GROM - Mergers and acquisitions

Grom Offers Increased Controls For Parents and Online Protection –and Fun– For Kids COPPA-Compliant App Ensures Ultimate Online Protection For Kids BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) (gromsocialenterprises.com), a leading provider of family-friendly entertainment, media, and technology solutions – and the company that helped usher in safe social media exclusively for kids – today released its eagerly anticipated and completely updated Grom Social Media App, the social media platform exclusively for kids. Offering unparalleled safety, the Grom App invites parents to actively participate in their child's social media activity.

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) (gromsocialenterprises.com), the company that helped usher in safe social media exclusively for kids, last night cheered its original brand ambassador – Caroline Marks – on her path to the medal stand as she secured the gold medal in women's surfing for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics surfing venue in French Polynesia's Teahupo'o, Tahiti. Caroline, whose brother, Zach, first conceived the idea for Grom Social when he was just 12, was the target of cyberbullying in middle school, and her experience helped spotlight the need for safe social media for kids. Today, the company will unveil a newl

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Top Draw Animation - the 2D animation production subsidiary of Grom Social Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) ("Grom" or the "Company"), a kids' and family entertainment provider, today announced that it has secured additional, previously unreported assignments totaling over $1MM (USD). The new projects, which follow its May, 2024 commencement of assignments valued at over $2.9MM, was confirmed today by Cyrus Mistry, COO of Top Draw Animation. "Top Draw is powered by a team of 300+ animation pros who bring characters to life through impeccable attention to detail and expert production workflows," explains Mistry. "Across the organization,

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) ("Grom" or the "Company") confirmed today that its subsidiary, Top Draw Animation ("TDA"), will present its award-winning animation production services to leading animation companies during Annecy (France) 2024, the annual gathering of leading global animation industry creators and decision-makers. Led by its Chief Operating Officer, Cyrus Mistry, TDA will showcase its 25-year history of bringing animation to life, pitch the studio's preferred partnership program, and discuss generous tax incentives offered by the Philippines for content produced at its Manila-based studio. The announcement was m

BOCA RATON, Fla., May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROM Gromsocial.com, a leading provider of family-friendly media, and technology solutions, today announced that its redesigned Grom Social app – for kids under the age of 13, brand-safe and debuting this summer – will feature a new, updated version of Grom Educational's proprietary Digital Citizenship License (DCL) course, offered to schools nationwide, as part of the app's new offerings. The DCL mini-lessons will be delivered by custom avatars – which Grom calls Gromatars – that underscore how responsible behavior on social media and the internet is so vital to one's safety and security. The DCL Gro

BOCA RATON, Fla., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) ("Grom" or the "Company"), a media, technology and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology, and safe social media for kids, today announced that its subsidiary, Top Draw Animation ("TDA"), a leading source of premium animation production services for programming shown throughout the world, will lend its animation expertise to over $2.9MM in new assignments, one of which represents the largest single order in Top Draw's 25-year history. The new production work – unnamed for competitive reasons – was announced today by Grom CEO, Darren Marks. "Th

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM), a leading provider of family-friendly media and technology solutions, today announced that it has entered the definitive documents draft phase for its slated acquisition of Arctic7, Inc. (Arctic7.com), the emerging Texas-based gaming industry service provider. The pending deal was announced jointly by both companies in March as the companies entered into a non-binding letter of intent. Upon completion of the transaction, Arctic7's gaming development and virtual production services would be offered alongside Grom's current portfolio of kids' and family entertainment, social media and educationa

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Top Draw Animation (TDA), a leading global supplier of  premium 2D animation production services, and award-winning division of Grom Social Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM), today announced that the former VP of Technicolor's Animation Games & Production (India), Cyrus Mistry, has been named TDA's Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Mistry has relocated from India to the company's state-of-the-art studio in Manila, Philippines, which was recently featured on CNN in a special about the growing global reliance on the Philippines for goods and services, including premium animation production. Mistry's appointment

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc (NASDAQ:GROM), which recently announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Arctic7, the Austin, Texas-based game and co-development services provider, today announced the formation of a synergy council that will, upon completion of the acquisition, explore gaming production and other opportunities for ancillary revenue growth. Grom, a media, technology, and entertainment company focused on family-friendly programming, web filtering technology and safe social media for kids, intends to explore ways Arctic7's proven expertise can complement its existing entertainment offerings of sa

