Experiences
Europe’s first NERF Action Xperience attraction opens in Manchester
The attraction features four NERF zones, including thematic blaster battlegrounds, training activities and a NERF sports arena.
Ashmolean Museum welcomes new partners across areas like coffee, liqueurs and mosaic kits
“These new licensees dovetail well with some of the key objectives we have, including working with local Oxfordshire businesses and being proactive where possible around sustainability,” said Ian Downes of Start Licensing, the Ashmolean’s licensing agency.
Germany’s Peppa Pig Park Günzburg – opening in 2024 – to boast five attractions and seven playgrounds
“We couldn‘t be happier to add this park as another meaningful way for families to create lifelong memories with Peppa and her friends,” said Matt Proulx, VP of Global Experiences, Partnerships and Music at Hasbro.
From Universal Monsters to M3GAN: Paul Bufton on the year-round appeal of Universal’s horror portfolio
Paul Bufton – VP EMEA at Universal Products & Experiences – reveals what gives a scary movie brand potential.
Eichholtz debuts The Met collection spanning furniture, home décor and lighting
“A shared commitment to design and creativity unite The Met and Eichholtz for this new collaboration,” said Josh Romm, Head of Global Licensing & Partnerships at The Met.
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London’s Design Museum to launch Barbie exhibition in July 2024
“We look forward to displaying a whole range of eye-catching objects – some familiar, but many never seen before – to showcase the evolution of design across the decades of Barbie’s world,” said Design Museum CEO Tim Marlow.
Pokémon and Van Gogh Museum team up for gallery, activations and merchandise
“The Van Gogh Museum and The Pokémon Company have drawn on many years of educational expertise to create a special experience for children, their supervisors, and we hope many others at the Van Gogh Museum,” said Emilie Gordenker, General Director of the Van Gogh Museum.
Shrek’s Swamp comes to Airbnb
Located among the hills of the Scottish Highlands, Shrek’s Swamp is described as ‘a stumpy, secluded haven fit for a solitude-seeking ogre’.
Path Entertainment and Hasbro ready Clue Lifesized immersive experience
“Fan response has been overwhelming for Monopoly Lifesized, so it was a no-brainer to reimagine another iconic Hasbro Gaming property as a large as life experience with Clue Lifesized,” said Matt Proulx, VP of Global Experiences, Partnerships and Music at Hasbro.