About Thermal

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Thermal Entertainment is a premier agency dedicated to showcasing award-winning CG and animation studios that craft visually stunning trailers, cinematics, and media for a diverse range of industries, including games, theme parks, museums, and brands. Our mission is to deliver bespoke, unforgettable imagery by collaborating closely with our clients to bring their visions to life through exceptional animation and visual storytelling.

Founded by Jim Botko, a seasoned expert with over 20 years in video game marketing and advertising, Thermal Entertainment has a rich history of innovation. Jim played a pivotal role in launching Hammer Creative’s video game division in 2003 with the iconic trailer for Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: Sands of Time. 

His expertise has since contributed to a wide range of prominent titles including Assassin's Creed, God of War, Splinter Cell, Sonic, League of Legends, Arkham Asylum, Destiny, Magic the Gathering and more. In 2013, Jim established Thermal Entertainment to represent CG powerhouse Axis Studios. Over the past decade, he has broadened the agency’s roster to include a curated selection of world-class creative studios renowned for their captivating visuals across games, themed entertainment, museums, and brands.