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Whether you like it or not, Barney the Dinosaur is ready for his comeback. The purple, pudgy T-Rex is back with a new look, a new cartoon, and, as you might expect, plenty of new merchandise, courtesy of Mattel. Barney's World, an animated series featuring the characters from the original PBS series, is coming this fall. In addition, Barney will have a new voice, courtesy of actor Jonathan Langdon, whose appearance in the M. Night Shyamalan thriller Trap made him a viral meme over the summer.

Barneys World will premiere October 14 on Max, with a premiere on Cartoon Network on October 18. The first season will include 52 episodes of 11 minutes each, and select episodes will also be available to watch on YouTube, with the first episode premiering on October 11. The new series is a joint venture with Mattel and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Barney the Dinosaur Release Date 1992-00-00Main Genre ComedyCast Carey Stinson,...

Jeff Ayers is used to working long hours every December, as fans flock to the renowned Manhattan comic book store Forbidden Planet in search of gifts. Ayers enjoys the hustle and bustle, recommending his favorite comics and chatting with customers. This year, Ayers, was just as busy, but much has changed about his job as the store’s general manager.

Covid-19 has transformed how the shop does business. It is no longer a place for enthusiasts to hang out for hours on end and make new discoveries, but rather a place to get in and out quickly to limit risk of ...

Jeff Ayers is used to working long hours every December, as fans flock to the renowned Manhattan comic book store Forbidden Planet in search of gifts. Ayers enjoys the hustle and bustle, recommending his favorite comics and chatting with customers. This year, Ayers, was just as busy, but much has changed about his job as the store’s general manager.

Covid-19 has transformed how the shop does business. It is no longer a place for enthusiasts to hang out for hours on end and make new discoveries, but rather a place to get in and out quickly to limit risk of ...

We're back with the horror highlights of Day 2 of this year's Sdcc, and you better rest up! On tap are "The Walking Dead," "Bates Motel," "Sleepy Hollow," Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, Scream Factory, and More!

What you'll find below is just the tip of the iceberg (and it does include a few "fringe" panels that we thought might be interest). Be sure to visit the official San Diego Comic-Con 2014 website for the full lineup.

Day 2: Friday, July 25, 2014

10:00 Am - Publishers Weekly: Behind the Digital Line

As digital comics have become a driving force of the medium, more publishers and creators have launched digital first lines of comics. How do publishers and creators deal with the unique properties of the web and tablet? How do readers react? Are they an evolution from webcomics or their own medium? And how will technological evolution affect storytelling as more choices arise? Pw's...

Long rumored to be moving (perhaps due to the giant For Rent sign on the building), Forbidden Planet, one of NYC’s longest-running comics shops, is moving a few doors down the street to larger digs, according to manager Jeff Ayers. The new location, 832 Broadway (between 13th and 12th Streets), provides 3400 sq. feet of space for comics, toys and games, and it’s the largest of the three spaces the store has held on that same block over the years. “This expansion has been necessary for some time now, and will allow us to provide our customers with even more product selection and depth, while streamlining the store’s layout to one convenient floor,” said Ayers in a statement. The new store opens Tuesday, July 24th 2012 in a “soft launch,” but there will be a bigger launch party later. The olde shoppe closes on Sunday, July 22nd. The olde shoppe...