‘Star Wars Day’: The Simpsons do crossover and Disney + shows the new season of short films and children’s series

‘Star Wars Day’: The Simpsons do crossover and Disney + shows the new season of short films and children’s series


The productions arrive on the streaming service on the day of the traditional folk festival initiated by fans of the franchise

OR star wars day (star wars dayin Portuguese) is celebrated every year on May 4th. The choice of date refers to a pun with one of the best known phrases of the series: Che la forza sia con te (“May the force be with you”, in Portuguese).

Once again, the franchise will be honored in a new short film by The Simpsons, as disclosed by Disney, on its social networks.

The new special is called Maggie Simpson in Rogue (Not Quite) One, movie reference Rogue One: A Star Wars Storyfrom 2016. The episode will show the youngest Maggie in a new adventure in the galaxies of the universe Star Wars.

Fans of the saga will get two previews to enjoy this Thursday, both on the streaming service disney+: Star Wars: Visions (new season) and for children The Adventures of the Young Jedi. Learn more about the programs below.

Star Wars: Visions – Volume 2

In the style of the series like Love, death and robots AND oat studiesbut referred to the universe Star Warsthe idea is to bring short stories without necessarily linking to each other, with different animation styles, themes and even accents.

While the first season featured shorts produced by seven Japanese anime studios, the new batch of episodes were made by nine different animation studios around the world.

The Adventures of the Young Jedi

The young Kai, Nash and the aliens Lys and Nubs are Jedi apprentices who will face challenges piloting spaceships or wielding their lightsaber in a very colorful animation that carries values ​​such as respect and friendship. Highlight for the participation of a master Yoda in 3D format.

Why is May 4th Star Wars Day?

The origin of Star Wars Day refers to a pun made by fans, who based themselves on the main line of the early films, “May the force be with you” (“May the force be with you”) and slightly changed the pronounce in “May the fourth be with you” (“May the 4th be with you”).

The date ended up being successful among the fans and the production of films, series and other products related to the Star Wars universe ended up embarking, as with the release of these series.

Source: Terra

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