Feb ’22: Love Is in the Air 💗☁️

STUDIO

The Ultimate Connection: Get Ready, Infinite Reality is Here 👉♾👈

Infinite Reality (iR), the #Metaverse innovation and entertainment company born out of the powerful merger of social ecommerce platform Display Social, leading entertainment studio Thunder Studios, and Metaverse technology company Infinite Reality, announced on February 11th its full rebrand as one entity. GET READY and learn more here.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Take Us to New Worlds in ‘Black Summer’

Last week, RHCP dropped the music video for their first LP single Black Summer from their upcoming studio album, Unlimited Love. The Deborah Chow-directed video, shot here on Stage 3, showcases the bandmates performing separately in surreal locations before culminating in in the group performing together on a stage illuminated by multiple setting suns. 🌞🌞🌞

#FBF Trey Songz Virtual Valentine’s Special

Trey Songz is a lover not a fighter. Last year, the Grammy nominated R&B singer, songwriter, and producer took the stage virtually for an intimate Valentine’s Day live performance in the Thunder Arena.

Love is #Complex

Complex recently asked readers who would win in a VERZUZ rap battle. Drake’s birthday bash rap battle which was performed, #shotatthunder, and broadcast live from the Thunder Arena came in at #2 🏅🍾

Love Has History

Big congrats to Thunder music video alums Rihanna (Pour it Up) and A$AP Rocky (Love Yourself) on their exciting baby news and journey together as parents-to-be!

Straight Through the Heart…Bullseye! 🎯

Target’s beloved mascot, Bullseye, makes a guest appearance this month on-set. A returning canine celebrity, he captures the heart of everyone in studio! ❤️🐶

👀 Psst – New year, new layout – here’s a look at our updated 2022 rate card

MOBILE BROADCASTING

History Channel: The Food That Built America 🍔🍟

This month, History Channel took over Broadcast Stage 6for Season 3 of their series The Food That Built America. The show delves into origin stories of the pioneers behind America’s most iconic food empires. You can catch some American culinary history (and Stage 6’s news set) on Hulu, History Channel, and Amazon Prime.

Mobile Broadcasting Heads to Washington D.C. for FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

Behind the scenes with our Mobile Broadcasting team for the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers produced and remotely streamed from Washington D.C. 🏀

Infinite Reality Investor Summit

Thunder Studios was delighted to host the inaugural Infinite Reality Investor Summit last week which saw investors, partners, brands, and VIPs hear company executives share investment updates and present their vision for the future of the newly merged company. Infinite Reality Ambassadors, former NLF great Tiki Barber and entertainer/ entrepreneur Ray J, were on hand to share their excitement about the future of the metaverse and empowering creators! 🚀

GAMING

Now Booking for 2022!

Thunder Gaming has broad experience conceptualizing, creating, and producing live gaming events working with some of the most recognized talent in esports. Brands and game publishers rely on Thunder’s expertise to develop, host, produce, and broadcast complex multi-day events both online and in-person. Thunder has produced events and original programming for game titles including Madden, FIFA, Smash Ultimate, Call of Duty, Fallout 76, Mortal Kombat, Fortnite, Forza, World of Warcraft, and others. Thunder can manage all tournament components including venue, talent engagement and contracting, tournament organization, talent and player wrangling, prize pool and payout, social media strategy, production, and broadcasting.

Learn more about our Gaming Services and Production Spaces.

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Building Metaverses & Infinite Possibilities

LAVA is entering the Metaverse. Or is it Metaverses? On Thursday February 17th, LAVA Gaming was joined by John A. and Rodric D. to discuss to the often used and confused concept that Bloomberg LP estimates will grow into an $800B market by 2025.

CATERING

Thunder Celebrates Australia Day 🇦🇺

Say your boss is Australian without saying your boss is Australian. To wrap January and celebrate Australia Day on January 26th, Thunder CEO Rodric David requested authentic Aussie meat pies and sausage rolls. Chef Colleen was quick to whip up a batch from scratch for the whole studio team to enjoy.