BOCA RATON, Fla., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Curiosity Ink
Media, the original multiplatform entertainment company for kids
and families – which recently entered into an agreement to be
acquired by Grom Social Enterprises, Inc., (NASDAQ: GROM) – today
announced plans to kick-off an original intellectual property (IP)
franchise, Thunderous, about a young Indigenous American's
journey to appreciate her family's prized heritage. The franchise
will first premiere as graphic novel for young readers and serve as
a launch point for future publishing opportunities as well as
potential brand extensions including consumer products, a recurring
TV series and or feature film. The franchise was unveiled by
Russell Hicks, Curiosity Ink Media's
Chief Content Officer.
Indigenous culture organically lends itself to wonderful
storytelling opportunities often overlooked in entertainment
Thunderous centers on Kimimela, a Colorado teenager who fails to see a
connection between her family's Indigenous culture and her life in
the modern world, resulting in tension with her grandmother, a
proud champion of the family's heritage. As the story progresses,
Kimimela soon finds herself transported to a Spirit World before
she begins to recognize how understanding her cultural teachings
are the very tools she needs to survive and return home. The book
version of Thunderous dovetails into Curiosity's recently
announced publishing program to develop a slate of printed content
rooted in Curiosity's original IP, as well as cultivating print
titles on behalf of other entertainment brands.
"Indigenous culture organically lends itself to
wonderful storytelling opportunities that can engage young
readers and introduce them to a world that too often goes
overlooked in entertainment," explains Hicks. "Forming an alliance
with Indigenous culture contributors, our aim with Thunderous is to
deliver even more storytelling content on this rich history and
share its important traditions and beliefs to a broader audience.
Through the eyes of our dynamic characters, readers will discover a
world that is both relatable and transformative."
Darren Marks, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Grom added, "We're excited by the
potential contribution from projects like Thunderous, which
our acquisition of Curiosity Ink Media brings firmly into the Grom
family. Under the creative control of Russell Hicks, former Nickelodeon Animation
President, monetizing the tremendous IP that we currently have is a
centerpiece of our business strategy, and Thunderous is
another big step in that direction."
Curiosity Ink Media
Curiosity Ink Media is a global
media company that develops, acquires, builds, grows, and maximizes
the short, mid & long-term commercial potential of Kids &
Family entertainment properties and associated business
opportunities. Driven by a best-in-class leadership team, Curiosity
Ink Media's multi-faceted I.P. library is designed to amass ongoing
value through strategic stewardship, partnerships, and highly
targeted market entry.
About Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.
Grom Social
Enterprises, Inc. is a growing social media platform and original
content provider of entertainment for children under 13 years of
age, which provides safe and secure digital environments for kids
that can be monitored by their parents or guardians. The Company
has several operating subsidiaries, including Grom Social, which
delivers its content through mobile and desktop environments (web
portal and apps) that entertain children, let them interact with
friends, access relevant news, and play proprietary games while
teaching them about being good digital citizens. The Company owns
and operates Top Draw Animation,, which produces award-winning
animation content for some of the largest international media
companies in the world. Grom also includes Grom Educational
Services, which has provided web filtering services for K-12
schools, government and private businesses. For more information,
please visit gromsocial.com.
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