May the Fourth Be With You: Disney+ Honors Star Wars Day with Premiere of “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” and Epic Conclusion of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”

May the Fourth Be With You: Disney+ Honors Star Wars Day with Premiere of “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” and Epic Conclusion of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”

Executive Producer Jon Favreau Goes Behind the Scenes of “The Mandalorian” in 8-episode Documentary Series

BURBANK, Calif. (April 15, 2020) – This Star Wars Day, or May the Fourth, Disney+ will honor the global Star Wars fan community with brand-new original content joining the service’s comprehensive collection of Star Wars movies and shows. What started as a fan-generated grassroots holiday, Star Wars Day has become a full-fledged celebration of the Star Wars saga embraced by the entire galaxy. This year, fans can look forward to the highly anticipated conclusion of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” alongside the global premiere of the new eight-episode documentary series, “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian.”

“Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian”

Series Premiere, Monday, May 4

  

In “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian,” Executive Producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series which quickly became a pop culture phenomenon after premiering in November. Debuting on the day that a worldwide community of fans celebrate all-things-Star Wars -- Monday, May 4 -- “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” is an eight-episode documentary series that pulls back the curtain on “The Mandalorian.” Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Jon Favreau.

  

“’Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian’ is an opportunity for fans of the show to take a look inside and get to see a different perspective, and perhaps a greater understanding, of how The Mandalorian came together and some of the incredibly talented contributors throughout Season 1,” said Favreau. “We had a great experience making the show and we’re looking forward to sharing it with you.”

Topics this season include the filmmaking process, the legacy of George Lucas’ Star Wars, how the cast brought the characters to life, the series’ groundbreaking technology, the artistry behind the show’s practical models, effects, and creatures, plus the creative influences, the iconic score, and connections to Star Wars characters and props from across the galaxy. 

  

“Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” will premiere three days after “The Mandalorian” will wrap its first season in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland. New episodes of “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” will stream every Friday on Disney+.

“Star Wars: The Clone Wars”

Series Finale, Monday, May 4

After seven seasons, one of the most critically acclaimed chapters in the Star Wars saga, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” will come to a close on a special day, Monday, May 4, giving fans around the world the chance to watch the finale together for Star Wars Day. 

The Emmy award-winning continuation of the greatest space fantasy of all time, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” was created by George Lucas and Lucasfilm Animation with Dave Filoni (“The Mandalorian”) serving as Executive Producer/Supervising Director. With ambitious, ground-breaking computer animation, classic characters, astounding action, and the timeless battle between good and evil, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” expands the Star Wars story with all-new adventures set in a galaxy far, far away. 

  
The highly anticipated conclusion to the critically acclaimed series explores the events leading up to Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.

About Disney+

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WHAT TO WATCH ON DISNEY+ / We're going to Disneyland!

While you're home, take a trip around Disneyland Park with our park-inspired watchlists! From a whole new world to a galaxy far, far away, to Main Street, U.S.A. - Disney+ has you covered. Titles listed below are available in the U.S. Availability varies by region and subject to change.
MAIN STREET, U.S.A. America’s Heart and Soul America’s National Parks Encore!, ep 112 “Ragtime” Glory Road Invincible Lady and the Tramp Lady and the Tramp (Live-Action) Mary Poppins Miracle Old Yeller Pollyanna Remember the Titans Secretariat The Greatest Game Ever Played The Rookie	TOMORROWLAND Apollo: Missions to the Moon Expedition Mars: Spirit & Opportunity Finding Dory Finding Nemo Mars Inside Spacex Miles from Tomorrowland Mission to the Sun Phil of the Future Science Fair The Rocketeer Toy Story 1-4 Tron Tron: Legacy WALL-E Year Million Zenon Girl of the 21st Century
FANTASYLAND Aladdin Alice in Wonderland Babes in Toyland Bedknobs and Broomsticks Dumbo Escape to Witch Mountain Fantasia Frozen 1-2 Onward (Streaming April 3) Pete’s Dragon (1977) Peter Pan Pinocchio Sleeping Beauty Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Tangled The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad The Little Mermaid The Sword in the Stone	FRONTIERLAND Davy Crockett: And the River Pirates Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier Encore!, ep 105 “Annie Get Your Gun” Encore!, ep 106 “Oklahoma!” Pocahontas Sheriff Callie's Wild West Spin and Marty Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure The Adventures of Huck Finn The Journey of Natty Gann Those Calloways Tom and Huck White Fang
MICKEY’S TOONTOWN A Goofy Movie An Extremely Goofy Movie Chef Donald Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Rescue Rangers Donald’s Tire Trouble DuckTales (1990) DuckTales (2017) Fun and Fancy Free Goof Troop Hawaiian Holiday Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Pluto and the Gopher Steamboat Willie Who Framed Roger Rabbit?	STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Star Wars: A New Hope Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Star Wars: Rebels Star Wars: Resistance Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Star Wars: The Clone Wars Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars: The Force Awakens Star Wars: The Last Jedi Star Wars: The Phantom Menace The Mandalorian
CRITTER COUNTRY A Bug’s Life Bambi Brother Bear Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet Piglet’s Big Movie The Fox & the Hound The Incredible Dr. Pol The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Unlikely Animal Friends (Season 1–2) Winnie the Pooh Zootopia	NEW ORLEANS SQUARE Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl The Haunted Mansion The Nightmare Before Christmas The Princess and the Frog
ADVENTURELAND African Cats (Disneynature) Aladdin Aladdin (Live Action) Aladdin: The King of Thieves Aladdin: The Return of Jafar Chimpanzee (Disneynature) Lion King’s Timon & Pumbaa Lost Cities with Albert Lin Lost Treasures of the Maya Moana Swiss Family Robinson Tarzan The Jungle Book (1967) The Lion King The Lion King (Live Action) The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride

