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We’re celebrating all things Cruella, in advance of the film’s debut in just a few days’ time… And what better way to bring of that same rebellious, revengeful fun into your daily life than by adding some style to your smartphone?
These brand-new phone wallpapers feature Cruella (Emma Stone) in all her glory—and two of them are cool, coordinating photos you can share with a BFF!
This Friday marks the launch of Disney’s LAUNCHPAD, a collection of live-action shorts from a new generation of dynamic storytellers. The next day, FXM will broadcast the comedy film Spy. On Sunday, join us in streaming Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy on Disney+ (just because!) and then watch Ralph Breaks the Internet on Freeform. Cap off the weekend with a brand-new episode of the trailblazing series Pose, airing Sunday on FX.
LAUNCHPAD—Friday, May 28, on Disney+ Enjoy six original short films from six unique perspectives. The goal of Disney’s LAUNCHPAD is to diversify the types of stories that are being told and to give access to those who have historically not had it. Inspired by life’s journey, these first six short films are based on the theme “Discover.” Season one includes American Eid, written and directed by Aqsa Altaf; Dinner Is Served, directed by Hao Zheng and written by G. Wilson & Hao Zheng; Growing Fangs, written and directed by Ann Marie Pace; Let’s Be Tigers, written and directed by Stefanie Abel Horowitz; The Last of the Chupacabras, written and directed by Jessica Mendez Siqueiros; and The Little Prince(ss), written and directed by Moxie Peng.
Spy—Saturday, May 29, at 4:55 p.m. ET and Sunday, May 30, at 2:15 p.m. ET on FXM Written and directed by Paul Feig, this 2015 comedy centers on CIA analyst Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy), who has spent her entire career as a desk jockey, working hand-in-hand with dashing agent Bradley Fine (Jude Law)—despite having solid field training. Using high-tech equipment and a hidden earpiece, Susan helps Bradley avoid danger. But, after Bradley is assassinated by arms dealer Rayna Boyanov (Rose Byrne), Susan wrangles her way into her first undercover assignment to help apprehend Rayna and avenge Bradley.
Guardians of the Galaxy—Sunday, May 30, on Disney+ Space adventurer Peter Quill/Star-Lord (Chris Pratt) becomes the target of relentless bounty hunters after stealing a mysterious orb. To evade Ronan the Accuser (Lee Pace), who will stop at nothing to retrieve the orb, Peter forms an unlikely alliance with four misfits: Rocket Raccoon (voice of Bradley Cooper), Groot (voice of Vin Diesel), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), and Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista). But after Peter discovers the orb’s power, he must rally his ragtag team in order to save the universe from a cosmic calamity.
Ralph Breaks the Internet—Sunday, May 30, at 6:15 p.m. ET on Freeform In this sequel to 2012’s Wreck-It Ralph, best friends Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, they rely on the citizens of the internet—aka the netizens—to help navigate their way, including an entrepreneur named Yesss (voice of Taraji P. Henson), the head algorithm and the heart and soul of the trend-making site BuzzzTube.
Pose—Sunday, May 30, at 10 p.m. ET on FX The series’ penultimate episode will set the stage for an unforgettable finale. As the dust settles on an unforeseen life change, Lil Papi (Angel Bismark Curiel) will adjust to being a guardian. Meanwhile, Angel (Indya Moore) will seek guidance from an unexpected source.
Personal storytelling and lived experiences are at the heart of Disney’s LAUNCHPAD, which on Friday, May 28, brings six amazing new shorts to Disney+. They’ve been directed by six dynamic filmmakers, all from underrepresented backgrounds, who have looked to their own lives to inspire these bold stories. Disney’s LAUNCHPAD will introduce audiences to a Mexican American teen who is half human/half vampire, struggling to keep her identity a secret from both worlds; a young Muslim Pakistani immigrant who goes on a mission to make Eid a public-school holiday; and a Chinese student at an elite U.S. boarding school who tries out for a leadership position that no other international student has ever applied for—to name just a few of the characters these stories center on. Each LAUNCHPAD short is wonderfully unique and personal, but all will touch the heart as the most quintessentially Disney stories always do.
