Celebrate Star Wars™ Day With These 5 Bounties

By Analise Warner

Did a holopuck lead you here to find some of the galaxy’s best bounties to celebrate Star Wars Day? Scavenge no further than these galactic goods! From stellar style to hyperspeed hospitality, these items will have any fan collecting a reward better than any Imperial credit.

Fossil Star Wars™ Charm Bracelet
Celebrate 40 years of Star Wars™ Return of The Jedi™ with this special edition Star Wars x Fossil two-tone stainless steel charm bracelet. Inspired by characters and icons from the film, it features beautifully crafted details like green aventurine, semi-3D silhouettes and signature craftsmanship.

Stance Jedi Box Set
Forty years ago, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Episode VI) hit screens across the galaxy and space fantasy was never the same. Stance is paying tribute to all things Episode VI with its latest collection of Return of the Jedi styles. Inspired by the original movie poster artwork these new sock styles come in Stance’s popular midweight poly cotton construction. This special limited edition Jedi Box Set includes all three movie poster sock styles and comes packaged inside a metal tin lunchbox complete with thermos featuring Wicket the Ewok himself, just like back in 1983.

RSVLTS Trilogy’s End
Search the galaxy all you want, but you won’t find a cooler cast of characters than on this soft and stretchy 40th-anniversary RSVLTS button-down tribute to Return of the Jedi™ that features all your favorite characters plus some deep cuts, including: Ewoks™, The Rancor™, The Sarlacc™, Admiral Ackbar™, Lando Calrissian™…oh yeah, and Boushh™!

Uncanny Brands Star Wars Millennium Falcon Waffle Maker
They’re tasty, delicious, and can make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs. Serve up replicas of the Millennium Falcon in waffle form in your very own Millennium Falcon waffle maker. What’s the cargo?!? It’s waffles!

Hasbro Star Wars The Black Series Darth Vader Premium Electronic Helmet
Fans can imagine the biggest battles and missions in the Star Wars saga with premium roleplay items from Hasbro! This roleplay item with premium deco, realistic detail, and series-inspired design is a great addition to any Star Wars fan’s collection. Featuring iconic ventilation sounds, updated sculpt, and magnetic multi piece assembly, fans can imagine what it was like for Darth Vader to suit up for galactic action!

Disney D23 Rewind—Week of May 1

By Courtney Potter

In a still from Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Rocket (voiced by Bradley Cooper) is sitting behind a wheel and other controls on a spaceship, looking forward intently.

New Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Additions Coming to Disney Parks

In celebration of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, in theaters now, our favorite band of galactic misfits are taking over at select Disney Parks around the world!

The good folks over at Disney Parks Blog shared all the new limited-time additions inspired by the third installment of the franchise…

At Disneyland Resort, Mantis is joining Star-Lord at Avengers Campus for Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! The pair will get their groove on in front of the Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!attraction, as they recruit guests with the right skills to join their troop of heroes.

Additionally, guests can check out the Milky Fizz, a dessert-pear-flavored soda water with cream now available at Pym Test Kitchen featuring IMPOSSIBLE™, along with the Orloni on a Stick and Experiment 1517: Cardamom & Caramel Churro Cold Brew. Next door at Pym Tasting Lab, try the Zarg-Bits, a tasty snack inspired by the Zarg Nuts eaten in the film.

Meanwhile, at Walt Disney World Resort, Connections Café at EPCOT now has Perfect Sovereign Waffle Bites, topped with a red berry dipping sauce. You can also grab a Guardians of the Galaxy Cookie right next to the out-of-this-world Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction at the Mission: SPACE Popcorn Cart.

“Across the pond” at Disneyland Paris, guests can enjoy several intergalactic offerings around the resort. At Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel, don’t miss two new cocktails at the Skyline Bar: the Flora Colossus Cocktail and the Spicy Ravager Cocktail. Or try Baby Groot’s Mousse as part of the buffet offerings at Downtown Restaurant.

Inside Walt Disney Studios Park at Studio 1 and WEB Food Truck, guests can delight in the Flora Colossus Biscuits shaped as Groot. Over at Stark Factory inside Avengers Campus, find the Guardians Choco Orb, a chocolate sphere made of dark chocolate mousse. And don’t miss the Cosmic Cassette Magnum Ice Cream—which includes various toppings and a cassette-shaped chocolate piece—at Ice Cream Creations Food Truck. Plus, it’s time to create your Super Hero pose with the new Rocket Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot, which runs through Sunday, May 21.

