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Join your hosts Mark Newbold and Paul Naylor for the latest technical manual of Start Your Engines and the AA-9 Coruscant freighter from Attack of the Clones.

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Making Tracks at FanthaFury 2026: LIVE from the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham

Mark Newbold - June 30, 2026

Sit tight, it's the first running of FanthaFury, LIVE from Birmingham..

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Making Tracks at Power of the Force 2026: The Emperor of the Universe, Ian McDiarmid

Mark Newbold - June 26, 2026

We head to Power of the Force in Germany for the Ian McDiarmid panel.

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Making Tracks Episode 260: Melting pot of the Force: With guest Louis Martin

Mark Newbold - June 23, 2026

Making Tracks is back for episode 260 and a look at the latest news.

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Making Tracks at Galaxypalooza 2026: With guests David Whiteley, Chris Kempshall and James Burns

Mark Newbold - June 19, 2026

Making Tracks is back as we head to Galaxypalooza 2026.

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Start Your Engines Technical Manual 24: The speeders of Solo: A Star Wars Story

Mark Newbold - June 12, 2026

Join your hosts Mark Newbold and Paul Naylor for the latest technical manual of Start Your Engines and the speeders of Solo: A Star Wars Story.

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Making Tracks Episode 259: Shake it all up Mr Filoni

Mark Newbold - June 10, 2026

Making Tracks is back for episode 259 and a look at the latest news.

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Making Tracks at Power of the Force 2026: The ISB of Andor panel

Mark Newbold - June 5, 2026

We head to Power of the Force in Germany for the ISB of Andor panel.

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Making Tracks presents ‘Across the Whale Pond’ with Joe Mulinaro from Rule the Galaxy

Mark Newbold - June 2, 2026

Joe Mulinaro of the Rule the Galaxy podcast joins us on Making Tracks.

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Canon Fodder: Picking up the conversation with Star Wars Insider editor Chris Cooper

Mark Newbold - May 29, 2026

We welcome former Star Wars Insider editor Chris Cooper back to Canon Fodder.

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Making Tracks at Power of the Force 2026: Giancarlo Esposito panel

Mark Newbold - May 26, 2026

We head to Power of the Force in Germany for the Giancarlo Esposito panel.

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Making Tracks Reaction Chat: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu – with Spoilers

Mark Newbold - May 22, 2026

Making Tracks Reaction Chat returns to discuss (with spoilers) The Mandalorian and Grogu.

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Making Tracks: The Mandalorian and Grogu Virtual Roundtable: With Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni

Mark Newbold - May 21, 2026

Fantha Tracks were part of a special The Mandalorian and Grogu roundtable with Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni.

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Making Tracks Reaction Chat: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu – Non-Spoiler review

Mark Newbold - May 19, 2026

Making Tracks Reaction Chat returns to discuss (without spoilers) The Mandalorian and Grogu.

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Making Tracks at Star Wars Fan Fun Day 2026: With three stars from Andor and Neil Livesey

Mark Newbold - May 15, 2026

Making Tracks returns to Star Wars Fan Fun Day, with guests Alex Waldmann, Rosalind Halstead, Jonjo O'Neill and Neil Livesey.

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

Mark Newbold - May 13, 2026

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

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February 2027

sun07feb10:00 AM11:59 PM‘Star Wars: The Experience – A Journey Through the Galaxy’: 13th February 2027Event starts in

Event Details

The world premiere exhibition, Star Wars™: The Experience, an epic journey through the legacy of Star Wars™, will open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on February 13, 2027, as part of the Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration.

Created by The Franklin Institute, in collaboration with MDSX, Lucasfilm and Disney Consumer Products, Star Wars™: The Experience – A Journey Through the Galaxy, is the largest and most comprehensive behind-the-scenes exhibition celebrating the Star Wars galaxy, and the official exhibition during the landmark anniversary year.

The all-new exhibition spans 18,000 square feet of visually rich, interconnected galleries, featuring large immersive moments, screen-used artifacts, and an RFID-powered experience for an interactive, personalized, and cinematic journey into the creative force behind Star Wars. It presents an extraordinary collection of more than 70 artifacts, many of them screen-used and on view for the first time from Lucasfilm, including legendary screen-used pieces such as Darth Maul’s lightsaber and Darth Vader’s costume. A selection of creatures, droids, and other alien species, including Grogu, R2-D2, and C-3PO, will be visible up close, along with a speeder bike, and original props from Andor.

From sound design and costume creation to fan art and gaming, the exhibition celebrates the intersection of art, innovation, and fandom, showcasing how Star Wars has always been, and will always be built by dreamers. It charts the evolution from analog ingenuity to digital reinvention and highlights the voices of early makers and the current global fandom, uncovering the creativity, craftsmanship, and community that make it a timeless treasure.

“Star Wars created a cultural landscape that spans decades and delivers massive, undeniable global appeal,” said Larry Dubinski, President and CEO of The Franklin Institute. “Its influence extends far beyond cinema—shaping entertainment, culture, technology, and business, while redefining how stories are created, experienced, and shared across generations. The Franklin Institute is excited to put Philadelphia once again at the center of a major cultural moment with another blockbuster world premiere exhibition in 2027.”

“Star Wars: The Experience represents more than four years of collaboration, creativity, and shared vision with Lucasfilm, Disney Consumer Products, and MDSX,” said Abby Bysshe, Chief Experience and Strategy Officer at The Franklin Institute. “Bringing an experience of this scale to life takes an extraordinary amount of dedication and expertise, and together this team has created something we believe will captivate audiences and celebrate the extraordinary and lasting impact of Star Wars.”

“This exhibition is an authentic celebration of the ingenuity and pioneering spirit of Star Wars and its cultural impact across decades,” said Dan Picard, owner, and creative director at MDSX. “It places fans inside unique aspects of the Star Wars saga—blending unforgettable moments, behind-the-scenes creativity, and the fandom that continues to shape the galaxy today. That is what makes this exhibition such an exceptional experience, and one we are proud to be part of.”

EXCLUSIVE DETAILS AND FIRST LOOK AT EXHIBIT RENDERINGS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON

The Making of Star Wars™: The Experience (Panel)
Friday, July 24, 2026, 4:00PM-5:00PM (PT), Room 7AB

Exclusive to San Diego Comic-Con attendees, the creative minds behind Star Wars™: The Experience will share more about the making of the exhibition, revealing insider insights and the first gallery renderings.

Moderated by Ashley Eckstein, actor and the voice of Ahsoka Tano in animated series including Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Tales of the Jedi—panel experts include Matt Martin, Sr. Creative Executive of Franchise Content and Strategy at Lucasfilm; Portia Fontes, Manager of Physical Assets at Lucasfilm; Abby Bysshe, Chief Experience and Strategy Officer at The Franklin Institute; Dan Picard, Creative Officer and Owner of MDSX; and Dave Edmonds, Art Director at MDSX.

The creative team will dive into questions such as: How do you balance cinematic authenticity with exhibition design? What is the visual identity of the experience? What are some of the never-before-seen archival pieces, and how do you celebrate 50 years of Star Wars in a way that feels as epic, emotional, and immersive as the saga itself?

Tickets will go on sale in November for Star Wars™: The Experience, which will run from February 13 to September 6, 2027. Following the Philadelphia premiere, the exhibition will launch a five year North American tour.