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VIZIO WatchFree+ Doubles Free Premium TV and Movie Lineup for Millions of Customers in 2023

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107828130/en/
    VIZIO WatchFree+ Doubles Free Premium TV and Movie Lineup for Millions of Customers in 2023 (Photo: Business Wire)
    These recent agreements are part of a continued strategic expansion of free premium content for VIZIO in 2023, which now provides over 275 streaming channels and 15,000+ on-demand movies and shows, which is more than double the number of titles offered just a year ago.
  • WatchFree+ on-demand has experienced significant growth, with monthly viewing hours doubling year over year further solidifying WatchFree+ as the second most-watched ad-supported streaming service on the VIZIO platform.
  • Newly launched Free Movie Network, VIZIO's latest curated channel on WatchFree+.
  • “With an expansive library featuring more live channels and movies than ever before, enriched personalization with localization, and data-driven content discovery features, WatchFree+ continues to deliver the ultimate free entertainment destination for millions of VIZIO consumers.”

Thunderbird Entertainment Appoints ACF Investment Bank to Evaluate and Assist With Strategic Alternatives

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), a global award-winning, full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, today announced that it has engaged ACF Investment Bank (“ACF”) as part of the Company’s strategic review process of assessing all opportunities to maximize shareholder value.

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  • Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), a global award-winning, full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, today announced that it has engaged ACF Investment Bank (“ACF”) as part of the Company’s strategic review process of assessing all opportunities to maximize shareholder value.
  • ACF specializes in selling, buying, fundraising, securitization, and pre/post deal services for brands and businesses in media and entertainment.
  • Thunderbird is one of the leading players in this market and is an award-winning producer with an exceptional portfolio of productions, team and talent.
  • Working with ACF maintains alignment with the Cooperation Agreement, while providing the Company with an important next step in support of its growth trajectory.

Bravo Multinational Taps Industry Veterans Grant Cramer and Frank Hagan as CEO and President

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bravo Multinational, Inc. (OTC: BRVO) has appointed renowned American actor and executive producer, Grant Cramer, as CEO and Emmy-nominated producer, Frank Hagan, as President, effective immediately.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bravo Multinational, Inc. (OTC: BRVO) has appointed renowned American actor and executive producer, Grant Cramer, as CEO and Emmy-nominated producer, Frank Hagan, as President, effective immediately.
  • Hagan also commented, “I am deeply humbled and excited to have the opportunity to join Bravo as its President.
  • Bravo Multinational has also announced its new board of directors, with Richard Kaiser remaining as CFO, Corporate Governance Officer, Secretary, and Director.
  • I look forward to working alongside Grant and Frank as we turn this strong vision for the future into a reality."

CORPORATE ADVISORY FIRM M3 PARTNERS ADDS ROBERT WINNING AS MANAGING DIRECTOR

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- M3 Partners, LP, ("M3") a leading independent corporate advisory firm, today announced that Robert Winning has joined the firm's team of advisory, restructuring, turnaround and performance improvement veterans as Managing Director, effective immediately. Mr. Winning brings deep experience advising official committees, debtors, lenders, and acquirers of businesses and assets in distressed situations across industries.

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  • Winning Brings Deep Experience Advising Unsecured Creditors' Committees, Negotiating Complex Restructurings, and Leading Investigations
    NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- M3 Partners, LP, ("M3") a leading independent corporate advisory firm, today announced that Robert Winning has joined the firm's team of advisory, restructuring, turnaround and performance improvement veterans as Managing Director, effective immediately.
  • Mo Meghji, founder and Managing Partner of M3, said, "We are very pleased to welcome Rob, an experienced financial advisor and attorney, to the M3 team.
  • "This is an exciting time to join M3, a growing force in restructuring and performance improvement," said Mr. Winning.
  • Prior to joining M3, Mr. Winning was a Partner at AlixPartners, and prior to that he was Special Counsel at Cooley LLP.

CORPORATE ADVISORY FIRM M3 PARTNERS ADDS OPERATIONAL FINANCE EXPERT KUNAL S. KAMLANI AS SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M3 Partners, LP, ("M3") a leading independent corporate advisory firm, today announced that Kunal S. Kamlani has joined the firm's team of advisory, restructuring, turnaround and performance improvement veterans as Senior Managing Director, effective immediately.Mr.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- M3 Partners, LP, ("M3") a leading independent corporate advisory firm, today announced that Kunal S. Kamlani has joined the firm's team of advisory, restructuring, turnaround and performance improvement veterans as Senior Managing Director, effective immediately.Mr.
  • Mo Meghji, founder and Managing Partner of M3, said, "Kunal is an excellent addition to the M3 Partners team, bringing sophisticated financial and operational expertise with industry and customer focused insight.
  • "I'm thrilled to join M3 Partners, a growing corporate financial advisory firm with an impressive track record in performance improvement and restructuring," said Mr. Kamlani.
  • M3 is a leading, independent corporate advisory firm that provides operational, strategic, and financial solutions to a broad range of clients.

