Disney has announced that a “first of its kind” Star Wars-themed short from The Simpsons will be coming to Disney+ on May the 4th, along with new details on Star Wars Biomes and Star Wars Vehicle Flythroughs.
What’s Happening:
- Disney+ will be getting a Star Wars-themed short from The Simpsons in the debut of Maggie Simpson in The Force Awakens From Its Nap.
- The short will bring characters from Star Wars into Springfield and will be the first of several shorts that will release on Disney+ from The Simpsons as they pay tribute to the service’s brands and titles.
About Maggie Simpson in The Force Awakens From Its Nap:
- “In a daycare far, far away… but still in Springfield, Maggie is on an epic quest for her stolen pacifier. Her adventure brings her face-to-face with young Padawans, Sith Lords, familiar droids, Rebel scum, and an ultimate battle against the dark side, in this original short celebrating the Star Wars galaxy.”
Star Wars Original Artwork Available to Purchase Through Amazon:
- As previously announced, Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company commissioned original artwork from artists all over the world to appear on the landing pages for Star Wars movies and series on Disney+.
- It was announced today that the artwork will go on sale through Amazon for fans interested in having the original print for their homes.
Information on two new Star Wars Specials:
- Yesterday, Disney+ relvealed new titles coming to the service in May, and along with a ton of new offerings listed, they listed two new Star Wars special features — Star Wars Biomes and Star Wars Vehicle Flythroughs.
- More information was given today on what we can expect to see when they release on May 4.
Star Wars Biomes
- “Take a virtual vacation to some of the Star Wars films’ most iconic and beloved locations like Hoth, Tatooine, and Sorgan as this charming series whisks you off for fly-over tours of a galaxy far, far away.”
Star Wars Vehicle Flythroughs
- “Get up-close-and-personal with two of the Star Wars films’ most iconic and beloved ships as this charming content leads viewers on an exploration of the memorable interiors and exteriors of the Millennium Falcon and an Imperial Star Destroyer.”
You can catch all of the new series, including The Bad Batch, The Simpsons short, and artwork on Disney+ in the U.S. beginning May 4, 2021, at 12:00 am PT.
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