(Clockwise from top left) Moxie Peng, Hao Zheng, Stefanie Abel Horowitz, Jessica Mendez Siqueiros, Ann Marie Pace, Aqsa Altaf
Disney launched this new program in 2019 to create opportunity for those who have typically been left behind in Hollywood, and to give them a space where their voices can be heard. Mahin Ibrahim, Director of Disney’s Diversity & Inclusion, Market, who oversees the LAUNCHPAD program, says, “Disney at its heart is all about storytelling. So what better way to give artists a seat at the table than through the power of them telling their own stories?”
The six filmmakers whose shorts debut in this first season of LAUNCHPAD were selected from a pool of more than 1,000 filmmakers. In addition to classes—which were mostly conducted virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic—the filmmakers were assigned executive mentors from various divisions of The Walt Disney Company, including Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Production, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney+, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, and Pixar, who offered support throughout the process, from script development all the way through post-production.
Ann Marie Pace, writer and director of Growing Fangs, was mentored by Osnat Shurer and Halima Hudson of Walt Disney Animation Studios, home to so many films that resonated with her, such as The Lion King and Frozen. “I felt like I could call them any time or ask them any question I needed,” Pace shares. “I remember a very specific experience when we were working on the script. One of the script notes they gave me was, OK, what’s Val’s ‘Let It Go’ moment? It was really profound to hear from these women who have made these films that inspired me in my life, giving me a script note based on their work. I will take their lessons with me from now until forever.”
If storytelling is at the heart of Disney’s LAUNCHPAD, collaboration is intrinsic to the program’s soul, as well. Being a studio filmmaker is a collaborative experience, Phillip Yaw Domfeh, Senior Manager of Disney’s LAUNCHPAD, notes. He says, “We’re looking for people with unique voices and perspectives, but people who also are willing to work with others and build something new and beautiful with that.”
Fittingly, all of the shorts for Disney’s LAUNCHPAD season one live-action short films are based on the theme “Discover.” All six begin streaming this Friday on Disney+, and you can enjoy a sneak peek at all of the shorts in the trailers below.
America Eid, written and directed by Aqsa Altaf Ameena, a Muslim Pakistani immigrant, wakes up on Eid to find out that she has to go to school. Homesick and heartbroken, she goes on a mission to make Eid a public-school holiday, and in the process reconnects with her older sister and embraces her new home, while her new home embraces her.
Dinner is Served, directed by Hao Zheng, written by G. Wilson & Hao Zheng A Chinese student at an elite U.S. boarding school realizes excellence is not enough when he tries out for a leadership position no international student has ever applied for.
Growing Fangs, written and directed by Ann Marie Pace Val Garcia, a Mexican American teen who is half human/half vampire, has had to keep her identity a secret from both worlds. But when her human best friend shows up at her monster-infested school, she has to confront her truth, her identity, and herself.
The Last of the Chupacabras, written and directed by Jessica Mendez Siqueiros In a world where culture has nearly ceased to exist, one lone Mexican American struggling to carry on her traditions unknowingly summons a dark and ancient creature to protect her.
Let’s Be Tigers, written and directed by Stefanie Abel Horowitz Avalon’s not ready to process the loss of her mother, but when she’s put in charge of a 4-year-old for one night, she finds more comfort than she ever could have expected.
The Little Prince(ss), written and directed by Moxie Peng When Gabriel, a 7-year-old Chinese kid who loves ballet, becomes friends with Rob, another Chinese kid from school, Rob’s dad gets suspicious about Gabriel’s feminine behavior and decides to intervene.
A second season, which will be based on the theme of “Connection,” is already getting underway. Aspiring LAUNCHPAD filmmakers may submit applications now through June 11, 2021, here on LAUNCHPAD.disney.com. To bring even more storytellers into the fold, the program will also include a writers track for its sophomore season, which means that it’s possible to apply as a writer, writer/director, a director with a script someone else wrote (so as a team), or as a director. Domfeh emphasizes, “There are so many different types of stories. We want to see stories from every facet of underrepresented filmmakers out there. I think opening up that writers track is going to be paramount to doing that work.”
