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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.

Lexus Uptown Honors Hollywood Celebrates Long-Standing, Black Cultural Innovators in Film and TV

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Friday, March 1, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury car brand Lexus and UPTOWN magazine announce the return of Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood, a highly anticipated event that will salute cultural innovators in film and television who have made positive impacts on the portrayal of Black people through their remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sunset Room in Hollywood.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury car brand Lexus and UPTOWN magazine announce the return of Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood, a highly anticipated event that will salute cultural innovators in film and television who have made positive impacts on the portrayal of Black people through their remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry.
  • "Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood is a celebration of excellence, resilience, and creativity," said David Telfer, senior manager, advertising, and media for Lexus.
  • Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood reaffirms the commitment of both Lexus and UPTOWN magazine to amplify diverse voices and celebrate the rich tapestry of talent within the Black creative community.
  • She rose to fame after playing the role of Deputy Raineesha Williams in the TV show "Reno 911" in 2003.

Los Angeles Blade to Celebrate 2024 ‘Best of LGBTQ Los Angeles’ Awards

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Friday, January 26, 2024

The Los Angeles Blade , LA’s only LGBTQ newspaper and nation’s only LGBTQ Media member of the White House Press Corps, partner newspaper of the venerable Washington Blade in DC, will present the 2024 Best Of LGBTQ Los Angeles Awards at Heart Weho on Saturday, January 27 from 8:00 p.m.

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  • The Los Angeles Blade , LA’s only LGBTQ newspaper and nation’s only LGBTQ Media member of the White House Press Corps, partner newspaper of the venerable Washington Blade in DC, will present the 2024 Best Of LGBTQ Los Angeles Awards at Heart Weho on Saturday, January 27 from 8:00 p.m.
  • In 2021, Los Angeles Blade publisher Troy Masters honored Los Angeles based philanthropist Ariadne Getty for her landmark donation to Gay Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) community.
  • In 2022, the Los Angeles Blade honored David Geffen and presented him with the award.
  • With over 30 prestigious categories, the Los Angeles Blade “Best of LGBTQ LA” Awards will shine a spotlight on diverse stories and artists, activists and community notables and others who have championed critical LGBTQ issues and connected so powerfully with the community.

PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) Continues to Expand Its Award Winning Slate With the Launch of Varnamtown Podcast

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC), a leading podcast platform and a subsidiary of LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), which owns ~80% of the PODC outstanding common stock, announced today the January 24, 2024 premiere of Varnamtown, a limited 8 episode true crime genre podcast from Epic Magazine, Picture Perfect Federation and Full Picture.

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  • In exchange for allowing Escobar's drug motherships to dock and his airplanes to land, the town would become rich.
  • Varnamtown is the first podcast series resulting from a previously announced development deal between PodcastOne and Picture Perfect Federation (“PPF”).
  • Their work has won a Peabody Award, a GLAAD Media Award, and has been nominated for 58 Emmys.
  • PodcastOne shows are available through PodcastOne , Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon and wherever podcasts are heard.

The Lesbian Bar Project Honored with Emmy Award

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jägermeister is proud to announce that The Lesbian Bar Project took home a New York Emmy Award at the 66th annual ceremony in New York City. The third episode of the docuseries was awarded an Emmy in the category for Entertainment - Long Form Content. The NY based episode tells the story of Lisa Cannistraci, her bar Henrietta Hudson, and the Salsa Soul Sisters, the longest running organization focusing on lesbian women of color. The Lesbian Bar Project is part of Jägermeister's #SavetheNight initiative, which dedicates funds and resources to enact positive change in the nightlife industry. In partnership with The Lesbian Bar Project  the initiative is able to give a voice to lesbian bars and help support the queer nightlife community. 

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  • The Lesbian Bar Project is part of Jägermeister's #SavetheNight initiative, which dedicates funds and resources to enact positive change in the nightlife industry.
  • In partnership with The Lesbian Bar Project  the initiative is able to give a voice to lesbian bars and help support the queer nightlife community.
  • The Lesbian Bar Project was started by New York filmmakers Erica Rose and Elina Street to shine a spotlight on the nearly extinct lesbian bar community.
  • Prior to this Emmy Award, The Lesbian Bar Project received a 2023 GLAAD Media Award, 2022 ANA Multicultural Award, two Webby Awards, and a nomination for the Queerties.

