‘Barney’: Ayo Edebiri to Write, Star in Daniel Kaluuya’s A24 Backed Movie!!

From The Bear to Barney, Golden Globe Award winner Ayo Edebiri is in talks to star in the upcoming movie centered around everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur. The actress and comedian has already been signed on to pen the screenplay, which gives us a better idea of the tone of the live-action flick that’s being backed by A24. Yes, with every update, the project seems like … Continue reading ‘Barney’: Ayo Edebiri to Write, Star in Daniel Kaluuya’s A24 Backed Movie!!

‘Barney’: Daniel Kaluuya Produced Adaption is an A24-Type Movie Geared Towards an Adult Audience!!

You might remember Barney from the friendly television series aimed at a very young audience, where a plush toy came to life and turned into a really tall version of himself. But Mattel has very different plans for the purple dinosaur, according to one executive who works for the company’s film division. During a recent interview with The New Yorker, Kevin McKeon spoke about what … Continue reading ‘Barney’: Daniel Kaluuya Produced Adaption is an A24-Type Movie Geared Towards an Adult Audience!!

‘Barney’: New Animated Reboot Coming in 2024!!

Everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur is about to make a comeback! Today, Mattel has announced its plans for a global relaunch of the Barney franchise. The company plans to reintroduce young audiences to the iconic character through new series, films, music, toys, and more starting in 2024. Barney was first introduced to families when Barney & Friends premiered on PBS in 1992. The series starred Barney, … Continue reading ‘Barney’: New Animated Reboot Coming in 2024!!

‘Barney’: Daniel Kaluuya Gives an Update on Live-Action Film!!

Daniel Kaluuya confirmed his production company, 59%, is still working on a live-action film of Barney, the iconic purple dinosaur. As THR reveals, the project is still in the early stages of development, with 59% reworking a script before setting a production schedule. Kaluuya has his first major role as the protagonist of Get Out, Jordan Peele’s critically acclaimed directorial debut. The movie gave Kaluuya … Continue reading ‘Barney’: Daniel Kaluuya Gives an Update on Live-Action Film!!

‘Barney the Dinosaur’: Peacock Working on a Documentary!!

Barney the Dinosaur will once again be returning to the spotlight. Peacock has started production on a three-part documentary about the fictional purple dinosaur. The series will examine the history of the Barney franchise, including how beloved the character was by children, and how disliked he was by older audience members. It will include archival footage, as well as interviews with the show’s cast and … Continue reading ‘Barney the Dinosaur’: Peacock Working on a Documentary!!

‘Wishbone’: ’90s Dog led Series Set for Movie Adaptation from Producer Peter Farrelly!!

The beloved ’90s kids series Wishbone is getting a feature adaptation, as Oscar winner Peter Farrelly has signed on to produce a live-action movie about the iconic Jack Russell terrier for Universal Pictures and Mattel Films, the studio announced Wednesday. Wishbone ran on PBS from 1996 through 2001 and followed an adorable dog as he whisked viewers into some of the most famous and cherished … Continue reading ‘Wishbone’: ’90s Dog led Series Set for Movie Adaptation from Producer Peter Farrelly!!

‘Barney’: Live-Action Movie Coming from Producer Daniel Kaluuya!!

Barney & Friends is a great PBS show for very small children. It’s not as good as Sesame Street or Mister Rogers Neighborhood, but it’s fine for what it is. It keeps young ones entertained and imparts a positive message. However, I’m not really sure it’s meant for the big screen, and the reason I know this is that in 1998, when the show was … Continue reading ‘Barney’: Live-Action Movie Coming from Producer Daniel Kaluuya!!