By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter RWS Global has appointed two senior leaders as the company continues to scale its entertainment production and operations for parks and destination partners worldwide. Kathy Bagshaw joins as Senior Advisor, Operations, where she will focus on strengthening operational delivery across major parks, including work with Merlin … [Read more...] about Who’s News: RWS Global Adds Kathy Bagshaw and AJ Gardner in Key Roles
Experiential Licensing
Who’s News: Disney Names Josh D’Amaro As Its Next CEO
Caption: Josh D'Amaro (right) has been named as the new CEO at The Walt Disney Company, while Dana Walden will take on the newly created role of president and Chief Creative Officer. Photo courtesy of Disney. By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Walt Disney Company has chosen Disney Experiences chairman Josh D'Amaro to replace outgoing CEO Robert (Bob) … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Disney Names Josh D’Amaro As Its Next CEO
Ladybug and Cat Noir Hit the Stage in Live Production of ‘Miraculous’
TLL Staff Miraculous characters Ladybug and Cat Noir will be getting a taste of the limelight, as partner Monlove announces plans for a live stage performance. Miraculous Corp., the joint venture between partner studios Mediawan and ZAG, says it has signed a deal with entertainment producer Monlove for the 'Miraculous Live Stage Spectacular'. Featuring superheroes Ladybug and … [Read more...] about Ladybug and Cat Noir Hit the Stage in Live Production of ‘Miraculous’
Care Bears Make Their First Foray Into Location-Based Entertainment
TLL Staff Cloudco Entertainment is expanding the Care Bears brand into location-based experiences with the opening of its first official Care Bears Play Area in the United States. The interactive play space is scheduled to debut in January at Barton Creek Square in Austin, Texas. Developed in collaboration with retail real estate company Simon, the Care Bears Play Area is … [Read more...] about Care Bears Make Their First Foray Into Location-Based Entertainment
Player One Opens First Ever emojiPlanet Entertainment Venue
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Player One Amusement Group has just opened the first-ever emojiPlanet entertainment venue, located in Tsawassen, British Columbia. The new facility is located in the Tsawwassen Mills facility, a major shopping centre a short drive from the Canadian port city Vancouver. The venue, located at 5000 Canoe Pass Way, is developed in a licensed … [Read more...] about Player One Opens First Ever emojiPlanet Entertainment Venue
Hasbro and Kids Entertainment for Transport Launch Peppa Pig Dubai Tour
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kids Entertainment For Transport has partnered with Hasbro to launch a licensed Peppa Pig tourism experience called the Peppa Dubai Tour. Licensed by Hasbro and operated by Kids Entertainment, the experience takes passengers on a tour of Dubai’s major landmarks in a fully customized Peppa Pig tour bus. The licensed tour also features Peppa … [Read more...] about Hasbro and Kids Entertainment for Transport Launch Peppa Pig Dubai Tour
Who’s News: Falcon’s Creative Group Names Mitchell Magill as President
TLL Staff The location-based entertainment company Falcon's Creative Group has just appointed Mitchell Magill as its new president. Falcon's Creative Group is a division Falcon's Beyond Global, Inc., which has grown rapidly as a designer of theme parks and branded experiential entertainment. Magill will now oversee FCG’s strategic, creative, and operational direction, … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Falcon’s Creative Group Names Mitchell Magill as President
Falcon’s Beyond Names Jason Ambler Chief Content Officer
TLL Staff The experiential entertainment company Falcon’s Beyond Global has promoted Jason Ambler to the newly created position of chief content officer. Ambler will report directly to CEO Cecil D. Magpuri and collaborate closely with senior leaders across the company’s divisions, consisting of Falcon’s Creative Group (FCG), Falcon’s Beyond Destinations (FBD), and Falcon’s … [Read more...] about Falcon’s Beyond Names Jason Ambler Chief Content Officer
Netflix Takes a Deep Dive Into Location-Based Entertainment With ‘Netflix House’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Stranger Things indeed! Netflix is taking its intellectual property beyond streaming with the debut of Netflix House, a chain of permanent attractions designed to showcase its most popular original series through immersive, licensed experiences. The move follows rapid growth in the location-based entertainment sector, which has seen dozens … [Read more...] about Netflix Takes a Deep Dive Into Location-Based Entertainment With ‘Netflix House’
Ultraman Flies Into Dodgers Stadium
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Tsuburaya Productions has launched a licensing partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers to host an Ultraman-themed event at Dodgers Stadium. Beginning with a pre-game photo session in CenterField Plaza, the event features a range of activations inspired by characters and imagery from the well-known sci-fi franchise. The Ultraman … [Read more...] about Ultraman Flies Into Dodgers Stadium