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Todd Wahlstrom

Todd Wahlstrom is a creative and analytical freelance writer and life-long Star Wars fan. He has covered such topics as Darth Vader, the Jedi, Boba Fett, and AT-AT Walkers. Todd has published a non-fiction book, holds a Ph.D. in history, and enjoys hiking, running, and reading about science.

When the New Jedi Order movie comes out in 2026, it may well include the beloved duo Din Djarin and Grogu. Rey will be the star character who appears to be moving forward with a new way to lead the Jedi against the threat of reborn Sith. It would make sense to bring in Mando …

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With the live-action series Star Wars: The Acolyte set to launch on June 4th, audiences can expect to gain new insights into the Jedi. Yet, as the show takes place during the High Republic era when the Jedi were at their height of power, we continue to view the Star Wars universe from the perspective …

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The Phantom Menace has garnered its share of criticism. After this film’s debut in 1999, many viewers protested against characters like Jar Jar Binks and the heavy reliance on CGI. Yet, these long-standing critiques miss the many valuable contributions this first prequel movie made. Here are 10 reasons why we should see The Phantom Menace …

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As Star Wars fans, we are probably familiar with some of the discussions about how Chewbacca did not get a medal in A New Hope. We may think that this was an oversight, but why Chewie did not get one actually has several reasons.  The Story Focused on Human Characters We remember the ceremony scene …

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We may have been first introduced to Black Krrsantan in The Book of Boba Fett. Yet, this Wookiee bounty hunter has been around for a decade. He debuted in the 2015 Darth Vader #1 comic by Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca. As a new but old character, Krrsantan has many interesting facts. Here are ten …

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We watched Darth Maul defeat Qui-Gon Jinn in the first prequel, and then Ahsoka Tano defeated Maul in The Clone Wars series. Those two duels set up an interesting question–how did Ahsoka defeat Maul when Qui-Gon couldn’t? Much of the answer has to do with Qui-Gon and Ahsoka’s fighting styles and the circumstances of their …

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We are familiar with Luke’s green lightsaber that burst on the scene in Return of the Jedi. Yet, we may not be as familiar with how Luke made it. Drawing on Legends, let’s explore how Luke borrowed a Sith technique to forge his second lightsaber.  Dark Times for the Jedi After Order 66, the remaining …

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General Grievous was someone to be feared and not afraid of anyone, almost. General Grievous actually did fear one Jedi in particular, and it was not top lightsaber fighters like Anakin or Mace Windu. The one and only Yoda is who Grievous feared because he could not keep up with Yoda’s fighting style and connection …

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Darth Vader conveys a determination to strike fear into everyone he encounters. He is not known to fear anyone in the galaxy. Yet, Vader feared two people–Obi-Wan and Sidious. He feared them not because of their powers but because of his psychological state of mind.  Vader Feared Obi-Wan Kenobi Obi-Wan was the first person that …

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The Star Wars television show Andor follows on the heels of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, but is much different from these series.  It is slower-paced and does not have standout characters like Din Djarin, Boba Fett, or Kenobi. It may appear to be a downturn in the success of recent …

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