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend Presented by State Farm®

Welcome to the merry month of May! So, what’s there to watch from around the worlds of Disney? Let’s see… Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium launches on Hulu; a new episode of Kiff premieres on Disney Channel and Disney XD; the season finale (for mature audiences only) of The Company You Keep comes to ABC; and so much more!

New Disney Channel Series Pupstruction Premieres June 14

Pupstruction, an imaginative, tune-filled new animated series from Disney Branded Television, is set to premiere Wednesday, June 14—with a simulcast on Disney Channel and Disney Junior at 8 a.m. ET. A first batch of episodes will premiere the same day on Disney+ and on-demand platforms. Check out the trailer, below!

The series follows the adventures of the Pupstruction team—a doggone hardworking construction crew ranging from some of the brawniest breeds to irresistibly cute and playful puppies. Crew leader Phinny is an innovative young corgi who dreams up some of the biggest and wildest ideas to help his town of Petsburg. The other members of Pupstruction are Luna, a comically spontaneous sheepdog; Roxy, a can-do rottweiler; and Tank, a lovable, snack-obsessed mastiff. Although Phinny might be the smallest pup on the crew, he proves that you don’t need big paws to have big ideas. Together, the Pupstruction crew uses mud, sweat, drool, and plenty of heart to build and create!

The series voice cast includes Yonas Kibreab as Phinny, Carson Minniear as Tank, Scarlett Kate Ferguson as Roxy, and newcomer Mica Zeltzer as Luna—as well as Yvette Nicole Brown as Mayor Gilmore, Bobby Moynihan as Bobby Boots, Grey DeLisle as Maya, Kari Wahlgren as Scratch, Eric Bauza as characters Harry, Sniff, and Lloyd, and Alessandra Perez as Bailey. Joining them in recently announced recurring and guest-star roles for Season 1 are Olga Merediz as Grandma Dee, Todrick Hall as Harvey Hare, Gabriel Iglesias as Felipe, and Nate Torrence as Chameleo.

Geared toward kids ages 2-7, each episode features two 11-minute stories with an original song in each episode. The main title theme song, written by series’ songwriter/composer Rob Cantor, will be released on Friday, May 12. The full digital soundtrack, Disney Junior Music: Pupstruction, featuring the theme song plus additional songs from the series, will be released by Walt Disney Records on Wednesday, June 14. Plus, Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing is developing product lines inspired by the series featuring apparel, figures, vehicles, role-play products, plush, books, and more!

A production still from Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, from the number “Circle of Life.” Puppet and human-hybrid representations of animals are seen across the stage, facing upstage and looking up at a set piece denoting Pride Rock. On said set piece, from left to right, Mufasa, Rafiki, and Sarabi are looking up at baby Simba (a puppet), being held in Rafiki’s hands. The stage background is a deep, bright blue.

Disney’s The Lion King Celebrates 10,000th Performance on Broadway This Weekend

Amazing news from our friends at Disney Theatrical Productions: The Lion King will play its 10,000th performance on Broadway this Saturday evening, May 6, 2023.

The show’s unprecedented popularity on Broadway is mirrored around the world: With 27 productions over its 25 years, including runs of 20+ years in Tokyo, London, and Hamburg, and on tour throughout North America, The Lion King has played nearly 60,000 performances worldwide. The Broadway production opened on November 13, 1997, and has played through four New York City mayoral administrations; five presidential administrations; and 11 Olympics!

The Lion King continues to celebrate 25 years on Broadway and—while two other Broadway show have previously reached this milestone—it marks several historic firsts: Never has a show in its 25th year been playing in so many productions around the world simultaneously and placed in the Top 5 grossing Broadway shows this long—nearly 1,300 consecutive weeks and counting. Currently, 115,000 people enjoy the show in eight productions on three continents every week. Additionally, there have been 27 productions over the life of the show, seen by a whopping 112 million people… that’s more than the combined populations of Canada, Greece, Sweden, Holland, Denmark, and Australia!

For more information, or to buy tickets for your next trip to New York City, visit lionking.com.

An image of the mirrorball trophy from ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. The ballroom of the long-running series, as well as the set’s lighting, can be seen behind it.

