Behind the Scenes and Beyond
News and Updates
The latest news and updates from TV Bears International, including recent productions, company developments, and stories from our work around the world.
Based in Toluca Lake, California, with a UK service hub in Watford, London. Available for productions worldwide.
Stories From TV Bears International
Follow our latest projects, practical creature work, and company news. This page updates automatically whenever a new post is published, so the newest story will always appear first.
Because sometimes, you just need a bear.
Latest News and Updates
Read the newest stories from our productions, practical effects work, and international appearances.
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Matthew Mason Featured in Platinum Viddy Award Winning Lowes Foods Campaign
TV Bears International is proud to share that Matthew Mason, our Founder, played the on screen principal bear in the Lowes Foods advertising campaign that has just won a Platinum…
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New Panda Costume Coming Soon to TV Bears International
A brand new panda character is joining the TV Bears International family. The costume is currently in final development and will soon be available for hire for film shoots, TV…
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From Full Body Scan to Three New Bears, A Behind the Scenes Build Journey
From Scan to Suit: Building Three New Hero Bears This project launched with a strong vision. Three new bear costumes, each engineered for realism, natural balance, and on set flexibility…
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Belgium Commercial Shoot with Karluk
A long hot day in the forest felt easy with a great crew and a relaxed atmosphere on set. We, TV Bears International, supplied the realistic bear costume Karluk. Actor…
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Garcia the Polar Bear Comes to Life for the Red One World Premiere
On November 11th, 2024, I had the incredible privilege of bringing Garcia, the lovable Polar Bear from the new Christmas film Red One, to life for the red carpet premiere…
What You Will Find Here
Production News
Updates from film and television projects, commercial campaigns, and other professional productions featuring our realistic animal characters.
Behind the Work
A closer look at practical creature work, production planning, and the professional process behind bringing a believable character to life.
Company Updates
New characters, industry recognition, international availability, and important developments from TV Bears International.
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Because sometimes, you just need a bear.