Corus

Thunderbird Entertainment’s Great Pacific Media announces new projects, slate of renewals for 2024 and 2025

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Jeudi, juin 6, 2024

Great Pacific Media (“GPM”), a Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) company, is pleased to announce renewals for several of its flagship productions into 2025 and new productions.

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  • Great Pacific Media (“GPM”), a Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) company, is pleased to announce renewals for several of its flagship productions into 2025 and new productions.
  • Highway Thru Hell continues to expand its presence with an historic 14th-season renewal from Bell Media’s Discovery.
  • The docuseries has been greenlit for a second season by Bell Media and will be heading into production this month.
  • “Great Pacific Media continues to move from strength to strength thanks to our incredible teams and strong network partnerships,” said GPM CEO David Way.

Thunderbird Entertainment and tokidoki Build Brand Momentum for Mermicorno: Starfall with Additional Platform and Licensing Partners

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Mercredi, mai 15, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240515502273/en/
    Thunderbird and Atomic Cartoons new animated series Mermicorno: Starfall, produced in partnership with tokidoki, adds Warner Bros.
  • Discovery's Max and Cartoon Network Latam and Cartoon Network Southeast Asia, and POP (UK) and Corus Entertainment (Canada) to its growing roster of platform partners.
  • The series has also been acquired by Narrative Entertainment’s POP (UK) and Corus Entertainment for Treehouse, STACKTV and TELETOON+ (Canada).
  • "We couldn’t be happier to partner with Thunderbird on the first tokidoki brand extension.

iHeartRadio Canada Expands with the Addition of 39 Corus Radio Stations

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Mercredi, mai 8, 2024

– With a robust offering featuring thousands of radio stations, playlists, and podcasts, iHeartRadio Canada provides even more options for listeners with the addition of Corus Radio stations –

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  • – With a robust offering featuring thousands of radio stations, playlists, and podcasts, iHeartRadio Canada provides even more options for listeners with the addition of Corus Radio stations –
    TORONTO, May 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell Media's iHeartRadio Canada in partnership with Corus Entertainment, announced today the addition of 39 Corus Radio stations to the iHeartRadio Canada platform.
  • The partnership adds more of Canada's biggest radio stations to iHeartRadio Canada's extensive library, which includes thousands of radio stations, playlists, and podcasts.
  • A complete list of Corus Radio stations now streaming through iHeartRadio Canada is available here .
  • All iHeartRadio Canada stations are available across Canada via live stream on iHeart.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app.

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT'S FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS TO BE RELEASED ON JANUARY 12, 2024

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Jeudi, décembre 14, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Corus Entertainment Inc. ("Corus" or the "Company") (TSX: CJR.B) will release its first quarter fiscal 2024 results on Friday, January 12, 2024.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Corus Entertainment Inc. ("Corus" or the "Company") (TSX: CJR.B) will release its first quarter fiscal 2024 results on Friday, January 12, 2024.
  • A conference call with Corus' senior management will take place at 8 a.m. ET/ 7 a.m. CT/ 6 a.m. MT/ 5 a.m. PT.
  • PowerPoint slides will be posted 15 minutes before the start of this call in the Investor Relations section of the Corus website.
  • Replay: This call will be archived and available for replay in the Investor Relations section of the Corus website beginning January 12, 2024, at 11 a.m.

BREAKING NEWS: Biochar Life Secures Investment from Ground Up Investing, the impact investment arm of Corus International

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Jeudi, novembre 23, 2023

HIGHLAND PARK, N.J., Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Biochar Life, a pioneering impact venture under Warm Heart Worldwide, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership through an investment from Ground Up Investing (GUI), the impact investment arm of Corus International. GUI's mission is to unlock the potential of agribusinesses and startups committed to driving systemic change for marginalized participants in rural economies.

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  • Biochar Life Secures Investment from Ground Up Investing, the impact investment arm of Corus International The collaboration aims to amplify the impact of biochar in Africa and support smallholder farmers.
  • HIGHLAND PARK, N.J., Nov. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Biochar Life, a pioneering impact venture under Warm Heart Worldwide, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership through an investment from Ground Up Investing (GUI), the impact investment arm of Corus International.
  • GUI's mission is to unlock the potential of agribusinesses and startups committed to driving systemic change for marginalized participants in rural economies.
  • Jeremy Bauman, Executive Director of Ground Up Investing, commented, "Our investment in Biochar Life is more than just a financial commitment.

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES AMENDMENT OF CREDIT FACILITIES

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Vendredi, octobre 27, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Corus Entertainment Inc. ("Corus" or the "Company") (TSX: CJR.B) announced today that it has completed an agreement to amend (the "Amendment") its Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with its bank group, led by RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities, dated March 18, 2022 as amended February 17, 2023 (the "Credit Facility").

