[05/04/22 - 11:02 AM] Disney+ Showcases New Series from Lucasfilm in Celebration of Star Wars Day "Disney Gallery: The Book of Boba Fett" launches today while "Light & Magic" debuts July 27.
[via press release from Disney+]
DISNEY+ SHOWCASES NEW SERIES FROM LUCASFILM IN CELEBRATION OF STAR WARS DAY
"Disney Gallery: The Book of Boba Fett" Launches Exclusively on Disney+ Today
New Docuseries "Light & Magic" Debuts July 27
Star Wars Day is officially here, and Disney+ is joining in the celebration by showcasing two new exclusive series from Lucasfilm.
"DISNEY GALLERY: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT"
"Disney Gallery: The Book of Boba Fett" explores the behind-the-scenes story of the legendary bounty hunter's return to the sands of Tatooine with mercenary Fennec Shand, who together seek to claim the territory and crime syndicate once run by the late Jabba the Hutt. In this insightful new special, filmmakers, cast and crew reveal never-before-seen footage, groundbreaking technology and the practical effects that brought it all to life. "Disney Gallery: The Book of Boba Fett" makes its debut today exclusively on Disney+.
"LIGHT AND MAGIC"
Granted unparalleled access, Academy Award(R)-nominated filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan takes viewers on an adventure behind the curtains of Industrial Light & Magic, the special visual effects, animation and virtual production division of Lucasfilm. Learn what inspired some of the most legendary filmmakers in Hollywood history, and follow their stories from their earliest personal films to bringing George Lucas' vision to life. From Imagine Documentaries and Lucasfilm, and executive produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, the six-part documentary series premieres exclusively on Disney+ July 27.
On Friday, May 27, attendees of Star Wars Celebration will be among the first in the world to get a sneak peek at "Light & Magic" with an "illuminating" discussion panel featuring Lawrence Kasdan and Ron Howard, joined by VFX titans Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, Joe Johnston and Rose Duignan, and Lynwen Brennan, Lucasfilm executive vice president and general manager.
Following the new trailer and key art, which debuted this morning to kick off the fun, the Star Wars Day celebration will continue for "Obi-Wan Kenobi" with star Ewan McGregor making a guest appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" tonight. The "Obi-Wan Kenobi" limited series will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Friday, May 27, with the first two episodes. Following the premiere, the series will stream weekly on Wednesdays, until the finale on Wednesday, June 22.
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the new general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ is part of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution segment. The service offers commercial-free streaming alongside an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney's long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of The Disney Bundle that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.
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