Jerroddragon
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- Jun 27, 2017
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Universal is literally making a theme park in Texas that's only Universal IPsDisney's branding, name identification, and marketing has been extraordinary for quite some time. Tough comparison. Of course, Universal could do more in the way of promotions etc., but that doesn't necessarily guarantee success, thus they've had to depend on outside licensing of popular brands. But, even though they have to pay licensing fees, on the whole, that IP leasing has been very successful. Adding their own IP's is gravy, so that helps. But their own IP's will probably
never be strong enough, brand wise, to carry their theme parks like Disney does. Heck, Disney has soooo many strong IP's, that they actually underutilize many of them.
I think its more Universal needs people from Disney who know how to market your characters after the films release. Its not Like Universal isn't making hit films Jurassic and Minions made a Billion dollars....but really not much in the parks reflect that.
I see no Nope, Black Phone, or Megan Merch all liked films from last year.
I saw nothing for Violet Night
Sing 2 did very well even if its a meh film and I don't see much of that, Puss and Boots 2 and Bad Guys nothing.
Halloween Ends didn't even get a maze, yes we got a classic Halloween maze but once again really nothing in the parks
They have to try before just giving up and put a little money in or else yeah your characters and films will just go away