Dancing with the Stars Returns to ABC This Fall

Big news from the ballroom: Dancing with the Stars will make history once again, becoming the first series to simulcast across both ABC and Disney+ for its upcoming 32nd season, airing this fall! Additionally, episodes will be available to stream the next day on Hulu.

Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, Dancing with the Stars is the hit series in which celebrities are paired with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed, choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough.

“Welcoming Dancing with the Stars back to ABC offers us the unique opportunity to capitalize on the breadth of Disney Entertainment and reach audiences across all our platforms,” Craig Erwich, President, Disney Television Group, recently said. “Wherever viewers want to watch, we have a home for them to tune in and root for their favorite couple in the ballroom.”

“Season 31 gave us the opportunity to introduce Dancing with the Stars to a new generation of fans on Disney+, and we are excited to build on that with our partners at ABC and Hulu,” added Alisa Bowen, President, Disney+. “We’re looking forward to giving our viewers a front-row seat to the dance floor on another great season of the first-ever live series on Disney+.”

Keep your eyes peeled for more DWTS info in the coming months—including always surprising and delightful casting announcements!

The poster for Disney+’s Simpsons short Maggie Simpson in Rogue Not Quite One. Maggie (with her usual red pacifier) is seen inside Grogu’s hovering pram, being chased by a TIE fighter. The logo for the short is seen at the top, and is written in Star Wars-style font.

Disney+ Announces Maggie Simpson in Rogue Not Quite One, a New Short from The Simpsons

Speaking of our friends at Disney+… this week, the streaming service announced Maggie Simpson in Rogue Not Quite One, a new short from The Simpsons, will launch Thursday on May the 4th in celebration of Star Wars Day.

In the short, Homer loses track of Maggie—who hops in Grogu’s hovering pram for a hyperspace-hopping adventure across the galaxy! Facing a squadron of Imperial TIE fighters, Maggie brings the battle to Springfield in this epic short celebrating all things Star Wars.

Maggie Simpson in Rogue Not Quite One is the latest in a collection of shorts from The Simpsons created exclusively for Disney+. The previously released shorts The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in Feliz Navidad; Welcome to the Club; When Billie Met Lisa; Maggie Simpson in The Force Awakens from Its Nap; The Good, The Bart, and The Loki; and The Simpsons in Plusaversary are all currently available on Disney+. And even more Springfieldian fun can be found in The Simpsons collection on the streamer!

An image from Hulu’s Drag Me to Dinner; from left to right, Neil Patrick Harris, Bianca Del Rio, David Burtka, Murray Hill, and Haneefah Wood are sitting or standing at a bar, smiling at the camera. Harris, Burtka, and Hill are wearing suits; Rio and Wood are wearing evening gowns.

First Look and Premiere Date for Hulu’s Drag Me to Dinner

Hulu recently shared a fun first look at Drag Me to Dinner—a glamorous, messy, faux competition show that no one takes too seriously…

In each episode, two teams of successful drag queens go head-to-head to throw the most fabulous, awe-inspiring, drag-tastical dinner parties of all time, and be crowned champion by the three judges: Neil Patrick Harris (also an executive producer), Bianca Del Rio, and Haneefah Wood.

Hosted by Murray Hill (HBO’s Somebody, Somewhere), each episode has its own unique theme, as revealed by resident expert, “life of the party,” and executive producer David Burtka. Teams will focus on multiple criteria: Food & Drink, Design & Decor, and Entertainment & Overall Vibe. At the end of each episode, one team will be proclaimed the winner and walk away with the grandest “prize” in the history of television: The Glorious Golden Grater—because one team may be great, but the other is grater!

In an image from an episode of Hulu’s Drag Me to Dinner, from let to right, David Burtka is assisting drag queens Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme as they are preparing for their dinner party. The trio is standing at a counter, which is filled with various kitchen items and containers.

Across the 10-episode series, 40 truly stunning (not to mention hilarious and talented) drag queens will be featured: Alaska, Alexis Mateo, BeBe Zahara Benet, BenDeLaCreme, Biqtch Puddin’, Chelsea Piers, Darienne Lake, Detox, Gigi Goode, Ginger Minj, Heidi N Closet, Heklina, Jackie Beat, Jaida Essence Hall, Jasmine Rice LaBeija, Jinkx Monsoon, Kiki Ball-Change, Kim Chi, Latrice Royale, Manila Luzon, Marti Gould Cummings, Mayhem Miller, Meatball, Merrie Cherry, Morgan McMichaels, Mrs. Kasha Davis, Naomi Smalls, Nina West, Peaches Christ, Peachez Iman Cummings, Pixie Aventura, Raja, Rhea Litré, Selma Nilla, Sherry Vine, Symone, Thorgy Thor, Trinity the Tuck, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, and Willam.

