Lucasfilm has launched Star Wars Galactic Pals, a brand-new series of animated micro-shorts that teach kids all they need to know about caring for the galaxy’s most lovable life forms. The shorts will have a 12-episode run, with the first six releasing every Tuesday through April 26.
A spinoff of the adventures of the droid SF-R3 (“Aree”) in Star Wars Galaxy of Creatures, Galactic Pals joins M1-RE (“Miree”), another member of the Galactic Society of Creature Enthusiasts, as she looks after and studies ornery Ortolans, fussy Hutts, scavenging Jawas and more creatures and aliens aboard the Youngling Care Space Station.
“Building on the success of Aree’s adventures educating the viewer about the creatures of the Star Wars galaxy, we saw an opportunity to showcase some of the galaxy’s younger inhabitants as well,” says Jason Stein, creative executive in Lucasfilm Animation Development & Production. “Caring for such a group of young creatures and aliens poses particular challenges that require a specialized member of the Galactic Society of Creature Enthusiasts to handle them, leading to the creation of Miree and her camera droid Cam-E.”
With an optimistic attitude, Miree tackles every new case to educate viewers about the characteristics that make each youngling special. “With each short, Miree shares her knowledge with wit, charm and humor that aims to inspire curiosity and interaction,” Stein adds. “Miree’s positivity invites fans to engage with these younglings while celebrating what makes them each unique and loveable.”
In the series, Miree will look after a variety of galactic younglings, including Ortolans, Huttlets, Jawas, Rodians, Gamorreans, Gungans, as well as tauntauns, rancors, porgs and Loth-cats. The first two episodes, featuring an Ewok and a Wookiee, are available now on StarWarsKids.com.
Young fans and families will find additional episodes later this year, as well as activities, coloring sheets and more themed to the new shorts, at StarWarsKids.com. Plus, Earth-bound younglings can put their creature care knowledge to the test with a new range of Galactic Pals inspired plush from Mattel.
[Source: StarWars.com]
