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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Thunderbird Entertainment Announces New Senior Vice President, Global Development, for Great Pacific Media
Laura Crowson, former VP of Development at Warner Bros. Discovery, has been hired to lead the Company's international unscripted efforts VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) ("Thunderbird" or the "Company") is pleased to announce Laura Crowson has been hired as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Development, for Great Pacific Media ("GPM"), the unscripted arm of the Company. As SVP of Global Development for GPM, Crowson will report to GPM CEO David Way and be a key part of the senior leadership team. Based in Los Angeles, Crowson will identify global market opportunities, drive co-productions and joint ventures, and work closely with GPM development and business teams to create shows that are creatively ambitious and commercially viable. "With a background in development, high-level casting, business strategy, and pitching, Laura will bring creative leadership to shape existing concepts and spearhead new projects and partnerships," says Way. "Her experience with major U.S. networks, and time in the UK, gives her sharp insight into evolving market needs and trends, ensuring GPM remains at the forefront of international content. We are thrilled to welcome her to our team." Crowson joins GPM from Warner Bros. Discovery, where she served as Vice President of Development and oversaw series and specials for Discovery Channel, Science Channel, Animal Planet, and Max. She played a key role in developing many of the network's successful titles, including Expedition Files, The Last Woodsmen, and Mud Madness, as well as Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster, which was Discovery's highest-rated special in over five years. Her portfolio includes work on major global franchises like Deadliest Catch, Naked and Afraid, and Gold Rush. She was also an integral part of WBD's co-production & acquisition strategy, securing more than 500 hours of content and providing creative leadership across a diverse slate. "I'm incredibly excited to join the talented team at GPM and help drive its unscripted strategy forward," says Crowson. "There's so much opportunity to create bold, engaging content that resonates with global audiences, and I look forward to building on GPM's momentum, collaborating with new partners, and bringing fresh, entertaining ideas to life for audiences around the world." For information on GPM, visit For more information on Thunderbird Entertainment Group and to subscribe to the Company's investor list for news updates, go to About GPM Great Pacific Media programs are seen in more than 180 territories, and the Thunderbird company specializes in the financing, development, production and co-production of factual, documentary, and reality television, with a growing slate of scripted projects that include Syfy series Reginald the Vampire and feature films Boot Camp and Sidelined: The QB and Me. Additional productions at Great Pacific Media include the highly rated USA Network Canada series Highway Thru Hell, new series Rocky Mountain Wreckers (The Weather Channel, USA Network Canada) and Timber Titans (USA Network Canada), with new seasons of Deadman's Curse (The History Channel, Hulu) and Wild Rose Vets (produced in association with Wapanatahk Media for APTN, Blue Ant Media) on the way. About Thunderbird Entertainment Group Thunderbird Entertainment Group is a global award-winning, full-service production, distribution and rights management company, headquartered in Vancouver, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Ottawa. Thunderbird creates award-winning scripted, unscripted, and animated programming for the world's leading digital platforms, as well as Canadian and international broadcasters. The Company develops, produces, and distributes animated, factual, and scripted content through its various content arms, including Thunderbird Kids and Family (Atomic Cartoons), Thunderbird Unscripted (Great Pacific Media) and Thunderbird Scripted. Productions under the Thunderbird umbrella include Mermicorno: Starfall, Super Team Canada, Molly of Denali, Kim's Convenience, Highway Thru Hell, Boot Camp and Sidelined: The QB and Me . Thunderbird Distribution and Thunderbird Brands manage global media and consumer products rights, respectively, for the Company and select third parties. Thunderbird is on Facebook, X, and Instagram at @tbirdent. For more information, visit: Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information Certain statements contained in this news release may contain forward-looking information or may be forward-looking statements (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "may", "will", "plan", "project", "should", "believe", "intend", or similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Crowson's ability to generate new unscripted content, identify global market opportunities and drive co-productions and joint ventures, and GPM's ability to produce new shows that are commercially viable. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic and social uncertainties; litigation, legislative, environmental and other judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments; product capability and acceptance; international risk and currency exchange rates; and technology changes. The forward-looking statements or information contained in this document represent Thunderbird's views as of the date hereof and as such information should not be relied upon as representing Thunderbird's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this document. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. View source version on Contacts Media ContactFinch MediaJulia Smithjulia@ Investor Relations Contact Three Part Advisors, LLCSandy Martin214.616.2207smartin@ Steven Hooser214.872.2710shooser@ Sign in to access your portfolio
National Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
Thunderbird Entertainment Announces New Senior Vice President, Global Development, for Great Pacific Media
Article content Laura Crowson, former VP of Development at Warner Bros. Discovery, has been hired to lead the Company's international unscripted efforts Article content VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) ('Thunderbird' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce Laura Crowson has been hired as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Development, for Great Pacific Media ('GPM'), the unscripted arm of the Company. As SVP of Global Development for GPM, Crowson will report to GPM CEO David Way and be a key part of the senior leadership team. Article content Article content Based in Los Angeles, Crowson will identify global market opportunities, drive co-productions and joint ventures, and work closely with GPM development and business teams to create shows that are creatively ambitious and commercially viable. Article content 'With a background in development, high-level casting, business strategy, and pitching, Laura will bring creative leadership to shape existing concepts and spearhead new projects and partnerships,' says Way. 'Her experience with major U.S. networks, and time in the UK, gives her sharp insight into evolving market needs and trends, ensuring GPM remains at the forefront of international content. We are thrilled to welcome her to our team.' Article content Crowson joins GPM from Warner Bros. Discovery, where she served as Vice President of Development and oversaw series and specials for Discovery Channel, Science Channel, Animal Planet, and Max. She played a key role in developing many of the network's successful titles, including Expedition Files, The Last Woodsmen, and Mud Madness, as well as Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster, which was Discovery's highest-rated special in over five years. Her portfolio includes work on major global franchises like Deadliest Catch, Naked and Afraid, and Gold Rush. She was also an integral part of WBD's co-production & acquisition strategy, securing more than 500 hours of content and providing creative leadership across a diverse slate. Article content 'I'm incredibly excited to join the talented team at GPM and help drive its unscripted strategy forward,' says Crowson. 'There's so much opportunity to create bold, engaging content that resonates with global audiences, and I look forward to building on GPM's momentum, collaborating with new partners, and bringing fresh, entertaining ideas to life for audiences around the world.' Article content For information on GPM, visit For more information on Thunderbird Entertainment Group and to subscribe to the Company's investor list for news updates, go to Article content About GPM Article content Great Pacific Media programs are seen in more than 180 territories, and the Thunderbird company specializes in the financing, development, production and co-production of factual, documentary, and reality television, with a growing slate of scripted projects that include Syfy series Reginald the Vampire and feature films Boot Camp and Sidelined: The QB and Me. Additional productions at Great Pacific Media include the highly rated USA Network Canada series Highway Thru Hell, new series Rocky Mountain Wreckers (The Weather Channel, USA Network Canada) and Timber Titans (USA Network Canada), with new seasons of Deadman's Curse (The History Channel, Hulu) and Wild Rose Vets (produced in association with Wapanatahk Media for APTN, Blue Ant Media) on the way. About Thunderbird Entertainment Group Thunderbird Entertainment Group is a global award-winning, full-service production, distribution and rights management company, headquartered in Vancouver, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Ottawa. Thunderbird creates award-winning scripted, unscripted, and animated programming for the world's leading digital platforms, as well as Canadian and international broadcasters. The Company develops, produces, and distributes animated, factual, and scripted content through its various content arms, including Thunderbird Kids and Family (Atomic Cartoons), Thunderbird Unscripted (Great Pacific Media) and Thunderbird Scripted. Productions under the Thunderbird umbrella include Mermicorno: Starfall, Super Team Canada, Molly of Denali, Kim's Convenience, Highway Thru Hell, Boot Camp and Sidelined: The QB and Me. Thunderbird Distribution and Thunderbird Brands manage global media and consumer products rights, respectively, for the Company and select third parties. Thunderbird is on Facebook, X, and Instagram at @tbirdent. For more information, visit: Article content Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information Article content Certain statements contained in this news release may contain forward-looking information or may be forward-looking statements (collectively, 'forward-looking statements') within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Article content Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as 'anticipate', 'continue', 'estimate', 'expect', 'forecast', 'may', 'will', 'plan', 'project', 'should', 'believe', 'intend', or similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Crowson's ability to generate new unscripted content, identify global market opportunities and drive co-productions and joint ventures, and GPM's ability to produce new shows that are commercially viable. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic and social uncertainties; litigation, legislative, environmental and other judicial, regulatory, political and competitive developments; product capability and acceptance; international risk and currency exchange rates; and technology changes. Article content The forward-looking statements or information contained in this document represent Thunderbird's views as of the date hereof and as such information should not be relied upon as representing Thunderbird's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this document. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws. Accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contact Article content Finch Media Article content Article content Julia Smith Article content Article content julia@ Article content
