Daniel Tinaglia
23 articles published since August 09, 2023
About Daniel Tinaglia
Dan Tinaglia grew up in the Chicagoland area, and has been interested in nerdy things for as long as he can remember. The VHS tape for Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is his earliest memory as a person! With lots of social media experience in many different spheres, Dan hopes to share a love of Star Wars with the world.
Author Details
A lifelong nerd and video content creator, Dan loves the art of storytelling in all forms.
Industry Focus
Dan has been interested in writing about Star Wars for fun on social media for years, and has recently joined the Screen Rant team to share his love and knowledge for and about Star Wars with the world.
Favorite Media
Dan is a huge supporter of less-appreciated Star Wars media, like classic Legends novels and the more recent Sequel Trilogy. He has a particular love for The Last Jedi, the novel Planet of Twilight, and the New Jedi Order series. Dan believes Star Wars is such a wide universe with so much to love.
10 Best Disney Star Wars Characters
Disney's Star Wars has introduced a massive number of new characters, whether in the movies, TV shows, or more. But who are the best of the best?
6 Star Wars Alien Races Who Could Come From Ahsoka's Other Galaxies
With Ahsoka introducing a new galaxy and revealing the Nightsisters' origin, what other known Star Wars species may hail from intergalactic space?
Star Wars' Newest Jedi Show Update Promises A Major Canon Milestone
The Disney+ Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures series features Jedi characters from The High Republic in a way that canon has never seen before.
Thrawn's Night Troopers Set Up The Most Powerful Army Star Wars Has Seen
Ahsoka has introduced Zombie Stormtroopers known as Night Troopers, but they may actually be the strongest and most powerful army in all of Star Wars.
All 6 Times Star Wars Has Shown Luke Skywalker's Jedi Temple & Their Inconsistencies
Luke Skywalker's Jedi Temple has only appeared a handful of times in Star Wars canon - here are all the appearances to date, and how they compare.
The Blade Of Talzin Explained: Nightsister Sword & Star Wars History
The magical Blade of Talzin makes an appearance in Ahsoka's season finale, bringing a historic piece of Nightsister weaponry back into Star Wars.
Star Wars Is A Galaxy Where Every Conspiracy Theory Is Right
Secret masterminds, dead warriors returning? If you were a conspiracy theorist in the Star Wars Galaxy, you'd probably be right about a lot of things!
Star Wars Repeats The Last Jedi's Most Controversial Luke Skywalker Scene... With Ezra Bridger
Both Ezra and Luke coming out of exile share a similarity that goes deeper than you'd think
Ahsoka's Senator Xiono Explained: Who Is Hera Syndulla's New Rival?
Who is Senator Hamato Xiono, and what is his story in the New Republic and connection to the rest of Star Wars?
Ahsoka Just Completely Ignored Disney's First Big Star Wars Story
In recapping the Rebellion's efforts in the original trilogy, Ahsoka ignores a major event in the Disney Star Wars canon.
The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Finally Gets The Posters It Deserves
New posters for the Star Wars sequel trilogy celebrate the franchise's history, honoring its traditions with the prequels and the Special Editions.
Grand Admiral Thrawn In Star Wars Canon: 5 Biggest Changes To Legends
Thrawn makes his first appearance in live-action Star Wars, but he is changed from Legends in 5 important ways.
Ahsoka's New Villains Are So Powerful Even Palpatine Would Be Afraid Of Them
Ahsoka has introduced the Great Mothers, whose power would leave even Palpatine and the Sith afraid - and greater forces may be yet to come.
Ahsoka’s Great Mothers Explained: Thrawn Connection, Dark Magick Powers & Star Wars History
The Great Mothers in Ahsoka are mysteriously allied with Thrawn and are coming to the galaxy. But who are they can what can they do?
George Lucas' Unused Original Trilogy Idea Inspired Ahsoka's Coolest Twist
Ahsoka episode 5's final twist actually draws inspiration from an unused George Lucas idea - with the Disney+ TV show even going further than Lucas!
Is Jacen Syndulla Doomed To Turn To The Dark Side? This Ahsoka Easter Egg Is Very Concerning
Jacen Syndulla uses a Force Power that may hint at his future, and possibly a turn to the dark side in Ahsoka.
Why The First Death Star Took 20 Years To Make, & The Second Was Ready 3 Years Later
The element of building the Death Star that took the longest was hidden in Rogue One, Rebels, and Andor, and it involves kyber crystals.
How Ahsoka's Space Whales Know How To Find Sabine & Travel Between Galaxies
The purrgil are a mysterious species of creatures appearing in the Ahsoka series and Star Wars Rebels, and they may be the key to finding Sabine.
The 10 Most Dangerous Fallen Jedi In Star Wars
Jedi who have fallen to the Dark Side pose a serious threat in the Star Wars universe, but who are the most dangerous to leave the Order?
Rise Of Skywalker Reused An Abandoned Force Awakens Idea
A concept first created for Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens was smartly reused for The Rise of Skywalker in a unique and unexpected way.