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27 May · Hollywood Reporter
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Broadway Box Office: Daniel Radcliffe Ends on a High, Season Ends Up 1 Percent
Broadway's 2025-2026 season gross rose 1% year-over-year despite a 0.6% attendance dip.
Source: Hollywood Reporter ↗Broadway Box Office: Daniel Radcliffe Ends on a High, Season Ends Up 1 Percent
Broadway's 2025-2026 season gross rose 1% year-over-year despite a 0.6% attendance dip.
Why it matters ·Gross revenue growth outpacing attendance signals higher per-ticket yield, indicating consumer willingness to spend on premium live experiences. This positions Broadway IP and associated talent brands as commercially viable for licensing partnerships in merchandise, touring productions, and experiential retail.
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Find contacts →24 May · Licensing Expo 2026
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Bluey Alton Towers Coaster and Experiential Expansion
Alton Towers revealed a Bluey-themed coaster while additional Bluey partnerships continued to launch globally.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Bluey Alton Towers Coaster and Experiential Expansion
Alton Towers revealed a Bluey-themed coaster while additional Bluey partnerships continued to launch globally.
Why it matters ·Bluey is rapidly evolving into a full-scale experiential franchise. Theme parks, attractions and live experiences are becoming core growth drivers alongside toys and content.
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Find contacts →Care Bears Permanent Play Area Opens in the US
A dedicated Care Bears play area was announced for the US market, signalling long-term experiential investment.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Care Bears Permanent Play Area Opens in the US
A dedicated Care Bears play area was announced for the US market, signalling long-term experiential investment.
Why it matters ·Experiential licensing is becoming a core growth strategy for heritage character brands. Permanent attractions indicate confidence in long-term consumer engagement beyond retail products.
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Find contacts →Pokémon x Natural History Museum Pokécology Pop-Up
Pokémon and the Natural History Museum launched a Pokécology pop-up featuring exclusive collectibles.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Pokémon x Natural History Museum Pokécology Pop-Up
Pokémon and the Natural History Museum launched a Pokécology pop-up featuring exclusive collectibles.
Why it matters ·Educational and cultural institutions are becoming important licensing partners. Museums provide entertainment brands with credibility, family audiences and learning-focused product opportunities.
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Find contacts →Dr. Seuss LBE Expansion with WildBrain CPLG
Dr. Seuss Enterprises and WildBrain CPLG outlined location-based experience plans tied to The Cat in the Hat and future content.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Dr. Seuss LBE Expansion with WildBrain CPLG
Dr. Seuss Enterprises and WildBrain CPLG outlined location-based experience plans tied to The Cat in the Hat and future content.
Why it matters ·Dr. Seuss is moving deeper into experiential licensing to extend classic publishing IP into family destinations. This points to opportunities in themed attractions, live experiences, retail theatre and event-led merchandise.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Miraculous Expands into Stage and LBE
After its 10th anniversary, Miraculous is expanding through stage production, location-based experiences and brand extensions.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Miraculous Expands into Stage and LBE
After its 10th anniversary, Miraculous is expanding through stage production, location-based experiences and brand extensions.
Why it matters ·Miraculous is moving from animated series into a broader franchise ecosystem. Experiential and live formats could strengthen fan engagement and create new demand in events, theatrical merchandise and immersive retail.
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Find contacts →Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida Seasonal Event
Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida launched the limited-time Pig Family Travel Adventure event from May 23 to June 28.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida Seasonal Event
Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida launched the limited-time Pig Family Travel Adventure event from May 23 to June 28.
Why it matters ·Hasbro is using seasonal LBE programming to keep preschool IP active beyond screen content and core toys. Event-based experiences can drive repeat visits, travel-themed merchandise and family retail activations.
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Find contacts →Strawberry Shortcake Expands Through Experiences
WildBrain announced new experiential activations and licensing collaborations for Strawberry Shortcake.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗Strawberry Shortcake Expands Through Experiences
WildBrain announced new experiential activations and licensing collaborations for Strawberry Shortcake.
Why it matters ·Legacy girls' brands are increasingly combining consumer products with immersive experiences. Experiential touchpoints are becoming a core franchise-building tool rather than a supporting marketing activity.
Source: Licensing Expo 2026 ↗12 May · License Intelligence
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Gabby's Dollhouse Expands Content, Theme Parks and Consumer Products
DreamWorks' Gabby's Dollhouse expanded with new content, theme park presence and consumer products.
Source: License Intelligence ↗Gabby's Dollhouse Expands Content, Theme Parks and Consumer Products
DreamWorks' Gabby's Dollhouse expanded with new content, theme park presence and consumer products.
Why it matters ·Preschool IP continues to grow through combined content, experiences and merchandise. Gabby's Dollhouse's multi-channel expansion reflects the franchise-building model reshaping children's entertainment.
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Find contacts →Mattel Outlines Location-Based Entertainment Expansion
Mattel outlined location-based entertainment expansion plans across its brand portfolio.
Source: License Intelligence ↗Mattel Outlines Location-Based Entertainment Expansion
Mattel outlined location-based entertainment expansion plans across its brand portfolio.
Why it matters ·Mattel is using experiences as part of its wider brand-extension strategy. LBE expansion supports long-term franchise engagement beyond traditional retail.
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