Mark Newbold
Former Daily Content Manager and Program Director for Jedi News and the podcast network (August 2010 to August 2017). Former Co-host RADIO 1138 and Take Cover on the Jedi News Network.
Turning to the Dork Side #12
Long-time readers of Lightsabre will remember this gem of a series by artist and regular online Star Wars presence Neil Baker. Check...
Rest In Peace Lightning Bear
Sad news reaches us that Return of the Jedi's actor Lightning Bear has passed away. Lightning had battled ill health for...
Canadian Grand Prix 2011 – It’s The Rain-Maker
Want to know what George Lucas is doing RIGHT NOW? Jedi News can tell you - he's at the Canadian Grand...
“Help Me Obi-Wan Kenobi, You’re My Only Hope.”
Tokyo scientists have demonstrated touchable holograms for the first time ever. Using two Wii remotes to track the users movement and using...
Raiders of the Lost Ark – 30 Today
12th June 1981 was a key day for three now legendary members of the Hollywood firmament, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Harrison...
Live Action Star Wars May Shoot In Czech Republic
Czech site Czech Position Have posted an interview with the producer of the Star Wars prequels and the forthcoming Red Tails Rick...
Are You Ready For The Eternity Vault?
Bioware have released a new video allowing gamers their first look at group play in The Old Republic. The trailer takes us on...
Star Wars Insider #126 Arrives
Issue #126 of the Star Wars Insider is hitting shelves and mailboxes and it's packed with some amazing exclusive content: "Christian...
LucasBooks Executive Editor Sue Rostoni to Retire
News reaches us from the Official Site that Executive Editor for LucasBooks Sue Rostoni is retiring next month. "I have enjoyed the...
Admiral Motti.co.uk Launches
Our sister site Admiral Motti, the official website of A New Hope actor Richard Leparmentier has launched. New webmaster Louis Turfrey,...
Star Wars Actors Appearances Updates
Jedi News is working with Star Wars Actors Appearances to bring you the very latest in Star Wars actors convention appearances. ...
Choices of One Excerpt On The Official Site
The Official Star Wars Site has posted an excerpt from the second chapter of Timothy Zahn's forthcoming Choices of One. The book...
New Star Wars: The Old Republic Peripherals Announced
The Official Star Wars Site brings news of some awesome Star Wars: The Old Republic computer peripherals that will supplement the release of the...
Contagion: Outbreak! – More Star Wars Guests Announced
News comes to us via Infected Entertainment about the forthcoming Contagion: Outbreak! convention which opens its doors June 10th - 12th at...
How’s That For A Slice Of Fried Gold?
Fresh from E3, the latest trailer for The Old Republic MMO, and fantastic it is too.
John Williams Steps In To Conduct Star Wars: In Concert Orchestra
An amazing moment happened on Saturday 4th June 2011. The maestro John Williams stepped up to conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the...
George Lucas Strikes Back
So, what if George Lucas - the real George Lucas - had been kidnapped twenty years ago and replaced with a doppleganger? And...
Turning to the Dork Side #11
Long-time readers of Lightsabre will remember this gem of a series by artist and regular online Star Wars presence Neil Baker. Check...
Agents of the Empire By Szoki – Palpatine
Today we bring you the third and final piece in a trio of artwork featuring characters from the dark side by Hungarian...
Agents of the Empire By Szoki – Boba Fett
Yesterday we presented the first in a trio of pieces featuring characters from the dark side by Hungarian artist Szoki. Today we...
Agents of the Empire By Szoki – Darth Vader
For the past two weekends we've presented some stunningly stylised artwork by Hungarian artist Szoki. Today we bring you the third in...
Silver Becomes Gold – Celebration VI Details Announced!
UPDATE: The official Star Wars Celebration site has revealed the news that we've all been waiting to hear, and that is that Celebration...
Han Solo Ice Cube Tray
They say every cloud has a silver lining. Well, this proves it. While Princess Leia might have been cut up...
Kazuhiko Sano Passes Away
Illustrator Kazuhiko Sano has passed away. The artist was best known for his 1983 Return of the Jedi poster and his science...
Star Wars Actors Appearances Updates
Jedi News is working with Star Wars Actors Appearances to bring you the very latest in Star Wars actors convention...
The Solo Adventures
The winner of the prize for Best Animated fan film at Star Wars Celebration V was presented in 3D during the convention,...
Turning to the Dork Side #10
Long-time readers of Lightsabre will remember this gem of a series by artist and regular online Star Wars presence Neil Baker....
Robot Chicken Star Wars: Episode III UK Release Date
July 4th, put that in the diary UK readers, because that's the date when Robot Chicken Star Wars: Episode III and the...
Mos Eisley Cantina By Szoki – Hammerhead
Yesterday we brought you the second in trio of images from the Mos Eisley Cantina by Hungarian artist Szoki. Today we bring...
Here We Go, Star Wars Weekends Recap
It's the weekend, so let's recap this busy and momentous week we've just enjoyed and prepare for more Star Wars Weekends craziness.
Why won’t the Return of the Jedi Blu-ray include Jabba the Hutt’s favorite disco song?
The forthcoming Blu-ray release of the Star Wars saga is hotly anticipated by lovers of all things GFFA, but the geek team...
How The Empire Strikes Back Ruined Everything
Having just this week celebrated it's 31st birthday, it's not often that the quality and excellent of The Empire Strikes Back gets...
Terence Blanchard To Score Red Tails Soundtrack
While it's been all quiet on the Red Tails front lately, news comes through that that jazz legend Terence Blanchard will be...
Mos Eisley Cantina By Szoki – Greedo
Yesterday we brought you the first in trio of images from the Mos Eisley Cantina by Hungarian artist Szoki. Today we bring...
Obi-Wan Cameroni…Star Wars Fan…
Question - you are one of the worlds most influential and powerful leaders, with the ability to change lives both at home...