Florida-based, NASDAQ-listed entertainment provider enters into Letter of Intent to  acquire Arctic7 to broaden its portfolio of offerings Arctic7 bolsters strategy to become a leader in the intersection of game development,  co-development, virtual production, transmedia IP extension AUSTIN, Texas, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Arctic7, which provides a  robust suite of full game and co-development services together with own intellectual property  development within gaming, and virtual production services for the movie and TV industry, has  today announced it has agreed to be acquired by Grom Social Enterprises, Inc (NASDAQ:GROM).  Grom – a media, technology, and entertainment

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) ("Grom" or the "Company"), a media, technology, and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology and safe social media for kids, today announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Arctic7, Inc. (www.Arctic7.com), an emerging gaming industry service provider, in a 100% equity transaction. Grom's addition of Arctic7 could serve as an entry point for the company to secure a foothold in the growing and lucrative gaming industry and also explore opportunities to leverage gaming technology to serve the entertainment needs of

BOCA RATON, Fla. , Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) confirmed today that it will deploy key executives from its Curiosity Ink Media and Top Draw Animation subsidiaries at next week's Kidscreen Summit – widely considered the premier kids' entertainment industry gathering – to showcase its growing catalog of Grom-owned kid and family-centered intellectual property (IP) and animation production services. The announcement was made jointly today by Russell Hicks, President and Chief Content Officer of Curiosity Ink Media, and Paul Ward, President of Grom Social and Executive Vice President of Enterprises, both former Nickelodeon executives, who will

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM, GROMW))) ("Grom" or the "Company"), a media, technology, and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology and safe social media for kids, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "SPA") with a single institutional investor (the "Investor") pursuant to which the Company has agreed to sell two convertible promissory notes of the Company (each, a "Note" and collectively, the "Notes"), with each Note having an initial principal amount of $4,000,000, for a price of $3,640,000 per Note. In connection with the purchase and

BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM), a media, technology, and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology, and safe social media for kids, today announced that it has entered into an advisory agreement with the Joint Commission on Interdenominational Relations ("JCIR") to analyze, strengthen and achieve the highest possible social impact by utilizing all metrics available for values-based investors, including a biblically responsible investing ("BRI") impact score for the Company and its operations on a best efforts basis. The agreement was announced today by Mr. Darren Marks, Chairman

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) (the "Company"), a media, technology, and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology, and safe social media for kids, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of its common shares (the "Reverse Split") primarily to comply with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. The Reverse Split will be effective on September 7, 2023, and the Company's common stock will trade on a post-split basis under the same symbol, GROM, commencing with the opening of trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on September 7, 2023.

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Top Draw Animation (TDA), a leading source of premium animation production services for programming shown throughout the world, and a division of Grom Social Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM), today announced that it will begin work later this month on new assignments for a combined value of $1.259MM USD. The new projects add to the $2.2MM of value from remaining contracted assignments already in progress as of June 30, 2023. The values and assignments were confirmed today by Top Draw Animation's Executive Vice President, Jared Wolfson. Top Draw's team of 300 animation pros oversee all facets of production on the animated TV projects and sh

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) ("Grom" or the "Company"), a media, technology and entertainment company dedicated to family friendly programming, web filtering technology, and safe social media for kids, today announced that Curiosity Ink Media, the company's original storytelling division, is planning to begin production on its animated holiday movie, Santa.com, beginning in September. The film, nominated for both Best Animated Film and Biggest International Market Potential Screenplay in the 2023 Stuttgart (Germany) International Festival of Animated Film, is being prepared for theatrical distribution in Fall 2025. The prod

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) ("Grom" or the "Company"), a media, technology and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology, and safe social media for kids, today confirmed that Curiosity Ink Media, Grom's original content generator and prolific storytelling division, has officially begun production on Hey Fuzzy Yellow!, a new animated preschool series slated to begin airing in several markets beginning in early 2025. The series, a co-production by Curiosity Ink Media, Toon2Tango, Treehouse Republic and Hotel Hungaria Animation, in partnership with the show's creator, Måns Swanbe

