WildBrain Studios

'SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE' SCORES BEST FEATURE ANNIE ALONG WITH SIX OTHER CATEGORIES AT THE 51ST ANNIE AWARDS™

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Sunday, February 18, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won Best Feature honors at the 51st Annie Awards™ celebration Saturday night on the campus of UCLA.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won Best Feature honors at the 51st Annie Awards™ celebration Saturday night on the campus of UCLA.
  • Best Independent Feature was presented to Robot Dreams (Arcadia Motion Pictures).
  • Best Special Production was presented to Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie (Wildbrain Studios in association with Apple), Best Short Subject was presented to WAR IS OVER!
  • Best Character Animation – Feature went to The Boy and the Heron (Studio Ghibli Distributed by GKIDS) and Best Character Animation – Live Action was presented to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

WILDBRAIN APPOINTS NICK GAWNE AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND REALIGNS EXECUTIVE TEAM TO DRIVE STRATEGIC FOCUS ON CONTENT CREATION, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT AND GLOBAL LICENSING

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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Prior to the Hasbro acquisition, Gawne was Chief Operating Officer, Family and Brands, at eOne, working on production, content distribution and licensing for such franchises as Peppa Pig and PJ Masks.

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  • Prior to the Hasbro acquisition, Gawne was Chief Operating Officer, Family and Brands, at eOne, working on production, content distribution and licensing for such franchises as Peppa Pig and PJ Masks.
  • Earlier in his career, Gawne held roles with KPMG and NM Rothschild & Sons' TMT (telecoms, media and technology) M&A team in London.
  • Based in Toronto, Gawne reports to WildBrain President and CEO, Josh Scherba.
  • Gawne stated: "I'm delighted to be joining the WildBrain team, as I've long admired the company's capabilities and IP portfolio.

WILDBRAIN COMPLETES HOUSE OF COOL ACQUISITION, SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING AND ENHANCING ITS PRE-PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.

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  • A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.
  • Additionally, there is a potential earn-out of up to $6 million based on collection of certain tax credits earned by House of Cool up to closing.
  • Bringing their deep experience and creative expertise, House of Cool executives and co-founders, Wes Lui and Ricardo Curtis, have joined the WildBrain Studios senior management team in the newly created roles of Co-General Managers of House of Cool.
  • Josh Scherba, President and CEO of WildBrain, said: "We're delighted to close our acquisition of House of Cool and to officially welcome Wes, Ricardo and their talented team to WildBrain.

WILDBRAIN ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE HOUSE OF COOL, A LEADER IN PRE-PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES FOR PREMIUM ANIMATED SERIES AND MOVIES

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.

Key Points: 
  • A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.
  • Under the agreement, WildBrain will acquire full ownership of House of Cool.
  • Additionally, there is an earn-out of up to $6 million based on collection of tax credits earned up to closing.
  • House of Cool is recognized as one of the very best pre-production companies in the global animation industry.

Sensible Hot Dogs Appoints New CFO

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Monday, March 6, 2023
OX4, WildBrain Studios, Bardel Entertainment, Judgement, CFO, FSE, Sensible, NEO, TSX, Tiki, Head, Management

CALGARY, Alberta, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensible Hot Dogs (the "Company" or "Sensible") (NEO: HOTD) (FSE: OX4), an innovative plant-based hot dog company focused on changing the playing field around America's street food, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pratik (Tiki) Patel as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensible Hot Dogs (the "Company" or "Sensible") (NEO: HOTD) (FSE: OX4), an innovative plant-based hot dog company focused on changing the playing field around America's street food, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pratik (Tiki) Patel as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
  • Mr. Patel replaces Peter Geh as CFO.
  • The Company wishes to thank Mr. Geh for his service and contributions and wishes him well in his future endeavours.
  • "We are excited to welcome Pratik Patel to the Sensible executive team," said Shawn Balaghi, CEO of the Company.

