Theme parks: Comcast's under-the-radar growth driver
One of Comcast's fastest-growing businesses hasn't been selling cable or internet subscriptions—or making movies and TV shows, or selling TV ads. It's been theme parks.
One of Comcast's fastest-growing businesses hasn't been selling cable or internet subscriptions—or making movies and TV shows, or selling TV ads. It's been theme parks.
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Apr 27, 2017
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At Universal Orlando Resort's new "Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon" ride, waiting in line has been replaced by lounging on couches and listening to a racy barber shop quartet sing until it's time to enter the ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 20, 2017
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Comcast is buying DreamWorks Animation, the film company behind the "Shrek," ''Madagascar" and "Kung Fu Panda" franchises, for approximately $3.55 billion, strengthening its presence in the important and growing business ...
Business
Apr 28, 2016
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Theme parks are using technology to reduce waits, but not just for rides.
Business
May 28, 2015
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With record sales and a hit movie expected to propel them further, Lego could be expected to bask in its successful turnaround, but the Danish maker of colourful toy blocks is pressing ahead to face the challenges of globalisation.
Business
Mar 11, 2014
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Visitors to Orlando often try new things while on vacation: thrilling roller coasters, luxury hotels, different cuisines.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 5, 2013
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With a giant question mark hovering over the future of the U.S. space program, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex opened its $100 million Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit Saturday.
Space Exploration
Jun 30, 2013
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"Angry Birds" maker Rovio launched a new title Thursday allowing users to play as the "Bad Piggies" from the smash-hit game, and take revenge on the birds who attacked them with slingshots.
Software
Sep 27, 2012
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Hong Kong on Thursday announced the birth of a set of giant panda twins, the first cubs to be born in the city.
Plants & Animals
17 hours ago
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Thousands of well-wishers gathered Wednesday to bid farewell to the first giant panda born in South Korea, Fu Bao, who left for China in a high-tech non-vibrating vehicle typically used for transporting semi-conductors.
Plants & Animals
Apr 3, 2024
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