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curiosity Ink Media – Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GROM) storytelling division, and its printed content partner, Dynamite Entertainment – the prolific publisher of graphic novels and other popular formats – today announced that the partnership will bring four new kids' titles, each of which celebrates everyone's favorite time of year, Christmas, that will be available through booksellers everywhere in time for Christmas, 2023. The titles represent three franchises from Curiosity's original IP offerings, as well as one book based on Cepia, LLC's hit toy and entertainment property, Cats vs Pickles. For Curiosity, the titles refl

BOCA RATON, Fla., May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) ("Grom'' or the "Company"), a media, technology, and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology, and safe social media for kids, today announced that Curiosity Ink Media, the company's prolific family-friendly entertainment creator and brand-builder, will unveil a full slate of partnership opportunities centered around both original new I.P. and classic properties during upcoming International Licensing Expo 2023. The company's key offerings include: the emerging toy collectible and entertainment sensation, Cats vs Pickles; the classic and iconic anim

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) ("Grom" or the "Company"), a media, technology and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology, and safe social media for kids, today announced that Curiosity Ink Media, the company's original storytelling division, and international global production and distribution powerhouse, Toon2Tango GmbH & Co. KG ("Toon2Tango"), were nominated both for Best Animated Film and Biggest International Market Potential Screenplay for Santa.com in the just-wrapped 2023 Stuttgart (Germany) International Festival of Animated Film. The recognition for Santa.com – which

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) ("Grom" or the "Company"), a media, technology and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology, and safe social media for kids, today announced that Curiosity Ink Media, the company's prolific storytelling division, and WEP, LLC, will jointly co-develop and co-produce a feature film based on the iconic animated hit series, Denver, The Last Dinosaur. The announcement was made jointly by Curiosity Ink Media's Chief Executive Officer, Jared Wolfson, and Bob Koplar, President of WEP, the rights holder to the property. The film's storyline is inspired by

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) ("Grom" or the "Company"), a media, technology and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology, and safe social media for kids, today announced that Curiosity Ink Media, the company's prolific storytelling division, has been named as the exclusive licensing agent for the iconic hit animated kids' series, Denver, The Last Dinosaur from St. Louis-based, WEP, LLC. The announcement was made jointly today by Curiosity Ink Media's Chief Executive Officer, Jared Wolfson, and Bob Koplar, President of WEP. The animated series centers around a group of

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) ("Grom" or the "Company"), a media, technology and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology, and safe social media for kids, today announced that its subsidiary Top Draw Animation ("TDA"), a leading source of premium animation production services for programming shown throughout the world, will lend its animation expertise to season two of Mansour, the emerging animated hit series from Bidaya Media, the production team behind Iftah Ya Simsim, the Arabic language version of Sesame Street. The assignment was announced jointly today by TDA's President

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) ("Grom" or the "Company"), a media, technology and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology, and safe social media for kids, today announced that Curiosity Ink Media, the company's original content generator and prolific storytelling division, and international global production and distribution powerhouse, Toon2Tango GmbH & Co. KG ("Toon2Tango"), have confirmed their previously announced animated holiday special – Santa.com (working title) – will begin production later this year as the film is readied for theatrical distribution and release in tim

BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM, GROMW))) ("Grom" or the "Company"), a media, technology and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology and safe social media for kids, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a single institutional investor to raise gross proceeds of approximately $3.0 million through the private placement of 1,327,434 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), and warrants to purchase 2,323,010 shares of common stock. Each share of common stock (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof) is being sold together

BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) ("Grom" or the "Company"), a media, technology and entertainment company dedicated to family-friendly programming, web filtering technology, and safe social media for kids, today announced that Curiosity Ink Media, Grom's original content generator and prolific storytelling division, has acquired an equity stake in Hey Fuzzy Yellow!, an emerging original musical series and franchise entertainment brand for preschoolers. In securing the stake, Curiosity and Grom are partnering with international global production and distribution powerhouse, Toon2Tango GmbH & Co. KG, to co-produce the franchise's

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GROM), Curiosity Ink Media – its original story telling subsidiary that weeks ago threw open the doors to digital holiday venue, Santa.com announced today the launch of the site's new Yuletide Advent Calendar, How the Gherkins Stole Christmas, based on the wildly popular Cats vs. Pickles franchise. Packed with feline fun, pickle hijinks and exciting cliffhangers, the story will roll out in 25 pickle-tastic chapters that will captivate kids and keep families laughing together as the big day approaches. The animated Christmas countdown calendar, courtesy of an exclusive partnership between Curiosity I

