The new novel from the renowned authors is
being developed as a scripted series
Deal adds to Thunderbird’s increasing
activity in premium scripted content development and
production
Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF)
(“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) is thrilled to announce it has
optioned New York Times bestselling novel MAD HONEY, co-written by
renowned authors Jodi Picoult (My Sister’s Keeper, Wish You Were
Here) and Jennifer Finney Boylan (She’s Not There: A Life in Two
Genders, Good Boy: A Life in Seven Dogs), for a premium series
adaptation.
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What secrets do we keep and what risks do we take in order to
become ourselves? Can we ever escape our past? These are the
central questions in MAD HONEY, a visceral, heart-wrenching
portrayal of young love, teen angst and parental grief and guilt,
interwoven with murder and high-intensity courtroom drama.
Picoult has authored 28 titles and sold more than 40 million
books globally. Several of her novels have been adapted for the big
and small screen, including My Sister’s Keeper, The Pact and Plain
Truth. Journalist, author and activist Boylan has written 18 books,
and her groundbreaking memoir She’s Not There is the first
bestselling work by a transgender American. MAD HONEY remained on
the New York Times Bestseller list for six months and was named a
Good Morning America Book Club pick, a People Book of the Week and
one of Pop Sugar’s Best Books of the Year.
“Jodi and Jennifer wrote such an incredibly moving story. We
believe that narratives on this level can truly make a significant
impact on the empathy we have for others and how people view their
own actions as we co-exist in the world,” said Matthew Berkowitz,
Thunderbird Entertainment President and Chief Creative Officer. “We
are so honoured that Jodi and Jennifer gave us the opportunity to
bring this powerful story to new audiences. MAD HONEY is exactly
the kind of IP we’re looking for as we build out our premium
scripted business, and we are thankful to the team working on this
project for bringing it to fruition.”
“I could not be happier with the passion and commitment that
Thunderbird brings to our story,” said Picoult. “We know that
seeing our novel translated into a series will only continue the
conversations that we need to be having about authenticity,
identity, and gender.”
“MAD HONEY is a story that Jodi and I are very proud of,” said
Boylan. “We hope this tale will provide people with more than a
little suspense, as well as possibly shining a light for them on
some of the issues currently at large in our culture. We’re so
excited that the story is in such good hands.”
Thunderbird CEO and Chair, Jennifer Twiner McCarron, Berkowitz
and Tuatara Media principal Barbara Wall will executive produce on
behalf of Thunderbird, along with Picoult and Boylan.
Picoult is represented by Laura Gross and WME. Boylan is
represented by CAA.
The optioning of MAD HONEY comes on the heels of the recent
establishment of Thunderbird’s L.A.-based scripted development hub
and the appointment of Hillary Zwick Turner as SVP, Scripted
Content to lead the operation. Both moves build on Thunderbird’s
momentum in 2022 that saw the production of Reginald the Vampire
(SyFy), which is now shooting a second season, Kim’s Convenience
spin-off Strays Season 2 (CBC), and Boot Camp, the film adaptation
of the hugely popular Wattpad story of the same name. Additionally,
the Company started crafting a slate of premium scripted dramas
with Tuatara Media and Wall. The former Lionsgate EVP of
Television’s credits include Dead Ringers, starring Rachel Weisz
(Amazon Prime Video), The Exorcist (Fox), Mad Men, Nurse Jackie,
House and 24.
About Thunderbird Entertainment
Thunderbird Entertainment Group is a global multiplatform
production, distribution and rights management company,
headquartered in Vancouver, with additional offices in Los Angeles,
Toronto, and Ottawa. Thunderbird creates award-winning programming
for the world’s leading digital platforms, as well as Canadian and
international broadcasters. The Company develops, produces, and
distributes content through its Thunderbird Kids & Family
(Atomic Cartoons), Thunderbird Unscripted (Great Pacific Media),
formerly known as Thunderbird Factual, and Thunderbird Scripted
brands. Productions under the Thunderbird umbrella include The Last
Kids on Earth, Molly of Denali, Highway Thru Hell, Kim’s
Convenience, Strays and Reginald the Vampire, among others. The
Company also has a team dedicated to global distribution and
consumer products. Thunderbird is on Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram at @tbirdent. For more information, visit:
www.thunderbird.tv.
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belief that narratives will make a significant impact on the
empathy had for others and how people view their own actions;
expectations regarding building out the Company’s premium scripted
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