Thursday, March 28, 2024

Nine Angry Birds FEC’s Headed to China

Espoo, Finland and Shanghai, China –Rovio Entertainment has announced that it has entered into agreement with China’s Guogou Group, for the construction and operation of nine Angry Birds family entertainment centers, first in the province of Anhui over the course of the next four years.

‘‘China is an extremely important market for us and we’re constantly looking for ways to provide innovative fan experiences by bridging the digital with the physical. Through this partnership, we not only achieve that, but we set a strong foot in one of the worlds fastest growing theme park markets with a key player in the industry. We are delighted at the prospect of bringing Angry Birds closer to our fans in China, in spaces where all members of the family can engage.’’ says Pekka Rantala, Chief Commercial Officer of Rovio Entertainment.

‘‘We are proud of being in a partnership that will drive the entertainment park industry in China with a customer experience not seen before, by extending the popular Angry Birds brand from online to offline interactive experiences.’’ says Qihong Yuan, Chairman of Guogou Group.

This strategic partnership marks the first agreement of its kind to enter into effect for Rovio Entertainment in the Asian market, with the attractions projected to collectively cover a total building area of tens of thousands square meters.

www.rovio.com

Joe Kleiman
Joe Kleimanhttp://wwww.themedreality.com
Raised in San Diego on theme parks, zoos, and IMAX films, InPark's Senior Correspondent Joe Kleiman would expand his childhood loves into two decades as a projectionist and theater director within the giant screen industry. In addition to his work in commercial and museum operations, Joe has volunteered his time to animal husbandry at leading facilities in California and Texas and has played a leading management role for a number of performing arts companies. Joe previously served as News Editor and has remained a contributing author to InPark Magazine since 2011. HIs writing has also appeared in Sound & Communications, LF Examiner, Jim Hill Media, The Planetarian, Behind the Thrills, and MiceChat His blog, ThemedReality.com takes an unconventional look at the attractions industry. Follow on twitter @ThemesRenewed Joe lives in Sacramento, California with his wife, dog, and a ghost.

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