{"id":3337,"date":"2019-06-05T13:02:22","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T13:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderbird.tv\/2019\/06\/05\/thunderbird-entertainment-launches-international-division\/"},"modified":"2019-06-05T13:02:22","modified_gmt":"2019-06-05T13:02:22","slug":"thunderbird-entertainment-launches-international-division","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderbird.tv\/2019\/06\/05\/thunderbird-entertainment-launches-international-division\/","title":{"rendered":"Thunderbird Entertainment Launches International Division"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new base in the UK headed by seasoned International Executive, Ed Sayer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>New Division launches\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>first UK factual partnership with Endemol Shine Group\u2019s Workerbee<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

VANCOUVER \/ June 5, 2019<\/strong>– Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD) (\u201cThunderbird\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), a global multiplatform entertainment company, is pleased to announce the launch of a worldwide production venture that will be based in the United Kingdom. The Company\u2019s new division aims to establish partnerships with production companies to develop Thunderbird\u2019s intellectual property (IP) and grow in key international territories.<\/p>\n

Leading this new division is Ed Sayer, a seasoned industry executive who most recently served as Head of Original Commissioning at Discovery International. As executive vice-president, Sayer will be in charge of expanding Thunderbird\u2019s global production capacity, focusing especially on factual content and leveraging partnerships, joint ventures and acquisitions.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am thrilled to join Thunderbird, and am committed to a new dynamic way of working in production with all of the incredible talent out there,\u201d says Sayer. \u201cThe international production scene, including the UK, is undergoing massive creative renewal, and every region has its own nuances, which is something to be embraced. Rather than building traditional startups in every territory, we\u2019ve decided to launch a division that collaborates with talent, both in terms of companies and individuals, in a new and refreshing way \u2013 as a facilitator and partner.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sayer will report to Mark Miller, President of Thunderbird and founder of its factual division, Great Pacific Media, and work closely with Matthew Berkowitz, Thunderbird\u2019s Los Angeles-based Chief Creative Officer, who leads its global kids and family division, as well as its global scripted division.<\/p>\n

\u201cInternational production is going to be a big part of Thunderbird\u2019s future, and by establishing this key division, we are demonstrating our commitment to partnering with the very best producers in key genres,\u201d says Miller. \u201cWe look forward to creating a mixture of IP and funding opportunities, and working with the incredible production talent that already exists in different markets around the globe.\u201d<\/p>\n

Berkowitz adds, \u201cHaving a base in the UK will create additional opportunities in every step of the production process, from IP to editorial expertise, making it a win-win scenario for everyone involved. Ed Sayer is a world class producer with an incredible list of accomplishments throughout his career, and our Thunderbird team looks forward to working with him as we expand our capacity to develop global content, both factual and scripted, that aims to connect with audiences around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

As part of its official launch, Thunderbird is excited to announce its first UK factual partnership with Endemol Shine Group\u2019s Workerbee. Under the terms of the deal, Workerbee will be a co-producer on the ground in the UK, pitching and producing Thunderbird projects for UK platforms. The partnership, aptly referred to as \u2018Thunderbee,\u2019 will focus on creating new origination, as well as expanding Thunderbird\u2019s existing factual IP in the UK.<\/p>\n

Rick Murray, Managing Director of Workerbee, says, \u201cWe are delighted to be working with Thunderbird in this way. Our track record of making popular, often long running, factual programming and experience in producing shows in the documentary, car and lifestyle space, makes us natural partners for Thunderbird.\u00a0We can\u2019t wait to work together on some fantastic formats.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additional announcements will follow in the coming weeks and months, as Thunderbird rolls out its new division globally.<\/p>\n

About Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thunderbird Entertainment\u00a0Group is a Vancouver-based global multiplatform entertainment company with offices in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Toronto, Ottawa and London. Thunderbird creates award-winning\u00a0scripted, unscripted and animated programming for the world\u2019s\u00a0leading digital platforms, as well as Canadian and international broadcasters. Thunderbird\u2019s vision is to produce high quality,\u00a0socially responsible content that makes\u00a0the world a better place. The company develops, produces and distributes animated, factual and scripted content through its various divisions, including Atomic Cartoons, Great Pacific Television, and Thunderbird Productions,<\/p>\n

About Workerbee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Workerbee, part of the Endemol Shine Group, is a leading independent production company based in Manchester. One of the fastest growing TV businesses outside London, Workerbee produces across a range of genres from music to true crime; cars to social affairs. Recent output includes I\u2019m Not Driving That\u00a0<\/em>(CBBC), Second Chance Dresses\u00a0<\/em>(TLC), Inside Bentley\u00a0<\/em>(Channel 4), Written in Blood\u00a0<\/em>(CBS Reality), Ali A\u2019s Superchargers\u00a0<\/em>(CBBC), Scrapyard Supercar (UKTV), Goblin Works Garage\u00a0<\/em>(Discovery) and Armed and Deadly: Police UK\u00a0<\/em>(C5).<\/p>\n

Thunderbird Social Media Links<\/strong><\/p>\n

Facebook:www.facebook.com\/tbirdent<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter: www.twitter.com\/tbirdent<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram:\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tbirdent<\/a><\/p>\n

Website:www.thunderbird.tv<\/a><\/p>\n

For further information, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Investor Relations Contacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lucas Cahill and Freddie Leigh<\/p>\n

Phone:+ 1 604.683.3555
\nEmail: investors@thunderbird.tv<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Relations Contact: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Julia Smith, Finch Media<\/p>\n

Phone:+1 604.803.0897
\nEmail:julia@finchmedia.net<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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