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Tara Salvati-

Tara Salvati

Author Details

Tara Salvati just graduated with her Master's in Publishing and begins work on her PhD this Fall. When not pursuing her academic endeavors, she can often be found over caffeinated in her favorite coffee shop reading a book. An avid hockey fan, Tara can (and will) talk your ear off about anything New York Rangers related.

Industry Focus

Tara has been a Core Feature Writer for Screen Rant since 2022 and focuses most of her time on Star Wars. A lover of the Star Wars Prequels, The Clone Wars, and Star Wars Rebels, Tara could talk about Ahsoka Tano and Ezra Bridger forever.

Favorite Media

Tara is in the middle of her latest Star Wars rewatch, and is reading the Ahsoka novel by EK Johnston. Tara also enjoys sharing and reading up on the Marvel universe and Supernatural. She often rewatches the Mighty Ducks trilogy and the National Treasure movies when needing inspiration.

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6 Actors Who Almost Played Obi-Wan Kenobi In Star Wars

Ewan McGregor and Alec Guinness brought Obi-Wan Kenobi to life - but some other iconic actors almost got to join Star Wars in this role instead.

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Amazing Rise Of Skywalker Concept Art Shows How Powerful Dark Rey Could Have Been

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's concept art shows just how powerful Dark Rey could have been - setting up an amazing battle with Kylo Ren!

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All 7 Actors Who've Played Boba Fett In Star Wars

Boba Fett is one of Star Wars' most popular characters, and with a history spanning 40 years, 7 actors have helped bring the bounty hunter to life.

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Rey's New Star Wars Movie Will Fix The Sequels' Criminal Lightsaber Mistake

The Rise of Skywalker introduced two new lightsabers but didn’t follow up on them, but Rey’s new Jedi Order film can make that right.

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How Long Have There Been Droids In Star Wars (And Why Are There So Many Types?)

Droids have been in Star Wars since its inception. They have a long history, and there are reasons why they all look different from one another.

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The Acolyte (2024)
Star Wars' Upcoming Jedi Vs. Sith TV Show Will Avoid Obi-Wan Kenobi's Lightsaber Problems

Obi-Wan Kenobi had major issues when it came to Obi-Wan’s lightsaber, but The Acolyte can avoid this mistake in one very easy way.

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8 Star Wars Jedi Mentors, Ranked From Worst To Best

Throughout Star Wars there have been many Jedi mentors, but some have had much more success than others — here are the best 8, ranked.

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Star Wars Canon Cut 1 Incredibly Dark Inquisitor Story From Order 66

Star Wars Legends expands on the tragedy of Order 66 by including an operation carried out by Inquisitors—but will it ever be made canon?

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George Lucas Is Right: Anakin Would Have Saved The Galaxy If He Hadn't Become A Jedi

George Lucas doesn’t believe that Anakin should’ve been trained as a Jedi—but what does his story look like if he was rejected by the Order?

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The Mandalorian (2019)
Why Luke Skywalker Appears Weaker In Star Wars' Original Trilogy Than The Mandalorian

Luke Skywalker’s appearance in The Mandalorian season 2 showed off his strength as a Jedi—but why did he look so weak in the original trilogy?

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Ahsoka (2023)
Star Wars Already Told You Thrawn Will Have A Small Role In Ahsoka (So Don't Be Disappointed)

Lars Mikkelsen's Grand Admiral Thrawn is likely to play a smaller role than many expect in the Ahsoka Disney+ TV show - and that's a good thing.

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What Would Star Wars Have Done If The Original Trilogy Stars Turned Down The Sequels? Our Theories

The Star Wars sequels would’ve differed greatly if Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, & Harrison Ford had refused to reprise their OT roles - here’s how.

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Star Wars Confirms Three New Order 66 Survivors - But Their Fates Are Still Tragic

Star Wars has unveiled three new Order 66 survivors - but the Dark Times of the Empire's reign weren't good for the few Jedi to escape the clones.

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Ahsoka (2023)
Star Wars Creates Big Sabine & Kanan Parallels, Shooting Down Ezra Comparisons

The latest Ahsoka trailer parallels Sabine Wren with Kanan in a surprising way; why is Star Wars choosing to stress this rather than link her to Ezra?

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Ahsoka (2023)
How Many Episodes Are In Ahsoka (& When The Finale Is)

Rosario Dawson stars in Ahsoka, the latest Star Wars Disney+ TV show. Here's how many episodes are in Ahsoka, and when the series finale will air.

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Ahsoka (2023)
Ahsoka Introduces One Character Who Can Tie Star Wars' Next Two Movies Together

The inclusion of one character in Ahsoka could be the key to linking Star Wars’ Mandalorian-era movie and Rey’s upcoming Jedi Order film.

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All 14 Actors Who've Played Darth Vader In Star Wars

Darth Vader is one of the most iconic villains in pop culture, but with a tenure lasting over 40 years, 12 actors have helped keep him in Star Wars.

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12 Devastating Star Wars Moments That Made Every Fan Cry

Star Wars is filled with tragic moments, but these 12 will have audiences looking for their tissue boxes every time they’re watched.

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5 George Lucas Scenes Star Wars Should Put Back Into The Prequels

Revenge of the Sith is approaching its 20th anniversary, meaning the prequels might benefit from a special edition, by none other than George Lucas.

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Star Wars
Darth Maul Essential Viewing List: All The Most Important Star Wars Movies & Episodes

Darth Maul is an iconic Star Wars antagonist, and his story now pans several movies and TV shows after returning from an early demise.

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