Drag Me to Dinner premieres Wednesday, May 31, exclusively on Hulu.

7 Times Disney Legend Jon Favreau Joined the Worlds of Disney

By Jessica Benda

Beloved live-action film reimaginings, Marvel Super Heroes, a galaxy far, far away—Disney Legend Jon Favreau has explored them all.

After all, he achieved his Disney Legend status for a reason, and with Star Wars Day, aka May the 4th, approaching, we’re looking back at his Disney repertoire. As creator of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett, Favreau has guided the Disney+ Original series to smashing success as he expands the Star Wars universe. The adventure continues as he and Dave Filoni develop the upcoming series Ahsoka, which follows Anakin Skywalker’s former Padawan Ahsoka Tano.

In celebration of May the 4th, we’ve rounded up a tally of past Disney projects Favreau has contributed to as an actor/director/writer/executive producer. (Seriously, what doesn’t he do?)

In the Marvel Studios’ film Iron Man, Iron Man stands outside in his red and yellow metallic suit. He braces himself in a fighting pose and holds his right arm out, which emits a bright blast from his hand.

Iron Man Trilogy
The Marvel Cinematic Universe started with Tony Stark, a brazen billionaire who becomes the titular Super Hero. If there’s a shepherd of the now sprawling MCU, it might be Favreau, who executive produced Iron Man, Iron Man 2, and Iron Man 3, of which he directed the first two. The 2008 action-adventure paved the way for over 30 more MCU films, which continue to breathe life into comic book creator and Disney Legend Stan Lee’s characters.

Happy Hogan
Along with directing, Favreau played Tony Stark’s friend, bodyguard, and head of security: Harold “Happy” Hogan. For more than a decade, Happy has been a steadfast part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in the Iron Man trilogy, Spider-Man films, and Avengers: Endgame.

In the Avengers: Age of Ultron, the Avengers look ahead. Thor stands front and center, with Captain America and the Hulk to the left. Iron Man, Black Widow, and Hawkeye stand to his right.

The Avengers
The potential for Super Hero crossover became apparent in 2012’s The Avengers, an exhilarating yet humorous kickoff to a seven-year film series. Favreau served as an executive producer for the film and continued in the role through Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame. The latter two films triumphed as the highest-grossing Marvel Studios’ offerings—and nearly the highest-grossing films of all time—with the first two installments just behind them.

In the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, small green creature Grogu looks at a part of the ship in awe. The Mandalorian holds him in his hands.

Star Wars
Favreau contributed to more than one legendary franchise. In the world of Star Wars, he guides the hugely successful series Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett. Favreau serves as a showrunner, creator, executive producer, and sometimes director and writer to bring the Disney+ Original series to life.

He spends time in front of the camera as well as behind it. Favreau snagged a seat on Solo: A Star Wars Story as he voiced Rio Durant, a four-armed Ardennian pilot. Rio and his crew crossed paths with a young Han Solo, teaming up to steal precious coaxium. He also played the Mandalorian Paz Vizla in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett and voiced Pre Vizla in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

In the live-action reimagining of The Jungle Book, young boy Mowgli swings from a branch over a ravine in the jungle. The black panther Bagheera watches over him from a log that hangs over the ravine’s edge.

The Jungle Book (2016)
Disney’s lush reimagining of The Jungle Book in 2016 was a sweeping success, helmed by Favreau. As director and producer, Favreau oversaw the story of Mowgli, a boy who was raised by wolves and then pursued by the vicious tiger Shere Khan. Favreau also voiced a pygmy hog who’s friends with Baloo!

In the live-action reimagining of The Lion King, lion cubs Simba and Nala look ahead into the Elephant Graveyard, a desolate stretch of dirt and bones. 

The Lion King (2019)
Considering the success of Favreau’s first live-action reimagining, it’s no surprise that he took the wheel once more. This time, he turned to the daunting task of reimagining one of Disney’s most successful animated films: The Lion King. Favreau served as director and producer to bring the Pride Lands to life.

