Barney the dinosaur got a makeover. Some people are confused by the new look.
On social media, some jokingly speculated about the different plastic surgery procedures Barney had undergone ahead of the newly announced animated reboot.
Barney the Purple Dinosaur and Chica attend the NBC Universal VIP party during the Cable Show 2011 at Privet Nightclub and Lounge on June 15, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Lyle A. Waisman/FilmMagic) (Lyle A. Waisman, 2011 Lyle A. Waisman)
Plenty of celebrities get makeovers as they age — and Barney the dinosaur is no different.
“Barney & Friends,” which starred the friendly purple T-Rex, premiered on PBS in 1992. On Monday, Mattel announced in a press release that it would reboot the show as an animated series in 2024, introducing Barney to a new generation of children.
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The rebooted Barney “will span television, film, and YouTube content as well as music and a full range of kids’ products including toys, books, clothing, and more,” according to the release.
Mattel has announced a reboot of the Barney franchise. (Mattel via Business Wire)
