By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Fred Rogers Productions is getting into the theme park business in a big way, expanding its agreement with partner Palace Entertainment. Fred Rogers, named for the popular star who created the PBS hit Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, has signed a multi-year licensing deal for six Palace Entertainment theme parks across the United States. This new … [Read more...] about Fred Rogers Expands Theme Park Deal With Palace Entertainment
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Six Flags Expanding Fright Fest Attractions Through New Licensing Deals
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced a significant expansion to its annual Fright Fest attraction with a new slate of licensed horror properties. Sponsored and presented by Snickers, the upgraded horror event has been dubbed Fright Fest Extreme and will include a wide range of new attractions, activities and licensed terrors … [Read more...] about Six Flags Expanding Fright Fest Attractions Through New Licensing Deals
Massive Universal Studios Theme Park Proposed for the UK
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Photo above by Prayitno Hadinata Universal Studios plans to build a 192 hectare theme park in England that will bring £53 billion to the UK economy over the next 20 years. The project is being run under Universal Destinations & Experiences, owned by the US telecom company Comcast, and will be built on a site in an area known as … [Read more...] about Massive Universal Studios Theme Park Proposed for the UK
Falcon’s Beyond To Play Key Role in First-Ever Dragon Ball Theme Park
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Falcon’s Creative Group has been named master planner, attraction designer and creative guardian of the first-ever Dragon Ball theme park. Falcon's Creative Group is a division of Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. Unveiled at AnimeJapan on March 22, the Dragon Ball theme park experience will span over 500,000 square meters and will be a … [Read more...] about Falcon’s Beyond To Play Key Role in First-Ever Dragon Ball Theme Park
Theme Parks Can Now License Experiential Tech From Falcon’s Beyond
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The experiential entertainment company Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. is now sharing its technology with other companies. The move marks a major shift in the company's growth strategy. Formally Falcon's Beyond created experiential entertainment offerings, including entire theme parks, usually in a partnership. Now, the company is offering … [Read more...] about Theme Parks Can Now License Experiential Tech From Falcon’s Beyond
Experiential Licensing: Falcon’s Beyond Soars With Huge Deal In China
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The theme park company Falcon's Beyond has inked a massive deal in China with the retail experience company K11 Group. The agreement combines the licensing-focused experiential company Falcon's Beyond with K11, one of the world's largest companies working in the area of retail entertainment. The deal will initially see Falcon's Beyond … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Falcon’s Beyond Soars With Huge Deal In China
Experiential Licensing: PortAventura World and Sony Pictures Launch Attraction Based On Uncharted Franchise
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterPortAventura World and Sony Pictures Entertainment have launched a licensed roller coaster attraction based on the action movie and video game franchise, Uncharted. "This attraction is the outcome of a pivotal agreement with an industry giant in entertainment, Sony Pictures," said PortAventura World managing director, David García. "The alliance … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: PortAventura World and Sony Pictures Launch Attraction Based On Uncharted Franchise
Falcon’s Beyond Releases First Mobile Game for Katmandu
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter In partnership with Epic Story Interactive, Falcon’s Beyond has released its first mobile game based on the company's Katmandu entertainment franchise. The new mobile game, Katmandu: EtherMerge, is designed to extend the storyline of the broader Katmandu franchise. It is a free-to-play, merge-based puzzle game that includes licensed … [Read more...] about Falcon’s Beyond Releases First Mobile Game for Katmandu
Experiential Licensing: Grand Opening Extravaganza is Scheduled for Hasbro’s Galaxyland
By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter The week-long Grand Opening ceremony for Galaxyland Powered by Hasbro at the West Edmonton Mall is set to begin on Dec. 17, 2022. West Edmonton Mall is a Canadian mixed-use entertainment and retail complex that is home to more than 800 stores and services. The upcoming event will celebrate the completion of the first phase of … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Grand Opening Extravaganza is Scheduled for Hasbro’s Galaxyland
Experiential, New Media & Partnerships
Asmodee Group launches a new division devoted to developing content based on its owned IP, primarily through strategic partnerships and licensing. Asmodee Entertainment will be the launching ground for new films, TV series, and comics and graphic novels. Already in development is a film based on the board game Catan, which is being adapted by Sony Pictures. DC Entertainment … [Read more...] about Experiential, New Media & Partnerships