Voice Acting
Besides being a lauded producer, director, and writer, Favreau has done a fair amount of voice acting, including in his own projects as previously noted. He’s had roles in series such as Hercules, The Legend of Tarzan, and Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, as well as parts in films like G-Force.

Meet the Characters of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

By Jessica Benda

A humorous, heartfelt adventure set to a sparkling soundtrack of smile-inducing pop tunes—what else could we expect from the final chapter of Guardians of the Galaxy?

On Friday, May 5, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 concludes a nearly 10-year adventure when it opens in theaters. When Rocket’s past tries to hijack his future, the Guardians band together to save him as they wrestle with their own inner battles.

Most of the story’s characters are already beloved, but there are a few new faces added to the roster for this outing. In the time since Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 came out in 2016, our heroes have undergone life-changing—and for one, life-ending—circumstances. Below, catch up with the characters you already know and meet the new ones.

An image of Chris Pratt as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. He stares ahead with a serious expression as areas of the spaceship he stands in catch fire.

Peter Quill/Star-Lord (Chris Pratt)
As the galaxy’s music master and Kevin Bacon aficionado, Peter Quill is known for his easygoing nature and quick wit. This time around, he’s a bit wearier than when we saw him last. After losing Gamora and then finding her again—or at least a version of her—he wrestles with their new dynamic. As Peter struggles to move on, the Guardians are left vulnerable to attack. Now, he must make up for his mistakes to protect one of his own.

A close-up image of Rocket the raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. He appears glum, and the legs of his fellow Guardians are visible in the dark background.

Rocket (voiced by Bradley Cooper)
Rocket is the same wise-cracking, cosmic criminal we first met in Guardians of the Galaxy. Now that he’s saved the universe a few times, he’s a little wiser and more comfortable with the team. But Rocket’s past has finally caught up with him, and he must face the trauma of his early life to save more than just the Guardians.

Drax (Dave Bautista)
Drax is as lovable as ever and fiercely loyal to his chosen family, the Guardians. Having saved the universe more times than he can remember, we find him fixing up Knowhere for its community. He still struggles to understand the specifics of language and still loves to partake in superpowered violence. Some things never change.

An image of Zoe Saldaña as the green alien Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. In the halls of a spaceship, she kneels on the ground and looks ahead. Her left arm reaches for a weapon holstered at her hip.

Gamora (Zoe Saldaña)
The version of Gamora loved in the previous Guardians films is gone, tossed off a cliff by Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War. Now, we learn more about the Gamora from an alternative timeline, who has not had adventures with the Guardians and has no previous relationship with Peter Quill. Since the events of Avengers: Endgame, this Gamora has aligned herself with Stakar and his Ravagers.

Nebula (Karen Gillan)
The once sadistic and still snarky Nebula has settled into her role with the Guardians of the Galaxy. After mending the rift with her sister, Gamora, and finding her place in the world, she’s far from the enemy she was in the first film. Now that the Guardians have bought Knowhere from The Collector, she is dedicated to making it the home she never had.

An image of Chukwudi Iwuji as The High Evolutionary in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. He stares over his shoulder, and while his face appears as a human, the back half of his head is seemingly made of metal.

The High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji)
As the story’s villain, to say The High Evolutionary is a force to be reckoned with is a vast understatement. The character has decades of comic book history, but he’ll make his first film appearance in The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Mantis (Pom Klementieff)
In the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special—spoiler alert!—the real gift was learning that Mantis is Peter’s half-sister! This relationship brings new terrain to navigate, but Mantis’ growth expands far beyond that. After fighting many battles with the Guardians, Mantis has begun to embrace her powers, find her voice, and become confident in her role with the team—all of which will be needed to help protect her family from new dangers.

Will Poulter stands tall as Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The room he stands in glows gold, while Will wears a metallic suit and red cape. His blond hair is combed to one side.

Adam Warlock (Will Poulter)
Teased in prior films, Adam Warlock comes to life for the first time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Designed and created as the ultimate weapon, he’s a powerful adversary for the Guardians.

Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel)
Groot is a vital part of the team, and we’ve watched him regrow throughout the Guardians’ recent adventures, after he sacrificed himself for his friends in the first Guardians movie. Now, he’s at a new stage in his life—think high school senior just about to graduate. He uses his new body to help build Knowhere and protect his family, and he’s locked and loaded with bigger and more advanced skills that come in handy for the Guardians!

