Thunderbird Entertainment’s Great Pacific Media Named to Realscreen’s Global 200 List

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Thunderbird Entertainment Group has celebrated its unscripted division, Great Pacific Media (GPM), being named to Realscreen’s Global 200 list for the 11th consecutive year. This recognition reflects GPM's excellence in non-fiction content, determined by industry inputs from broadcast and streaming executives. In 2022, GPM launched six new projects, amounting to 126 hours of programming, and its shows aired in over 170 countries. Key productions included the successful series Deadman’s Curse and Highway Thru Hell, highlighting the company's commitment to storytelling across diverse genres. GPM continues to focus on creating exceptional content, further expanding its global reach.

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• 11th consecutive year on Realscreen's Global 200 list for GPM.
• 126 hours of programming produced in 2022.
• Successful launch of six new unscripted projects.
• Shows currently available in over 170 countries.

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Great Pacific Media marks its 11th consecutive year on the prestigious list that ranks the world’s best production companies in unscripted and non-fiction content

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC:THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), is honoured to announce that its unscripted arm, Great Pacific Media (“GPM”), has been named to Realscreen’s Global 200 list (formerly, the Global 100). This is the 11th-consecutive year that GPM has been included in Realscreen’s annual determination of the best production companies working in the non-fiction TV and film industries. It is compiled with the input of broadcast and streaming executives, agents, distributors, production peers and other industry stakeholders.

“We have some of the best and most talented teams in the business. And this consistent recognition from Realscreen and the larger industry is a testament to that,” said David Way, GPM President. “Last year was amazing for GPM. We completed and launched six new projects and had 126 hours of programming in production. Our shows are currently seen in more than 170 countries. In 2023, we continue to focus on creative excellence across a variety of unscripted genres that feature distinct and diverse stories and voices in the pursuit of making great content that travels the world.”

In 2022, GPM’s new unscripted series included Deadman’s Curse (History Canada/Hulu) that finished its first season run as one of the top 10 Canadian original specialty series, lifestyle series Styled (HGTV Canada//Hulu), Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet (produced by Wapanatahk Media in partnership with GPM for APTN and Cottage Life), Gut Job (HGTV Canada//Hulu), one-hour doc The Teenager and the Lost Maya City (Nature of Things, CBC) and two-part doc After the Storm (Discovery Canada). Returning seasons of hit Discovery Canada docuseries Highway Thru Hell and Heavy Rescue: 401 also aired.

Realscreen (realscreen.com) is the only international publication devoted exclusively to the non-fiction TV and film industries. It aims to bring diverse communities together for dialogue, debate and discussion about the global business of unscripted entertainment. Their annual list of the now top 200 companies working in unscripted and non-fiction content is one of the most anticipated reports of the year.

ABOUT GREAT PACIFIC MEDIA

Great Pacific Media programs are seen in more than 170 countries, and the Thunderbird division specializes in the financing, development, production and co-production of factual, documentary, and reality television. Current productions at GPM include the highly rated Discovery Canada series Highway Thru Hell and its spin-off Heavy Rescue: 401. Recently announced new series include Deadman’s Curse (History, Hulu), Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet (APTN, Cottage Life) and Styled (HGTV, Hulu).

ABOUT THUNDERBIRD ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Thunderbird Entertainment Group is a global multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, headquartered in Vancouver, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Toronto and Ottawa. Thunderbird creates award-winning programming for the world’s leading digital platforms, as well as Canadian and international broadcasters. The Company develops, produces, and distributes content through its Thunderbird Kids & Family (Atomic Cartoons), Thunderbird Unscripted (GPM), formerly known as Thunderbird Factual, and Thunderbird Scripted brands. Productions under the Thunderbird umbrella include The Last Kids on Earth, Molly of Denali, Highway Thru Hell, Kim’s Convenience, Strays and Reginald the Vampire, among others. The Company also has a team dedicated to global distribution and consumer products. Thunderbird is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @tbirdent. For more information, visit: www.thunderbird.tv.

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Media Relations:

Lana Castleman, Director, Marketing & Communications

Phone: 416-219-3769

Email: lcastleman@thunderbird.tv

Corporate Communications

Julia Smith

Finch Media

Email: Julia@finchmedia.net

Investor Relations:

Glen Akselrod, Bristol Capital

Phone: + 1 905.326.1888 ext 1

Email: glen@bristolir.com

Source: Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc.

FAQ

What is the significance of GPM being on Realscreen’s Global 200 list?

It indicates that GPM is recognized as one of the best production companies in the unscripted content sector for 11 consecutive years.

How many new projects did GPM launch in 2022?

GPM launched six new projects in 2022.

In how many countries are GPM's shows available?

GPM's shows are available in over 170 countries.

What types of programming does GPM specialize in?

GPM specializes in factual, documentary, and reality television.

What were some of the notable series produced by GPM in 2022?

Notable series included Deadman’s Curse and Highway Thru Hell.

What is the stock symbol for Thunderbird Entertainment Group?

The stock symbol for Thunderbird Entertainment Group is THBRF.