Zak Portlock-Thorogood
Zak joined the site as a reviewer of Dark Horse's weekly comic publications. Before joining Matt Booker in running the Facebook page.
Zak is a keen photographer, and covers events such as MCM Comic Con, Farthest From, and Celebration for Jedi News.
‘Rogue One’ Pop-Up IMAX Theatre In China
Rogue One is about to launch in China, and here's how
Uniqlo Press Event: Thursday 8th December 2016
Fashion met the Force last night at the Uniqlo press event in London
Propel Launch At Madam Tussauds
Check out this gallery of images from Team Jedi News at last weeks Propel launch at Madam Tussauds
Force Festival: Monday 29th August 2016: A Day In Review
Monday 29th August 2016 was the day the Force came to Petersfield and Zak was there to report on it...
Barrel and Forks – The Fork Awakens
Barrel and Forks presents, The Fork Awakens; a fully immersive Star Wars dining experience taking place in the heart of London. As...
MCM Comic Con: May 27th – 29th 2016
Join Zak PT as he travels to London for the MCM London Comic Con...
Chewbacca Mom Reaches Facebook History
Chewbacca Mom strikes back...
Nixon Release New Star Wars Products To Their Branded Range
Last year the niche independent clothing outlet Nixon released their Star Wars branded selection which saw the introduction of Boba Fett, Stormtrooper,...
Review for Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Some have been waiting 32 years, others 10, and many only a few years since the 7th instalment to the great sci-fi...
Farthest From 10: 12th – 13th December 2015
Bigger, bolder and better. This retro toy show has been running for over 4 years and has now grown into what I...
Forbidden Planet Website Star Wars Easter Egg
Christmas is creeping closer and the release of The Force Awakens hits cinemas globally next week. While searching for some Christmas present...
On The Shelves UK: EMP Clothes Store Releases New The Force Awakens Brand
The heavy metal online clothes suppliers EMP have released a new line of Star Wars clothing and novelty gifts in honour of...
Statue Of Vladimir Lenin Gets The Star Wars Makeover
A statue of one of the fathers of Russian communism, Vladimir Lenin, has been transformed into Darth Vader by the request of...
How Propp’s Theory Fits With Star Wars
One thing that has always fascinated me with the Star Wars saga is where the inspiration of the characters and storyline we know today...
Jedi News Book Review: Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure
Princess Leia returns for an all-new adventure in this thrilling upper middle grade novel. Set between Star Wars: The...
Jedi News Review: Farthest From 9
Sunday 2nd August saw the transformation of a local village hall located in Fordingbridge into what is known as Farthest...
A Very Secret Review: Secret Cinema
A secret location, somewhere in London, near a usually quiet underground station surrounded by the docks and a couple of local shops....
Adidas Launches New Star Wars Kids Clothing Line
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Jedi News Comic Review: Princess Leia #2
PRINCESS LEIA, PART 2 Before the destruction of their ultimate weapon, the evil Galactic Empire forced...
Jedi News Comic Review: Princess Leia #1
PRINCESS LEIA PART 1 It is a time of both hope and mourning within the Rebellion. While on...
Jedi News Book Review: Lego Star Wars: The Original Trilogy Collection
In LEGO Star Wars: A New Hope, beginning readers will have the opportunity to follow Luke...
Jedi News Review: Star Wars Rebels Mission Series R2-D2 and C-3P0
As you may have noticed everyone’s favourite counterparts made a cameo in an early episode of Star Wars Rebels. The pair have...
Jedi News Review: Star Wars Rebels: Zeb and Stormtrooper
It is a time of a new era. The ever reaching grasp of the new Imperial Empire are now...
Jedi News Book Review: LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side
Discover everything there is to know about the dark side of the Force with LEGO Star Wars. Step into...
MCM London Comic Con: 25th October 2014
As always this year’s second MCM London Comic Con was packed full of awe- inspiring Cosplayers, bargain deals and brand new...
Fandom Focus: Hip Hop Trooper, body popping the galaxy
Now there are many Star Wars costume organisations around the world today. Some raise money for charity’s and some cheer up the...
Deciphering the Kessel Run
I don’t usually investigate the Physics and Astronomy behind Star Wars as I find it can take the magic and imagination out...
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Legacy: The Embers of an Era
Due to the early release of the new Star Wars Rebels premiere, Spark of Rebellion, the much anticipated Star Wars:...
Jedi News Comic Review: Classic Star Wars The Early Adventures #6
Renn Volz and his daughter Mira Volz have finally invented the Ion Ring ship. It possesses the...
Jedi News Comic Review: Classic Star Wars The Early Adventures #5
After coming under attack from Imperial forces when on route to a mission, the great Princess Leia and her...
501st: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Answered
The 501st Legion posted their reply to JJ Abrams nomination for the ice bucket challenge and it’s a good one! ...
Jedi News Review: Vans X Star Wars
The classic shoe makers Vans have teamed up with Star Wars designers to bring you a beautiful collection of Star Wars themed Vans....
Jedi News Facebook Page Reaches 11,000 Likes
WOW! The Jedi News Facebook page reached a whopping 10,000 Likes late Thursday night and then 11,000 early yesterday morning! We just...
Jedi News Review: Farthest From 6: Sunday 27th July 2014
Farthest From is a small show hosted by All the Cool Stuff in Fordingbridge. It is dedicated to bringing the...