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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.

We may know something about a Temple Guard who became the Grand Inquisitor. Yet, we may not know the details of his origin story or how Anakin knew not to kill him when he attacked the Temple. This Guard turned Inquisitor had been lured to the dark side, and Palpatine most likely arranged for him …

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Admiral Ackbar evolved into a fan-favorite character. That he died in such a nonchalant way drew negative reactions. Both fans and the actor-puppeteer who played Ackbar thought he deserved a better death to provide some tribute to a character who became central to Star Wars lore. The death scene could have added to the drama …

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Shmi was a slave who died at the hands of the Tusken Raiders. As the mother of the Chosen One, she was not given much respect. It seems that the Jedi could have treated her better or recognized her as similar to the Virgin Mary. Why didn’t they? It may have been that they were …

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Tony Gilroy recently voiced his support for an Andor spinoff show. The idea arose from fans, and Gilroy expressed how promising it would be to see Kleya and Vel hunting after ex-Imperials. This premise is captivating for that reason, but also for the promise of how the characters would unfold.   A Captivating Andor Spinoff Series …

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There is a key moment in Attack of the Clones when Palpatine caught Yoda’s attention. We think that Yoda is on to Palpatine’s true intentions and that he will take some action. Yet, Yoda remains silent on the issue. Why didn’t he speak out about his suspicions? The dark side is behind the answer.  Palpatine …

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If we examine Lucas’s comments on the EU, we can derive two key questions. One, does Star Wars have a parallel universe? Two, should we be so critical of the Disney era if we accept the idea of a separate EU-Legends universe that is now being drawn into canon? It may not be apparent, but …

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Interesting fact–Lawrence Kasdan strongly urged George Lucas to kill off Luke and have Leia become a Jedi in Return of the Jedi. This is an interesting story on its own, but it also offers a compelling case for how this narrative move could have made the saga more compelling.  Kasdan Strongly Advised Lucas This recent …

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We may know about Bothans from Return of the Jedi or Legends materials. This shadowy spy species is primarily self-serving, but it did aid the Rebels in their crucial hour. However, as of yet, Lucasfilm has not shown the Bothans in any film or show. Why is that? It could be that they want to …

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Fans may have heard about the casting of Matt Smith in the new Starfighter film. Building on the momentum of Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth being added to the project, Smith’s inclusion figures well for this movie. Smith’s villain acting also fits well in the Star Wars franchise. The Excitement of Matt Smith Being Cast …

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When watching the Rebels in battle, we may have noticed that they don’t seem to use captured Imperial weapons and equipment. That trend may sound strange. What explains it? The Rebels often saw Imperial gear as unfitting for the occasion, but also stole and used their fair share of items. They just preferred not to …

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