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Five Star Parks & Attractions has completed the acquisition of three locations of Malibu Jack’s Indoor Theme Parks in the cities of Lexington, Louisville, and Ashland, Kentucky. This brings Five Star’s holdings to 16 family…

Kilburn Live, a global market leader in branded live family entertainment, and Rovio Entertainment Corporation, creators of the Angry Birds mobile gaming franchise, have plans for a new touring interactive theatrical production, Angry Birds…

One of H.I.G. Capital’s affiliates has completed the acquisition of Family Entertainment Group (FEG). H.I.G. Capital, which has US$50b of equity capital under management, is partnering with George Smith, founder and CEO of FEG, as…

"Dome Fest West" is a 360-degree film festival and conference that brings together the filmmaking community, Hollywood filmmakers and up-and-coming immersive content creators from around the world. Tickets are now on sale for the second…

The Funplex amusement and water parks in East Hanover and Mount Laurel, New Jersey are celebrating their 25th anniversary with a laser light show experience. Paired to music, this spectacular show features 3D aerial laser beams projected…

Sir Goony’s Fun Zone is the newest addition to Semnox's growing list of clients. This Chattanooga, Tennessee family entertainment centre has invested in a Semnox POS system, a swipe card system, and self-service kiosk. Dutch Magrath…

501 Entertainment has signed a worldwide distribution deal with SEGA Amusements International to introduce 501’s social entertainment products to the US and beyond. Under the terms of the agreement, 501 Entertainment’s SMARTS Interactive…

On July 29 and 30, Sacoa will be exhibiting several of its latest solutions at the International Bowl Expo 2022, to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. At booth #423 guests will be able to learn about the different interfaces for easy…

At International Bowl Expo, bowling proprietors can test drive Intercard’s Impulse hybrid card reader, which takes credit cards as well as play cards. Operators and industry leaders are saying credit card use is up because it makes payment…

Creative Works will be hosting its popular entertainment industry education program, Amusement 360, on August 16-18 in Indianapolis, IN. For the third time, this event will be a hybrid event, with both in-person and online registration…

Elaut Group USA has hired Kern Jennison to oversee the Elaut Group USA R&D team in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. Newly appointed executive vice president of product development, Jennison brings to the Elaut Group over 24 years of…

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is now accepting submissions for presentations ahead of TEA SATE 2022 in Las Vegas, which is set to take place from October 13-15. The theme of this year’s conference is “Industry Innovations…

Mattel and Epic Resort Destinations have revealed plans for Mattel Adventure Park which is set to open in Q1 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. The park will feature additional brand activations from Barbie, Masters of the Universe and Mattel…

ParadropVR, will open in Sprockets Fun Foundry in spring 2022. The multi-player virtual reality flying experience, will open in South Dakota, which will be its first location in America. ParadropVR Pod, the new hardware launched by…

American Dream has added an 11,000 square foot location for Paradox Museum which is set to open in late 2022. Guests of all ages will enjoy mind-twisting, eye-tricking experiences through over 70 paradox-based exhibits and learn everything…