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Mark Newbold

About

Exploring the galaxy since 1978, Mark wrote his first fan fiction in '81 and has been a presence online since webpage Fanta War in 1996. He is the EiC and Daily Content Manager of Fantha Tracks and currently contributes to ILM.com, SkywalkerSound.com, Star Wars – Das Offizielle Magazin, Journal of the Whills and Starburst Magazine, having previously contributed to magazines Star Wars Insider, Geeky Monkey, TV Film Memorabilia, Model and Collectors Mart, partworks Build Darth Vader, Star Wars Encyclopedia, and Build The Millennium Falcon, and websites Jedi.net, Jedi News, StarWars.com, Lightsabre.co.uk, and Wirezone. He is the only podcaster to have appeared on every Celebration podcast stage since it began in 2015 (hosting it four times), and is the co-host of Making Tracks, Canon Fodder and Start Your Engines on Fantha Tracks Radio.
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Conventions & Events

Force Fest 2027: Speir mint: Steve Speirs is heading to Cheltenham

Steve Speirs is heading to Cheltenham for Force Fest.
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Film, Music & TV
00:22:36

Corridor Crew visit the birthplace of Star Wars visual effects

Corridor Crew visit the hallowed halls of ILM.
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Conventions & Events

Power of the Force: Can you Phil the Force? – Phil Tippett heading to 2027 show

Phil Tippett is heading to Power of the Force in Cologne, Germany over the weekend of 8th and 9th May 2027.
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Gaming

Have Disney cooled off on buying Epic Games?

Could Disney be looking to complete the purchase of Epic Games?
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Interviews

Bob Chapek on Bob Iger and Galactic Starcruiser: “When he resumed control of the company, the hotel closed”

Bob Chapek on the closure of Galactic Starcruiser.
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Film, Music & TV
00:14:47

Rexin Around: Buying real Star Wars props from the Tippett Studios Estate Sale

Rexin Around head to San Francisco and the Tippett Studios Estate Sale.
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Conventions & Events

Force Fest 2027: Nassty boy: Brian Blessed is heading to Cheltenham

Brian Blessed is heading to Cheltenham for Force Fest.
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Conventions & Events
00:13:11

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Opening Night video

More footage from the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
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Collecting

LEGO UCS Executor Super Star Destroyer 75457 has finally docked

The 6000 piece UCS Executor Super Star Destroyer LEGO set has finally arrived
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Gaming
00:02:33

Who does Mads Mikkelsen play in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4?

He can be a hero, or a villain, so who does Mads Mikkelsen play in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4?
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Collecting

Sideshow Collectibles: Poe Dameron Sixth Scale figure from Hot Toys

From Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles, the sixth scale Poe Dameron.
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Collecting

Acme Archives: ‘It’s Captain, Sir’ by Jodie Rae Charity

From Acme Archives and artist Jodie Rae Charity, 'It's Captain, Sir '.
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Interviews

Russell T. Davies on cynicism among sci-fi fans: “They’re not surprised by anything any more”

Russell T. Davies looks at the current state of sci-fi fandom.
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Film, Music & TV

Was Rogue Squadron heading to Disney Plus?

Rogue Squadron almost headed to television.
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Film, Music & TV
10:00:36

10-Hour Star Wars Halloween Fireside: Darth Vader’s Funeral Pyre

Watch ten hours of Darth Vader burning on top of a funeral pyre on Endor.
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Collecting

Hasbro Black Series: ‘Golden Card’ 6″ 1977 Stormtrooper

There's new packaging in town for 2027.
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Film, Music & TV

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos on Shawn Levy: “Shawn is going to be making Star Wars movies for a while”

Could Shawn Levy be looking ahead to more Star Wars adventures after Starfighter?
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Collecting
01:30:37

Hasbro Pulse: Star Wars Fan Stream – 2nd October 2026

Watch the latest Hasbro Pulse Star Wars livestream.
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Literature & Art

Star Wars Reads Day 2026: Engage the page

Star Wars Reads is back for 2026.
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Misc
00:05:41

Star Wars Zero Company Gameplay: Strategist vs. Wildcard

Take two approaches at playing Star Wars: Zero Company.
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Film, Music & TV
00:02:01

The Original Story Celebrated: Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian – Behind the Seams

Crochet is the way in this new clip recreating Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian.
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Interviews

Kathleen Kennedy on her time presiding over Lucasfilm: “an incredible challenge”

Kathleen Kennedy speaks for the first time since leaving Lucasfilm.
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Film, Music & TV

Shawn Levy to move from Netflix to Disney’s 20th Television

Shawn Levy is heading to 20th Television.
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Gaming

The Vehicles of Star Wars: Galactic Racer

Take a look at the vehicle classes in Galactic Racer, out next week.
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