PARIS, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
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"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.
About TCL Electronics and TCL Channel
TCL Electronics (1070.HK) is a leading consumer electronics
brand and leader in the global television industry. TCL now
operates in more than 160 markets around the world. The company
specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of
consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio, home
appliances, mobile devices, smart glasses, commercial displays, and
more.
TCL Channel is a leading Android streaming app integrated into
TCL smart TVs, providing a wide range of free content to over 24
million users worldwide. With its diverse channel lineup and
extensive library of movies and shows, incorporated with FFalcon's
programmatic advertising capabilities, TCL Channel offers
advertisers targeted advertising solutions to reach a broad
audience on connected TV networks.
Visit the TCL website at https://www.tcl.com.
About Banijay Rights
Leading global distributor, Banijay Rights, represents a
world-class, multi-genre portfolio of almost 195,000 hours of
standout programming. Handling the distribution for content
powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, the division specialises in the
exploitation of premium scripted and non-scripted brands to
broadcasters worldwide.
Representing quality, excellence and experience in the business
of linear and non-linear television and ancillary activity across
all platforms, Banijay Rights' catalogue encompasses a host of
top titles from Banijay's 130+ in-house labels, and a number of
third-party producers, spanning drama, comedy, entertainment,
factual, reality, family, formats and theatrical.
Delivering high-quality IP, which was born locally and travels
globally, the distributor offers the best stories told the best
way. Its landmark brands include Survivor, Big Brother,
MasterChef, Peaky Blinders, Rogue Heroes, Marie Antoinette, Grantchester, Deal or No Deal,
Home and Away, Mr Bean and Black Mirror.
Built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism and
commercial acumen, Banijay Rights operates under the direction of
Chief Executive Officer, Cathy
Payne.
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