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Mark Newbold

About

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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Latest Posts

The Mandalorian and Grogu: Teasers and promos

Keep checking back for promos and teasers for The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Galaxypalooza: VIP enamel pin revealed

Galaxypalooza reveal show exclusives for their event on 6th June in Essex.

Topps: New record set for 1977 trading card

Shake those Gamorrean piggy banks, there's a new record-breaking Topps card in town.
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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic secures large investment

Investment is coming to Fate of the Old Republic.

Making Tracks Episode 258: Grogu Strikes Back: With guest Jonathan Cass

Making Tracks is back for episode 258 on Leicester Square and with guest Jonathan Cass.

Thank The Maker returns to celebrate a decade of Rogue One

Thank The Maker is back later in 2026 to celebrate Rogue One.

The Mandalorian and Grogu: Sigourney Weaver hits the chat circuit

The icon talks the saga. Sigourney Weaver talks The Mandalorian and Grogu on US TV.
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The Mandalorian N-1 Starfighter: Cross Section artwork process

Watch the creation of the John R. Mullaney N1 Starfighter cross-section artwork from The Mandalorian Visual Guide.

Lucas Museum: The first visitors have arrived

The humans have to wait for their visit to the Lucas Museum.
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This is the way: Pedro Pascal hits Times Square

Pedro Pascal really is the man about town.

Starfury: Invasion 2026: Genevieve O’Reilly, Alistair McKenzie and Pierro Niel Mee heading to Birmingham

Starfury: Invasion 2026 anounces its latest guests - Genevieve O'Reilly, Alistair McKenzie and Pierro Niel Mee are heading to Birmingham.

Ahsoka season 2 arrives early 2027

Ahsoka season 2 arrives early 2027.

Book Review: Star Wars: Galactic Drinks

We review Star Wars: Galactic Drinks: From Mandalorian Mocktails to Cantina Cafs, Captivating Beverages Inspired by a Galaxy Far, Far Away!

Rancho Obi-Wan and the Saga Museum are recruiting

Could you be the one to join the team at Rancho Obi-Wan?

Jon Favreau: The Mandalorian and Grogu is an “opportunity to present Star Wars to a new audience”

Jon Favreau is keen to introduce a new generation of fans to Star Wars.
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The Original Story Celebrated: I Will Never Join You!

Watch moments from The Empire Strikes Back, in crochet.

Pacific Place Mall in Jakarta hits hyperspace until 7th June

Pacific Place Mall in Jakarta is feeling the Force.
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Pedro Pascal talks The Mandalorian and Grogu on Good Morning America

Pedro Pascal talks The Mandalorian and Grogu on GMA.

Kathleen Kennedy talks The Mandalorian and Grogu and ILM: “They have done extraordinary work”

Kathleen Kennedy praises the worlk of ILM on The Mandalorian and Grogu.
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Star Wars: Jedi Master Eeko-Dio Daki

Watch this character study of Jedi Master Eeko-Dio Daki

New May the 4th merch arrives at Galaxy’s Edge

Check out some of the merch that has arrived at Galaxy's Edge.

Star Wars Fan Fun Day 2026: Record-breaking charity total announced

Star Wars Fan Fun Day reveal their 2026 charity fundraising total.

The Mandalorian and Grogu: Full Matt Ferguson artwork revealed

Check out the full artwork by Matt Ferguson for The Mandalorian and Grogu.