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GROM), Curiosity Ink Media – its original story telling subsidiary that weeks ago threw open the doors to digital holiday venue, Santa.com – today debuted ASK SANTA, an AI-driven virtual experience that allows kids to engage with Santa Claus, anytime, 24/7, on mobile or desktop devices. Powered by industry-leading AI-powered conversational video technology from StoryFile, ASK SANTA, offers parents a safe, convenient alternative to mall visits and long lines. The unveiling of ASK SANTA was announced today by Darren Marks, Chairman and CEO of Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. Investor relations informatio

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GROM) Curiosity Ink Media announced today that its first activity book based on the wildly popular PAW Patrol® preschool franchise, PAWsome PUPpets!, will debut in the new year, hitting bookshelves everywhere in January 2023. The softcover activity book, brimming with colorful pages featuring the popular team of brave rescue pups, produced and packaged by Curiosity Books, will be published with Dynamite Entertainment as part of an ongoing partnership to bring both licensed properties and original stories to readers of all ages. The book release was announced jointly by Darren Marks, Chairman and CEO

BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GROM), Curiosity Ink Media, its subsidiary dedicated to entertaining kids and families, today unveiled Santa.com, a dynamic, holiday venue overflowing with e-commerce and fun content for every member of the family. The one-stop holiday hub includes specially themed editorial, curated gift lists, decorating tips, interactive games, and merry content, all of which is designed to ease the stress often associated with holiday preparations. The launch of the site, which joins Grom's growing stable of family-friendly IP following its 2021 acquisition of Curiosity Ink Media, was announced today by Darren M

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) today announced that Top Draw Animation, the company's Philippines-based animation production studio, has secured an additional $615K in animation assignments that will enhance the studio's output. Top Draw has built a global reputation as a reliable source of premium animation services since opening over 20 years ago. The new assignments, which will commence in Q4, were disclosed today by CEO of Grom Social Enterprises, Inc., Darren Marks. Investor relations information on Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. is available at https://investors.gromsocial.com Top Draw – which does not routin

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curiosity Ink Media, the original storytelling division of Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) today announced that it has secured the husband-wife writing team and best-selling authors, Chelsea and Matt Giegerich, to pen the storyline for The Pirate Princess, an original, heartwarming coming-of-age tale about a fearless teenager raised by a notorious, but loving band of pirates. The selection of the Giegeriches was announced today by Darren Marks, Chairman and CEO of Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. Investor relations information on Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. is available at https://investors.gromsocial.com. The Pirate Princess

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GROM) Curiosity Ink Media today announced that celebrated kids' TV writer, McPaul Smith (Backyardigans, The New Mickey Mouse Club), has been tapped to develop Curiosity's new animated preschool series, Baldwin, based on its intellectual property of the same name. The Baldwin franchise, which invites preschoolers on the adventures of a young, switcher train who takes to the rails to reunite with his father, kicks off in earnest beginning October 1st, with the publishing debut of Baldwin's Big Adventure. The selection of Smith to pen the series was announced today by Darren Marks, Chairman and CEO of

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GROM) Curiosity Ink Media announced today that the first title of the new book franchise, The Adventures of Herbert Henry, will debut in time for Christmas 2022, with Santa's Secret Society hitting bookshelves everywhere on October 25. Santa's Secret Society, which is being released in partnership with Dynamite Entertainment, tells the story of young Herbert Henry who sets out on a mission to the North Pole, to enlist Santa's help to save Christmas for his family. The announcement was made today by Darren Marks, Chairman and CEO of Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. and Nick Barrucci, Dynamite CEO and Pu

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GROM) original storytelling division, Curiosity Ink Media, today announced that Baldwin, the Company's newest intellectual property franchise, will debut in book form when Baldwin's Big Adventure, is available wherever books are sold beginning October 18. The book's release was confirmed today by both Darren Marks, Chairman and CEO of Grom Social Enterprises, Inc., and the book's publisher, Dynamite Entertainment's CEO and Publisher, Nick Barrucci. Conceived by Curiosity Chief Creative Officer – and former Nickelodeon executive – Russell Hicks, the title's premiere coincides with the development of

