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Update on Asia from ECA

Update on Asia from ECA

May 30, 2017 #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage, 2017, Asia, Attractions, Business, Features, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Update on Asia from ECA

Newer domestic investors and developers entering the industry are increasingly interested in partnering with international developers, operators and IPs to bring internationally branded content that...
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Dementors Attack Universal Studio Japan During New Harry Potter Nighttime Spectacular

Dementors Attack Universal Studio Japan During New Harry Potter Nighttime Spectacular

Mar 16, 2017 Asia, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Dementors Attack Universal Studio Japan During New Harry Potter Nighttime Spectacular

The night show in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will use projection mapping to bring the magic and wonder of Harry Potter to life in a way never before seen at Universal Studios Japan.
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Comcast NBCUniversal Set to Own 100% of Universal Studios Japan

Comcast NBCUniversal Set to Own 100% of Universal Studios Japan

Feb 28, 2017 Asia, Business, News, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Comcast NBCUniversal Set to Own 100% of Universal Studios Japan

The acquisition further demonstrates Comcast NBCUniversal’s confidence in the future growth of Universal Studios Japan and the company’s strong interest in the Asian market.
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Dragon Quest: The Real Lets Guest Control Their Own Experience at Universal Studios Japan

Dragon Quest: The Real Lets Guest Control Their Own Experience at Universal Studios Japan

Feb 21, 2017 Asia, News, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Dragon Quest: The Real Lets Guest Control Their Own Experience at Universal Studios Japan

Within the attraction, the weapons will change to match the features of each person's vocation, and by casting spells, they can attack monsters using their own abilities.
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Comcast Reports 2016 Year End Financials; Theme Park Revenue Up 48% Over 2015

Comcast Reports 2016 Year End Financials; Theme Park Revenue Up 48% Over 2015

Jan 26, 2017 Business, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on Comcast Reports 2016 Year End Financials; Theme Park Revenue Up 48% Over 2015

For the year ended December 31, 2016, revenue from the Theme Parks segment increased 48.2% to $4.9 billion compared to 2015.
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Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World to Open in Time for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World to Open in Time for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Dec 12, 2016 Asia, Headlines, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World to Open in Time for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Super Nintendo World will be comprised of expansive and multilevel environments "filled with unprecedented, state-of-the-art rides, interactive areas, shops and restaurants, all featuring...
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Universal and Nintendo Share First Details on Theme Park Partnership

Universal and Nintendo Share First Details on Theme Park Partnership

Nov 29, 2016 Headlines, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on Universal and Nintendo Share First Details on Theme Park Partnership

Guests will soon enter an entire realm filled with iconic Nintendo excitement, gameplay, heroes and villains at three Universal theme parks around the globe.
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Godzilla to Highlight 2017’s Universal Cool Japan

Godzilla to Highlight 2017’s Universal Cool Japan

Aug 03, 2016 News, Theme Parks, Uncategorized Comments Off on Godzilla to Highlight 2017’s Universal Cool Japan

Osaka, Japan — Universal Studios Japan® will be holding Universal Cool Japan 2017, the next in a series of yearly events that has been massively popular both in Japan and with visitors from...
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Slideshow: Ten years of the TEA/AECOM Theme Index Top 25

Slideshow: Ten years of the TEA/AECOM Theme Index Top 25

May 26, 2016 Asia, Business, Europe & Middle East, Features, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Slideshow: Ten years of the TEA/AECOM Theme Index Top 25

A look at the global Top 25 theme parks by attendance over the past decade, 2006-2016, using charts from the TEA/AECOM Theme Index
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“Despicable Me” Creator Chris Meledandri to Oversee Future of DreamWorks Animation Under $3.8 Billion NBCUniversal Acquisition

“Despicable Me” Creator Chris Meledandri to Oversee Future of DreamWorks Animation Under $3.8 Billion NBCUniversal Acquisition

Apr 28, 2016 Headlines, News, Theme Parks Comments Off on “Despicable Me” Creator Chris Meledandri to Oversee Future of DreamWorks Animation Under $3.8 Billion NBCUniversal Acquisition

New York, NY , USA (April 28, 2016) — DreamWorks Animation has agreed to be acquired by NBCUniversal, a division of Comcast Corporation.  One of the world’s most admired family brands,...
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