Penguin Random House is marking Beatrix Potter’s birthday today with the unveiling of a new audio edition of Beatrix Potter: The Complete Tales, starring narration from by a stellar cast including Olivia Colman, Mandip Gill, and Tom Hardy. Featuring all 23 of the classic tales that have entertained children across …
Read More »Peter Rabbit hops back onto 50p coin for final roll out with The Royal Mint
Peter Rabbit is hopping back onto UK commemorative 50p coins for one last time, the Royal Mint has detailed this morning, with a 2020 design featured on Brilliant Uncirculated, Silver Proof and Gold Proof 50p coins. First introduced onto UK coins in 2016 to celebrate Beatrix Potter’s 150th anniversary, Peter …
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A particularly enjoyable piece of trivia is that there is very real evidence to suggest Agatha Christie was one of the first Britons to learn to surf standing up. Added detail that she did so off the shores of Honolulu and Cape Town at the height of the roaring ’20s, …
Read More »Where is Peter Rabbit? Well, he’s returning to the West End this summer…
Following a sell out run in April this year, Where is Peter Rabbit? is returning to the West End by popular demand, for a limited season from July 20 to September 1 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Inspired by Beatrix Potter’s classic tales, Where is Peter Rabbit was met with critical …
Read More »Penguin Ventures and The Royal Mint release new Peter Rabbit commemorative coin
Penguin Ventures and The Royal Mint have released a new Peter Rabbit coin to join the existing Beatrix Potter collection. The latest release arrives as part of a deal brokered by Silvergate Media, the global licensing agent for Peter Rabbit and features a new design for 2019 on Brilliant Uncirculated, …
Read More »Penguin Ventures partners with Kew Gardens for Easter Peter Rabbit festival
In a deal brokered by Silvergate Media, the festival will feature activity workshops, games and crafts in addition to an interactive trail that will inspire children to connect with nature.
Read More »WATCH: Sony debuts new Peter Rabbit movie trailer
Featuring James Corden as Peter, Rose Bryne as Bea and Domhnall Gleeson as Mr McGreggor, the film will be released in cinemas across the UK from March 16th.
Read More »Fenwick Newcastle reveals Beatrix Potter themed Christmas display
The window marks the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter and features characters including Peter Rabbit, Mrs Tiggy Winkle and Jemima Puddle-Duck.
Read More »Sony Pictures teams with Penguin Ventures for Peter Rabbit movie licensing roster
The programme will be developed around the upcoming live-action and CG animated Peter Rabbit movie, based on the hit series from Beatrix Potter.
Read More »Live action Peter Rabbit film on the way from Sony
The film will star the voices of James Corden and Rose Byrne, and is slated for release in April 2018.
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