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CuriosityStream (NASDAQ: CURI), a global factual entertainment media company, has announced a four-year contract extension for President and CEO Clint Stinchcomb through June 30, 2029. Under the new agreement, Stinchcomb will maintain his current base salary while being eligible for increased performance-based annual bonuses.

The compensation package includes 2.4 million performance-based restricted stock units (RSUs) with dividend equivalent rights, vesting based on stock price thresholds and financial metrics. Subject to stockholder approval, Stinchcomb could receive up to 1.6 million additional RSUs. Board Chairman John Hendricks praised Stinchcomb's leadership in driving revenue growth and developing new revenue streams in AI licensing, traditional licensing, advertising, and subscriptions.

Curiosity Stream (NASDAQ: CURI) is set to premiere its original documentary 'De-Extinction' on July 17th, exploring the scientific breakthroughs and ethical challenges in species revival. The film comes amid recent headlines about the birth of genetically engineered wolf pups by Colossal Biosciences.

The documentary provides exclusive access to cutting-edge laboratories and researchers worldwide, from Australia to Siberia, examining efforts to revive extinct species like the woolly mammoth, Tasmanian tiger, and northern white rhino. The film critically examines whether true species revival is possible or if scientists are creating new genetic variations of extinct animals.

Curiosity Inc. (Nasdaq: CURI) has announced the launch of Curiosity University as a premium add-on subscription channel on Amazon Prime Video Channels in Sweden. The educational streaming service features content from Pulitzer Prize-winning authors and prestigious university department chairs, offering programming that combines academic rigor with engaging storytelling.

The expansion into Sweden represents a strategic move into the Nordic market, where there is strong demand for knowledge-driven content. The service will be available as a monthly add-on for Swedish Prime members, leveraging Amazon Prime Video's interface and billing ecosystem.

Beyond Sweden, Curiosity University maintains a broad distribution network including Amazon Prime Video in the US and UK, as well as partnerships with major platforms such as Roku, Comcast's Xfinity, Cox Communications, Xumo TV, and Charter Communications.

Curiosity Inc. (CURI) has expanded its streaming presence in the UK by launching Curiosity University on Amazon Prime Video Channels. This addition complements their existing Curiosity Stream service on the platform. Curiosity University offers premium educational content featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning authors and prestigious university professors, covering topics from history and science to technology and philosophy. The service provides lectures, discussions, courses, videos, and podcasts. The expansion builds on Curiosity's distribution network, which includes platforms like Amazon Prime Video US, Roku, Comcast Xfinity, Cox Contour TV, and Charter Communications' Spectrum Xumo Streambox. UK viewers can access Curiosity U through their Prime Video app or web platform as an add-on subscription.

Curiosity Stream (CURI) announces the return of JAWS AND CLAWS WEEK, starting June 19th, 2025, featuring a lineup of predator-focused documentaries. The event is headlined by the Curiosity Original 'Breakthrough: Superpredators', exploring ancient and modern apex predators. The programming includes diverse shows like 'Golden Eagle: Call of the Wild', 'The Tracker's Diary: Bears of Katmai', and 'Decoding Megalodon'. Viewers can access this content with a 30% discount on annual subscriptions using code JAWSCLAWS30 at CuriosityStream.com. The event aims to provide scientific documentary content complementing the summer blockbuster season.

CuriosityStream (NASDAQ: CURI), a global factual entertainment media company, has reaffirmed its special one-time cash dividend of $0.10 per share, to be paid on June 27, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 13, 2025. This special dividend comes in addition to the company's regular quarterly dividends, which were initiated in April 2024. The company has demonstrated a commitment to shareholder returns by increasing its annual dividend policy from an initial $0.10 per share to the current annual rate of $0.32 per share. The announcement reflects CuriosityStream's focus on providing value to shareholders while maintaining its position in the competitive streaming media landscape.

Curiosity Inc. (CURI) has announced significant international content licensing agreements, expanding its global distribution footprint. The company secured deals with major broadcasters and platforms including France TV, The WNET Group, Canal+, Kanopy, SRC/Explora, SRF, V-Me TV, NATV, and Al Jazeera across multiple territories. Notable licensed content includes series like Planet Insect, Titans: The Rise of Wall Street, and Fateful Planet. Additionally, Curiosity is capitalizing on the AI boom by licensing hundreds of thousands of hours of video and audio content to leading tech companies for generative AI training. According to VP of Content Licensing Ludo Dufour, these partnerships are driving revenue growth while fulfilling the company's mission to make knowledge-rich programming globally accessible.

Curiosity Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI) has expanded its FAST (free, ad-supported streaming TV) presence in Spain through an enhanced partnership with Samsung TV Plus. The company launched Curiosity Now in Spain, broadcasting in Spanish, marking its fourth Spanish-language channel on Samsung TV Plus. The expansion includes new PAY TV launches in Latin America through partnerships with Telecable, Red Servitel, Growth International, and Netuno. Curiosity Now, featuring content like Doug to the Rescue, 4th & Forever, and CSI on Trial, is already available on multiple platforms including Samsung TV Plus in several European countries, Rakuten in UK and Nordics, and various U.S. broadcast affiliates. This expansion reflects Curiosity's strategic focus on capturing the growing FAST market while offering advertisers enhanced audience targeting capabilities.

CuriosityStream (NASDAQ: CURI), a global factual entertainment company, has announced that President and CEO Clint Stinchcomb will present at the Singular Research Summer Solstice Conference on June 18, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET at the AMA Conference Center. The presentation will be available both virtually and in-person, with Stinchcomb also participating in one-on-one investor meetings during the event. Interested parties can register for virtual access through the provided webinar link.