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Thunderbird Entertainment (OTC:THBRF) has secured a significant distribution deal with Disney Branded Television for the preschool series BeddyByes. The agreement grants Disney Jr. U.S. linear television rights and Disney+ global SVOD rights, with the series set to premiere in early 2026.

BeddyByes, created by JAM Media, is an animated series designed to support healthy sleeping habits for preschoolers. The show features characters MeMo and BaBa in stories that follow daily routines with soothing music and dimming visuals. Thunderbird Distribution acquired global media rights (with some regional exceptions) and consumer product rights to BeddyByes in 2024.

The series has already launched on BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in 2025, and is available on several Nordic pubcasters. Thunderbird Brands will showcase BeddyByes at upcoming industry events including Brand Licensing Europe and MIPJUNIOR/MIPCOM.

Thunderbird Entertainment's (OTCQX: THBRF) animation studio, Atomic Cartoons, announced the development of Surf's Up: The Series, based on Sony Pictures Animation's 2007 Academy Award-nominated film. The 11-minute animated comedy series, targeting children ages 6-9, will feature returning characters like Cody Maverick, Big Z, and Chicken Joe.

The series will follow a new character, Flip, an overconfident teen penguin, and his friends building their surf community on Pen Gu Island. The show will be written and run by the team behind The Guava Juice Show - Lienne Sawatsky, Dan Williams, and John Hazlett. Jennifer Twiner McCarron, Joel Bradley, and Aaron Behl will serve as Executive Producers, with Rick Mischel representing Sony.

Thunderbird Entertainment Group (OTCQX:THBRF) has announced its fiscal year end 2025 financial results release schedule and conference call details. The company will file its results on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, followed by a conference call and webcast on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11 a.m. PT/ 2 p.m. ET.

CEO and Chair Jennifer Twiner McCarron will provide a business operations overview, while CFO Simon Bodymore will present the financial statements. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Participants can pre-register for the call or join via webcast and various telephone options.

Thunderbird Entertainment (OTCQX: THBRF) has secured amended credit facilities totaling C$75.45 million from Royal Bank of Canada through its subsidiaries. The facilities include a C$20 million revolving term facility for acquisitions, a C$10 million operating line of credit, and a C$40 million revolving production line for Atomic Cartoons.

The amended agreement provides enhanced financial flexibility with various facilities bearing different interest rates, primarily based on RBC's prime rate plus spreads ranging from 0.50% to 1.25%. The facilities will support working capital, acquisitions, operations, and production activities, marking a significant step in Thunderbird's growth strategy.

Thunderbird Entertainment (OTC:THBRF) and tokidoki have announced multiple consumer products licensing partnerships for their animated series Mermicorno: Starfall. The new partnerships include Abrams (publishing), Ashtel Studios (personal care), BBC International (footwear), Franco Manufacturing Co. (bedding and bath), and Komar (sleepwear).

The series, which debuted on HBO Max in January 2025, has already achieved success ranking #11 in the Kids & Family category. The show has expanded internationally, airing on multiple platforms including YTV, Teletoon+, Discovery Kids, POP, and Cartoon Network Southeast Asia. The licensing program, co-managed by Thunderbird Brands and tokidoki, builds upon a previously announced master toy deal with Jazwares.

Thunderbird Entertainment Group (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) announced a leadership transition in its legal department. Lori Massini, the company's General Counsel and Board secretary since April 2024, will depart on October 17, 2025, to pursue another opportunity.

Sara Lazer from Inter Alia Law will assume a fractional general counsel role effective immediately. Lazer brings over 15 years of industry experience, having worked at prominent companies including WildBrain, Astral Media, and Bell Media, with expertise in negotiating complex commercial and licensing agreements across film, television, and digital media.

Thunderbird Entertainment (OTCQX: THBRF), a global multiplatform production and distribution company, will participate in the 16th Annual Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference on August 27, 2025, at The InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile.

CEO Jennifer Twiner McCarron and CFO Simon Bodymore will represent the company, delivering a presentation from 3:30-4:05 PM CT. The presentation will be available via webcast through the company's investor relations website, with a replay option available afterward. Management will also host one-on-one meetings throughout the day.

Thunderbird Entertainment (OTC:THBRF) and tokidoki have announced the launch of an exclusive Mermicorno: Starfall collector's edition plush at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. The limited edition 12" Powered Up Astra plush, produced by global master toy licensee Jazwares, will be available for $30 US at the Jazwares booth.

The announcement comes following the success of the Mermicorno: Starfall animated series, which debuted on Max in January 2025, reaching #11 in the Kids & Family category. The series has since expanded to multiple international platforms including YTV, Discovery Kids, POP, and Cartoon Network Southeast Asia. Additional merchandise includes a sticker book from Abrams Books priced at $14.99 US, and a Roblox game developed in collaboration with Space Junk Studios.

Thunderbird Entertainment (OTC:THBRF) has appointed Laura Crowson as Senior Vice President of Global Development for its unscripted division, Great Pacific Media (GPM). Crowson, formerly Vice President of Development at Warner Bros. Discovery, will be based in Los Angeles and report to GPM CEO David Way.

In her previous role at Warner Bros. Discovery, Crowson oversaw series and specials for multiple channels including Discovery Channel and Max. She was instrumental in developing successful titles like Expedition Files and Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster, which achieved record-breaking ratings. Her experience includes work on major franchises like Deadliest Catch and securing over 500 hours of content through co-production and acquisition strategies.