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SOURCE: PR NEWSMEDIA
TCL, the leading smart TV brand, is excited to announce the launch of a dedicated Mr Bean: The Animated Series FAST channel on TCL Channel, the built-in streaming TV platform on TCL smart TVs. Following a deal with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, seasons 1-3 of the beloved British comedy series will be available over 24 million TCL TV users across continents including North America and Latin America and Europe.
Co-created by Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis, the original live-action series captured viewers’ hearts from 1990 to 1995 and has continued to charm audiences worldwide for over 30 years. Produced by Tiger Aspect Kids & Family (part of Banijay Kids & Family), Mr Bean: The Animated Series debuted in 2002. In January 2024, it was announced a fourth run, has been commissioned, produced by Tiger Aspect Kids & Family, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery and ITVX, through deals agreed by Banijay Rights. Executive produced and voiced by Rowan Atkinson, it will air on Cartoonito and HBO Max across EMEA, on Warner Bros. Discovery’s kids channels and streaming services across Southeast Asia and South Asia, and on ITVX Kids in the UK and Eire from 2025.
«We are thrilled to partner with Banijay Rights and offer our users access to the famous IP, Mr Bean,» stated Head of BD with TCL FFalcon, Rebecca Wan. «This collaboration solidifies our commitment to providing high-quality and diverse content to our viewers. Additionally, it presents an excellent opportunity for our advertising clients to reach a broader audience through targeted advertising solutions on TCL Channel.»
Shaun Keeble, VP Digital at Banijay Rights, added: «We are delighted to collaborate with TCL and to further expand Mr Bean into the FAST arena. We are confident in growing the iconic Mr Bean brand and the presence of the animated series worldwide.»
Besides revitalizing IPs like Mr Bean through FAST (Free Advertising Supported Streaming Television), TCL also supports new powers to introduce diverse new content to the TCL Channel audience. For instance, TCL has launched its first YouTuber channel on TV – Dia TV in Brazil, and the upcoming short drama channel – ReelShort, scheduled to launch in August.
Furthermore, TCL FFalcon is committed to introducing more quality contents on its streaming platforms in the future, providing viewers with a wide array of engaging entertainment options.