An image of Sean Gunn as Kraglin in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Channeling his metallic mohawk, he shuts his eyes and grips the Yaka arrow to concentrate. Around him, people are running through a chaotic marketplace.

Kraglin (Sean Gunn)
We first met the former first mate of the Ravager Yondu in the first Guardians of the Galaxy—and how he’s grown since then! Kraglin fought alongside the Avengers against Thanos, and now as an official member of the Guardians, he must master the Yaka arrow to fulfill his potential.

An image of Cosmo the space dog in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. She sits and looks up eagerly, wearing her white CCCP spacesuit. She has fluffy ears, red fur, and a long snout.

Cosmo, the space dog (voiced by Maria Bakalova)
A new fan favorite, Cosmo was sent into space by the Soviet Union and wound up with the Collector. She made her official debut in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, where she practiced her telekinesis as Rocket coached. Luckily, she’s fetching another round of screentime in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3!

Tales from the Twi’lek Track List – Stream Gaya on May the 4th

By Peyton Liebler

Dazzling star. Galactic icon. No matter how hard we try, it’s apparent there will never be enough words to describe the experience and glory that is… Gaya. And starting May 4, fans across the galaxy will be able to stream her music through the holonet for the first time ever.

Whether it’s through an encrypted datapad or maybe your trusty astromech droid, prepare to soar on the melody and majesty of the “Rockstar Queen of Ryloth” and her symphonic stylings. Honored guests of the Halcyon starcruiser have already been treated to her vocal prowess during their journeys, but never before has anyone been able to enjoy her discography from the comfort of their own space.

Starting May the 4th, dedicated members of Gaya’s crew will be able to listen to Gaya’s music, featuring these highly anticipated intergalactic anthems on a track list like no other:

To celebrate this rockstar release, we’re diving into the track list and giving you the scoop on Gaya and just a few of the enthralling stories of style, power, and love told through her incredible songs. Get your hands off those hyperspace controls because we’re taking it low and slow—sublight style.

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  • “New World”
  • “Gaya!”
  • “Hayananeya”
  • “Coaxium”
  • “Poverty of Love”
  • “Rockstar Queen”
  • “Rah Rah Rah” ft. Cassus Yissik
  • “Far From Home” ft. Rebel Bass
  • “Stargate Swing” ft. Lucky Ferrariss
  • “Starlight” ft. Funky Futurists
  • “Nesh Godo” ft. Barūbarū

“Welcome to the New World”
What better song to open with on the Halcyon? “Welcome to the New World” embraces the mystery and magic of new horizons and the connections we all share across the galaxy. Through this song, Gaya creates a powerful connection with her audience. It is both an introduction to and an invitation to join her in… a new world—her world.

“Gaya!”
Gaya makes no secret of her past. She is proud of her roots in the underground and what she’s achieved on her meteoric rise. This may be her namesake song, but hearing her name echo across the galaxy is not about her own fame and fortune. “Gaya!” is a celebration of knowing what you want, facing challenges to get it, and fighting for what you believe.

“Hayananeya”
“Hayananeya” refers to one of Ryloth’s sacred “singing stones.” Twi’lek legend holds that the songs of these stones were intoned to the vibrations of the galaxy itself, and that they held mystical powers of navigation. The singing stones have long been lost to Ryloth’s turbulent history of invasion and occupation. In this powerful anthem, Gaya hears the song of the Hayananeya stone and calls out to it, wishing for its return to its rightful home of Ryloth.

“Coaxium”
While on its surface, it might seem like a song about the fuel that enables hyperspace travel, at its core “Coaxium” is truly about power: who has it, how it’s leveraged, and the ability of power to bring freedom and take you anywhere in life.

“Poverty of Love”
A deeply meaningful song to Gaya, “Poverty of Love” is an intimate look into the shadows just behind the dazzling light of a superstar. From the top, you can see everything—and remember what was lost on the way up.

“Rockstar Queen”
When this song hit the holonet, it took the galaxy by solar storm. A dance craze was born—the Ryloth Slide—that’s easy to learn and hard to resist. No matter how you get around—feet, wheels, or tentacles—“Rockstar Queen” will get you moving. You know you’re a rockstar…now it’s time to show the galaxy.

