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Zynga and Warner Bros. Pictures Bring Wonka to Words With Friends and Other Games

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The game integrations will give players an inside look at the magical world of Wonka through custom in-game challenges, rewards, and film content.

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  • The game integrations will give players an inside look at the magical world of Wonka through custom in-game challenges, rewards, and film content.
  • Zynga players will also have access to limited-time challenges and rewards in Wonka's World of Candy and other Willy Wonka titles.
  • “Zynga is excited to continue our ten-year history of successful collaboration with Warner Bros. by bringing the world of Wonka to players in Words With Friends and other titles across our portfolio,” said Yaron Leyvand, Executive Vice President, Games at Zynga.
  • Launched in 2009, Words With Friends has grown from a popular mobile game to a global pop culture sensation.

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.

RECUR and Paramount Global to Debut Mashup NFTs Based on Nickelodeon Characters

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Monday, July 11, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220711005310/en/
    RECUR and Paramount Global to Debut Mashup NFTs Based on Nickelodeon Characters (Photo: Business Wire)
    RECURs Nickelodeon NFT drop via Nickelodeon.xyz, beginning July 18th for whitelisted users and July 19th for the public, will feature 12 original characters from Rugrats and Hey Arnold!
  • RECUR and Paramount Consumer Products have partnered with avid NFT collector and Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Steve Aoki to introduce this new set of Mashup characters.
  • Mashups are brand new characters that combine traits and names from the collections original characters.
  • He says, Really grateful to be teaming up with RECUR and Paramount to bring these shows to life in the NFT space.

NICKELODEON UNLEASHES SPONGEBOB UNIVERSE, RUGRATS, TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK, MONSTER HIGH: THE MOVIE, AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER AND MORE AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO, JULY 21-24, 2022

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Friday, July 8, 2022

BURBANK, Calif., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon will invite fans to dive into an immersive experience at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022, showcasing the depths of Bikini Bottom, imaginations of babies, a new generation of Transformers robots, the hallways of Monster High, the elements of Avatar and more. Headquartered at its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention center floor, Nickelodeon will celebrate fan-favorite characters and shows with one-of-a-kind panels, talent signings, activations, exclusive products and interactive design elements featuring: SpongeBob Universe (SpongeBob SquarePants and its two original spinoff series, The Patrick Star Show and the Paramount+ Original series, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years), the Paramount+ Original series Rugrats and Transformers: EarthSpark, plus Monster High: The Movie, Avatar: The Last Airbender and more.

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  • Friday, July 22, 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. (Room: 6A): Ready to explore the amazing world of Avatar: The Last Airbender?
  • Attendees can also scan different objects in the space with a QR code to make elements animate with sounds and lights.
  • Costumed-Character Appearances: SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star of SpongeBob SquarePants will make appearances at Nick's booth at select times during the convention.
  • Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

CBS Sports and Nickelodeon Set for NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon on Super Wild Card Weekend When the San Francisco 49ers Face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 4:30 p.m. (ET)

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Monday, January 10, 2022

CBS Sports and Nickelodeons special slime-filled presentation during the NFLs Super Wild Card Weekend will feature the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Dallas Cowboys during the NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 4:30 p.m. (ET).

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  • CBS Sports and Nickelodeons special slime-filled presentation during the NFLs Super Wild Card Weekend will feature the San Francisco 49ers taking on the Dallas Cowboys during the NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon on Sunday, Jan. 16, at 4:30 p.m. (ET).
  • The special presentation will air alongside CBS Sports broadcast of the game on The CBS Television Network, and is one of six games during Super Wild Card Weekend across Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
  • The NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon will be streamed via the NFL app on phones and tablets for free.
  • The NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon is produced by CBS Sports in association with Nickelodeon Productions.

Veteran Animation Executive Linda Simensky Joins Duolingo

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) today announced that veteran childrens television executive Linda Simensky has joined the company as Head of Animation and Scripted Content.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) today announced that veteran childrens television executive Linda Simensky has joined the company as Head of Animation and Scripted Content.
  • At Duolingo, Simensky will report to VP of Studios + Content, former YouTube executive Timothy Shey.
  • There are few people, if any, who know more about animation than Linda, and who have spent their careers thinking about what makes stories funny, and how people learn through them, noted Tim Shey, VP of Studios + Content at Duolingo.
  • Simensky joins Duolingo from PBS Kids, where she oversaw the development of a diverse lineup of shows like Daniel Tigers Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Molly of Denali, and Almas Way.

Animated Series My Life Is Worth Living Launches New Episodes Addressing Bullying and Teen Mental Health

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

“Kyle’s story and this entire series centers on hope -- helping young kids and teens see that there are people in their lives who can help and their lives can get better,” said Terry Thoren, Wonder Media CEO and former CEO of Klasky Csupo, which produced hit show Rugrats.

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  • In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month this month, The Cook Center for Human Connection and Wonder Media have released new, timely episodes of My Life is Worth Living , the first animated series dedicated to teen mental health.
  • My Life is Worth Living is produced by the Cook Center for Human Connection, a Utah-based nonprofit, in partnership with Wonder Media.
  • The series was created to support teens as well as mental health helpers such as peers, family members, teachers, and other adults.
  • All My Life Is Worth Living episodes will be translated into Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Nintendo Download: This Week is B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

FIFA 22 Nintendo Switch Legacy Edition Powered by Football, EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Legacy Edition on Nintendo Switch features the latest kits, clubs and squads from some of top leagues around the world.

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  • FIFA 22 Nintendo Switch Legacy Edition Powered by Football, EA SPORTS FIFA 22 Legacy Edition on Nintendo Switch features the latest kits, clubs and squads from some of top leagues around the world.
  • You can now redeem your My Nintendo Platinum Points* for the Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Autumn Scrapbook Kit digital reward.
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My Life is Worth Living Is the First Animated Series to Address Teen Suicide Prevention

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

The Cook Center for Human Connection today announced the launch of My Life is Worth Living , the first animated series for teens to address suicide prevention.

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  • The Cook Center for Human Connection today announced the launch of My Life is Worth Living , the first animated series for teens to address suicide prevention.
  • The series is produced by the Cook Center, a Utah-based non-profit dedicated to eradicating suicide and advocating for mental health and wellness, in partnership with Wonder Media.
  • In five powerful, diverse stories told over 20 episodes, the My Life is Worth Living series models behavior for teens struggling with suicidal thoughts.
  • The series was created to support teens as well as mental health helpers such as peers, family members, teachers, and other adults.

Vontélle Eyewear and ViacomCBS Consumer Products Partner on Children's Eyewear Designed Around Beloved Nickelodeon Characters

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Monday, July 26, 2021

NEW YORK, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vontlle Eyewear , the black-woman-owned, luxury eyewear brand, is proud to announce a partnership with ViacomCBS Consumer Products for a children's eyewear line centered around Nickelodeon's beloved characters.

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  • NEW YORK, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vontlle Eyewear , the black-woman-owned, luxury eyewear brand, is proud to announce a partnership with ViacomCBS Consumer Products for a children's eyewear line centered around Nickelodeon's beloved characters.
  • Vontlle will create three to four new unique eyewear frames annually using characters from Nickelodeon shows like Baby Shark's Big Show!, PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, Rugrats, Teenage Mutant Turtles, and more.
  • "We are excited to be partnering with Nickelodeon and their team for our new children's line," says Tracy V. Green, Co-founder of Vontlle eyewear.
  • "Being recognized by a global brand like Nickelodeon to license their characters to develop our unique and bold eyewear into a children's line is truly an honor."