While the program gives its talented filmmakers a platform that enables their stories to connect with audiences around the world, Ibrahim reveals the unexpected impact Disney’s LAUNCHPAD has had closer to home. “There are about 100 of us who worked on LAUNCHPAD internally within the Company and people have talked about how meaningful it is to them—and one of the most meaningful projects they’ve worked on,” she shares. “This just floored me, because these people work on the most amazing films that impact culture like none other… When work becomes more than work and leads to purpose, that has been truly humbling to see for sure.”
In the field of musical theatre, Lea Salonga has been honored with the Olivier, Tony®, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Theatre World awards. In addition, she holds the distinction of having performed the vocal roles of two Disney leading ladies—the spectacular singing voices of Princess Jasmine and Mulan.
Lea’s breakthrough came on the West End stage in London, England, when she was selected to play Kim in the musical Miss Saigon in 1989. For her performance, she won the Olivier Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical.
She was invited to the Disney Studios to sing Princess Jasmine’s soaring love song for the 1992 animated feature Aladdin. “‘A Whole New World’ is a great song,” Lea once said, “and it’s a dream come true to be a part of a Disney animated film.” She reprised the song, along with the singing voice of Aladdin, Brad Kane, on that year’s Academy Awards broadcast. The song went on to win both the Golden Globe® and the Oscar® for Best Song.
Lea returned to Disney just a few years later, this time to sing the bittersweet “Reflection” for the character of Fa Mulan for another Disney animated feature, Mulan (1998). The song received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song. Lea sang again as Mulan in the 2005 direct-to-video sequel Mulan II.
“I’ve been listening to Disney music my whole life,” Lea once said. “The challenge in doing these songs is to capture all of their feelings and emotions in just a few minutes. You’ve got to remember that moment will last forever and ever on film, and you have to really do your best in that one shot. The whole Disney experience has been great fun.”
Hurry up and don your best frocks, darlings—we don’t want to be late to the debut of Disney’s Cruella! And just who else will be attending this sure-to-be-swanky affair? We’ve got a look at the “guest list”—some of the characters you’ll get to meet (or, in the case of a certain iconic villain, reacquaint yourselves with) when the film premieres later this week…
Estella/Cruella (Emma Stone) Just how did Cruella de Vil become the beloved character we know and love (and love to hate!) today? Estella—her real name—was full of energy and edge as a child, and was blessed with creativity, seeing the world from a different perspective from those around her. Suffering a loss early on in life, and haunted by that experience, she often feels like an outsider among her conformist schoolmates. Estella and her friends Horace and Jasper later fall into a life of crime on the streets—pulling a variety of con jobs while using her imagination and sewing skills to create a brilliant array of disguises. But while the two young men are satisfied with surviving as grifters, Estella has aspirations for a better life as a fashion designer. At age 25, she starts working at London’s most stylish department store, Liberty—and while there, she catches the attention of The Baroness, a fashion legend known to be as chic as she is abrasive. “It’s fun to see the origins of Cruella, and we’ve had fun exploring what makes a villain,” says Stone.
The Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson) Elegant yet wicked, fashion queen The Baroness is the opposite of Estella in every way. Estella is cutting-edge, whereas The Baroness—though highly successful—is slightly old-fashioned… and just doesn’t realize it. After impressing her new mentor with a unique window display, Estella revels in The Baroness’ praise and recognition of her talent—happily inhaling every whiff of fashion expertise and management style her new boss exudes, while willingly keeping her rebellious, independent nature in check. But when The Baroness shows up at a ball wearing a special something from Estella’s past, all bets are off, setting in motion a course of events and revelations that cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous and revenge-bent Cruella. Admits Thompson, “The Baroness is the reason for Cruella, unfortunately.”
Jasper (Joel Fry) and Horace (Paul Walter Hauser) Young Estella winds up finding a makeshift family—as well as partners in crime—with Jasper and Horace. It’s Jasper who helps Estella get a job at Liberty, knowing that her dream is to leave grifting behind and design fashion. But their family ties become strained when Cruella starts to take over. “It’s very sad, and you see why they need each other, long term, because they’re a real tripod. I don’t know what Cruella would be without Jasper and Horace,” explains Stone.
