2012

Find out how Paddington has been making the news in 2012. Click on a link below to read more about his activites.

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Events in 2012

Paddington Film is Announced

WHEN | 10th May 2012

European film company, Studiocanal, announced today that they are teaming with "Harry Potter" producer David Heyman on a CGI live-action film version of Paddington Bear.

Studiocanal

Paddington Races Ahead

WHERE | London, UKWHEN | 11th April 2012

To celebrate the launch of the new book 'Paddington Races Ahead' Michael Bond was asked to join BBC Breakfast.

Michael Bond being interviewed by the BBC

Favourite Ever British Animated Character

WHEN | 15th March 2012

Paddington was delighted to learn that he has been officially confirmed as Britain’s Favourite Ever Animated Character.

Vote for Favourite Ever British Animated Character

What sport should Paddington try and why....

WHERE | London, UKWHEN | 05th March 2012

Click here to read a few of the winning entries to our latest competition...

Winner!

Paddington Goes for Gold

WHERE | London, UKWHEN | 02nd February 2012

With a major sporting event happening in London this summer, what could be more appropriate than the publication of this latest Paddington picture book, 'Paddington Goes for Gold'?

'Paddington Goes for Gold' book launch

Gold Challenge Charities 100m Mascot Race

WHERE | London, UKWHEN | 02nd February 2012

With 17 Mascots competing for 10 lanes in the Gold Challenge Olympic Stadium event's 100m Mascot Race we need to help ensure that Paddington is in one of them.

100m Mascot Race