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) today announced that Top Draw Animation, the company's Philippines-based subsidiary, dedicated to premium animation production services, has been awarded an additional $1.3MM in animation assignments, that will further bolster the studio's output. Production on the new assignments is anticipated to commence in late Q3-2022. Top Draw has built a global reputation as a reliable source of premium animation services since opening over 20 years ago. The new assignments were disclosed today by CEO of Grom Social Enterprises, Inc., Darren Marks. Investor relations information on Grom Social Enterprises

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderous, the recently released graphic novel from Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GROM) Curiosity Ink Media, will take center stage at the 2022 Montana Book Festival taking place in Missoula, September 15-18. Thunderous, a graphic novel about a modern Native American teenager's journey to understand and appreciate her family's rich heritage, first appeared on bookshelves in late April and represents Curiosity's first original intellectual property (IP) coming to market since the company joined Grom Social Enterprises, Inc., last summer. Thunderous is one of several titles mounted in collaboration with Dynamite Entertainment, to

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curiosity Ink Media – the family entertainment engine for Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) today announced The Legion of Forgettable Supervillains, the company's original intellectual property (IP) franchise, will make its highly anticipated debut as a graphic novel exclusively in comic bookstores on Wednesday, July 27, prior to its wider release wherever books are sold, beginning Tuesday, August 9th. The first in a series of planned releases, The Legion of Forgettable Supervillains centers around a group of failed superheroes who inadvertently find greater success and acclaim in villainy and is being released by Dynamite Enter

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROM) (www.gromsocial.com) and its Hollywood-based original content division, Curiosity Ink Media, today announced that it has secured the expert services of All Court Interactive LLC to bolster consumer awareness, spur visitors, line the site's shelves with gifts for whole family, and oversee retail affiliate relations for Santa.com, the digital holiday entertainment hub set to return this fall. This year, the site features a bold new look featuring a robust marketplace where consumers can fulfill all of their holiday needs. The selection of All Court was announced today by Darren Marks, Chairman &

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GROM), Curiosity Ink Media – a prolific creator of original multiplatform family entertainment – today announced an expanded relationship with creator Dustin Ellis (Laugh on Lorp, Aloha Hoku, Babak and Friends: A First Norooz) to develop an original animated comedy feature, Heston of the Apes, that Curiosity is preparing for theatrical distribution. The film's premise follows the misadventures of a naïve, and stubborn, chimpanzee whose life in a science lab is about to change as he prepares for space travel. Ellis and Curiosity Ink Media will oversee the writing, story development and overall direct

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Top Draw Animation (TDA), a leading source of premium animation production services and a division of Grom Social Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM), has secured an additional $950,000 in animation production assignments, it was announced today by Top Draw's President, Russell Hicks. Top Draw, which produces animated series, movies, specials and short-form content for several leading global and international entertainment providers, has served as a reliable source of premium animation production services for over 20 years. Top Draw, which does not publicly disclose clients or specific projects for competitive reasons and client privilege, co

BOCA RATON, Fla., May 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GROM) Curiosity Ink Media – a creator, producer and franchise manager of original multiplatform family entertainment – today announced that the company will partner with Cepia LLC to serve as licensing agent for the hit toy and entertainment franchise, Cats vs Pickles. The Cats vs Pickles brand has established tremendous appeal among global fans with collectible bean-filled toys, popular YouTube animated shorts and a hyper-casual app game. The announcement was made jointly by Cepia LLC Founder and Chief Executive Officer, James Russell Hornsby, and Curiosity Ink Media's Chief Executive Officer, Jared

BOCA RATON, Fla., May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curiosity Ink Media – the family entertainment engine for Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) and publishing partner, Dynamite Entertainment, will team up with the United States Postal Service® to introduce a new children's book series based on a modern-day adaptation of MR. ZIP™, the iconic 1960's cartoon figure initially used by the U.S. Post Office Department to help introduce and promote ZIP Code™ use. The announcement was made jointly today by Curiosity Ink Media's EVP & Publisher, Jon Rosenberg, Dynamite CEO and Publisher, Nick Barrucci and Christopher Karpenko, Executive Director, Brand Marketing, United States Postal Servic

