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The Simpsons
Disney+ shorts
are a series of short promotional films based on the television series
The Simpsons
produced for
Disney+
. As of 2024, eight short films have been produced, beginning with
The Force Awakens from Its Nap
(2021), with its latest short being
May the 12th Be with You
(2024).
All of the shorts were directed by longtime
Simpsons
director
David Silverman
and produced by
Gracie Films
and
20th Television Animation
.
Background
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The Simpsons
originated in
animated shorts
that aired as a recurring segment on the variety television series
The Tracey Ullman Show
for three seasons, before the characters spun off into
The Simpsons
, their own half-hour
prime-time
show.
Following the release of
The Simpsons Movie
, two theatrical shorts featuring
Maggie Simpson
were produced:
The Longest Daycare
(2012), released with
Ice Age: Continental Drift
, and
Playdate with Destiny
(2020), released with
Onward
.
When
The Simpsons
was added to
Disney+
, co-creator and executive producer
James L. Brooks
suggested the creation of a series of short films in which the Simpsons would "invade the rest of Disney+" as a way to promote
The Simpsons
and reach viewers who may not have been familiar with the series.
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Shorts
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The Force Awakens from Its Nap
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The Force Awakens from Its Nap
was released on May 4, 2021, on
Disney+
in celebration of
Star Wars
Day
.
[2]
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The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
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The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
is the second promotional short, after
The Force Awakens from Its Nap
(2021), that ties in with Disney+'s brands and titles.
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
is directed by
David Silverman
and celebrates the
Marvel Cinematic Universe
, particularly its television series
Loki
, with
Tom Hiddleston
reprising his role as
Loki
. The short was released on July 7, 2021, on Disney+, alongside the
fifth episode
of
Loki
.
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Plusaversary
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Plusaversary
debuted on Disney+ for its second anniversary in 2021 and is the third promotional short produced for Disney+.
[5]
The short was directed by
David Silverman
and released on November 12, 2021 ?
Disney+ Day
.
[6]
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In the short film, there is a Disney+ party at
Moe's Tavern
and everyone is invited except Homer.
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When Billie Met Lisa
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When Billie Met Lisa
is the fourth promotional short produced for Disney+.
[9]
Like the previous shorts, it was directed by
David Silverman
and released on April 22, 2022.
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Welcome to the Club
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Welcome to the Club
is the fifth Simpsons short produced for Disney+. It was released in celebration of Disney+ Day on September 8, 2022. In the short, Lisa enters a castle in order to become recognized as an official
Disney Princess
, only to be persuaded through song by many classic
Disney villains
, to become a villain instead.
The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad"
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The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad"
is the sixth Simpsons short produced for Disney+. It was released on December 15, 2022. In the short, The Simpsons family celebrate Christmas, alongside
Andrea Bocelli
, and his family, Matteo Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli.
Rogue Not Quite One
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Rogue Not Quite One
is the seventh short produced for Disney+. It was released on May 4, 2023, in celebration of
Star Wars
Day
and
Disney
's
100th anniversary
.
May the 12th Be with You
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May the 12th Be with You
is the eighth short produced for Disney+. It was released on May 10, 2024 in honor of both
Star Wars
Day and
Mother's Day
. In the short, Marge and Maggie goes on a day trip with several other Disney+ mothers and children to a planetary playground known as "Disney Playground Planet".
See also
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References
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a
b
Vary, Adam B. (July 7, 2021).
"How 'The Simpsons' Used 'Loki' to Invade the Marvel Cinematic Universe"
.
Variety
.
Archived
from the original on July 7, 2021
. Retrieved
July 8,
2021
.
- ^
Earl, William (2021-05-03).
"
'The Simpsons' Meets 'Star Wars' in First Look at Disney Plus Short 'The Force Awakens From Its Nap'
"
.
Variety
.
Archived
from the original on May 5, 2021
. Retrieved
2021-05-05
.
- ^
Evans, Greg (2021-05-03).
"Maggie Simpson Joins Galaxy Far, Far Away In New Disney+ 'Star Wars' Short"
.
Deadline Hollywood
.
Archived
from the original on May 5, 2021
. Retrieved
2021-05-05
.
- ^
Ferme, Antonio (June 30, 2021).
"Loki and Bart Simpson Team Up in Marvel-'Simpsons' Crossover Short on Disney Plus"
.
Variety
.
Archived
from the original on June 30, 2021
. Retrieved
June 30,
2021
.
- ^
"
'The Simpsons in Plusaversary' Short to Stream on Disney+ Day"
.
Collider
. 2021-11-02
. Retrieved
2021-11-12
.
- ^
Darwish, Meaghan.
"
'The Simpsons' to Celebrate Disney+ Day With 'Plusaversary' Special"
.
TV Insider
. Retrieved
2021-11-21
.
- ^
FandimeSerial?m.
"The Simpsons in Plusaversary: ?luta rodinka dostane dal?i kratky film"
.
FandimeSerial?m.cz
. Retrieved
2021-11-21
.
- ^
Grobar, Matt (2021-11-02).
"
"The Simpsons In Plusaversary": Latest Animated Short Out Of Springfield To Premiere On Disney+ Day"
.
Deadline
. Retrieved
2021-11-12
.
- ^
"Billie Eilish Meets Lisa Simpson In New 'Simpsons' Disney+ Short"
. Retrieved
2022-06-02
.
- ^
"Breaking News - "The Simpsons" Fans Will Be Happier Than Ever When the New Short "When Billie Met Lisa" Premieres April 22, Exclusively on Disney+"
. TheFutonCritic.com
. Retrieved
2022-05-06
.
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