The following is an overview of Barney-related news and events that occurred in the year 2016.
Events[]
- March 25-27: Barney's Greatest Hits - Live On Stage performed at Star Hall in Hong Kong.
- April 11: Mattel Play! Town opens, which features a Barney themed play area.
- June 4 - 19: Barney's Beach Party performed at City Square Mall in Singapore.
- August 25 - 27: Barney and BJ performed at Dubai Marina Mall in Dubai for it's Back to School campaign.
- September 9-11: Barney's Greatest Hits - Live On Stage performed at The Theatre at Mediacorp in Singapore.
- October 1: Barney performs a show at the Calgary Baby & Tot Show in Canada.
- December 9-16: Barney & Friends Favourite Hits performed at United Square Shopping Mall in Singapore.
Home video releases[]
- January: Be My Valentine, Love Barney is re-released on DVD to stores, distributed by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
- February 16:
- Dinos in the Park is released to stores.
- Egg-Cellent Adventures is re-released to stores, distributed by Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
- May 31: Barney's Great Adventure and Tee-rific Bugs & Animals are both re-released to stores.
- September: Barney's Halloween Party is re-released into stores.
- October 11: A Very Merry Christmas is re-released into stores.
- November: Playground Fun! was announced.
Merchandise[]
- The "Dino-might Buff Barney The Dinosaur" shirt is released.
Streaming[]
- June 10: The official Barney YouTube channel uploaded some full episodes of seasons eight to twelve of Barney & Friends.
- July 29: Every episode of seasons eight to thirteen of Barney & Friends is released on Amazon Instant Video.
Television[]
- March 31, Discovery Kids Latin America entirely stops airing Barney & Friends.
- June 27: Barney & Friends debuts on 3e’s children's morning block 3Kids.[1][2]
- August 31: Broadcasting rights for all seasons of Barney & Friends expired nationwide on PBS stations, meaning that seasons one to fourteen no longer air on PBS television stations.
People[]
Deaths[]
- May 11 - John Grable (director)
- June 20 - Chuck Cason (actor)
- November 19 - Dorothy G. Singer (psychologist)
References[]
- ↑ New kids block launching on Irish TV June 22, 2016 Retrieved October 31, 2022
- ↑ TV station 3e unveil new children's morning block dedicated to kid-friendly programming June 20, 2016 Retrieved October 31, 2022