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Mark Newbold

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Exploring the galaxy since 1978, Mark wrote his first fan fiction in 1981 and been a presence online since his first webpage Fanta War in 1996. He currently contributes to Star Wars Insider, ILM.com, SkywalkerSound.com and Starburst Magazine, having previously written for StarWars.com, Star Wars Encyclopedia, Build The Millennium Falcon, Geeky Monkey, TV Film Memorabilia and Model and Collectors Mart. He is a four-time Star Wars Celebration Stage host, the only podcaster to have appeared on every Celebration podcast stage since it began in 2015, the Daily Content Manager of Fantha Tracks and the co-host of Making Tracks, Canon Fodder and Start Your Engines on Fantha Tracks Radio.
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars: R2-D2 and C-3PO blast through space

Watch this clip from Star Wars: The Clone Wars episode Nomad Droids on Star Wars Kids.

Michael J. Fox on filming Shrinking with Harrison Ford: “So fun to work with”

Michael J. Fox talks Harrison Ford and Shrinking.

Comic Review: Star Wars: Han Solo – Hunt for the Falcon #3

We review Star Wars: Han Solo - Hunt for the Falcon #3.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind was released 48 years ago today

Happy 48th birthday Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Dark Ink Art: Hunter for Hire

From Dark Ink Art, Hunter for Hire by Joe Hogan.

Echo Base LIVE 18 back in Redditch 7th March 2026

Echo Base LIVE is back 7th March 2026.

Star Wars: Visions Lightsaber Battles

Watch this compilation of lightsaber battles from Star Wars: Visions.

Thank The Maker: Celebrating The Force Awakens with guest Katy Coleman

Thank The Maker welcomes its next guest, Katy Coleman.
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Ahsoka’s Surprise Attack!

Can Ahsoka turn the tables on her Trandoshan captors in this clip from The Clone Wars?
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Brick Fanatics talk to LEGO Star Wars designer César Soares about his favourite sets

LEGO designer César Soares talks with Brick Fanatics.

Andor nominated for Royal Television Society Craft and Design Awards

Andor is nominated for two RTS Craft and Design Awards.
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Ben Burtt on the Sound Design of Raiders of the Lost Ark

Ben Burtt on the Oscar-winning sound of Raiders of the Lost Ark.

The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope: From Volume 1 to 3 and beyond

Take a closer look at The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope ahead of the limited series in 2026.

Regal Robot: Toht Hangar & Bronze Bust

Regal Robot and Star Wars Replicas look at the Toht hangar and bronze bust.

Disney Plus to add gaming features and AI generated content

Bob Iger looks at future plans for Disney Plus.

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Update 7.8 Content is now available on the Public Test Server

Check out what's new in Update 7.8 of Star Wars: The Old Republic.
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Gift the Galaxy: Star Wars Holiday Gifting From Our Family to Yours

Gift the Galaxy with Star Wars toys.

Star Wars Celebration Japan store re-opens 20th November – 1st December

Celebration Japan merch is available for a limited time. Get 'em while they're hot. They're lovely.

S.H.Figuarts: Star Wars: The Clone Wars figures arrive

Prototypes of the new The Clone Wars figures from SH Figuarts will be on display this weekend in Tokyo.
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Propstore: Secret details of Boba Fett’s hero blaster prop

Take a closer look at Boba Fetts hero blaster from The Empire Strikes Back with Propstore and Adam Savage.

Beyond The Comic Con Episode 3: Mark Hamilton from ASH

Level Up Leroy welcomes Mark Hamilton to Beyond The Comic Con.
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Keira Knightley stars in Waitrose Christmas advert

Love springs eternal for Phil and Keira Knightley.

Thank The Maker: Celebrating The Force Awakens with guest Kiran Shah

Thank The Maker welcomes its next guest, Kiran Shah.
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