“Oola Shuka”
Written in Gaya’s native tongue, “Oola Shuka” celebrates her Twi’lek culture. It translates to “Free Yourself,” in a fusion of rhythmic stylings with diverse voices and languages from across the galaxy. It’s a hypersonic hit heard in cantinas from the core worlds to the Outer Rim! If you’re wondering where you’ve heard it before, it’s a favorite of DJ R-3X at Oga’s Cantina in Black Spire Outpost!

Gaya has faced her share of tribulation and ambition. Her experiences spark tremendous depth in her songs and ground them all in the honesty and gravity of her personal history. Truth be told, Gaya wants nothing more than to bring hope to her people. And by association, her music gives hope to anyone across the galaxy looking to make their mark and become the master of their own interstellar destiny.

Don’t forget to stream Gaya starting May the 4th. And to see her incredible performance for yourself, find out how you can live your adventure aboard the Halcyon at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Now if you’ll excuse us, we’re going to go sing our lekku off to “Poverty of Love”!

DOWNLOADABLE: Celebrate Star Wars with a Legendary Jedi Master

By Analise Warner

A coloring page you must have, young Padawan! Learn the creative side of the Force with legendary Jedi Master Yoda! Use all the shades of the Force, whether that be the Light Side or the Dark Side, with an exclusive coloring page from Art of Coloring: Star Wars: 100 Images to Inspire Creativity and Relaxation. Whether a skilled artist or an everyday dabbler of drawings and doodles, fans of all ages will enjoy these stunning pen-and-ink illustrations of beautiful landscapes, elaborate patterns, and memorable characters from the Star Wars universe. Download the stellar coloring page below and remember: “Do or do not. There is no try.”

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These stylized pen-and-ink illustrations mix art nouveau and the world of Star Wars. From Art of Coloring: Star Wars: 100 Images to Inspire Creativity and Relaxation (Disney Editions, 2015).
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ColourPop Is Going Galactic

By Analise Warner

In a makeup vanity long, long ago there was a ColourPop Star Wars™ 15 Pan Palette—and we’re excited to announce the return of the stunning set! Gather all the galactic vibes and explore cosmic cosmetology creations with ColourPop’s Star Wars collection, suitable for any Sith, Jedi, Mandalorian, droid, or bounty.

Star Wars™ 15 Pan Palette
From their 2022 May the 4th full collection launch, their official Star Wars™ and ColourPop Palette is inspired by the original classic Star Wars™ film with a nostalgic mix of blues, silver, gold, and reds, along with planetary neutrals! They’re going totally retro with this range of iconic Star Wars™ shades showing the balance between the light side and the dark side of the Force. Featuring their innovative Tie Dye Super Shock and galactic Duo Chrome finishes, plus their signature creamy Matte, Matte Sparkle, shimmering Metallic and Ultra-Glitter finishes to create the ultimate Star Wars™ looks! An iconic mix of stellar shades featuring the Rebellion vs The Empire!

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9 Memorable Moments from the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Press Conference

By Courtney Potter

It’s almost time for our beloved Guardians to face the music.

In Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, written and directed by James Gunn, the iconic band of misfits we know and love are settling into life on Knowhere. But it isn’t long before their lives are upended by the echoes of Rocket’s (voiced by Bradley Cooper) turbulent past. Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), still reeling from the loss of Gamora (Zoe Saldaña), must rally his team around him on a dangerous mission to save Rocket’s life—a mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

To celebrate the film’s approaching release, Pratt and Gunn were joined by returning stars Pom Klementieff (Mantis), Karen Gillan (Nebula), and Sean Gunn (Kraglin), as well as newcomers Maria Bakalova (who voices Cosmo), Will Poulter (Adam Warlock), and Chukwudi Iwuji (The High Evolutionary)—plus producer and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige—for a rollicking virtual press conference on Friday, April 28, where the group shared hilarious and heartfelt stories about the making of the film... and the end of an almost decade-long era. And just who was their moderator? None other than actor (and huge Disney fan!) Nathan Fillion, who appears in the film as Master Karja. Read on for some of the morning’s more memorable moments!

In an image from Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) is looking intently off screen to the left. There is fire behind him, as if a battle has just been waged.

