Daniel Tinaglia
Contributing since August, 2023
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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.
Latest Articles
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