The Licensing Letter

Experiential Licensing

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

Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Major Restructuring of CP Leadership Team

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled a seismic shift in the management of its massive consumer products business. Warner, as one of the world's largest and most successful studios, runs CP operations globally, and this week announced changes to reflect that reality. Among the major changes, Warner announced: Canada and the U.S. are … [Read more...] about Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Major Restructuring of CP Leadership Team

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 Licensing: The Path and Al Hokair Partner On Life-sized Monopoly in Saudi Arabia

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterAs part of its existing agreement with Hasbro, The Path Entertainment Group has partnered with Al Hokair Group to bring Monopoly Lifesized to Saudi Arabia.The Al Hokair Group is a hospitality, entertainment, and tourism company based in Saudi Arabia. Since its founding in 1975, Al Hokair's projects have expanded to include eighty entertainment … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: The Path and Al Hokair Partner On Life-sized Monopoly in Saudi Arabia

Crayola Experience Partners with Children’s Foundation for Holiday Event

By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter Crayola Experience has partnered with the First Responders Children’s Foundation on a licensed charity prize event for the holidays.The charity prize event allows customers to sign up for a free spin of the Holiday Prize Wheel which gives a chance to win mystery prizes ranging in value from $1 to $28 each. Each participating Crayola Experience … [Read more...] about Crayola Experience Partners with Children’s Foundation for Holiday Event

Bob Iger Returns as CEO in Major Disney Shakeup

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief After a rough two years for the Walt Disney Company, Robert Iger has been reappointed as the company's CEO. Iger will replace Bob Chapek, who has stepped down from the position of CEO. Iger spent more than 40 years at Disney and also ran the company as CEO during 15 of its most successful years, overseeing massive growth that made … [Read more...] about Bob Iger Returns as CEO in Major Disney Shakeup

Interview: Innovation & Licensing Drive Growth for Falcon’s Beyond

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief When the COVID-19 pandemic was first announced by the WHO in 2020, among the first corporate victims were those businesses that relied on in-person attendance. Among the hardest hit of all sectors were theme parks and other forms of experiential entertainment; in short, anything that relied on people travelling or showing up to a location … [Read more...] about Interview: Innovation & Licensing Drive Growth for Falcon’s Beyond

Hasbro’s NERF Brand Opening Experiential Entertainment Centres in the UK

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rocafella Leisure has entered a licensing agreement with Hasbro for a NERF Action Xperience entertainment centre in the UK. The NERF toy brand is best-known for a line of blasters that shoot foam-based projectiles. The brand is currently owned by the multinational entertainment conglomerate, Hasbro, Inc. The NERF-based family … [Read more...] about Hasbro’s NERF Brand Opening Experiential Entertainment Centres in the UK

Ghibli Studios Opens Long Awaited Theme Park in Japan

The dedicated fans of Studio Ghibli fans are celebrating this week as a new theme park opened based on the studio's animated hit films. Ghibli Park opened on Nov. 1 in Aichi prefecture, less than an hour by train from the major city Kyoto. The park brings to life characters and scenes from films like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro in a facility built inside the Aichi … [Read more...] about Ghibli Studios Opens Long Awaited Theme Park in Japan