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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

they’ll let pretty much anyone blurb the back of a book, huh

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The Onion @theonion.com · 21/09/2026

George Lucas Frantically Hosing Wasp Nest Out Of R2-D2 Before Museum Opening theonion.com/george-lucas-frantical…

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Rob Saucedo @robsaucedo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Dreams do come true.

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Year 6 of Fantastic Fest! Excited to see some buds and to review some scary flicks for @fangoria.bsky.social.

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TALKING BAY 94 @talkingbay94.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I met Kevin J. Anderson at FAN EXPO DALLAS this weekend, and it was a real delight - he signed all my books for free, as well as the YJK display I brought. He even sent a picture to Rebecca 🙂 Dave Dorman was also a guest, and he graciously also did a little lightsaber doodle too.

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

They’re stocking my books at the @lucasmuseum.bsky.social. They’re stocking my books at the @lucasmuseum.bsky.social.

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Heading to LA for @lucasmuseum.bsky.social weekend. (I packed the big suitcase for a 3 day trip, sue me.)

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The Lucasfilm Collector @lucasfilmcollector.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

"Learn how the artists of Industrial Light & Magic turned Jabba’s son into his own man." This is so good, @actuallybrandon.bsky.social! www.starwars.com/news/the-man...

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The Making of Rotta the Hutt in The Mandalorian and Grogu

Learn how the artists of Industrial Light & Magic turned Jabba’s son into his own man.

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Very lucky (and very sad) to have a buddy who was able to grab me some stuff (MAD GOD props! MANDO GROGU storyboards!) from the Tippett estate sale today.

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

instant pre-order. this museum is going to be the death of me (in a good way).

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XEECEE @xeecee.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I love this picture. I had to paint him

an oil painting of a product shot for a rotta the hutt halloween costume

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Officially bought my plane tickets from Texas: heading to my member preview of the @lucasmuseum.bsky.social on the first Sunday that it's open. Skywalker Grill reservations on Monday. Packing light for gift shop purposes. Now, if anyone has an extra Saturday gala +1 ... hit me up.

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Got these signed 20 years apart. Emotional!

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Star Wars Explained @starwarsexplained.com · 20/08/2026

The new book, Star Pilots by @chriskempshall.bsky.social is a celebration of all things pilots, both Rebel and Imperial, covering several eras of the Star Wars universe. It's full of information and heart, and I loved every page. Check out my review here: youtu.be/adxZ6VMUPz0?...

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 20/08/2026

Huge thanks to @actuallybrandon.bsky.social for securing this amazing Decipher CCG promo card (that I missed grabbing from @michaelastackpole.bsky.social on the day I was there at Rebel Scum Con) and sending it my way!

Old oversized Star Wars CCG promo card of Mara Jade, Corran Horn, and Talon Karrde

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Maybe the greatest thing I own now - an original Bantam promo hat, signed by the legend @michaelastackpole.bsky.social. Thank you again!

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

My third Rebel Scum Con, and my first ever con with a booth. Thanks to all who stopped by, swapped swag, and sold us out! So many friends, so little time. A special thank you to @michaelastackpole.bsky.social and Tait Fletcher for two incredible panels — maybe my favorites I’ve ever moderated.

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Jordan Maison @jordanmaison.com · 09/08/2026

. @actuallybrandon.bsky.social was super nice and gifted me the variant covers for one of the Star Wars Insider magazines we both had articles in! He also offered to help me snag stuff I missed and is an all around cool dude (his wife is equally nice).

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Lee Cronin’s Pablo Hidalgo @infinata.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

This movie is the source of Princess Leia's Shadows of the Empire look.

A hand holding both the Shadows of the Empire novel (back cover) and the Time Guardian blu-ray (back cover) showing the same image of Carrie Fisher.

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We’re one week away, and I’m pumped to be attending my third Rebel Scum Con! This year is the first that I’ll have my own booth slinging my books. I’ll also be moderating two awesome panels—the first and last of the con—with @michaelastackpole.bsky.social and Sean Patrick Flanery. Come say hi!

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

My first byline over at Marvel (!) is my interview with the incredibly talented composer duo The Newton Brothers, of #XMen97 fame (as well as my favorite Flanaganverse shows and movies). www.marvel.com/articles/tv-...

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Kelly Knox @kelly-knox.com · 25/07/2026

They let me tell Star Wars dad jokes at the SDCC Lucasfilm Publishing panel and I’ve never been so happy to be booed. Also look at these amazing panelists!!

