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Mark Newbold

About

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's contributed to Star Wars Insider (since '06) and Starburst Magazine (since '16) as well as ILM.com, SkywalkerSound.com, StarWars.com, Star Wars Encyclopedia, Build The Millennium Falcon, Geeky Monkey, TV Film Memorabilia, Model and Collectors Mart, Star Trek magazine and StarTrek.com. He is a four-time Star Wars Celebration Stage host, the only podcaster to have appeared on every Celebration podcast stage since the stage 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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Latest Posts

Hasbro: What the Battle of Geonosis collection poster will look like with the HasLab Gunship in it

Steve Evans reveals a rough sketch of the Battle of Geonosis collection poster.

Disney Store: Some UK orders of StarSpeeder 1000 cancelled without explanation

Some UK fans orders of the Disney StarSpeeder 1000 have been cancelled.
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LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past Official Trailer

The trailer and poster for LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past lands.

Gaming Review: Star Wars Unlimited: Legends of the Force

We take a look at Star Wars Unlimited: Legends of the Force from Fantasy Flight Games.

Star Wars: Battle of Hoth launch events

New launch events announced for Star Wars: The Battle of Hoth.

How Indiana Jones and the Great Circle navigated changes to become a hit

MachineGames Jens Andersson and Pete Ward on the challenges of creating Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

John Boyega talks Finn: “I actually thought that they would Obi-Wan and Darth Vader us”

John Boyega on the future he believed Finn would have in the sequel trilogy.

The Phantom Menace lightsaber fight: Faster, more intense? Nope, “They’re going too fast.”

Ewan McGregor looks back at his favourite lightsaber fight from The Phantom Menace.
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Manny Jacinto Reads Thirst Tweets

Manny Jacinto and some bibically unpronounceable thirst tweets.

ILM Evolutions: Interactive Experiences

ILM.com take a look at how ILM have pushed the boundaries of immersive storytelling.

Comic Review: Star Wars: Jedi Knights #6

We review Star Wars: Jedi Knights #6.

The Georgia Alliance of Star Wars Collectors: Rogue Fun II: Fun and Villainy: 30th April – 3rd May 2026

Rogue Fun II - Fun and Villainy lands in Atlanta 30th April - 3rd May 2026.
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Star Wars Explained review Star Wars: The High Republic

The era is over (for now) and Star Wars Explained review four years of storytelling.

Pod of Rebellion: “The Siege of Lothal Pt. 2” (S2E2)

Check out the latest episode of Pod of Rebellion as they look at "The Siege of Lothal Pt. 2" (S2E2).

The Entertainer becomes an Employee Owned Trust

The Entertainer to become an Employee Ownership Trust.

Filmumentaries Podcast: Dave Barclay – My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond

Filmumentaries chat with legendary puppeteer Dave Barclay.

ICCC 2026: Denise Gough attending

ICCC returns for 2026 with guest Denise Gough.

No more Naked Gun for Neeson?

Liam Neeson unsure about returning as Frank Drebin Jr.

Pedro Pascal to join Tony Gilroy on Behemoth!

Pedro Pascal may be joining Tony Gilroy on Behemoth!

Festival of the Force – Newark 2026: Toby Philpott attending

Toby Philpott is coming to Festival of the Force, Saturday 31st January 2026.
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