Artie (John McCrea) After hatching a plan with Jasper and Horace to upstage and distract The Baroness at an event, Estella goes on the hunt for something suitable to wear. She winds up shopping the vintage stores along Portobello Road, where she meets a kindred spirit named Artie—a young shopkeeper with the ideal dress. Says Stone, “Artie is just this really gorgeous, smart, creative, brilliant person, who Estella meets by just going into his shop, and becomes a very important part of sort of creating Cruella.”
Anita Darling (Kirby Howell-Baptiste) One of Estella’s former schoolmates, Anita grows up to become a photojournalist at the tabloid publication Tattletale. Of her character, Howell-Baptiste says, “We first meet Anita at one of The Baroness’ balls, and she’s a reporter, a sort of young up-and-comer. She’s very ambitious and smart. What’s lovely is that all the women are very intelligent. The Baroness is the baddie, and then you have Estella, who also has this slightly dark side, and I think Anita falls right in between where she kind of understands them both but isn’t the same as either of them.”
John the Valet (Mark Strong) Mysterious and tight-lipped, John is a highly trusted member of The Baroness’ entourage. “You’re never really quite sure who he is or what his agenda is, because essentially he’s quite a silent character,” explains Strong. “But then you discover something very interesting about him, and that was the thing that made me want to play him.”
The magic is on the move! The exhibition Inside the Walt Disney Archives, which first debuted at D23 Expo Japan in 2018 before heading to the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, is making its next stop at the Graceland Exhibition Center starting July 23, 2021. The 10,000-square-foot traveling exhibit celebrates the legacy of the Walt Disney Archives, with behind-the-scenes access never before granted to the public. Guests of all ages are invited to step into the Walt Disney Archives as they walk through a dazzling display of more than 450 objects, including original artwork, costumes, and props that tell the story of the Archives, The Walt Disney Company, and Walt Disney himself. From nostalgic classics like rarely displayed sketches for Fantasia and ghosts from the Haunted Mansion attraction to modern-day favorites like a maquette from Frozen and a Wolverine costume, this enchanting exhibition is an immersive treasure trove the entire family will love.
The exhibit spans multiple Disney properties including items ranging from Disney live action to animated films, Walt Disney’s personal effects, items from various Disney Parks, vintage Disney merchandise, 20th Century Fox films, and more. Some of the highlights of the exhibit include:
Jack Sparrow’s compass from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Costumes from Beauty and the Beast, 101 Dalmatians, Pretty Woman, Walk the Line, and more
Mary Poppins’ original carpet bag
Davy Crockett’s racoonskin cap
Wilson from Cast Away
Vehicles from Toad’s Wild Ride, Herbie: Fully Loaded, and Tron: Legacy
The sword from Zorro
Magic Bedknob from Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Prop storybook from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Alien Xenomorph prop figure from the Disney’s Hollywood Studios attraction The Great Movie Ride
Tombstones and Hitchhiking Ghosts from the Haunted Mansion attraction
Electromagnetic Shrinking Machine from Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Lumiere and Cogsworth props from 2017’s Beauty and the Beast
Dead Man’s Chest from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
Congo Queen Model Boat from Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise
The exhibit will continue through January 2, 2022, and will include a wide array of special events for people of all ages. D23 Gold Members should mark their calendars for Thursday, July 22, which will be a combination press day and D23 Gold Member event. Activities will include speakers including a presentation by the Director of the Walt Disney Archives Becky Cline, music, photo opportunities, and a special ribbon cutting. Plus, whenever you make your visit, remember that D23 Gold Members receive a 20% discount on single exhibition admission and VIP Tours with proof of membership.
