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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 think Star Wars surpasses other major franchises in revenue, but that idea is mistaken. Although Star Wars is top-standing and long-lasting, Pokémon is the highest-grossing media franchise. Read on to find out more.  Why Is Pokémon the Highest Grossing Media Franchise? Pokémon: How to Create a $100 Billion FranchiseWatch this video on YouTube …

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In A New Hope, Princess Leia completed her look with an iconic hairstyle. It gave her a regal appearance that distinguished her among the Rebels. You may not know it, but that hairstyle was inspired by women of the Mexican Revolution, especially Clara de la Rocha. Read on to find out more.  Princess Leia’s Iconic …

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Maybe we think that Star Wars was destined to be a success. Yet, George Lucas was not so sure. He even planned a low-budget sequel called Splinter of the Mind’s Eye in case A New Hope flopped. Read on to find out more about this backup project.  The Backup Project Lucas’s backup project was based …

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As The Phantom Menace celebrates its 25th birthday this year, we can consider some interesting details about this first sequel. Darth Maul was introduced as a new villain, and Obi-Wan was going to be named Qui-Gon. What would this name change have meant? Read on to find out more. Obi-Wan as Qui-Gon and Qui-Gon as …

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As the former apprentice of Count Dooku, Asajj Ventress sought vengeance against her master. Ventress was a wildcard and difficult to predict, which is part of what made her an interesting character. In The Clone Wars show, she died, but she returned in The Bad Batch. Will she likewise return in a new show or …

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Star Wars is known for technology that goes beyond our human abilities. Tractor beams, hyperspace drives, the Death Star, and lightsabers are among the innovations that surpass our own. Yet, not everything is more advanced. Here are 10 things that should be more advanced than they are in Star Wars.  10. The Millennium Falcon The …

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As a key member of the Rebels and then the New Republic, Captain Carson Teva is tasked with patrolling the Outer Rim. Teva became best known for his interactions with and rescue of Din Djarin in Season 2 of The Mandalorian.  As a new, interesting character, Captain Teva may appear to be an average defender …

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Grand Moff Tarkin, top imperial officer, villain, stern, dangerous…these ideas may come to mind when we hear his name. We may think along the same lines for Grand Admiral Thrawn and add in cunning, deceptive, and vindictive.  Both leaders strike fear into the Rebellion, but who is the more dangerous and cunning? Read on to …

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