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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 be surprised to learn that the comic adaptation of Return of the Jedi was released before the movie. While this incident caused a stir, it is not the only time this pre-release has occurred. We may even have a Star Wars trend with books and comics coming out first.  Return of the Jedi …

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When we look at a Super Star Destroyer, we see what appears like a city resting on top of it. These massive ships are well-equipped, but do they go so far as to host a city? In many ways, they do just that. Read more about the quasi-cities on Super Star Destroyers. Executor-Class Dreadnought The …

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Recently, Maryann Brandon commented on her role in including the Rey and Ben kiss scene in Rise of Skywalker. She revealed how she had to fight to keep it in the movie. This revelation prompts several questions, including whether this scene was good for character development, what it reflects about the film, and what the …

Read More about ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Editor Maryann Brandon Reveals She Fought for Rey and Kylo/Ben’s Kiss: “I Cut 15 versions to Make It Happen” 

The Inquisitors wielded red lightsabers but were not Sith. So, they would not automatically have had red lightsabers. This fact prompts the question: where did they get the crystals for their double-bladed lightsabers? While no definite answer has been provided, we can piece together two main ways and a third that may be more compelling.  …

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While some fans liked the Solo: A Star Wars Story movie, many did not. Several explanations have surfaced to explain the general disapproval of this 2018 stand-alone film. From the script and timing to Han’s character and predictability, here are seven reasons Solo was disliked.  1. Bad Script For starters, Solo suffered from a bad …

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We know that background characters play a vital role in Star Wars. Yet, we may not know how Lucas’s family was cast in some of these roles. Three of Lucas’s children and Lucas himself appeared in the prequel movies. His daughters made seven combined appearances, his son two, and Lucas was on-screen once.  Lucas’s Two …

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An ultimate what-if scenario would have Luke joining with Vader to battle against Palpatine. Would their combined powers enable them to defeat Sidious? Although we can see the merits of both sides of the argument are strong, we can conclude that Palpatine still comes out on top.  Palpatine Would Beat Vader and Luke As fans …

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We tend to associate Star Wars with Jedi and Sith, and Rebels and Imperials, not gods. Yet, there are gods, several of whom have tremendous dark-side powers. From canon and Legends, Celestials to the Sith, here are the top 10 gods in the Star Wars universe.  1. The Celestials As “ancient entities in the Force,” …

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Fans remember how Anakin’s eyes turn yellow in Revenge of the Sith. This change helped announce his transition to the dark side, but how it came about was not straightforward. And, his yellow eyes came with interesting contours that fit Anakin’s division between the light and dark sides.  How Anakin’s Eyes Turned Yellow Originally, Anakin’s …

Read More about Hayden Christensen Says It Was His Idea to Give Anakin Sith Eyes Although George Lucas Was Initially Against It.