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc's (NASDAQ:GROM) Hollywood-based original storytelling division, Curiosity Ink Media, today announced that it has enlisted Afterglow Pictures, LLC to assist in the development and distribution of the company's expanding roster of original animated franchise properties. The selection of Afterglow was announced today by Russell Hicks, Chief Content Officer of Curiosity Ink Media. Afterglow Pictures LLC was founded by Michael Samaciccia, a veteran film and television professional with 20 years of experience in development and production, who most recently served as a producer on the Emmy-nominated drama series 'Survive

Afterglow Pictures to Develop Slate of Original Animated Features BOCA RATON, Fla., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc's (NASDAQ:GROM) Hollywood-based original storytelling division, Curiosity Ink Media, today announced that it has enlisted Afterglow Pictures, LLC to assist in the development and distribution of the company's expanding roster of original animated franchise properties. The selection of Afterglow was announced today by Russell Hicks, Chief Content Officer of Curiosity Ink Media. Afterglow Pictures LLC was founded by Michael Samaciccia, a veteran film and television professional with 20 years of experience in development and production, who most recent

BOCA RATON, FL, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire –Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.'s  (NASDAQ:GROM) wholly-owned Manila, Philippines subsidiary, Top Draw Animation, has secured approximately $1,500,000 in new animation production business, as was announced today by Top Draw's President, Russell Hicks. Top Draw has been a reliable source of premium animation production services, including animated series, movies, specials and short-form content, for several global entertainment providers for over 20 years.  The latest production work, from whom Top Draw does not disclose due to competitive reasons and client privilege, comes on the heels of other new assignments that the

Graphic Novel About a Native American Teen's Unexpected Journey to Appreciating Her Rich Family Heritage Gets Star Treatment from Corporate Sibling, Grom Social BOCA RATON, Fla., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASQAQ: GROM) Curiosity Ink Media today confirmed that Thunderous, the debut graphic novel leading the franchise intellectual property (IP) brand of the same name, will hit bookshelves everywhere beginning Thursday, April 26, thanks to Curiosity's publishing partner, Dynamite Entertainment. Thunderous will be available wherever books are sold and tells the story of a modern Native American teenager's journey to understand and appreciate her family's ric

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROM) and its recently-acquired Curiosity Ink Media have engaged the consulting services of veteran entertainment marketing executive Melanie Bartlett to support the business strategy, bolster marketing efforts, and help introduce e-commerce content for the company's recently launched digital holiday hub Santa.com, as well as Grom Social, the company's flagship social app for kids under 13. Bartlett's appointment was announced jointly by Darren Marks, Grom's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Jared Wolfson, CEO of Curiosity Ink Media.

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 10, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc's (NASDAQ:GROM), Curiosity Ink Media – a prolific creator of original multiplatform family entertainment – today announced that it will partner with iconic comedian Maz Jobrani (Pandemic Warrior, Superior Donuts, Back to School With Maz Jobrani) to develop an original animated sitcom, Laugh on Lorb (working title), centered on an aspiring teenage comic who is mistakenly abducted by aliens who believe he is Oprah Winfrey. Their objective, of course, is to bring her back to their princess, tap into her infinite wisdom, and bring aspirational living to their planet's inhabitants. Jobrani, along with co-creator Dustin

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curiosity Ink Media - the family entertainment engine for Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM), has secured Montana Poet Laureate M.L. Smoker to write and consult for the Thunderous graphic novel series, debuting in partnership with publisher Dynamite Entertainment in April 2022. Her co-writer on the project is Natalie Peeterse, also a poet and independent publisher. The original, new intellectual property (IP) franchise follows the unexpected adventures of an indigenous teen's journey into a special world where new friends and foes are discovered. In this unpredictable and sometimes perilous venture she learns to more fully appreciate, e

BOCA RATON FL, Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) today announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, Top-Draw Animation (TDA), has executed an agreement with an international programming supplier that will generate an additional $950,000 in business. The work, announced today by Top Draw's President, Russell Hicks, will further bolster animation production to TDA's bustling studio in Manila, the Philippines, where it produces animated series, movies, specials and short-form content on behalf of major international programming suppliers, studios and networks.  Recognized throughout entertainment communities for its premium producti

