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Mark Newbold

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Exploring the galaxy since 1978, Mark wrote his first fan fiction in '81 and been a presence online since his first webpage Fanta War in 1996. He currently contributes to ILM.com and SkywalkerSound.com, having previously written for Star Wars Insider, StarWars.com, Star Wars Encyclopedia, Build The Millennium Falcon, Starburst Magazine, 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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Matt Denton on how BB-8 was made

Matt Denton talks BB-8.

Rebel Scum Con III: Chris Marquette is heading to Texas

Rebel Scum Con is back for 2026, and Chris Marquette is attending.
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Icons of the Force: Get to Know Chewbacca

The latest Icons of the Force features the mighty Chewbacca.

Rebel Scum Con III: Kyle Newman is heading to Texas

Rebel Scum Con is back for 2026, and Kyle Newman is attending.

Maidenhead Comic Con 2026: Jamie Richards attending

Jamie Richards is heading to Maidenhead Comic Con.
00:49:57

Ryan Gosling on Harrison Ford: “He’s not like us”

Ryan Gosling chats Harrison Ford on the New Heights podcast.

Smugglers Surrey Star Wars Weekend Ep 2: Bern Collaco

Bern Collaco is heading to Smugglers Surrey Star Wars Weekend on 7th - 8th November.

National Geographic Visionary Changemakers, including Harrison Ford and Ewan McGregor

Harrison Ford and Ewan McGregor, part of the National Geographic 33 Visionary Changemakers for 2026.

Ryan Gosling on Star Wars: Starfighter and practical puppets

No poodu Kenobi....Star Wars: Starfighter shall feature practical puppets.
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Star Wars tools now live for Fortnite Developers

Create your very own Star Wars galaxy within Fortnite.

Regal Robot: Krayt Dragon Desk Organizer

From Regal Robot, the new Krayt Dragon Desk Organizer.

Dark Forces trilogy author William C. Dietz has passed away

Farewell to the author of the Dark Forces trilogy, William C. Dietz.

Galaxypalooza: First-time signer Alex Blake attending

Alex Blake is heading to Galaxypalooza on 6th June in Essex.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day features a very familiar Star Wars face

There's a very familiar GFFA face in the trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Smugglers Surrey Star Wars Weekend Ep 2: Cathy Munroe

Cathy Munroe is heading to Smugglers Surrey Star Wars Weekend on 7th - 8th November.
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Ahsoka and her first command mission

Watch this clip from The Clone Wars as Ahsoka takes command of her first mission.

Oga’s Cantina remove references to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Changes are coming to Oga's Cantina and Batuu West at Disneyland.
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LEGO Star Wars: Yoda’s Hungry Challenge

Luke is hungry in this latest LEGO short.

Maidenhead Comic Con 2026: Jonathan Cass attending

Jonathan Cass is heading to Maidenhead Comic Con.

Indiana Jones ride at Animal Kingdom taking shape

The Indiana Jones ride at Animal Kingdom in Orlando is taking shape.
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Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains: Not passing go on 11th June

Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains is coming our way soon.

Pod of Rebellion: “Twilight of the Apprentice Part Two” (S2E22)

Pod of Rebellion is back as the team look at "Twilight of the Apprentice Part Two" (S2E22).

Maul – Shadow Lord: Episode titles and release dates revealed

The dates for the ten-episode debut season of Maul - Shadow Lord is revealed.

Could Star Wars be coming to Fortnite’s Unreal Editor?

Star Wars might be heading to the Unreal Editor for Fortnite.