“Barney & Friends” music director Bob Singleton didn’t warm everyone’s heart with his catchy tunes. Singleton appeared on the new podcast “Generation Barney” and recalled receiving death threats from people who hated the songs he made for the children’s TV series. Bob Singleton in an Instagram video. “When I was nominated for a Grammy, a … Read more
“Barney & Friends” didn’t warm everyone’s heart with the show’s catchy tunes or happy-go-lucky dinosaurs. Bob West, the original voice of Barney, appeared on the new podcast “Generation Barney” and recalled receiving death threats from people just because he voiced the purple T-Rex on the children’s TV series. “There were certain things, certain messages that … Read more
Everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur just grew up. Toy company Mattel revealed Sunday that its upcoming “Barney” film will be geared more toward adults than children, according to the New Yorker. Mattel Films executive Kevin McKeon told the publication that the movie will be “surrealistic.” “We’re leaning into the millennial angst of the property rather than … Read more
While kids adored the purple dinosaur Barney in the ‘90s, fans are not loving his new look. After the toy company Mattel announced a relaunch of the Barney franchise, the internet reacted to the beloved character’s “scary” extreme makeover. “Thank you, Mattel for giving me nightmares with this horrifying-looking #Barney,” one Twitter user wrote. Another user tweeted, “man … Read more
Won’t you say you (still) love “Barney,” too? The iconic purple dinosaur is set for a makeover in an upcoming franchise reboot, the toy company Mattel announced on Monday. The relaunch of the 1990s icon — who haunted parents’ dreams with his constant reminders to be kind and optimistic, not to mention the “I love … Read more