Hachette Children\u2019s Group has been appointed as the master publisher for both the live-action and animated versions of Mr Bean and will develop multi-book formats.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe highly visual, very colorful Mr Bean is an obvious fit for children\u2019s publishing,\u201d said Leah James, publishing director at Hachette Children\u2019s Group. \u201cHe\u2019s also one of the most recognizable characters in the world, with a strong and enduring fan base. We are looking forward immensely to bringing his unique comedy to what we are sure will be a massively successful range of books.\u201d<\/p>\n
The first titles are expected to be released this year. The program includes The<\/em> Mr Bean Search and Find Book<\/em>, which will arrive in bookshops in September 2026, a joke book and a range of comic books that will take their inspiration from the animated adventures of Mr Bean.<\/p>\n Imagery from both live and animated formats informs a licensing campaign that includes homeware, stationery, T-shirts, toys, collectibles, bags, greetings cards, food gifting and amusement plush.<\/p>\n Mr Bean’s licensor, Bulldog Licensing, is pursuing new and expanded opportunities for the property in kids\u2019 and adults\u2019 markets.<\/p>\n \u201cMr Bean had an exceptional 2025 as a leading licensed entertainment brand, and this new partnership exemplifies the brand\u2019s strength and enduring appeal,\u201d said Roubina Tchoboian, head of global licensing at Banijay Kids & Family. \u201cWorking with Hachette Children\u2019s Group is a significant evolution for this much-loved property as we continue to diversify the franchise with premium brand extensions.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMr Bean first appeared 35 years ago and remains as popular as ever, inspiring both a new animated series and incredible sales across the merchandising programme,\u201d said Bulldog\u2019s managing director, Rob Corney. \u201cThe publishing category is always important, and we\u2019re delighted to be working with one of the most respected names in the business to bring this iconic character to multiple book formats.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hachette Children\u2019s Group has been appointed as the master publisher for both the live-action and animated versions of Mr Bean and will develop multi-book formats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7389,"featured_media":31079,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[1200,11831,2582,11832,8321],"class_list":["post-31080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","","category-top-stories","tag-hachette-childrens-group","tag-leah-james","tag-mr-bean","tag-rob-corney","tag-roubina-tchoboian","pmpro-has-access"],"yoast_head":"\n