Ashley Poston, Kiersten White, Mike Siglain, Kristin Baver, Ahmed Best, Anthony Breznican, and a dork who tells dad jokes

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Phil Nobile Jr. @philnobilejr.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Freelance life is a struggle. Making a living doing any of (waves arms around) THIS is insane. Doing it while constantly dealing with the surprising side effects of surviving cancer? Takes a stronger person than me. That’s who BJ Colangelo is. But she needs help. Can you help? gofund.me/120701466

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Donate to BJ Needs A New Mouth (Keep Her Yappin'), organized by Amelia Emberwing

If you're reading this, you're not new to the fact that eventually the "pass … Amelia Emberwing needs your support for BJ Needs A New Mouth (Keep Her Yappin')

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Bryan Fullerton @bryanfullerton.com · 14/07/2026

Extended lore drops covering back to the Old Republic, with context clips pulled from all the movies and shows, and on YouTube and not Disney+? Yes pls.

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Something very cool premiered today: the first episode of STAR WARS: GALAXY GUIDE, a video series for the StarWars YouTube channel that I've worked on since last year. I wrote the scripts, right alongside an incredible video team who put it all together. youtu.be/MKNCAlwnb2M?...

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Potentially the best STAR WARS book I’ve read in years (since @chriskempshall.bsky.social’s LAST book). My highest recommendation.

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Meredith Borders @mereborders.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Almost can't believe I'm saying it but STARLOG IS BACK, BABY. Beyond honored to serve as senior editor under the badass, brilliant @annaleen.bsky.social, with @jhoffman.bsky.social & @da7e.com on the podcast mic. Trust that you'll want to sign up for Jordan's weekly inbox dispatch, too: starlog.com

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STARLOG @starlogmedia.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

THE FUTURE IS BACK. Fifty years ago, STARLOG went behind the scenes of alternate worlds for the first time. Now it's back, exploring the visionary sci-fi and cutting-edge science that inspire what comes next. The future will be wild. You'll be ready for it because you read STARLOG.

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HELLFRAZIER @popnpizza.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Look at these STAR WARS lovin' guys @actuallybrandon.bsky.social #HeroesCon

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A very fun article today on Star Wars Dot Com: my visit to set of THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU! www.starwars.com/news/star-wa...

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Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I’m so glad that I met Marcia Lucas 3 years ago. She was very kind to me & @actuallybrandon.bsky.social when we asked for a photo with her. There need to be more books written about her influence on the original trilogy films & Skywalker Ranch. Rest in peace

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Last time picking up INSIDER off the newsstand :/

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TALKING BAY 94 @talkingbay94.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

49 years ago, my favorite movie premiered at the @chinesetheatres.bsky.social . Yesterday, I got to watch the premiere of its new installment in that same theatre. Thanks so much to @lucasfilm.bsky.social for the invite, and thanks to @ilmvfx.bsky.social and Skywalker Sound for making actual magic.

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Amy Richau @amyrichau.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

I teamed up with @actuallybrandon.bsky.social for a new article about everything we know about Din Djarin & Grogu (that cutie) so far. www.starwars.com/news/the-man...

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The final issue of STAR WARS INSIDER (#237) has hit newsstands. At the time of its ending, I had written 34 pieces (totaling nearly 250 published pages of BTS stories)! My enormous thanks to Chris Cooper, my editor. My final - and most insane - piece is in this last issue. Long live Insider!

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Charlie Ashby @charlie-ashby.co.uk · 02/05/2026

Hey, I know that guy from somewhere! @actuallybrandon.bsky.social

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

If you’ve been enjoying #MaulShadowLord as much as I have, a lot of it has to do with the incredible work by @davidwcollins.bsky.social of Skywalker Sound. He’s been part of the tapestry of Star Wars for decades, and I am thrilled to spotlight his incredible talent! www.starwars.com/news/star-wa...

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Earlier this year, I joined my cousin on Pop Culture Jeopardy! It was a bit of a dream come true to buzz in on the Alex Trebek Stage - and to meet Scarlett Johansson’s husband. Cheer on team Trivial Texans on 5/26, streaming on Netflix! #PopCultureJeopardy @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social

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Brandon Wainerdi @actuallybrandon.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Pleased to announce that my book, the ENCYCLOPEDIA OF STARFIGHTERS AND OTHER VEHICLES, has won a major award: “Boba Fet Recommends” at my cousin’s school library. I am truly honored.

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