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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.

Thunderbird Entertainment Appoints Simon Bodymore as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) announced today that it has appointed Simon Bodymore as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 4, 2024.

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  • Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) announced today that it has appointed Simon Bodymore as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 4, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240211719868/en/
    Simon Bodymore joins Thunderbird Entertainment as its new CFO (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Bodymore has more than 25 years’ experience leading financial teams for public and private companies, with a particular concentration in the last 15 years on working with fast-growing Canadian companies that operate internationally.
  • Mr. Bodymore is based in Vancouver and reports to Thunderbird CEO and Chair, Jennifer Twiner McCarron.
  • “We are beyond thrilled to welcome Simon to the Thunderbird family as our new CFO,” said Ms. Twiner McCarron.

Atomic Cartoons Underscores Company Commitment to Being People-First and Purpose-Led Through B Corp Certification

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Atomic Cartoons (Atomic), a Thunderbird Entertainment Group (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) company, is proud to share that it has achieved a major sustainability milestone.

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  • Atomic Cartoons (Atomic), a Thunderbird Entertainment Group (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) company, is proud to share that it has achieved a major sustainability milestone.
  • Atomic is now B Corp certified, formally joining a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.
  • In addition, B Corp companies have made a legal commitment to stakeholder governance, vowing to consider all interest holders, not only shareholders.
  • There are more than 8,000 companies in 95 countries with B Corp Certification.

From Will Arnett, Crave Announces New Original Adult Animated Comedy Series, SUPER TEAM CANADA

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Friday, February 2, 2024

– From Canadian comedy writers Robert Cohen and Joel H. Cohen, Thunderbird Entertainment's Atomic Cartoons, and Will Arnett's Electric Avenue –

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  • – From Canadian comedy writers Robert Cohen and Joel H. Cohen, Thunderbird Entertainment's Atomic Cartoons, and Will Arnett's Electric Avenue –
    TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Crave announced today a 10-episode order for the new, half-hour adult animated comedy, SUPER TEAM CANADA, its first commission of an animated series.
  • The Crave Original series is produced in partnership with Thunderbird Entertainment's Atomic Cartoons (Max's YOUNG LOVE), and Will Arnett's Electric Avenue (SNAKE OIL, TWISTED METAL), and is currently in production with a premiere set for 2025.
  • "Distinctly Canadian original comedies have helped Crave build its brand, and with its sharp wit and clever Canadian-isms, SUPER TEAM CANADA will fit right in," said Justin Stockman, VP, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media.
  • "This is the first animated series that Crave has commissioned, and we couldn't ask for better partners than Will Arnett, Robert and Joel H. Cohen, Thunderbird Entertainment, and Electric Avenue."

Thunderbird Brands and tokidoki Announce Jazwares as Global Master Toy Licensee for Mermicorno: Starfall

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Thunderbird Brands — the consumer products arm of Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) — is delighted to announce the appointment of renowned toymaker Jazwares as global master toy licensee for Mermicorno: Starfall.

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  • Thunderbird Brands — the consumer products arm of Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) — is delighted to announce the appointment of renowned toymaker Jazwares as global master toy licensee for Mermicorno: Starfall.
  • The licensing program for the new original Thunderbird-owned-IP (intellectual property) created and being produced by Atomic Cartoons, in partnership with design tastemaker tokidoki, is being co-managed by Thunderbird Brands and tokidoki.
  • “We could not have hoped for a better partner than Jazwares for this exciting property,” said Thunderbird President of Global Distribution & Consumer Products, Richard Goldsmith.
  • Thunderbird Brands, in consultation with tokidoki, is currently focused on building out the licensee roster for Mermicorno: Starfall, targeting publishing, interactive and apparel partners to join the burgeoning program.

Thunderbird Entertainment Recognized as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail

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Friday, September 29, 2023

This recognition is further testament to the trusted reputation that Thunderbird has established through its high-quality, premium content.

