Not that anyone is counting. But just how old is Barney, anyway? The purple dinosaur was “born” in Dallas five years ago, to two mothers of toddlers who also happened to be teachers.

A number of the pilots are dubbed “Barney,” which wear a nametag and sign claiming it’s used for shelf scanning to ensure no products are missing and the correct pricing is shown.

A live-action movie based on the children’s series Barney & Friends is currently in the works. Announced in 2019, the project will be coproduced by Mattel Films, A24 and Daniel Kaluuya’s 59% ...