Through January 2, 2022 there will be numerous family friendly programing and presentations including:
Disney Trivia Nights
A Haunted Mansion Zoom panel with evening tours of the Disney exhibit and the Graceland Mansion
Exhibit Tour + Dive In Dinner & Movie Screening of The Lion King at the Guest House at Graceland Pool
Halloween costume party at the exhibit with a costume parade, candy stations, face painters, and craft stations
Exhibit Tours & Tea Parties
A Princess and Pirate party with crafts, trivia, bounce house, and games. Costumes encouraged!
Walt Disney’s Birthday Celebration Weekend
A The Princess and The Frog screening and Zoom panel with Disney animators/filmmakers
To see the full schedule and purchase tickets or hotel packages, please visit Graceland’s website.
Disney fans can currently check out Inside the Walt Disney Archives at the Bowers Museum, where the exhibition will be on view through June 20.
This fall, Disney fans are invited to venture deep in the Hundred Acre Wood via Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation, a brand-new adventure coming to Times Square’s Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street) beginning October 21, 2021. Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, Owl, and—of course—Tigger, too, will come to life on stage through stunning life-size puppetry. The beautifully-crafted musical stage adaptation will feature the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy Award®-winning music with additional songs by A.A. Milne.
Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation is developed and presented by Jonathan Rockefeller, whose spectacular puppetry delighted audiences who experienced the acclaimed productions of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and Paddington Gets in a Jam. Rockefeller says, “I am thrilled to be entrusted to create a new classic for the stage, for new audiences as they join our adventure into the Hundred Acre Wood. And what a grand adventure!”
He continues, “Disney’s Winnie the Pooh material is so incredibly rich, that after more than half a century, I doubt there is anyone who hasn’t been profoundly moved or feels a personal connection with the wonderful characters of Pooh. The question we posed ourselves when creating this intimate musical adaptation was, ‘How do we bring Pooh from the screen and onto the stage in an entirely fresh and new way, yet one that still pays homage to the deep canon of Winnie the Pooh iconography?’ The answer was easy… well, conceptually easy, in theory… we needed to create incredible, brilliant, and amazing puppetry that makes it impossible to believe the characters aren’t real. Audiences can expect their hearts will be captivated by the characters, and their imaginations will soar with these life-size puppets.”
In partnership with TodayTix.com, an exclusive ticket pre-sale for Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation begins June 1, 2021, before tickets are available to the general public beginning June 14, 2021. To register for the pre-sale and to learn more about the new show, visit WinnieThePoohShow.com now.
A long time ago…in a galaxy not so far away…Star Wars: A New Hope debuted in theaters on May 25, 1977, and became the surprise smash hit of the summer. The success of Star Wars resulted in a string of beloved blockbuster films and so much more! The impact Star Wars has had on popular culture and moviemaking as a whole is truly out of this world. In creating the world of the film, George Lucas drew from an incredibly vast and diverse well of influences, such as the Flash Gordon serials of the 1930s, The Hidden Fortress (1958) and other films by Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, and the science fiction comics he consumed in his childhood, to create something as wholly unique and individual as Star Wars. This melting pot of inspiration permeates all aspects of Star Wars, from the hero’s journey Luke Skywalker undertakes to the dogfights between spaceships, and even right down to the comical interactions between droids R2-D2 and C-3PO.
Close-up of John Williams as he conducts an orchestra for the Star Wars soundtrack during the production of the film.John Williams conducts an orchestra for the Star Wars soundtrack during the production of the film.
Much like other components of the film, the epic score, composed by John Williams and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, reflects Lucas’ creative approach to making Star Wars a truly unique cinematic experience. As the Disney Legend once said, “we wanted a very Max Steiner-type romantic movie score […] Everything is on the same level, which is sort of old-fashioned and fun, but going for the most dramatic and emotional elements I could get.” With this in mind, Williams studiously avoided simply creating a score comprised of “a piece of Dvořák here, a piece of Tchaikovsky there,” and instead, created themes specific to the characters and story.
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker.
In his words, Luke’s theme was “fanfare-ish and brassy and bold…and noble,” fitting for any brave main hero as they embark upon their journey.
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia.
In contrast, the theme he wrote for Princess Leia was “very romantic […] it is really a fairy-tale princess melody,” reflecting the complexity and strength of her character. Vivid, rich and not to mention instantly recognizable, Williams’ score was integral to the success of Star Wars.
