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Childhood favourite dinosaur Barney is getting a huge makeover as owner Mattel announces a franchise relaunch.

Barney's new look is facing scrutiny across social media, after Mattel, Inc unveiled his CGI makeover on Monday while teasing the relaunch of his beloved franchise. In response to the purple dinosaur's new look, which included a wider grin, gap between his teeth and green eyes, many were left wondering why the company choose to fix some that 'wasn't broken.'  'Why does Barney look like he’s sky high cracked on cocaine? That face is unsettling as hell,' one Twitter user asked as more expressed horror over his new face and teeth.Another joked that Barney underwent a 'buccal fat removal.''They gave Barney contacts, a nose job and bigger veneers. Sad,' a third social media user penned on social media.

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 you” song — will include an animated series, as well as film and YouTube content and product lines marketed to both younger and older audiences, including toys, books and clothing.

Mattel is doing a full overhaul in relaunching Barney the dinosaur with a new animated preschool TV series set to debut worldwide in 2024, along with a comprehensive revitalization that will span film, YouTube content and music and a full range of kids’ products including toys, books, clothing and more. Apparel and accessories for adult fans, featuring classic Barney, are also part of the mix.The new animated TV series will center around the ubiquitous purple dinosaur and friends,introducing new audiences to the world of Barney through music-filled adventures centered on love,community and encouragement. The series will be produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana andexecutive produced by Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan for Mattel Television and by Colin Bohm andPam Westman for Nelvana.Recently relaunched Mattel properties include its Monster High property and 1980s Masters of the Universe franchise, both with new content and consumer products programs.“Barney’s message of love and kindness has stood the test of time,” said Josh Silverman, Chief FranchiseOfficer and Global Head of Consumer Products at Mattel. “We will tap into the nostalgia of the generations who grew up with Barney, now parents themselves, and introduce the iconic purpledinosaur to a new generation of kids and families around the world across content, products, andexperiences.”

BreAnna Bell Mattel has announced plans to relaunch the Barney franchise with a new slate of content as well as toys and merchandise. The relaunch will kick off with a reimagined animated series, which is set to debut globally in 2024. Produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, the show promises to reintroduce the famously friendly purple dinosaur to a new generation of preschool kids with lessons on “love, community, and encouragement” told through music-filled adventures. Fred Soulie and Christopher Keenan will executive produce for Mattel Television alongside Colin Bohm and Pam Westman for Nelvana.

EXCLUSIVE: Mattel is putting gas in the tank of its Warner Bros-Bad Robot movie Hot Wheels with writers Dalton Leeb and Nicholas Jacobson-Larson boarding to pen the live-action adaptation of the 54-year old racing car toy.

Fans finally have a first look at the much anticipated and long-awaited 'Barbie' movie starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Scots stars Sharon Rooney and Ncuti Gatwa.

Greta Gerwig opened up about directing the new live-action Barbie movie, which will see Margot Robbie play the iconic Mattel doll and Ryan Gosling step into the shoes of her beloved Ken.And it turns out the actress-turned-director, who also co-wrote the romantic comedy, was beyond nervous when she sat down to start the screenplay.'It was terrifying. I think there's something about starting from that place where it's like, "Well, anything is possible!"' Gerwig, 39, told Dua Lipa during an appearance on her At Your Service podcast, adding, 'It felt like vertigo starting to write it.

Three-time Oscar nominee Greta Gerwig has opened up about the combination of excitement and terror she felt in taking on Warner Bros’ upcoming feature Barbie as co-writer and director.

More Monster High is coming to Nickelodeon. The animated series has been renewed for a second season, the network announced Thursday.

Life works in wonderfully serendipitous ways! Perez was feeling down and we luckily got invited to a party – literally! The Party On The Pier, benefitting UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital. So many people worked countless hours to organize and execute this wonderful afternoon. And they raised big bucks to help the most vulnerable, sick kids. We really got so much out of being by the ocean and seeing the smiling faces of our children as we rode all the rides at the Santa Monica pier theme park. And it ended up being a major cheat day for Perez. No regrets! Just some fun, some good and some healing! Watch!

Christine Quinn always strives for the 'flawless' Barbie 'aesthetic.'The 34-year-old Texas native - who is best known for appearing on Selling Sunset - admits she has to look like the Mattel doll no matter the occasion. 'It's always some variation of a Barbie, you know, whether it's golf Barbie, or it's Sharon Stone Barbie, whatever Barbie it may be at that point in time,' she told Allure.

EXCLUSIVE: On the heels of the successful premiere of Monster High The Movie, Nickelodeon and Mattel Television have given a green light to a sequel to the live-action movie musical. Based on the Mattel franchise about the children of famous monsters and creatures, the feature-length TV movie will begin production in January in Vancouver, Canada, and will air on Nickelodeon and stream on Paramount+ in 2023.

Mattel has expanded its Barbie deal at Netflix into a long-term content partnership including specials and series about the doll.The two companies had already teamed up for an 'interactive special' called Barbie: Epic Road Trip, slated to drop on Netflix next Tuesday.Now they have committed to a multiyear arrangement where Mattel Television will make exclusive content for Netflix, per The Hollywood Reporter. Iconic brand: Mattel has expanded its Barbie deal at Netflix into a long-term content partnership including specials and series about the dollHowever alongside the exclusives, they can also continue to produce non-exclusive entertainment products that other outlets can carry.Barbie: Epic Road Trip is an 'interactive' special in the sense that Netflix users have an option of 500 story combinations and 100 choices they can select from at will in order to manipulate the plotline to their liking.

Mike Wass Helium-pitched vocals and kitschy lyrics made Aqua’s “Barbie Girl” a novelty hit for the ages, and the perky euro-pop anthem, which took the world by storm in 1997, is still going strong 25 years later. The candy-colored video has amassed more than 1.1 billion views on YouTube and any conversation about Greta Gerwig’s upcoming “Barbie” movie eventually leads to the question: Will “Barbie Girl” be part of the soundtrack? The answer to that question is no. Which isn’t surprising given that Mattel sued Aqua in the ‘90s — and lost — but it’s still disappointing for many. The Danish-Norwegian group, however, is decidedly nonplussed.

Nicki Minaj has sued celebrity gossip vlogger Nosey Heaux – real name Marley Green – for defamation after she called the rapper a “cokehead” in a video on social media earlier this week.In the video posted on Monday, Green told followers that Minaj is “shoving all this cocaine, shoving in all this cocaine up her nose. Allegedly. Thank you.

The beloved Thomas & Friends cartoon franchise will introduce its first autistic character this month when Bruno the Brake Car makes his debut on Cartoon Network’s Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go.

Gloria Estefan's talent is experienced through her music but is relatively intangible otherwise. With Mattel releasing a new Barbie doll modeled after the "Conga" singer, a sliver of her excellence could be yours for just $50.

Toy maker Mattel has sued snack company Rap Snack over its Nicki Minaj-themed Barbie-Que Honey Truffle potato chips. Or crisps if you prefer.

Mattel delivered second-quarter results above Wall Street analysts’ expectations, overcoming a number of adverse trends in the global economy.

A live-action movie based on the Matchbox die-cast toy vehicles is in development at Skydance Media and Mattel.