FAZE HOLDINGS INC. APPOINTS NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FaZe Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: FAZE) ("FaZe Clan"), the lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, today announced the appointment of Christoph Pachler as Chief Financial Officer, effective on or before October 3, 2022.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FaZe Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: FAZE) ("FaZe Clan"), the lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, today announced the appointment of Christoph Pachler as Chief Financial Officer, effective on or before October 3, 2022.
  • Pachler added: "From the beginning, the FaZe Clan community has helped set the tone on how Gen Z consumes and creates entertainment.
  • Prior to Critical Content, Pachler was the EVP & Chief Financial Officer for Playboy Enterprises, a media and brand licensing company.
  • While FaZe Clan may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, FaZe Clan specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

SKLAR KIRSH PARTNER ROBBIN ITKIN NAMED A LEGAL VISIONARY

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles-based law boutique Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that Partner Robbin Itkin is recognized as a 'Legal Visionary' in the Los Angeles Times' second annual Business of Law magazine. The special supplement spotlights visionaries who have exhibited noteworthy achievements over the last two years, including client successes, leadership positions within their firm and community at large, board affiliations and recognitions.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Los Angeles-based law boutique Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that Partner Robbin Itkin is recognized as a 'Legal Visionary' inthe Los Angeles Times' second annual Business of Law magazine.
  • "Robbin uses her creativity and vast experience to counsel both healthy and distressed companies through tumultous market conditions and daunting commercial risks,"said Co-Chairman Jeffrey Sklar .
  • "We are thrilled to see Robbin recognized for her many contibutions to her clients, the legal industry, and our Los Angeles community."
  • Itkin is a Partner in Sklar Kirsh's Bankruptcy practice group .

Charli D'Amelio, Social Media's Biggest Star, to Star in Ryan Kavanaugh’s Proxima Media New Film Franchise 'Home School'

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Home School, the first in an eight-film franchise of supernatural thrillers starring two-time Kids Choice Award winner Charli D'Amelio, will be produced by EGOT nominee (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) Ryan Kavanaugh—directed by F. Javier Gutierrez.

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  • Award-winning visionary horror film director F. Javier Gutirrez (Before the Fall, Rings) has come on board to direct.
  • Home School marks the live-action feature film debut of D'Amelio, the first TikTokker to accrue 100 million followers on the platform.
  • Charli co-created her own clothing line Social Tourist and has worked with major fashion brands, including Louis Vuitton and Prada.
  • Charli was also the youngest star to appear on Time Magazines NEXT list.

Ryan Kavanaugh’s Proxima Studios Announces Start of Production of Skill House Starring Bryce Hall, Directed and Written by Josh Stolberg - Writer of Jigsaw and Spiral - of the Saw Franchise

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Based on an original idea by EGOT Megaproducer (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) Nominee Ryan Kavanaugh, Skill House is the first of a franchise and is slated to start principal production in June 2022 with an expected early 2023 release date. It is financed and controlled by Proxima Studios and written and directed by horror film legend Josh Stolberg, co-writer of horror films such as Spiral: From the Book of Saw (starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson), Jigsaw, Piranha 3D, Sorority Row, as well as the next Saw film (tentatively titled Saw X) and starring social media phenomenon Bryce Hall, who is one of the world's most-followed Social Media Stars with over 50 Million Followers across his social media channels.

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  • It will be shot in the Sway House, a mansion in Bel Air, made famous by many of Tik Tok's biggest stars.
  • "Working with Bryce Hall and Ryan Kavanaugh, this is sure to be a first of a new horror genre.
  • These social media personalities are the new Hollywood, and they are reinventing what it means to be a star.
  • Bryce Hall is repped by Brad Baskin of Panther Management and Ryan Kavanaugh and Proxima are repped by Neil Sacker.

Groundbreaking, Live, Streaming Comedy Channel to Launch as Joint Venture from BEC and The Stand, Introducing "WITZ"

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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The channel, WITZ, will include curated library programming, new stand-up comedy specials, talk shows, vodcasts and other new franchise blocks ("Cancelled Comedy," "The Sunday Supper," "What's Your F@#king Deal?!

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  • The channel, WITZ, will include curated library programming, new stand-up comedy specials, talk shows, vodcasts and other new franchise blocks ("Cancelled Comedy," "The Sunday Supper," "What's Your F@#king Deal?!
  • WITZ will target its launch as a streaming FAST channel on all the major platforms.
  • Together we are going to build a bold and innovative new comedy brand in the global streaming ecosystem!"
  • Their produced comedy specials and series have been featured on HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime among many other streaming and on Demand platforms.