Universal Products and Experiences Returns to Brand Licensing Europe 2023 Under New Name
New name reflects the division’s integration within the Universal Destinations & Experiences business, which was formerly known as Parks & Resorts.
August 7, 2023
Universal Products and Experiences (UP&E) has announced it is returning to Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) 2023 with a new name to reflect the division’s recent integration within the Universal Destinations & Experiences business (formerly Parks & Resorts); UP&E now also includes theme parks merchandise and retail. Universal’s culture-driving film and TV slate continues to fuel UP&E’s core franchises as well as introduce new IP to audiences and future fans, which includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, NBCUniversal and Peacock.
Some of the IPs that will be on display at BLE Oct. 4-6 at ExCeL, London, include:
“Jurassic Park,” which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, allowing for theme park celebrations, retail activations, digital content and nostalgia-filled products and video game releases that generations of fans have enjoyed.
Minions, ahead of the release of “Despicable Me 4” in 2024.
“Gabby’s Dollhouse”
"Trolls," ahead of the release of “Trolls Band Together” in November.
Free registration for Brand Licensing Europe 2023 is open now. See Universal Brand Development on stand A171.
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