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Industry Veteran Richard Goldsmith Joins the Company <\/em><\/strong>as President of New Division<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

New Division will Elevate Company IP Across\u00a0Kids & Family, Factual and Scripted Divisions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Vancouver, Canada (<\/strong>January 11,<\/strong> 2021)<\/strong> \u2014 Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC:THBRF) (Thunderbird or the Company), a global award-winning, full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, today announced the creation of a new Global Distribution and Consumer Products Division. Industry veteran Richard Goldsmith joins Thunderbird and Atomic Cartoons, the Company\u2019s Kids and Family Division, to lead the new venture as President of Global Distribution and Consumer Products.<\/p>\n

In this newly created role, Goldsmith will oversee worldwide content distribution and the development of innovative consumer products and experiences that expand and enrich audience engagement across all Thunderbird properties.<\/p>\n

“We are beyond thrilled to be welcoming Richard to the team, and his presence will be key as we continue to take Thunderbird to the next level,\u201d said Jennifer Twiner McCarron, President and Chief Executive Officer of Thunderbird.<\/p>\n

Goldsmith will be based in Los Angeles, and report to Thunderbird and Atomic Cartoons\u2019 Chief Creative Officer, Matthew Berkowitz.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a privilege to welcome Richard to the team as we launch our new Global Distribution and Consumer Products Division,\u201d said Berkowitz. \u201cThis expansion is a significant part of Thunderbird and Atomic\u2019s IP growth strategy. Richard\u2019s wealth of experience, exceptional business acumen and proven track record of phenomenal productions make him the perfect person to lead this venture. Alongside our creative teams, we hope to make some truly special shows together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Goldsmith\u2019s background spans the television and animation industries, including key leadership roles in media distribution, licensing, merchandising and business development for major entertainment brands at companies that include The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Entertainment and The Jim Henson Company. Prior to joining Thunderbird and Atomic Cartoons, Goldsmith was a part of the senior management team at Cyber Group Studios, where he helped guide the global day-to-day and long-term business plans of the company. He also oversaw all operations in North America, China and Australia, including distribution and consumer products for hit series like Gigantosaurus,<\/em> in addition to content development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough my work with Atomic Cartoons over the last two years on\u00a0The Last Kids on Earth<\/em>\u00a0franchise, I was able to experience firsthand the Company\u2019s energy, expertise and creative thinking. Within the industry, the word \u2018love\u2019 is often used to describe Thunderbird\u2019s content and people. This is a powerful statement. I am thrilled and honoured to join Thunderbird and Atomic as the Company enters a new era. I cannot wait to share our incredible new series with global media and consumer products partners,\u201d said Goldsmith.<\/p>\n

Thunderbird collaborates with many of the world’s most well-respected media and entertainment companies. The new division is part of the Company\u2019s strategic push to acquire and develop its growing stable of owned IP, and to continue providing award-winning service to external partners such as Netflix, Disney and PBS\/GBH.<\/p>\n

In addition to supporting the Company\u2019s owned IP, the new division will also source and manage third party media distribution and consumer products opportunities.<\/p>\n

Atomic Cartoons most recently won a 2020 Daytime Emmy for its Netflix series The Last Kids on Earth<\/em>, as well as a Peabody for Molly of Denali <\/em>on PBS\/GBH and CBC. Great Pacific Media, which is the factual and scripted production unit of Thunderbird, produces hit television series such as Highway Thru Hell<\/em> for Discovery and The Weather Channel, Heavy Rescue: 401<\/em> for Discovery, and Kim\u2019s Convenience<\/em> for CBC and Netflix.<\/p>\n

Thunderbird\u2019s Board of Directors has authorized the grant of an aggregate of 525,000 incentive stock options in accordance with the terms of the Company\u2019s stock option plan to employees at the management level.\u00a0 The options are exercisable at a price of $3.07 per share and have a seven-year term, subject to vesting provisions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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