Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc (TSX-V:TBRD, OTCQX:THBRF) said that it is “thrilled” to showcase new shows on its busy production slate
Vancouver-based Thunderbird creates award-winning scripted, unscripted, and animated programs for global digital platforms. It provided a comprehensive update which included titles for 18 new and returning series across its Factual and Kids and Family divisions, which will launch in partnership with world-leading broadcast and streaming companies like Disney+, Netflix, CBC, Discovery Canada and SyFy.
The company said it is currently working on nine additional shows, either previously announced, or remaining confidential, for a total of 27 programs in production as of September 23, 2021.
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“I’m incredibly proud of Thunderbird’s Factual and Kids and Family Divisions for their output and success during an extraordinary year, which has culminated in this robust and diverse production slate for Fall 2021 and beyond,” Thunderbird Entertainment CEO Jennifer Twiner McCarron said in a statement.
“As more players enter the industry and the need for high quality, diverse content continues to explode, Thunderbird’s strong relationships and reputation will allow us to continue to capitalize on the significant growth curve in entertainment,” she added.
Thunderbird’s Factual Division (Great Pacific Media) announced the following series updates:
Reginald the Vampire
Format: 10 x 60’, SyFy
Release: To be announced at a later date (in pre production)
Gut Job
Format: 8 x 60’, HGTV
Release: To be announced at a later date (in production)
Styled (working title)
Format: 8 x 60’, HGTV
Release: To be announced at a later date (in production)
Deadman’s Curse (working title)
Format: 8 x 60’, History Channel
Release: To be announced at a later date (in production)
Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet
Format: 9 x 30’, APTN & Cottage Life
Release: To be announced at a later date (in production)
Strays
Format: 10 x 22’, CBC
Release: Premiered September 14, 2021
The group said Great Pacific Media will also continue its work on Highway Thru Hell (Season 10 premiered in September 2021), Heavy Rescue: 401 (Season 6 premiere date to be announced at a later date), and Mud Mountain Haulers (Season 2). These series were all renewed by Discovery Canada.
Meanwhile, Thunderbird’s Kids & Family Division (Atomic Cartoons) provided the following series and short film updates:
Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends
Format: 50 x 11’, Disney Jr & Disney Channel
Release: Premiered August 6th, 2021
Dogs in Space
Format: 20 x 18', Netflix
Release: To be announced at a later date
CoComelon Lane
Format: 3 x 30’, plus 7 x 72’, Netflix
Release: To be announced at a later date (in production)
Unannounced Disney+ feature
Format: 1 x 75’, Disney+
Release: To be announced at a later date
LEGO Marvel Avengers
Format: 2 x 22’, Disney+
Release: To be announced at a later date
My Little Pony
Format: TBD
Release: To be announced at a later date
LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales
Format: 1 x 44’, Disney+
Release: Premieres October 1, 2021
Trolls: TrollsTopia
Format: 103 x 11’, Hulu and Peacock
Release: To be announced at a later date (in production)
Molly of Denali (Season 2)
Format: 46 x 11’, Plus 1 x 44’, PBS/GBH
Release: To be announced at a later date (in production)
The animated productions listed above are included in a total of 18 productions currently in production by Atomic Cartoons, said Thunderbird.
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Thunderbird Entertainment Group is a full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, headquartered in Vancouver, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Ottawa.
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