Screen Rant

Andrew Gilman-Junior Star Wars Editor

Andrew Gilman

Junior Star Wars Editor

Author Details

Andrew Gilman graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2022 with a degree in Human Communications and minor in Creative Writing. A diehard Star Wars fan, he's always looking for ways to immerse himself in the galaxy far, far away. His other passion 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.

Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes back and Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace. 1
Star Wars Rebels
Why Darth Maul's Duel With Vader Was Cut From Star Wars Rebels - And Why It Was The Right Call

Darth Maul and Darth Vader were originally meant to duel each other on Malachor in Star Wars Rebels, but Dave Filoni correctly scrapped the idea.

Star Wars Rebels' Ghost crew and Mandalorian armor. 1
Star Wars Rebels
The Darkest Star Wars Rebels Story Was Never Told

While Star Wars Rebels did delve into mature narratives, the darkest story set up by The Mandalorian was never shown for the animated heroes.

Sabine Wielding Lightsaber in New Ahsoka Trailer 1
Ahsoka (2023)
Beautiful Ahsoka Promo Pays Tribute To Masters & Apprentices (Is Sabine A Jedi?)

A stunning promo for Ahsoka pays tribute to masters and apprentices throughout Star Wars history, implying that Sabine truly is a Jedi.

ahsoka ray stevenson 1
Ahsoka (2023)
"The Galaxy Is Not Safe": New Ahsoka Trailer Reveals The Highest Stakes Yet For Star Wars' Disney Plus Shows

A new trailer for Ahsoka sees the titular character's enemies in hot pursuit, raising the stakes higher than any previous Star Wars Disney+ show.

Ahsoka, Sabine, and the Inquisitor all wielding their lightsabers from the Ahsoka show 1
Ahsoka (2023)
"Everything Is Intentional": Ahsoka Star Reveals Lightsaber Fights That Are Far More Than Just Stunts

Sabine Wren star Natasha Liu Bordizzo explains that the lightsaber choreography in Ahsoka is a pathway into the characters' emotional states.

Bo-Katan Kryze in The Mandalorian season 3. 1
The Mandalorian (2019)
Star Wars Set Up The Mandalorian Season 3's Bo-Katan Arc 10 Years Ago

The culmination of Bo-Katan Kryze's arc was shown in The Mandalorian season 3, completing Dave Filoni's plan made a decade ago.

Kylo Ren and Darth Vader's helmet in The Force Awakens. 1
Star Wars May Finally Reveal How Kylo Ren Got Darth Vader's Helmet After 8 Years

Star Wars: The Force Awakens set up a mystery revolving around Darth Vader's burnt helmet, and how it was recovered may finally be revealed.

Cobb Vanth in The Mandalorian. 1
The Mandalorian (2019)
Will The Mandalorian's Marshal Return? Timothy Olyphant Dodges The Question With Style

Cobb Vanth star Timothy Olyphant dodged questions of a return in The Mandalorian, despite the character's Book of Boba Fett post-credit tease.

The Final Order in The Rise Of Skywalker 1
Star Wars Retcons A Rise Of Skywalker Villain Into A Key Original Trilogy Moment

From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi has retconned one of The Rise of Skywalker's Final Order villains into the Battle of Endor.

Star Wars Inquisitors 1
Star Wars Rebels
One Line In A New Hope Explains Why Star Wars Rebels Killed The Inquisitors (So Why's One In Ahsoka?)

One line in A New Hope convinced Dave Filoni that the Inquisitors had to be killed off in Star Wars Rebels - but one is still alive in Ahsoka.

Empire Strikes Back carbon freeze scene 1
"Everything Went Wrong" - Why Empire Strikes Back's Most Emotional Scene Was A Nightmare To Film

The carbon-freeze scene was The Empire Strikes Back's most emotional, but the shooting conditions were disastrous for the cast and crew.

Offworld Jawas 1
The Mandalorian (2019)
Grogu May Be Great, But One Mandalorian Star Preferred Working With Jawas

Cobb Vanth actor Timothy Olyphant had a blast working with Grogu, but it was the Jawas that made The Mandalorian feel like a kid again.

George Lucas and R2-D2 in Star Wars 1
George Lucas Asked Three People To Direct The Star Wars Prequels (Why Did They Turn Him Down?)

George Lucas approached multiple directors to helm the Star Wars prequel trilogy, directing the films himself after they declined for the same reason.

Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Rise of Skywalker posters. 1
Does Star Wars Need To Take A Few Years Off?

In light of Disney CEO Bob Iger announcing a cut back on new releases, the possibility exists that Star Wars may need to take some time off.

Bo-Katan and Mandalorian Purge 1
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
George Lucas' Vision Of Bo-Katan Kryze Was Originally Very Different

Bo-Katan Kryze has long been known as the sister of Mandalorian Duchess Satine, but this twist in The Clone Wars was a surprise even for George Lucas.

Darth Vader, the Grand Inquisitor, and Fifth Brother. 1
Star Wars
How Powerful The Inquisitors Are Compared To Darth Vader & How Many It'd Take To Beat Him

The Inquisitors in Star Wars are a group of former Jedi devoted to hunting down remnants of their own Order, trained by and serving under Darth Vader.

Ahsoka Tano, the Mandalorian, and Rey in Star Wars 1
Disney CEO Admits They'll Make Less Star Wars 11 Years After $4 Billion Lucasfilm Purchase

Disney CEO Bob Iger stated that the company will be producing fewer Star Wars releases to control spending and limit financial deficits.

Cassian Andor, Cal Kestis, and Kay Vess. 1
5 Star Wars Things To Expect At Comic Con 2023

While Star Wars will have a smaller presence at San Diego Comic Con 2023 than in years past, there are still a number of panels to keep an eye on.

Marrok Inquisitor in Ahsoka. 1
Ahsoka (2023)
Ahsoka's Inquisitor Officially Named - Has Every Star Wars Theory Been Destroyed?

The name of the Inquisitor in Ahsoka has been revealed, potentially shattering every Star Wars theory surrounding their mysterious identity.

Thrawn, Ahsoka Tano, and Sabine Wren in Ahsoka. 1
Ahsoka (2023)
Ahsoka Trailer 2 Breakdown: 17 Star Wars Story Details & Secrets You Missed

Star Wars has released the official trailer for Ahsoka, teasing a dozen new details about the series' story, characters, and background.

1 2 3 4
Page 1 / 4