Sensible Hot Dogs Appoints New CFO

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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CALGARY, Alberta, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensible Hot Dogs (the "Company" or "Sensible") (NEO: HOTD) (FSE: OX4), an innovative plant-based hot dog company focused on changing the playing field around America's street food, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pratik (Tiki) Patel as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensible Hot Dogs (the "Company" or "Sensible") (NEO: HOTD) (FSE: OX4), an innovative plant-based hot dog company focused on changing the playing field around America's street food, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pratik (Tiki) Patel as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
  • Mr. Patel replaces Peter Geh as CFO.
  • The Company wishes to thank Mr. Geh for his service and contributions and wishes him well in his future endeavours.
  • "We are excited to welcome Pratik Patel to the Sensible executive team," said Shawn Balaghi, CEO of the Company.

Doseology Welcomes New CFO

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Friday, March 3, 2023
Mental health, Head, Bardel Entertainment, TSX, CFO, CSE, Tiki, FSE, WildBrain Studios, Management

KELOWNA, BC, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Doseology Sciences Inc. (CSE: MOOD) (OTCQB: DOSEF) (FSE: VU7) ("Doseology" or the "Company"), a life sciences company focused on mental health and wellness, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pratik (Tiki) Patel as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

Key Points: 
  • KELOWNA, BC, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Doseology Sciences Inc. (CSE: MOOD) (OTCQB: DOSEF) (FSE: VU7) ("Doseology" or the "Company"), a life sciences company focused on mental health and wellness, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pratik (Tiki) Patel as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
  • Mr. Patel replaces Peter Geh as CFO.
  • The Company wishes to thank Mr. Geh for his service and contributions and wishes him well in his future endeavours.
  • "We are excited to welcome Pratik Patel as our new CFO.

Doseology Welcomes New CFO

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Friday, March 3, 2023
Mental health, Head, Bardel Entertainment, TSX, CFO, CSE, Tiki, FSE, WildBrain Studios, Management

KELOWNA, BC, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Doseology Sciences Inc. (CSE: MOOD) (OTCQB: DOSEF) (FSE: VU7) ("Doseology" or the "Company"), a life sciences company focused on mental health and wellness, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pratik (Tiki) Patel as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

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  • KELOWNA, BC, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Doseology Sciences Inc. (CSE: MOOD) (OTCQB: DOSEF) (FSE: VU7) ("Doseology" or the "Company"), a life sciences company focused on mental health and wellness, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pratik (Tiki) Patel as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
  • Mr. Patel replaces Peter Geh as CFO.
  • The Company wishes to thank Mr. Geh for his service and contributions and wishes him well in his future endeavours.
  • "We are excited to welcome Pratik Patel as our new CFO.

Doseology Provides Corporate Update

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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In connection with the lease termination, Doseology obtained a release from the landlord of the premises from any liability arising under the lease.

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  • In connection with the lease termination, Doseology obtained a release from the landlord of the premises from any liability arising under the lease.
  • David Lutz, CPA has extensive experience in small business management consulting, corporate finance, and business valuation.
  • In corporate finance he helped structure, underwrite, and syndicate over $100 million in private and public stock offerings.
  • His experience includes serving as Head of Finance at Bardel Entertainment and a Senior Corporate Accountant at WildBrain Studios.

Doseology Provides Corporate Update

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Monday, January 23, 2023
FSE, Removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, Head, Disclosure, CSE, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, CPA, Bardel Entertainment, Public expenditure, Health Canada, International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, WildBrain Studios, Acquisition, Tiki, Prohibition of drugs, Small business, Mental health, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Management, Financial services

In connection with the lease termination, Doseology obtained a release from the landlord of the premises from any liability arising under the lease.

Key Points: 
  • In connection with the lease termination, Doseology obtained a release from the landlord of the premises from any liability arising under the lease.
  • David Lutz, CPA has extensive experience in small business management consulting, corporate finance, and business valuation.
  • In corporate finance he helped structure, underwrite, and syndicate over $100 million in private and public stock offerings.
  • His experience includes serving as Head of Finance at Bardel Entertainment and a Senior Corporate Accountant at WildBrain Studios.