Brandon Wainerdi’s Journalist Portfolio

Andor Revisited: Meet Cassian Andor - Exploring the First Arc of Season 1

StarWars.com — In anticipation of Season 2 of Andor, premiering on Disney+ April 22, 2025, rewatch the first 12 episodes of Andor and read on as we analyze our favorite moments, characters, and themes in all four arcs.

March 10, 2025

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Matte Paintings and Models: The Visual Effects of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

StarWars.com — Visual effects supervisor John Knoll and model supervisor John Goodson dive into their masterful merging of practical and digital techniques.

Jan. 8, 2025

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The Strange and Familiar Sounds of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

StarWars.com — Supervising sound editor Matthew Wood and sound designer David W. Collins take you on a tour of their latest soundscape.

Dec. 26, 2024

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What Do We Know About Morgan Elsbeth?

StarWars.com — Get up to speed on the mysterious Magistrate of Calodan, before her past is revealed in Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.

May 3, 2024

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The Saga of Barriss Offee

StarWars.com — Everything you need to know about the former Padawan, ahead of her upcoming appearance in Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.

May 3, 2024

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The Puppet Master: Icelandic Horror Meets Practical Effects

FANGORIA — Kevin McTurk, Tab Murphy, Sjón, and Phil Tippett on their upcoming gothic short film, GRYLU SKER.

March 16, 2024

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A Conversation between MAD GOD's Phil Tippett and STOPMOTION's Robert Morgan

FANGORIA — Two auteurs' shared filmmaking philosophies, inspirations, and challenges

Feb. 23, 2024

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What Has Happened So Far on Star Wars: The Bad Batch?

StarWars.com — Everything you need to know about the Disney+ series in advance of the upcoming Season 3 premiere.

Feb. 13, 2024

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The Ghost Comes to Life: A Closer Look at the Newest HasLab Star Wars Project

StarWars.com — StarWars.com catches up with Hasbro designer Chris Reiff about bringing the iconic starship to toy collectors.

Aug. 30, 2023

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10 of Ahsoka Tano's Greatest Moments

StarWars.com — The star of the upcoming Disney+ show has a storied past in the galaxy far, far away.

Aug. 16, 2023

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Charles Soule Unleashes Dark Droids

StarWars.com — The mastermind of Marvel’s horror-fueled Star Wars crossover event speaks with StarWars.com.

Aug. 2, 2023

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5 Classic Star Wars Video Games to Play This Summer

StarWars.com — Cool down by staying inside and revisiting some of the best vintage Star Wars games.

July 31, 2023

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SHAG and Geeki Tikis Celebrate Star Wars: Return of the Jedi with SDCC-Exclusive Collection | Sta...

StarWars.com — StarWars.com speaks with artist SHAG and Beeline Creative's Brandon Giraldez about their new Episode IV-themed set, on sale exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.

July 13, 2023

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Meet the Visionaries: Nadia Darries and Daniel Clarke on the Celebration of Nature and Family in ...

StarWars.com — The Triggerfish directors talk through the process of creating Aau’s patchwork world, and what inspired it.

June 27, 2023

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Jedi at 40 | Ben Burtt and Randy Thom on Crafting Ewokese, Jabba's Voice, and the Rancor's Roar |...

StarWars.com — StarWars.com speaks with two Skywalker Sound greats about their Oscar-nominated work on Episode VI.

May 25, 2023

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Meet the Visionaries: Magdalena Osinska on the Personal Story of "I Am Your Mother" | StarWars.co...

StarWars.com — "I really wanted these characters to be inspired by real people." The director behind Aardman's heartwarming Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 short speaks to StarWars.com.

May 19, 2023

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