By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief One would be hard pressed to find anyone in the modern world who doesn’t know and love Cirque du Soleil. That’s why it comes as a surprise that, until now, Cirque has never really had its own comprehensive licensing program, despite being one of the world’s most successful live entertainment companies. But that all changed this … [Read more...] about Cirque du Soleil: The Daring Young Licensor on the Flying Trapeze
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Mickey Mouse Shows His Fangs as Disney Gets Tough With Opponents
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company is playing hardball, as it deals with financial and political threats from opponents internally and externally. The entertainment giant known for its lovable characters has put on its “angry eyes”—to quote the immortal line from Toy Story’s Mrs. Potato Head—as it hits back against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, … [Read more...] about Mickey Mouse Shows His Fangs as Disney Gets Tough With Opponents
Cirque du Soleil Adds to Prize Package for Licensing Survey Respondents
Two Tickets to a Las Vegas Show Up for Grabs in the Survey Prize Draw! If you're a fan of the amazing Cirque du Soleil, you'll want to fill out this year's Royalty Trends Survey, from The Licensing Letter. Cirque du Soleil is sponsoring the 2023 Royalty Trends Survey, offering two tickets to one of their spectacular Las Vegas shows as part of the prize package. This year … [Read more...] about Cirque du Soleil Adds to Prize Package for Licensing Survey Respondents
Film Licensing: Warner Bros. Clowning Around With IT-Themed Escape Rooms
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Warner Bros. Discovery and Egan Escape Productions have partnered for an escape room experience inspired by the horror franchise IT. The licensing deal for this terrifying but thrilling experience was managed by Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Themed Entertainment division. The licensed Escape IT experience features two multi-room … [Read more...] about Film Licensing: Warner Bros. Clowning Around With IT-Themed Escape Rooms
Merlin and Hasbro to Open a Second Peppa Pig Theme Park
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Merlin Entertainments is opening a second licensed Peppa Pig attraction in the U.S. as part of their ongoing licensing agreement with Hasbro. Merlin Entertainments is a global location-based, family entertainment company. The company currently operates more than 140 attractions, 23 hotels and six holiday villages across four … [Read more...] about Merlin and Hasbro to Open a Second Peppa Pig Theme Park
Kingsmen and Good Vibrations Partner for Location-Based Entertainment Projects
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kingsmen Xperience and Good Vibrations have formed a strategic partnership for branded location-based entertainment in North America. The first experiential attractions to debut for the partnership will include the first North American location of NERF Action Xperience and a newly-created Planet Playskool attraction in New … [Read more...] about Kingsmen and Good Vibrations Partner for Location-Based Entertainment Projects
Experiential Licensing: Crayola Experience Named as Top Museum for Kids
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Crayola Experiences attraction in Easton has been featured on USA TODAY's list of the Best Children's Museum Readers' Choice Awards for 2023. USA TODAY's Reader's Choice Awards are intended to highlight the best US destinations in categories such as entertainment, food and drink, hotels, and activities. The licensed Crayola … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Crayola Experience Named as Top Museum for Kids
Experiential Licensing: Highly Anticipated Katmandu Theme Park To Open in March
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The entertainment development company Falcon’s Beyond is officially opening its Katmandu Theme Park in Punta Cana on March 15. Falcon's Beyond is an entertainment company that specializes in IP creation and expansion. The new park features rides and attractions inspired by the company’s original, proprietary franchise The Hidden Realms … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Highly Anticipated Katmandu Theme Park To Open in March
Who’s News: Former Disney Exec Tapped to Lead UP&E’s Global Strategy
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Universal Products & Experiences has appointed Rafael 'Rafa' Macias to lead the company's global commercial strategies. Macias' newly created position at UP&E is officially titled EVP and global commercial officer of consumer products. In his new position, he will oversee not only strategy, but also consumer products development, … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former Disney Exec Tapped to Lead UP&E’s Global Strategy
Falcon’s Beyond Expands With Design Group in The Philippines
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Falcon’s Beyond is opening a new office in the Metro Manila region of the Philippines in early 2023 for its creative design division. Falcon's Beyond is a fully-integrated experiential entertainment company that develops location-based attractions, patented technologies, media content, consumer products, and more based on both licensed … [Read more...] about Falcon’s Beyond Expands With Design Group in The Philippines