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix Reality News: Nick Viall to Host Age-Gap Dating Show, Harry Jowsey Gets His Own ‘Bachelor,' ‘Love Is Blind' Season 9 Release Set and More
Fans of Netflix's unscripted franchises have a lot to look forward to. The streamer announced a set of new series starring big names in the unscripted world on Thursday addition to giving updates about its existing series. Among the new series is 'Age of Attraction,' which will follow a group of singles ages 22 to 59 as they date each other. Hosted by 44-year-old 'Bachelor' alum Nick Viall and his wife, 25-yeare-old Natalie Joy,' the series aims to 'see if age is just a number. Or will the years come between them?' More from Variety Netflix, Caracol Series 'Eva Lasting' Season 3 Taps Bogotá's Iconic Spots as Colombia Ramps Up Global Shoots 'Assassin's Creed' Live-Action Series Ordered at Netflix 'Ballad of a Small Player' First Look: Colin Farrell Teams Up With 'Conclave' Director for Gambler Thriller, Netflix Sets October Release Dates Harry Jowsey, who previously appeared in Netflix's 'Too Hot to Handle' and 'Perfect Match,' is looking for a wife via 'Let's Marry Harry.' Over the course of the series, his friends will help him narrow down a large pool of potential matches in hopes of finding someone to marry. Among those friends will be 'Call Her Daddy' host Alex Cooper, who produces his podcast 'Boyfriend Material.' An open casting call for 'Let's Marry Harry' is underway. In December, Netflix will unveil 'Simon Cowell: The Next Act. Cowell, who famously orchestrated One Direction and launched other boy bands' careers, will work to put together a new boy band sensation in the docuseries, which will follow him from casting calls to the group's debut single release. More to come… Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Amazon's Head Of Unscripted Series Jenny Falkoff Joins Netflix
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has hired another unscripted executive from Amazon. The Love Is Blind streamer has appointed Jenny Falkoff, fresh from the success of Beast Games, to its Jeff Gaspin-led unscripted team. More from Deadline Amazon's Head Of Docuseries Alysia Russo Leaves, Joins Netflix Netflix Reality Boss Jeff Gaspin Hunts 'Broadcast Replacement' Formats & Seeks 'Fresh Takes On The Familiar' 'The Waterfront' Trailer: Coastal Family Turns To Drugs To Save Empire in Kevin Williamson Drama Falkoff is being tasked with helping Netflix find more large, 'splashy' competition formats and 'buzzy' social experiments. As Gaspin told Deadline last year, he is now focusing on 'bigger formats, more of what you would call broadcast-style shows versus the cable style shows'. It comes after recent greenlights for series such as The Golden Ticket, first revealed by Deadline, and Star Search. Falkoff was previously head of unscripted series at Amazon, having spent seven months in that role, after previously having been head of reality series for nearly two years. It comes eight months after her former colleague Alysia Russo, who was head of docuseries at Amazon, made the same move to join Netflix. It used to be rare for executives to move between the streamers but it seems less rare over the last twelve months, particularly in unscripted. Falkoff joined Amazon in May 2021, having previously been on the production side, working on series such as Big Brother, Love Island, Fox's 24 Hours to Hell and Back and Netflix's How To Be A Cowboy. At Amazon, she was initially a senior unscripted creative executive for Amazon Freevee, where she worked on series including Play-Doh Squished, Judy Justice, and Hollywood Houselift with Jeff Lewis. More recently, she ordered Wear Whatever The F You Want, hosted by Clinton Kelly and Stacy London, who previously hosted What Not To Wear for TLC, and worked on Beast Games. Lauren Anderson, who is Head, Brand and Content Innovation, Amazon MGM Studios, currently oversees the company's unscripted programming. The company has been trying to figure out its unscripted strategy of late. There have been some conflicting reports as to whether Amazon was hunting for a new unscripted chief with some sources saying that Mike Hopkins, who is head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, was leading the charge. Others caution that the company has been talking internally about which executives may take on more responsibilities in unscripted. Amazon recently renewed Beast Games for two more seasons in an eye-popping deal and, last year, launched a gameshow block with Are You Smarter than A Celebrity? hosted by Travis Kelce, Buy It Now hosted by JB Smoove, Wish List Games and Pop Culture Jeopardy hosted by Colin Jost. However, many in the unscripted business have been slightly confused by its strategy since Chris Castallo left the role of head of unscripted in 2023. Netflix's reality slate including series such as Queer Eye, which just aired its ninth season, Selling Sunset, which is returning for its ninth season, Love Is Blind, which just premiered its eighth season, The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On, which has run for three seasons, Rhythm + Flow, which was brought back for a second season at the end of last year, Peter Serafinowicz-led gameshow Million Dollar Secret and recent lanches Battle Camp and Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark. Best of Deadline Every 'The Voice' Winner Since Season 1, Including 9 Team Blake Champions Everything We Know About 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' So Far 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
