Might've been my fault.
When I was young The Land Before Time was one of the few things that got me through the days. I saw in those characters true friends that would never leave my side.
Every time a new one came out I always anxiously waited for the next one to come out and put all my hope into it.
I wanted to know what was going on with the gang, how they were and what new adventures were in store for them.
Like me, a lot of kids felt the same way. Universal saw in us, people who would be faithful to this franchise and decided to invest in it.
The TV series was a test to see if these direct to DVD movies could reach a broader audience and maybe create a franchise with a fan following for years to come. Sadly, it failed, and after the flop that was LBT XIII the series went on hiatus. LBT XIV was just a way to try and capitalize on Jurassic World's box office fame.