Global distribution sales for Thunderbird’s
new IP, along with a mass-market licensing program co-managed with
tokidoki, are also underway
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Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF)
(“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) announces the brand-new animated
original “Mermicorno: Starfall.” Created and produced by
Thunderbird’s Atomic Cartoons, in partnership with global design
tastemaker tokidoki, the ocean setting of the series showcases the
wonders and magic of our natural world that aims to inspire this
generation of kids. “Mermicorno: Starfall” will debut exclusively
in the U.S. on Max in 2025.
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New animated series Mermicorno: Starfall
lands on Max in 2025
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.
The new animated series is a smart and fun adventure-comedy that
takes place in a fantastical and magical undersea world, where a
team of Mermicorno (enchanting half-Unicorno/half-fish creatures)
join together to save the ocean from the threat of the evil Ika
Inkblot. During their epic mission, our heroes unlock the magic of
creative self-expression, discover new depths of friendship, and
find the best bowl of ramen in the sea. The series takes viewers
(and the Mermicorno) on a hilarious and stylish subaquatic
adventure and is also the first animated series to bring tokidoki's
wondrous underwater world and characters to life.
Atomic is overseeing the production and final delivery of
“Mermicorno: Starfall.” Thunderbird Chief Executive Officer and
Chair, Jennifer Twiner McCarron, President and Chief Creative
Officer, Matthew Berkowitz, and Aaron Behl, VP of Atomic Originals,
will also executive produce along with tokidoki co-founder and
Chief Creative Officer Simone Legno and co-founder and CEO Pooneh
Mohajer, and Shea Fontana (Monster High, Polly Pocket).
“We’ve long been dedicated fans and collectors of tokidoki and
its Mermicorno brand. There’s magic in these Mermicorno, and we
felt there was a tremendous opportunity to fill a white space for
an intelligent adventure-comedy to appeal to both girls and boys —
and their families,” said Berkowitz. “Having this opportunity to
collaborate with the brilliant minds of Simone and Pooneh at
tokidoki, as well as Shea Fontana, has been incredible for our
studio. We believe we are going to bring a tremendous show to Max
and we are incredibly grateful for their support.”
“We have waited a very long time to bring our Mermicorno to life
through animation. It is truly our dream come true to work with
such an amazing team who has so much passion and creativity and
helped me to build a majestic story around my creations,” said
tokidoki’s Legno.
“We could not have asked for better partners to join us on this
epic creative journey. It is our honour to work with Atomic
Cartoons, Thunderbird, and now Max,” said Mohajer.
Thunderbird Distribution represents global media sales for
“Mermicorno: Starfall,” and under the leadership of Richard
Goldsmith, President of Global Distribution and Consumer Products,
is currently licensing the series globally to broadcasters and
platforms outside of the U.S. Thunderbird is also co-managing the
consumer products rights to the IP with tokidoki, which will debut
at Licensing Expo, taking place in Las Vegas from June 13 to 15,
2023.
About Thunderbird Entertainment
Thunderbird Entertainment Group is a global 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 and international broadcasters.
The Company develops, produces, and distributes content through its
Thunderbird Kids & Family (Atomic Cartoons), Thunderbird
Unscripted (Great Pacific Media), 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
About tokidoki
tokidoki, which translates to “sometimes” in Japanese, is an
internationally recognized and iconic lifestyle brand based on the
vision of Italian artist Simone Legno and his partners, serial
entrepreneurs Pooneh Mohajer and Ivan Arnold. Since debuting in
2005, tokidoki has amassed a cult-like following for its
larger-than-life characters and emerged as a sought-after global
lifestyle brand. tokidoki offers an extensive range of products
which include apparel, handbags, cosmetics, accessories, toys and
more. Simone Legno, tokidoki’s Chief Creative Officer, was born in
Rome, Italy and from a very young age developed a deep love of
Japan and a fascination with world cultures. Combining Legno’s
unique talent and creativity with Mohajer’s business acumen,
tokidoki has grown exponentially. As an innovative company,
tokidoki is known not only for its eye-popping aesthetic and
criminally cute characters but also its megawatt partnerships.
tokidoki is on Facebook and Twitter at @tokidoki and on Instagram
at @tokidokibrand. For more information visit: www.tokidoki.it
Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that
term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release, which
has been prepared by management.
About Max®
Max®, which launched May 23, 2023, is an enhanced streaming
platform from Warner Bros. Discovery, delivering unparalleled
quality content for everyone in the household. With a personalized
user experience that brings unique and unexpected stories ranging
from the best of unscripted to the highest quality in scripted
programming, Max is the destination for HBO Originals, Warner Bros.
films, Max Originals, the DC universe, the Wizarding World of Harry
Potter, an expansive offering of kids and family content, and
best-in-class programing across food, home, reality, lifestyle, and
documentaries from leading brands like HGTV, Food Network, Adult
Swim, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, TLC, ID and more, all in
one place.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking
Information
Thunderbird’s public communications may include written or oral
“forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” as
defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation. All such
statements may not be based on historical facts that relate to the
Company’s current expectations and views of future events and are
made pursuant to the “safe harbour” provisions of applicable
securities laws.
Forward-looking statements or information may be identified by
words such as “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”,
“forecast”, “may”, “will”, “plan”, “project”, “should”, “believe”,
“intend”, or similar expressions concerning matters that are not
historical facts. Forward-looking statements in this document
include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to plans
for a mass-market consumer products program for Thunderbird’s new
fully-owned IP; plans to debut Mermicorno: Starfall on Max in 2025;
the inherent magic of tokidoki’s Mermicorno brand; the proposed
executive producers of Mermicorno: Starfall; the belief that
Mermicorno: Starfall will fill the current white space with
intelligent animated action-comedy that would appeal to girls; and
timing for debuting Mermicorno: Starfall to prospective
manufacturing, retail and promotional partners at Licensing Expo.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of
estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are
subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
which may cause actual results and future events to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general
business, economic and social uncertainties; litigation,
legislative, environmental and other judicial, regulatory,
political and competitive developments; product capability and
acceptance; international risk and currency exchange rates; and
technology changes. An assessment of these risks that could cause
actual results to materially differ from current expectations is
contained in the “Risks and Uncertainty” section of December 31,
2022 MD&A. The foregoing is not an exhaustive list. Additional
risks and uncertainties not presently known to Thunderbird or that
management believes to be less significant may also adversely
affect the Company.
The forward-looking statements or information contained in this
document represent our views as of the date hereof and as such
information should not be relied upon as representing our views as
of any date subsequent to the date of this document. The Company
undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any
forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by
applicable securities laws. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or
information.
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Media Relations: Lana Castleman, Director, Marketing
& Communications Email: lcastleman@thunderbird.tv
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Investor Relations: Glen Akselrod, Bristol Capital Phone:
+ 1 905.326.1888 ext 1 Email: glen@bristolir.com
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