Barney the Dinosaur movie in the works from Mattel and Daniel Kaluuya

[James.B]

Barney the Dinosaur Movie in the Works From Mattel Films and Daniel Kaluuya

Mattel announced it is teaming with Get Out star Daniel Kaluuya’s production company 59%, and Valparaiso Pictures to develop a live-action motion picture based on Barney, Mattel’s Jurassic Era lovable purple dinosaur.

“Working with Daniel Kaluuya will enable us to take a completely new approach to ‘Barney’ that will surprise audiences and subvert expectations,” said Mattel Films’ Robbie Brenner. “The project will speak to the nostalgia of the brand in a way that will resonate with adults, while entertaining today’s kids.”


“Barney was a ubiquitous figure in many of our childhoods, then he disappeared into the shadows, left misunderstood,” said Kaluuya, 59%. “We’re excited to explore this compelling modern-day hero and see if his message of ‘I love you, you love me’ can stand the test of time.”

 

[Deck Rickard]

A new approach to Barney? Oh yes.


One word: Carnosaur.

 

[terry78]

Well chalk this up to things I never would have thought happening.

 

[Lencho01]

I honestly thought this franchise was dead.

 

[terry78]

I'm more taken aback by who is connected to it.

 

[scarlet-witch]

Are we sure this isn't a joke?

 

[DarkKnight88]

 

[Lencho01]

I'm more taken aback by who is connected to it.

True, but we know this can be a money-maker. So there’s that.

 

[:eek:]

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz On Barney Film: “It Will Not Be An Odd Movie”

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz is weighing in on the forthcoming Barney film that has Daniel Kaluuya attached. “It’s too early to be specific, but I can tell you we are taking a fresh approach that wi…

deadline.com

 

[Pennywise]

Ayo Edebiri Tapped To Write Live-Action Barney Movie For Mattel, A24; Also In Talks To Star

Ayo Edebiri is set to write the live-action Barney movie that Mattel is developing with A24 and is also in talks to star, Deadline has learned.

deadline.com

 

[donuts]

Let 'em cook.

 

[Drizzle]

I feel like it's going to be a meta type of thing like the Brady Bunch Movie where Barney maintains his innocent demeanor while interacting with cynical adults who grew up watching his show.

 

[donuts]

I feel like it's going to be a meta type of thing like the Brady Bunch Movie where Barney maintains his innocent demeanor while interacting with cynical adults who grew up watching his show.

Or , based on how it's described, it could be about 30somethings who grew up with Barney's values, only to find out that they don't do them any favors in the real world... and then finding out that they actually can be valuable (spoiler alert).

 

[NotToday]

The report at Variety mentions Kaluuya is only producing, not starring in:

Though Kaluuya is a lead producer on the film, sources tell Variety he will not be starring in the movie alongside Edebiri. Plot details are being kept under wraps.

Ayo Edebiri to Write and in Talks to Star in ‘Barney’ Live-Action Movie From A24, Mattel and Daniel Kaluuya

Ayo Edebiri is set to write the live-action "Barney" movie from A24, Mattel and producer Daniel Kaluuya and is also in talks to star in the film.

variety.com

 

[Arnold Rimmer]

Horror movie or forget it. No sane person wants Barney back for preschool stuff. There’s a whole documentary about how ableist the original show was.

 

[donuts]

Horror movie or forget it. No sane person wants Barney back for preschool stuff. There’s a whole documentary about how ableist the original show was.

It's not going to be a horror movie. And relax, it was just a kids' show.

 

[Art Vandelay]

I feel like it's going to be a meta type of thing like the Brady Bunch Movie where Barney maintains his innocent demeanor while interacting with cynical adults who grew up watching his show.

Which...honestly sounds kind of insufferable.

 

[Drizzle]

Which...honestly sounds kind of insufferable.

There's potential if it's done in a tongue-in-cheek way