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  • This recognition is further testament to the trusted reputation that Thunderbird has established through its high-quality, premium content.
  • “This year’s Report on Business magazine’s list of Top Growing Companies shows how innovative ideas always rise to the top, perhaps even more so in times of uncertainty,” says Andrew Saunders, CEO of The Globe and Mail.
  • “The Globe and Mail congratulates this year’s winners for meeting and surpassing those economic challenges.”
    Canada’s Top Growing Companies is a report that ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth.
  • “With solid industry relationships and award winning content, Thunderbird Entertainment is growing steadily,” says Jennifer Twiner McCarron, CEO of Thunderbird Entertainment.

New Atomic Cartoons Original Movie Rocket Saves the Day Heads to PBS KIDS

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) today announced that Rocket Saves the Day, a brand-new animated original movie from its Kids & Family label Atomic Cartoons, will debut in the U.S. on PBS KIDS on December 26, 2023.

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  • Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) today announced that Rocket Saves the Day, a brand-new animated original movie from its Kids & Family label Atomic Cartoons, will debut in the U.S. on PBS KIDS on December 26, 2023.
  • As our latest Atomic original release, Rocket Saves the Day exemplifies the kind of content we aspire to bring to life— an entertaining romp of an animated adventure, and inspiring kids to read!”
    “PBS KIDS’ characters spark fun and learning, and we’re thrilled to welcome Rocket to the family,” said Adriano Schmid, VP, PBS KIDS Content, PBS.
  • Rocket Saves the Day is the latest owned IP (intellectual property) announced by Thunderbird, and the Company manages and controls global media distribution rights to the movie.
  • Thunderbird Distribution will debut Rocket Saves the Day to prospective international buyers at global sales market mipcomjunior/MIPCOM, taking place in Cannes, France, October 14 to 19, 2023.

Relish Studios Bolsters Animation Division With Industry Veterans

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Monday, August 28, 2023

TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - As Relish Studios continues to expand its animation capabilities, they've enlisted two of the industry's veterans to their leadership team: Kramer Hoehn as Head of Production and Allan Joli-Coeur as VP Production & Business Affairs.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - As Relish Studios continues to expand its animation capabilities, they've enlisted two of the industry's veterans to their leadership team: Kramer Hoehn as Head of Production and Allan Joli-Coeur as VP Production & Business Affairs.
  • Prior to Relish Studios, he served as Head of Production for studio at Titmouse Canada, Yeti Farm, and Atomic Cartoons.
  • "Allan's expansive experience in all types of media production—and from almost every aspect—provides us with invaluable insight, counsel, and industry credibility, helping Relish stand taller in a very competitive industry, literally and figuratively."
  • Luke Carroll, SVP Animation, is "equally delighted to have Allan's tremendous knowledge, experience and creative financing acumen to guide our burgeoning business affairs activity."

Thunderbird Entertainment Establishes Thunderbird Brands to Further Grow Licensing Business

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

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, has formalized its consumer products operations under the new Thunderbird Brands banner.

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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, has formalized its consumer products operations under the new Thunderbird Brands banner.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230531005361/en/
    Thunderbird Brands will make its industry debut at Licensing Expo (Booth #K236), the premier event for the global licensing and consumer products industry, taking place in Las Vegas, June 13 to 15.
  • Mittens & Pants: Last year, Thunderbird Distribution acquired the global media distribution and licensing rights to this super-cute preschool series produced by Windy Isle Entertainment, which launched on television platforms in early 2023.
  • “Thunderbird Entertainment is a pure-play content company that employs 1,300 people focused on making outstanding scripted, unscripted, kids and family, and animated content for platforms worldwide.

New original series “Mermicorno: Starfall” from Atomic Cartoons and Thunderbird, in partnership with tokidoki, lands at Max

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

“Mermicorno: Starfall” will debut exclusively in the U.S. on Max in 2025.

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  • “Mermicorno: Starfall” will debut exclusively in the U.S. on Max in 2025.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230523006156/en/
    Now in production at Atomic, “Mermicorno: Starfall” draws its inspiration from tokidoki’s hit character family Mermicorno.
  • Sirena, the first Mermicorno, debuted in 2015 and the Mermicorno character family launched with collectibles, apparel, accessories and more in 2016.
  • It is our honour to work with Atomic Cartoons, Thunderbird, and now Max,” said Mohajer.