The Force Awakens From Its Nap (2021)
The Force Awakens From Its Nap
”Maggie embarks on an epic quest for her stolen pacifier, encountering iconic Star Wars characters.”
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Fun, witty, and full of references, this short collaboration between The Simpsons and Star Wars, produced for the commemorative date of May 4th (Star Wars Day) can please everyone. No knowledge of the franchise is necessary to enjoy this little story, but fans and aficionados will thrill at the various references, jokes, characters, and situations created. A great fun for all, children and adults alike, it's a shame they didn't make a longer short.
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In a daycare far, far away… but still in Springfield, Maggie is on an epic quest for her stolen pacifier. 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.
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