SKITTLES® SPOTLIGHTS LGBTQ+ STORIES REMINDING FANS THAT "THERE IS A STORY IN EVERY RAINBOW"

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing mission to support and increase visibility for the LGBTQ+ community, the SKITTLES® brand is celebrating Pride 2023 by elevating LGBTQ+ stories through teaming up with Audible, actor and comedian Cameron Esposito's QUEERY podcast, GLAAD, and the five talented artists who designed SKITTLES' 2023 Pride packs. Starting today consumers can scan the QR code on any SKITTLES Pride pack, which will direct fans to a free collection of LGBTQ+ stories on Audible, upcoming special edition Pride episodes of Cameron Esposito's QUEERY podcast and other meaningful stories of Pride.

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  • 2023 SKITTLES® Pride Packs highlight meaningful LGBTQ+ stories this June in collaboration with Audible, GLAAD and artists within the LGBTQ+ community.
  • The SKITTLES Pride collection was curated by multiple teams at Audible including Editorial, Marketing, and Content in collaboration with GLAAD.
  • "Teaming up with SKITTLES for Pride 2023 epitomizes our focus and passion to elevate LGBTQIA+ voices that deserve to be heard."
  • For more information about SKITTLES Pride initiatives, including the various partnerships and Pride packs artists, visit Skittles.com/PRIDE or follow SKITTLES on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , and TikTok .

Geena Rocero Joins SeeHer Advisory Board

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Earlier today SeeHer, the leading global movement for increased representation and accurate portrayals of women and girls in media, announced that filmmaker, author, and activist Geena Rocero has joined the SeeHer advisory board.

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  • Earlier today SeeHer, the leading global movement for increased representation and accurate portrayals of women and girls in media, announced that filmmaker, author, and activist Geena Rocero has joined the SeeHer advisory board.
  • Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, Rocero has found success as a writer, host, filmmaker, and trans rights advocate.
  • “We are deeply honored to have Geena join the SeeHer movement,” said SeeHer President Christine Guilfoyle.
  • "It's an honor to join the Advisory board of SeeHer,” said Geena.

Quinta Brunson to Receive ICG Publicists 2023 Television Showperson Award

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Monday, January 30, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-award-winning writer, producer, comedian and actor Quinta Brunson , creator of ABC and Warner Bros. Television's groundbreaking TV series Abbott Elementary, will receive the ICG Publicists ( International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600) 2023 Television Showperson Award.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-award-winning writer, producer, comedian and actor Quinta Brunson , creator of ABC and Warner Bros. Television's groundbreaking TV series Abbott Elementary, will receive the ICG Publicists ( International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600) 2023 Television Showperson Award.
  • Brunson will be honored at the 60th Annual ICG Publicists Awards luncheon at The Beverly Hilton on Friday, March 10, 2023.
  • The series' publicists are also nominated for the 2023 Maxwell Weinberg Award for Television Publicity Campaign.
  • For information on additional award nominees and the ICG Publicists Awards 2023, visit: www.icg600.com .

I NEVER MET A MAN I DIDN'T LIKE FILMS ANNOUNCES "THE WILL ROGERS STORY"

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

DALLAS, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --I Never Met a Man I Didn't Like Films LLC, CuzBro Productions LLC and Will Rogers Productions LLC jointly announced today their alignment to develop, "THE WILL ROGERS STORY."

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --I Never Met a Man I Didn't Like Films LLC, CuzBro Productions LLC and Will Rogers Productions LLC jointly announced today their alignment to develop, "THE WILL ROGERS STORY."
  • Director/Producer Johnathan Brownlee (DECODING ANNIE PARKER, THREE DAYS IN AUGUST) and Eric Nelsen (1883) are leading the development under their Dallas/Fort Worth-based banner, I Never Met a Man I Didn't Like Films.
  • "We are in active talks with distribution partners who have expressed interest in bringing this quintessentially American story to the world.
  • I Never Met a Man Films is a collaboration between Eric Nelsen and Johnathan Brownlee's Torfoot Films.

Top Latina Speaker Gaby Natale to Keynote IASB Annual Conference

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Triple Emmy winning entrepreneur, bestselling author and top Latina speaker Gaby Natale is breaking barriers by delivering the closing keynote at the International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB) annual convention.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Triple Emmy winning entrepreneur, bestselling author and top Latina speaker Gaby Natale is breaking barriers by delivering the closing keynote at the International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB) annual convention.
  • ENGAGE -the signature event of the International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB)- is the largest gathering ofspeaker bureau, agency and speaker management professionals in the world.
  • Past notable speakers include Arianna Huffington, founder of Thrive Global, bestselling author Mel Robbins and entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, among others.
  • Prior to starting her career in television, Natale taught Communication and Journalism courses at the University of Texas.