Disney+ Unveils STAR WARS DAY Plans, Which Includes a SIMPSONS Crossover Short
Disney+ has revealed its big plans for May 4th’s Star Wars Day celebration. We already knew that Star Wars: The Bad Batch was set to make its big premiere, but there’s also a new The Simpsons crossover short that will be released titled Maggie Simpson in The Force Awakens From Its Nap! It’s said that this is the first in a series of promotional Simpsons shorts coming to Disney+ throughout the year. Each short will see The Simpsons paying homage to some of Disney’s biggest and most popular brands.
Lucasfilm and Disney+ will also be showing off some original Star Wars art over the next several days. The service commissioned the art from "a global group of artists and Star Wars fans" to represent Star Wars movies and television series, bringing them to life in new ways and new styles. The art will appear on Disney+ until May 9th.
The new series, short, and artwork will be available on Disney+ in the U.S. beginning May 4, 2021 at 12:00am PT. Here's the information that has been shared:
Star Wars: The Bad Batch: The series follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch (first introduced in “The Clone Wars”) as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War. Members of Bad Batch – a unique squad of clones who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army -- each possess a singular exceptional skill which makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew. In the post-Clone War era, they will take on daring mercenary missions as they struggle to stay afloat and find new purpose.
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 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.
Are you excited to celebrate May the Fourth this year!?