Craft Time: Pluto Cutie Easter Egg

Pluto Cutie Easter Egg Template PDF

Time: 1 Hour

What You’ll Need

• Hardboiled brown egg (or wooden egg painted golden brown)
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Cardstock (beige or golden brown, white, and black)
• Stapler
• Pencil
• Black permanent marker
• Glue dots
• Scrap of green craft paper

How To Make It

1. Roll an 8.5- by 2-inch piece of beige or golden brown cardstock into a tube, making the diameter just wide enough for the narrower end of the egg to nestle in. Staple the tube where the paper overlaps. Pencil simple lines on the front of the tube to depict Pluto’s chest, legs, and paws and then trace over the lines with black marker.

2. Pencil a wide V-shape line on the upper egg. Trace over the line with marker. Set the egg atop the tube.Print the template on white cardstock and cut out the pieces. Use the muzzle piece to cut out the same shape from beige or golden brown cardstock. Glue the nose onto the muzzle and then draw on a mouth. Glue the muzzle to the bottom of the eye piece.
3. Glue the eye portion of the assembled face to the front of the egg, but leave the muzzle free to overlap the outer tube slightly.

4. Use the ear template piece to cut out a pair of Pluto ears from black cardstock. Fold the ear tabs, as shown, and glue them to the sides of the egg.
5. Finally, glue a thin strip of green craft paper around the tube for Pluto’s collar.

Notes

Cutting should be done by an adult.

Craft Time: Minnie Mouse Cutie Easter Egg

Minnie Mouse Cutie Easter Egg Template PDF

Time: 1 Hour

What You’ll Need

• Hardboiled white egg (or wooden egg), painted black
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Cardboard tissue tube (1 1/2 inches or so in diameter)
• Black craft paint and paintbrush
• Strip of pink polka-dot craft paper (1 1/2- by 5-inches)*
• Glue dots
• Cardstock, black and white
• Tiny flower sticker

How To Make It

1. Cut a 2-inch section from the cardboard tissue tube, paint it black, and let it to dry. Note: Another option is to make your own tube by rolling up and stapling a strip of black cardstock.

2. For Minnie’s dress, wrap the pink polka-dot craft paper around the bottom of the tube and glue the ends together to hold them in place.
3. Place the painted egg atop the tube, with the narrower end down. Then print the template on a sheet of white cardstock. Cut out the Minnie face and use glue dots to stick the upper portion to the front of the egg, but allow the chin to extend slightly over the outer tube.

4. Use the ear template piece to cut out a pair of Minnie ears from black cardstock. Fold the ear tabs, as shown, and glue them to the top of the egg so that the ears stand upright.
5. Cut out the hat template piece and attach the sticker flower to it. Glue the hat in place to the side of one ear.

Notes

* If you can’t find polka-dot paper, you can make your own by using a pencil eraser dipped in craft paint to stamp white dots on plain pink paper.

Cutting should be done by an adult.