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Thunderbird Entertainment Group Reports Fiscal 2024 Q2 Results

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) today announced its Q2 2024 financial results, which ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.

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  • Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) today announced its Q2 2024 financial results, which ended December 31, 2023, and provided a corporate update.
  • The Company has returned to profitability in Q2 2024, with the last half of fiscal 2024 set to be the strongest, weighted to the fourth quarter.
  • Several cost-reduction activities have been implemented and the Company expects to realize in excess of $3 million in overall cost reductions for fiscal 2024.
  • Thunderbird awards and accolades received during and subsequent to Q2 include, but are not limited to:
    Thunderbird placing No.

Pair Eyewear Ranks No. 7 on Inc. Magazine's List of the Northeast Region's Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Magazine today revealed Pair Eyewear, the first direct-to-consumer customizable eyewear brand that is completely reimagining the eyewear industry, is No. 7 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Northeast List, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Northeast private companies. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Northeast economy's most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Magazine today revealed Pair Eyewear, the first direct-to-consumer customizable eyewear brand that is completely reimagining the eyewear industry, is No.
  • 7 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Northeast List , the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Northeast private companies.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by Inc. as one of this year's most successful and fastest-growing companies in the Northeast," said Nathan Kondamuri, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Pair Eyewear.
  • The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Northeast region.

Guardio Labs Uncovers Thousands of Compromised Domains Used to Send Mass Malicious Emails

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Monday, February 26, 2024

This malicious activity, dubbed "SubdoMailing", leverages the trust associated with these domains to circulate spammy and malicious phishing emails by the Millions each day, cunningly using their credibility and stolen resources to slip past security measures.. See here for the full research report.

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  • This malicious activity, dubbed "SubdoMailing", leverages the trust associated with these domains to circulate spammy and malicious phishing emails by the Millions each day, cunningly using their credibility and stolen resources to slip past security measures.. See here for the full research report.
  • "We're clearly facing a formidable operation characterized by significant expenditure and substantial revenue," said Nati Tal, Head of Guardio Labs at Guardio.
  • "At Guardio, our mission extends beyond merely detecting and blocking malicious emails and websites for our customers.
  • We encourage everyone to visit the "SubdoMailing" checker website at [ https://www.guard.io/subdomailing ] to ensure the security of their domains.

Disney x Volvik Golf Balls - Celebrating 100 Years of Magic!

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Volvik USA, Inc. (volvik.com) - the world's most innovative manufacturer of multilayer high-performance golf balls, and The Walt Disney Company, the world's premier entertainment company, will release an extensive collection of special golf ball sets in a new collaboration to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company.

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  • Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and other iconic Disney characters will be featured on a range of limited-edition packaged sets including Volvik golf balls and collectible ball markers.
  • Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and other iconic Disney characters will be featured on a range of limited-edition packaged sets including Volvik golf balls and collectible ball markers.
  • "Our first collaboration with The Walt Disney Company for the Marvel x Volvik series has continued to be hugely successful," said Pete Kinney, PGA, President of Volvik USA.
  • Volvik Vivid – the original matte finish and multilayer performance golf ball will be the premiere featured model for the new Disney x Volvik collection.

The Advanced Imaging Society Announces Winners of 14th Annual Lumiere Awards

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Saturday, February 10, 2024

The Advanced Imaging Society’s Lumiere Awards handed out statuettes for distinguished creative and technical achievement during its 14th annual awards luncheon today at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

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  • The Advanced Imaging Society’s Lumiere Awards handed out statuettes for distinguished creative and technical achievement during its 14th annual awards luncheon today at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
  • The Lumiere winners of this year have notably expanded the boundaries of technology in filmmaking, enriching storytelling in remarkable ways."
  • Voters praised Oppenheimer for its sheer ambition, monumental visual achievement and its commitment to uncompromising imaging quality.
  • The Lumiere Awards have been presented to the industry’s most respected creative and technical leaders over the last decade.

Disney and Epic Games to Create Expansive and Open Games and Entertainment Universe Connected to Fortnite

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games will collaborate on an all-new games and entertainment universe that will further expand the reach of beloved Disney stories and experiences.

