Second series of Mr.Bean the animated series!

Tiger Aspect Productions Limited (an Endemol Company) today announces a second series of The Mr Bean Animated Series.

Production commenced in October 2013 and delivery is scheduled for 2014/2015.

The 52 x 11 minute series follows on the success of the first series which has been licensed in over 70 territories and continues to be a ratings winner for a host of international broadcasters.

Mr Bean will be produced in house by Tiger Aspect using Celaction2D. Tiger Aspect’s Children’s and Animation Department is also recognised for 3 series of the ever-popular multi-BAFTA winning Charlie & Lola, Tinga Tinga Tales and Me & My Monsters ( a co-production with The Henson Company).

Endemol Worldwide Distribution will handle TV sales internationally and pre-sales have already been agreed with CITV for the UK and Super RTL who are taking the TV Rights in Germany. Rowan Atkinsonis across all aspects of the creative and will continue to voice the series which has a huge global audience.

Tim Searle has been appointed as Series Director and  Claudia Lloyd and Katherine Senior will Executive Produce alongside Rowan Atkinson.

Katherine Senior said, “The production of this new Animated Series is well timed to launch during the 25th Anniversary year of Mr Bean in 2015.  We continue to be amazed by the longevity and global appeal of the brand which demonstrates the universal comedy of the character.”

Claudia Lloyd added, “We’re all delighted that Animated Mr Bean has become such an international hit. It somehow slipped under the wire when we first produced it, so it’s with even more pride that it’s become such a success by virtue of it’s own merit. We’ve got lots more in store for him!”

Cathy Payne, CEO of EWD said, “Mr Bean continues to delight audiences worldwide and we can’t wait to bring his new adventures to his loyal fans”.

Tom Beattie, Series Producer and Tiger Aspect’s Head of Animation and Children’s said, “It is hugely exciting to be producing a comedy series for children aged 6+ entirely in the UK.  We have assembled an extremely talented crew who will show the quality of animation we can produce for a worldwide audience.”

Jamila Metran, Head of Programming at CITV said, “We’re excited to be working with Tiger Aspect and Endemol in welcoming the iconic character of Mr Bean back to CITV.  He’s enormously popular with adults and kids and a natural fit for our channel. 2015 sees Mr Bean celebrating his 25th year and we look forward to celebrating with him.”