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Lucasfilm news

Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
ILMxLAB – a subsidiary of Lucasfilm – has launched a new virtual reality (VR)-based experience
Disney has updated its Star Tours attraction to include new destinations and sequences from its
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge was in the spotlight this year, as BRC's Bob Rogers hosted
Revamped and completely reimagined, Universal's popular Jurassic Park thrill ride has undergone a full rebranding
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Location-based virtual reality specialist The Void has partnered with ILMxLAB – a subsidiary of Lucasfilm
Disney chief Bob Iger has said the company's acquisition of Fox will offer new compelling
The Disney/Fox merger is back on, after Fox accepted a larger Disney offer days after
Disney's acquisition of Fox is in jeopardy, after Comcast confirmed plans to top Disney's US$52.4bn
Disney has confirmed a US$52.4bn (€44.27bn, £39bn) mega-deal with Fox, acquiring Twentieth Century Fox Film
UK attractions operator Continuum and free-roam VR company The Void are launching a Star Wars
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Apple could be about to jump on the augmented reality bandwagon, with reports suggesting CEO
An industry report on the virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) markets predicts that
Augmented reality (AR) startup Magic Leap has announced a strategic relationship with Lucasfilm, promising to
With Comcast confirming the US$3.8bn (€3.4bn, £2.6bn) acquisition of DreamWorks, sources close to the deal
After being recently named the world’s most powerful brand, Disney has continued to excel, using
With Star Wars seemingly smashing box office records by the minute, it was perhaps inevitable
Ireland’s tourism body is hoping for a boost off the back of the phenomenal success
Walt Disney has selected 10 startup companies for a three-month accelerator programme, designed to push
Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, among others, have come to Madame Tussauds in
Disney’s share value has jumped US$2bn (€1.85bn, £1.33bn) following the release of the teaser trailer
A new Star Wars-themed experience is to open at Madame Tussauds London in May, the
Amidst continued speculation, Disney CEO Bob Iger, has revealed some details on how the Star
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has extended his contract until the end of 2018,
The rumour mill is strong with this one as reports that a Star Wars theme
Officials in the US city of San Francisco are offering Star Wars creator George Lucas
Following reports that a Star Wars-based theme park is in the works, Disney started to
The Walt Disney Company is reportedly planning to open a Star Wars-based theme park in
The Walt Disney Company has acquired production company Lucasfilm in a deal worth US$4.05bn (3.11bn
Image: Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology -
London’s County Hall will be feeling the force from tomorrow as a travelling Star Wars
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Talking point
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Interview
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Editor's letter
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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Lucasfilm news

Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
ILMxLAB – a subsidiary of Lucasfilm – has launched a new virtual reality (VR)-based experience
Disney has updated its Star Tours attraction to include new destinations and sequences from its
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge was in the spotlight this year, as BRC's Bob Rogers hosted
Revamped and completely reimagined, Universal's popular Jurassic Park thrill ride has undergone a full rebranding
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Location-based virtual reality specialist The Void has partnered with ILMxLAB – a subsidiary of Lucasfilm
Disney chief Bob Iger has said the company's acquisition of Fox will offer new compelling
The Disney/Fox merger is back on, after Fox accepted a larger Disney offer days after
Disney's acquisition of Fox is in jeopardy, after Comcast confirmed plans to top Disney's US$52.4bn
Disney has confirmed a US$52.4bn (€44.27bn, £39bn) mega-deal with Fox, acquiring Twentieth Century Fox Film
UK attractions operator Continuum and free-roam VR company The Void are launching a Star Wars
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Apple could be about to jump on the augmented reality bandwagon, with reports suggesting CEO
An industry report on the virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) markets predicts that
Augmented reality (AR) startup Magic Leap has announced a strategic relationship with Lucasfilm, promising to
With Comcast confirming the US$3.8bn (€3.4bn, £2.6bn) acquisition of DreamWorks, sources close to the deal
After being recently named the world’s most powerful brand, Disney has continued to excel, using
With Star Wars seemingly smashing box office records by the minute, it was perhaps inevitable
Ireland’s tourism body is hoping for a boost off the back of the phenomenal success
Walt Disney has selected 10 startup companies for a three-month accelerator programme, designed to push
Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, among others, have come to Madame Tussauds in
Disney’s share value has jumped US$2bn (€1.85bn, £1.33bn) following the release of the teaser trailer
A new Star Wars-themed experience is to open at Madame Tussauds London in May, the
Amidst continued speculation, Disney CEO Bob Iger, has revealed some details on how the Star
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has extended his contract until the end of 2018,
The rumour mill is strong with this one as reports that a Star Wars theme
Officials in the US city of San Francisco are offering Star Wars creator George Lucas
Following reports that a Star Wars-based theme park is in the works, Disney started to
The Walt Disney Company is reportedly planning to open a Star Wars-based theme park in
The Walt Disney Company has acquired production company Lucasfilm in a deal worth US$4.05bn (3.11bn
Image: Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology -
London’s County Hall will be feeling the force from tomorrow as a travelling Star Wars
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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