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Corus Entertainment Inc. ("Corus" or the "Company") (TSX: CJR.B) announced today that it has completed an agreement to amend (the "Amendment") its Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with its bank group, led by RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities, dated March 18, 2022 as amended February 17, 2023 (the "Credit Facility").
  • Pursuant to the Amendment, the maximum Total Debt to Cash Flow Ratio required under the financial covenants is increased through and including August 31, 2024, mandatory quarterly repayments of the Term Facility are re-introduced, certain conditions related to the use of proceeds on asset disposals are changed and additional restrictions on Distributions are introduced.
  • All terms are defined in the Credit Facility.

GUSTO TV, TASTEMADE AND TASTEMADE HOME JOIN RIVERTV CORE PACKAGE!

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Mercredi, octobre 25, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - RiverTV ( www.Rivertv.ca ), Canada's top live and on-demand streaming TV app, is thrilled to announce that it has added GUSTO TV, TASTEMADE and TASTEMADE HOME to its core package of over 40 channels, at no additional cost!

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - RiverTV ( www.Rivertv.ca ), Canada's top live and on-demand streaming TV app, is thrilled to announce that it has added GUSTO TV, TASTEMADE and TASTEMADE HOME to its core package of over 40 channels, at no additional cost!
  • With the addition of these great channels, we believe RiverTV is by far the best value lifestyle, kids and news-focusse
    GUSTOTV is an international food channel featuring exceptional production values and sophisticated storytelling.
  • With hundreds of hours of proprietary content, Gusto TV offers a culturally diverse lineup that is a feast for the eyes and connects emotionally with viewers.
  • The monthly subscription remains unchanged at $16.99, making RiverTV, Canada's best-value live and on-demand TV streaming service, even better.

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT'S FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END FINANCIAL RESULTS TO BE RELEASED ON OCTOBER 27, 2023

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Jeudi, octobre 5, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Corus Entertainment Inc. ("Corus" or the "Company") (TSX: CJR.B) will release its fourth quarter and year-end fiscal 2023 results on Friday, October 27, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Corus Entertainment Inc. ("Corus" or the "Company") (TSX: CJR.B) will release its fourth quarter and year-end fiscal 2023 results on Friday, October 27, 2023.
  • A conference call with Corus' senior management will take place at 8 a.m. ET/ 7 a.m. CT/ 6 a.m. MT/ 5 a.m. PT.
  • PowerPoint slides will be posted 15 minutes before the start of this call in the Investor Relations section of the Corus website.
  • Replay: This call will be archived and available for replay in the Investor Relations section of the Corus website beginning October 27, 2023, at 11 a.m.

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT BUILDS ON PARTNERSHIP WITH RBC AND HGTV CANADA'S BRYAN AND SARAH BAEUMLER

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Mardi, septembre 26, 2023

Now extending to nine consecutive years, the partnership has evolved with collaboration from Corus Tempo and continues to offer RBC distinctive promotional support featuring the Baeumler family as brand ambassadors.

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  • Now extending to nine consecutive years, the partnership has evolved with collaboration from Corus Tempo and continues to offer RBC distinctive promotional support featuring the Baeumler family as brand ambassadors.
  • "Corus continues to take a client-focused approach to deliver unparalleled campaigns, leveraging notable Canadian talent paired with best-in-class creative elements."
  • "We are delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with the Baeumler's and Corus Entertainment," said Alan Depencier, CMO, Personal & Commercial Banking and Insurance, RBC.
  • With Bryan and Sarah Baeumler featured in the creative, as RBC customers themselves, the elements expertly infuse RBC's financial tools such as Avion across the campaign.

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT COMPLETES SALE OF ANIMATION SOFTWARE BUSINESS TO INTEGRATED MEDIA COMPANY

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Jeudi, août 24, 2023

TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Corus Entertainment Inc. ("Corus" or the "Company") (TSX: CJR.B) today announced the completion of its sale of Toon Boom Animation Inc. ("Toon Boom"), an Emmy® award-winning Montreal-based animation software company, to Integrated Media Company ("IMC"), a TPG platform dedicated to the new media ecosystem.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Corus Entertainment Inc. ("Corus" or the "Company") (TSX: CJR.B) today announced the completion of its sale of Toon Boom Animation Inc. ("Toon Boom"), an Emmy® award-winning Montreal-based animation software company, to Integrated Media Company ("IMC"), a TPG platform dedicated to the new media ecosystem.
  • "The sale of the animation software business will provide additional financial flexibility, with net proceeds allocated towards the repayment of bank debt.
  • We remain focused on advancing our strategic plan and its priorities to strengthen our value proposition in the evolving media landscape."
  • Corus intends to use the net proceeds of approximately $142 million CAD generated by this transaction to repay outstanding bank indebtedness.