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Andrew Gilman-Junior Star Wars Editor

Andrew Gilman

Junior Star Wars Editor

Contributor Since February, 2023
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Star Wars, Ahsoka, The Mandalorian
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Author Details

Andrew Gilman graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2022 with a degree in Human Communications and minor in Creative Writing. An aspiring filmmaker, Andrew has written several screenplays for feature-length projects. His other ion is sports, and he's an avid Tampa Bay Rays, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Lightning fan.

Industry Focus

The Junior Editor for Screen Rant's Star Wars branch, Andrew knows everything he can fill his brain with about the franchise. He focuses on character and story, examining how the smaller details come together into the larger world. Keeping up with the canon is a priority of his, giving him insight on tales from all mediums.

Favorite Media

Andrew's favorite Star Wars film is The Empire Strikes Back, though Revenge of the Sith is neck and neck. The sequel possess every quality a Star Wars movie should, diving deeper into the psyche of the characters, providing iconic set pieces, an astonishing John Williams score, and Darth Vader at his most menacing.

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George Lucas sitting in front of the Death Star
Star Wars Canon Has Abandoned George Lucas' Stormtrooper Clone Vision
Star Wars

George Lucas' original plan for the stormtroopers has been abandoned by Star Wars canon, diminishing a funny gag.

Ahsoka Tano and Hera Syndulla live-action
Ahsoka Tano Was More Important To The Rebel Alliance Than You Though - So Where Is She In The OT Era?
Ahsoka Tano

Star Wars: Dawn of the Rebellion confirms Ahsoka's rank among the rebels, begging the question of where she was after the mission to Malachor.

Skywalker Pilot Collection crew photo
Star Wars & Columbia's Skywalker Pilot Collection Lets You Take On The Empire (& The Elements)
Star Wars

Star Wars and Columbia are teaming up to bring winter gear inspired by the Battle of Hoth so you can take n the Empire yourself.

George Lucas from 1976 in front of a poster for Star Wars: A New Hope.
George Lucas' Medical Emergency Almost Ended Star Wars Before The First Movie Was Finished
Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope

The stress of Star Wars was so much for George Lucas that it almost ended the franchise before it began - but The Maker persevered.

Palpatine Death Star Construction
The Emperor's Most Famous Star Wars Quote Is A Joke After Return Of The Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

An iconic quote by Palpatine about his power in Return of the Jedi was turned a great joke by a Star Wars comic, revealing all his flaws.

Luke fighting Darth Vader in the artwork for the Star Wars Deckbuilding Game
George Lucas Reveals The Biggest Struggle Of Writing Luke & Vader's Final Duel
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

George Lucas knew that Return of the Jedi would culminate in a duel between Luke and Darth Vader, but the catalyst for Luke's rage was in the air.

Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker and Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano
Anakin Skywalker Taught Ahsoka His Most Absurd Trick
Star Wars

One of Ahsoka's latest techniques is a learned risk taken directly by Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones.

Darth Vader in the Emperor's throne room in Return of the Jedi
Why George Lucas Was Tempted To Cut An Iconic Darth Vader Scene From Return Of The Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

What's now one of the most poignant scenes in all of Star Wars was nearly cut by George Lucas from Return of the Jedi due to fan confusion.

Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Mustafar in Star Wars.
Revenge Of The Sith's Mustafar Duel Broke A Star Wars Record
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

The set built for Mustafar in Revenge of the Sith broke a Star Wars production record, paving the way for The Mandalorian's Volume tech.

Rey and Kylo Ren from the sequel trilogy either side of the poster for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Four Years Ago Today, Star Wars Revealed What Really Makes A Jedi Knight
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's final trailer released four years ago to the day, emphasizing the key to what truly makes someone a Jedi Knight.

George Lucas and The Empire Strikes Back Poster
How The Empire Strikes Back Broke Guild Rules & Led George Lucas To Quit The DGA
The Empire Strikes Back

Despite being given a for A New Hope, George Lucas was fined for having the opening crawl in The Empire Strikes Back - so he quit the guilds.

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