New original series “Mermicorno

Starfall” from Atomic Cartoons and Thunderbird, in partnership with tokidoki, lands at Max

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) announces the brand-new animated original “Mermicorno: Starfall.” Created and produced by Thunderbird’s Atomic Cartoons, in partnership with global design tastemaker tokidoki, the ocean setting of the series showcases the wonders and magic of our natural world that aims to inspire this generation of kids. “Mermicorno: Starfall” will debut exclusively in the U.S. on Max in 2025.

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New animated series Mermicorno: Starfall lands on Max in 2025

Now in production at Atomic, “Mermicorno: Starfall” draws its inspiration from tokidoki’s hit character family Mermicorno. Sirena, the first Mermicorno, debuted in 2015 and the Mermicorno character family launched with collectibles, apparel, accessories and more in 2016.

The new animated series is a smart and fun adventure-comedy that takes place in a fantastical and magical undersea world, where a team of Mermicorno (enchanting half-Unicorno/half-fish creatures) join together to save the ocean from the threat of the evil Ika Inkblot. During their epic mission, our heroes unlock the magic of creative self-expression, discover new depths of friendship, and find the best bowl of ramen in the sea. The series takes viewers (and the Mermicorno) on a hilarious and stylish subaquatic adventure and is also the first animated series to bring tokidoki's wondrous underwater world and characters to life.

Atomic is overseeing the production and final delivery of “Mermicorno: Starfall.” Thunderbird Chief Executive Officer and Chair, Jennifer Twiner McCarron, President and Chief Creative Officer, Matthew Berkowitz, and Aaron Behl, VP of Atomic Originals, will also executive produce along with tokidoki co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Simone Legno and co-founder and CEO Pooneh Mohajer, and Shea Fontana (Monster High, Polly Pocket).

“We’ve long been dedicated fans and collectors of tokidoki and its Mermicorno brand. There’s magic in these Mermicorno, and we felt there was a tremendous opportunity to fill a white space for an intelligent adventure-comedy to appeal to both girls and boys — and their families,” said Berkowitz. “Having this opportunity to collaborate with the brilliant minds of Simone and Pooneh at tokidoki, as well as Shea Fontana, has been incredible for our studio. We believe we are going to bring a tremendous show to Max and we are incredibly grateful for their support.”