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  • The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games will collaborate on an all-new games and entertainment universe that will further expand the reach of beloved Disney stories and experiences.
  • Disney will also invest $1.5 billion to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games alongside the multiyear project.
  • This all builds on Epic Games’ participation in the 2017 Disney Accelerator program, which seeks to impact the future of technology and entertainment.
  • Disney mobile games have 1.5 billion global installs, and to date, nine Disney games franchises have each grossed more than $1 billion in sales.

Trian Files Definitive Proxy Statement for Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Recommends “Withhold” on Directors Michael B.G. Froman and Maria Elena Lagomasino

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Trian Group,1 which beneficially owns $3 billion of common stock in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) (“Disney” or the “Company”), today filed its definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its nomination of Nelson Peltz and James A. (“Jay”) Rasulo for election to the Disney Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and released a letter to its fellow Disney shareholders. The full text of the letter is below and available to view online at: https://restorethemagic.com/02-01-24/.

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  • (“Jay”) Rasulo for election to the Disney Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and released a letter to its fellow Disney shareholders.
  • Dear Fellow Walt Disney Company Shareholder:
    The Trian Group1 owns more than $3 billion of shares of The Walt Disney Company.
  • We are strongly recommending shareholders “WITHHOLD” on incumbent directors Michael Froman and Maria Elena Lagomasino.
  • Ms. Lagomasino has Chaired Disney’s Compensation Committee since 2019 and has been a member of that Committee since 2015.

Brady Panel at Sundance Film Festival on Hollywood's Role in Preventing Gun Violence to Feature Brady, Rep. Maxwell Frost, and Filmmakers

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, January 21st, gun violence prevention will take the main stage at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The panel, "Storytelling and Gun Safety: Changing the Narrative to Save Lives," will feature Brady President Kris Brown, gun violence survivor Rep. Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Sundance-featured actor/filmmaker Clark Gregg and producers Jelani Johnson and Laura Lewis. The Ankler Editorial Director Richard Rushfield will moderate the meaningful discussion focusing on Hollywood's role in preventing gun violence by modeling responsible gun ownership and showing the consequences of reckless gun use.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, January 21st, gun violence prevention will take the main stage at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival .
  • The Ankler Editorial Director Richard Rushfield will moderate the meaningful discussion focusing on Hollywood's role in preventing gun violence by modeling responsible gun ownership and showing the consequences of reckless gun use.
  • Brady, the nation's leading gun violence prevention group, is empowering our nation's storytellers to #ShowGunSafety on screen for a safer America free of gun violence.
  • At Sundance Film Festival, more filmmakers and creatives will have the opportunity to learn how they, too, can end gun violence through their art and creativity.

iCandy Games Limited Announces Development of Decentralized Gaming Infrastructure and Tools on zkSync

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

The Layer2 hyperchain will have gaming and AI-specific tools, decentralized gaming infrastructure, developer resources, and a general game development ecosystem.

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  • The Layer2 hyperchain will have gaming and AI-specific tools, decentralized gaming infrastructure, developer resources, and a general game development ecosystem.
  • iCandy Games Limited ("iCandy"), is a fully owned subsidiary of iCandy Interactive Limited, the largest independent game developer in Southeast Asia with over 700 full-time employees and seven independent studios.
  • zkCandy will work on the incubation and encouragement of the development and deployment of new Web3 games to the zk Layer2 ecosystem.
  • zkCandy will begin its work by developing and deploying three casual-player Web3 games on zkSync in Q1 2024.

TONIES® CELEBRATES ITS ONE MILLIONTH TONIEBOX SOLD IN THE US

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonies®, the original screen-free audio entertainment system for young children, is thrilled to announce the sale of its one millionth Toniebox in the US.* This significant milestone, which coincides with the brand unveiling its latest Tonies figurines at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), is a testament to its growing popularity and success in revolutionizing children's entertainment and education. The brand offers more than 700 Tonies figurines that can be placed on top of the Toniebox for children to enjoy storytelling, interactive play and educational content without screens.

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  • The brand offers more than 700 Tonies figurines that can be placed on top of the Toniebox for children to enjoy storytelling, interactive play and educational content without screens.
  • "Reaching one million Tonieboxes sold in the US is a tremendous accomplishment for us," said Christoph Frehsee, President, tonies® USA.
  • "The Toniebox is a child's first device, long before we should expose them to their own personal screens.
  • In celebration of the one millionth Toniebox sold, the brand will be hosting a chance to win a Toniebox Starter Set and three Tonies figurines daily at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.