By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Hasbro and Rocafella Leisure have opened a licensed NERF Action Xperience (NAX) center in Manchester’s Trafford Palazzo.The new NAX venue is managed by the Rocafella Leisure entertainment agency under license from Hasbro, Inc.The Rocafella Leisure Group offers location-based brand management services to global IP owners such as commercial … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Hasbro Launches First NAX Entertainment Center in Europe
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Rapid Growth Leads Falcon’s Beyond to Double Its Staffing
TLL Staff A global entertainment company and a leader in immersive storytelling, Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. (FBYD), is launching a massive hiring campaign for its Falcon’s Creative Group division. The company aims to double its staff by adding nearly 200 new team members who specialize in design, media, and technology. The move comes as the company experiences … [Read more...] about Rapid Growth Leads Falcon’s Beyond to Double Its Staffing
Who’s News: Former Quantum Creative CEO Takes Key Role at Original X Productions
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Former Quantum Creative Studios CEO Kelly Easterling is taking on a key role at location based entertainment company Original X Productions. Original X Productions (OGX) announced it has appointed Easterling as Vice President of Production and Operations. Easterling's responsibilities will be to spearhead production design and operations … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Former Quantum Creative CEO Takes Key Role at Original X Productions
NERF XPerience Expands to China in Hasbro x Kingsmen Partnership
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro and Kingsmen Creatives are expanding their NERF Xperience brand into China, starting with an entertainment centre in Beijing. NERF is one of the eight core division that Hasbro is focusing on under its new strategic plan, aiming to turn it into a billion dollar brand. That quest has gotten a boost with the partnership … [Read more...] about NERF XPerience Expands to China in Hasbro x Kingsmen Partnership
Who’s News: Stacy Moscatelli To Head Location-Based Entertainment Firm OGX
TLL Staff Original X Productions (OGX) has named Stacy Moscatelli as the new Chief Executive Officer for the company. Moscatelli is being elevated from her former role as OGX Co-President and Chief Strategy Officer. Built on a foundation of creating iconic live events and location-based entertainment, OGX (formerly known as Superfly X) creates location-based entertainment … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Stacy Moscatelli To Head Location-Based Entertainment Firm OGX
Dubai Cafe Recreates the World of Masha and the Bear
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Animaccord entertainment company has announced a second fully branded venue for its Masha and the Bear franchise. Located in the Dubai Mall, the new Masha and the Bear Play Cafe is a restaurant and family entertainment center that is scheduled to launch during October 2023. The licensed Play Cafe will feature Masha and the Bear … [Read more...] about Dubai Cafe Recreates the World of Masha and the Bear
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: Hasbro To Open Second NERF Action Experience Location
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kingsmen Xperience and Bright Play are opening a new NERF Action Xperience location for Hasbro's NERF toy brand. Owned by Hasbro since 1991, the NERF toy brand specializes in recreational blaster guns that shoot foam darts. Scheduled to open in the fall of 2024, the venue for the upcoming NERF Action Xperience center is located at the … [Read more...] about Experiential Licensing: Hasbro To Open Second NERF Action Experience Location
Who’s News: Falcon’s Beyond Names Toni Caracciolo As EVP Marketing and Branding
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterFalcon’s Beyond Global has appointed Toni Caracciolo as the company's new EVP of marketing and branding. In the newly-created position, Caracciolo will be responsible for the strategy and execution of communications, marketing, and management of the company's brands, IPs, and business sectors.“Falcon’s Beyond is a company on a rapid international … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Falcon’s Beyond Names Toni Caracciolo As EVP Marketing and Branding
American Tour Schedule For Bluey’s Live Stage Show Extended Through July 2024
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe licensed theatrical production, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show! has added additional performance dates that extend its U.S. tour schedule by 12 months. The theatrical production is based on the Bluey animated children's series created by Joe Brumm. The TV series follows a young Blue Heeler puppy and her family as they play imaginative games … [Read more...] about American Tour Schedule For Bluey’s Live Stage Show Extended Through July 2024