

The Lucasfilm team also helped them to transliterate the chalkboard writing to Aurebesh. Among the characters included in the short as a "Darth Maul Baby" and BB-8, but Grogu (better known as "Baby Yoda") was only referenced yet not included, as Jean felt that the character is probably the most sought-after of Disney, so they did not want him to be overexposed.
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They worked closely with Lucasfilm throughout the short's development, providing suggestions and making sure that the Simpsons crew used the full universe of their characters. The first draft for the short was ready by January 18. Jean wrote the script along with Joel Cohen and Mike Price and the Simpsons director David Silverman directed the short. and Disney+ showed enthusiasm for the idea, and asked the Simpsons crew to have the short ready for May 4, 2021, given how " Star Wars Day" is celebrated on that date. Two shorts starring Maggie, The Longest Daycare and Playdate with Destiny, had been previously produced in 20. Showrunner Al Jean, a long-time Star Wars fan, pitched the idea of making a Star Wars-centric short in which Maggie is sent to a Jedi preschool.

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Brooks proposed to do a series of shorts where the show interacted with other franchises available in the streaming service. As the Disney+ Simpsons library was well received, executive producer James L.

The idea behind a Star Wars short starring Maggie Simpson came up in January 2021. Maggie Simpson goes on a quest for her stolen pacifier, but her adventure brings her face-to-face with young Padawans, Sith Lords, familiar droids, Rebel scum, and an ultimate battle against the Dark Side. ( July 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) You can provide one by editing this article. Mads Mikkelsen to Join Harrison Ford in “Indiana Jones 5”įeatured image: Key art for “Maggie Simpson in ‘The Force Awakens From Its Nap.’ Courtesy Lucasfilm.This article needs an improved plot summary. Marvel Reveals First Teaser for “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” Official “Luca” Trailer Reveals Pixar’s New Sea Creature Feature Marvel Teases First “Eternals” Footage in an Epic Trailer for Phase 4 “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” Premieres on May the 4th You just knew Maggie and BB-8 would be instant pals: Key art for “Maggie Simpson in ‘The Force Awakens From Its Nap.’ Courtesy Lucasfilm.įor more stories on what’s streaming or coming to Disney+, check these out: Here’s the official poster for Maggie’s big adventure in a galaxy far, far away. Maggie Simpson in The Force Awakens From Its Nap is now available to stream on Disney+, as is Star Wars: The Bad Batch, the new animated series from The Mandalorian director and executive producer Dave Filoni. 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. In a daycare far, far away… but still in Springfield, Maggie is on an epic quest for her stolen pacifier. This will actually be the first of several Simpsons-led shorts that Disney+ will be releasing throughout the year. Disney+ had released Maggie Simpson in The Force Awakens From Its Nap, a new Simpsons/ Star Wars mash-up short. The littlest member of America’s most beloved family is going on an epic, galactic quest to help bring Star Wars Day in style. In fact, Disney+ has even pulled out Maggie Simpson’s pacifier to mark the day. It’s May the 4th-better known as Star Wars Day-and Disney+ is pulling out all the stops to celebrate.