 Original Entertainment Franchise About Team of Failed Superheroes Who Pivot Will Debut in Graphic Novel Series Boca Raton, FL, Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Curiosity Ink Media – the family entertainment engine for Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM) today unveiled The Legion of Forgettable Supervillains, an original intellectual property (IP) franchise which will debut as a graphic novel in partnership with publisher, Dynamite Entertainment.  Slated for release in 2022, The Legion of Forgettable Supervillains centers around a group of failed superheroes who inadvertently find greater success and acclaim in villainy. Publishing will serve as a launch poi

BOCA RATON Fla., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- YouTube sensation Honoka Katayama will bring her celebrated blend of ukulele music, positive messages, and Hawaiian spirit to preschoolers everywhere in Aloha Hoku, a new animated musical series currently in development with Curiosity Ink Media, a division of Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM). The original intellectual property (IP) franchise centers on Hoku, a dynamic Hawaiian girl and the adventures she embarks on with her magical ukulele. The series, which has been developed with co-creators Dustin Ellis, Jody Kamisato and Honoka Katayama, was announced today by Russell Hicks, Curiosity Ink Media's Chief Content Officer.

 Grom's Storytelling Division Bolsters IP Offerings with Musical Comedy Series BOCA RATON, FL, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- YouTube sensation Honoka Katayama will bring her celebrated blend of ukulele music, positive messages, and Hawaiian spirit to preschoolers everywhere in Aloha Hoku, a new animated musical series currently in development with Curiosity Ink Media, a division of Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM). The original intellectual property (IP) franchise centers on Hoku, a dynamic Hawaiian girl and the adventures she embarks on with her magical ukulele. The series, which has been developed with co-creators Dustin Ellis, Jody Kamisato and Ho

 Animation Production Supplier for Global Entertainment Brands Bolsters Output and Leverages New Leadership Team BOCA RATON, FL, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GROM) wholly-owned subsidiary, Top Draw Animation (TDA), today announced that it has been commissioned for an additional $1.0MM in new animation production work, some of which is already underway at its sprawling studio in Manila, the Philippines. The animated projects, none of which have been previously disclosed, are on behalf of global entertainment providers and represent the earliest production work to be fulfilled end-to-end under TDA's leadership duo of Russell

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc's (NASDAQ:GROM), newest subsidiary and engine for original multiplatform family entertainment – Curiosity Ink Media – today unwrapped Santa.com, the company's online digital holiday hub designed to bring users the fun and excitement of Christmas through content aimed at easing the stress and maximizing the overall enjoyment of the season. Brimming with escapist fare alongside tips on holiday entertaining, gift-giving, yuletide décor, family fun and much more, the site will continually refresh throughout the holidays with content for kids and grown-ups alike. Due to historic global supply-chain delays and logistical

 Slated to Debut as a Graphic Novel in 2022, Franchise Plans Include Global Distribution, Original Series, Publishing and Consumer Products Boca Raton, FL, Oct. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc's (NASDAQ:GROM) Curiosity Ink Media – an emerging pipeline for original multiplatform family entertainment – today announced that it is in development on The Pirate Princess, a new, original intellectual property (IP) franchise slated for global theatrical distribution. The Pirate Princess will debut in Fall 2022 as an original graphic novel and serve as a springboard for the film and other future ancillary opportunities including publishing, a recurri

Capping 40+ Year Career in Animation -- Including More than Two Decades as Managing Director for Top Draw -- Dearing Plans to Retire in 2022 Hicks to Lead Top Draw and Continue to Oversee Original IP for Curiosity Ink Media, Grom's Newest Acquisition and Original Content Division Boca Raton, FL, Aug. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM), the emerging social media and family entertainment company, today announced that Wayne Dearing, whose legendary career in animation spans more than four decades – including 22 years since founding and serving as Managing Director of Grom's Top Draw Animation division – will retire in 2022. To meet t

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:GROM), which recently entered into an agreement to acquire Curiosity Ink Media, today announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, Top-Draw Animation (TDA), has secured an additional $1.7 million in new business commitments, increasing its overall backlog to approximately $8.0MM. TDA's animation studio in Manila, the Philippines, produces animated series, movies, specials and short-form content on behalf of several leading global entertainment providers. Grom Social's Top Draw Animation Adds $1.7 Million New Business While Reducing Debt-Service and Overall ExpensesAdditionally, Grom reported a final one-time