Of course, any fan of Star Wars would want to listen to this iconic score on repeat, and back in 1977, what better way to do this than with your very own vinyl copy of the soundtrack album?
Among the many terrific assets in the Walt Disney Archives collection is an original LP release of the Star Wars soundtrack, replete with the full score and stills from significant moments in the film. Famously, Star Wars generated a flurry of merchandise, of which this LP is a prime example, as it gave fans a way to really listen to and appreciate the intricacies of John Williams’ work. In our current galaxy, however, you can re-experience Star Wars: A New Hope, streaming now on Disney +!
Disney and Pixar’s Luca is a coming-of-age story about a sea monster who dreams of life above the surface. Encouraged by his new BFF Alberto Scorfano (voice of Jack Dylan Grazer), Luca Paguro (voice of Jacob Tremblay) sets foot—er, fin—on land, where he is amazed to discover he can transform into a human! This isn’t news to Alberto, who has been masquerading as a human on land for some time. But for Luca, it changes everything.
When sea monsters are wet, they retain their natural form. But when they’re dry, they appear human. The concept is simple enough, but it proved to be an exciting challenge for the filmmakers at Pixar Animation Studios, who had to determine how to depict the transformation between the two forms in a fun and organic way. “We first thought of it like a mechanical bodysuit, where the scales would flip and reveal something,” recalls character supervisor Sajan Skaria. “And then [story artist] Daniel López Muñoz said, ‘No, it needs to come from the heart. It’s internal. It’s Luca the human emerging from the sea monster.’ That made a huge difference, because now we had a place where it could originate.”
Whether it was director Enrico Casarosa’s early sketches or influences found within the animal world, Skaria adds, “Inspiration-wise, we were looking all over the place for this.”
Using concept art as a starting point and following story-driven parameters, technical teams aimed to give artists the flexibility to craft the pivotal change by dictating details like the origin and the speed of the transformation. To animate the sequence, they would rig the character models so they “had enough of the options an artist would need,” says character supervisor Beth Albright. “All the different regions of the transformation could then be adjusted separately. There are all these layers of things going on with the human skin, the sea monster skin, the octopus spots, and the flipping scales, and now they could tune all of that individually—and that’s something we have never been able to do before.”
According to Albright, that type of effect would typically “go through animation, then go through an effects pass, and then we would see it after the render.” They were able to save several steps making Luca, which allowed the animators to focus on the creative aspects. “Being able to pull all that back into our animation software so the animators could see it live was huge,” says Albright. “It was surprising even the first time we showed Enrico; he started to comment on the shading because he thought he was looking at a render! And we had to tell him, ‘No, this is just an animation rig. This hasn’t been rendered and it’s not shaded.’ So, that’s just one way where we were able to make that space for artists to work.”
The end result—which was developed through the continuous collaboration between multiple teams, spanning animation, art, characters, effects, lighting, simulation, and tools and global technology—is seamless and stylized. Says Skaria, “Our driving theme in technical was, ‘Let the modeler just model, and then we’ll figure out everything around it.”
“We tried to do that with the rest of our department, too,” adds Albright. “For example, when we were working on Luca’s human model and the sea monster model, even though we knew they needed to transform, we didn’t want the modeling process to be constrained by knowing they had to transform and being concerned that everything had to match up. Instead, we had the same person model both of those, Tanja Krampfert, and she worked on them simultaneously. It was always clear: ‘Make the best sea monster you can. Make the best human you can. We’ll figure out the transformation later.’ We did that at every stage.”
To see Luca’s glorious transformation, stream Luca when it debuts on Disney+ June 18.
Hello there, Jedi (puzzle) masters! Get the “fortune and glory” you deserve by solving our epic crossword puzzle celebrating Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary. Clue difficulty ranges from “youngling” to “Sith-ly sinister,” so you may need to consult your holocron, Jedi texts, and grail diary for this one! However, if the solution does not present itself, seek out the answer key and find illumination. May the Force be with you in your quest!