “Having grown up watching the original series, many of today’s parents have fond memories of laughing, singing, and learning with Barney and his friends. We are proud to partner with Warner Bros. Discovery to reimagine this famed brand and bring a fresh and modern version of Barney to a global audience of families.”
The new series is part of Mattel’s Barney franchise relaunch, announced earlier this year, and will be co-produced by Mattel Television and Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana. Barney’s World will debut globally in 2024.