Pratt on Peter Quill aka Star-Lord’s journey this time ’round:
“I think oftentimes we find ourselves in our relationships or in the affiliations we have with a team or a family or whatever,” Pratt explains. “Peter’s been lost. In the beginning he was running away from the death of his mother, but he got to pretend to be this character [Star-Lord] based on these pop culture icons of his childhood, of the late 1980s. So he ‘found’ himself there, but it was kind of [fake], you know? Then he ‘found’ himself with the Guardians of the Galaxy, and then he thought he could find himself with who his father was. He’s a guy who’s constantly been searching for who he is. Then he found it again in his relationship with Gamora. So when all that’s stripped away from him, he’s a guy who’s realizing that all of these very various people that he’s found who ‘are’ Quill—none of them have been the real him. And so he is lost—and that probably does mean that he’s sad. But that’s a beautiful quest.”

Klementieff on what Mantis has brought to her, both as an actress and as a person:
“James changed my life,” she says. “Mantis is an empath—so you have to have a deeper connection with everything and everyone; it’s beautiful to tap into those deep, profound, layered emotions. And then I got to be super weird, which is really fun to do too. And it comes naturally to me,” she adds, laughing.

She continues, “I love playing this character and I’m so grateful for James to have given me this opportunity—and to get to play with all these incredible actors. And I think, each character completes the other ones too..? And I remember James telling me that Mantis was kind of like the glue that kept the Guardians together in some ways, which I think is beautiful. And I think the world lacks a lot of empathy too—so that’s a beautiful message too.”

Gillan on Nebula’s relationship with Gamora, and her chance to blossom within the Guardians family:
“Post-Thanos being eliminated from her life, she’s starting to flourish a little bit more,” admits Gillan. “And she’s starting to have a lighter personality, and she’s a little more willing to show vulnerability... It also changed my understanding of what it’s like to be a scapegoat sibling—I’m an only child—because Nebula was definitely that. She was never the ‘golden child,’ so that was an interesting exploration for me. Now I just have so much respect for people that have gone through that.”

“Nebula was always the kind of bitter one; so jealous of Gamora,” she continues. “And then she evolved, and Gamora helped her gain some compassion along the way—and now they’ve kind of switched places in a way, which has been really interesting to play around with. But it’s been beautiful to watch their relationship evolve.”

In an image from Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Adam Warlock (Will Poulter) is walking with purpose in some sort of spaceship toward something to the right, offscreen. A cape billows behind him, and his hands are clenched into fists. His skin shimmers with a golden hue.

Sean Gunn on Kraglin finding his place during the course of the trilogy:
As he explains, “One thing that really impresses me about these movies is how I do feel like, in a way, the journey of the cast has mirrored the journey of the characters. For me, being there in the first movie and feeling like, ‘Oh, I’m the director’s brother, and Kraglin is just kind of on the peripheral, and he comes in and says his things here and there.’ And then, over the course of the movies, I started feeling at home with all these people—I felt fully accepted as a full member of the cast, and of the group. And that’s what happens with Kraglin himself over the course of the films. So that’s really special and really cool for me... Kraglin’s journey to learn why he belongs is the best. It’s my favorite thing about him.”

Bakalova on playing the role of Cosmo:
“When I got the call from my team that I got the job, I was on my phone and I didn’t know what to do,” the actress admits, “and what to expect. And I think I started jumping [up and down]. And then when I found out that I can be on set and work in a motion capture suit—[it was like I was] a child again; using my imagination to think, ‘Okay, today I’m going to be a dog; tomorrow, I’ll be a flower! The next day, I’m going to be a butterfly!’ It’s interesting; we tend to forget about imagination when we grow up. So it’s been just incredible.”

James Gunn adds, “Maria came, and she’d sit on set every day, all day long. She’d come and she’d do her bit as Cosmo, and then she’d sit with me all day long. So even though she’s not the biggest character in the movie, I spent more time with Maria than almost anyone here! She just loves being on set and watching all the other actors. And she is an absolute joy to be around in every way.”

Poulter on being the “new kid”—especially as a fan of the Guardians films:
“I couldn’t have been made to feel more welcome by everybody,” he explains. “I was nervous from the outside looking in, I think, because I was a really big fan of the Guardians movies and—within the Marvel Cinematic Universe—this was the trilogy, as it now is, of films that I was the biggest admirer of. So you look at something as a fan and you think it’s cool to be able to appreciate that as a fan, and that’s what it will always be. You don’t imagine yourself being a part of it! That in itself is exciting.”

He continues, “James makes a point of making set a really fun environment. He surrounds himself with really great people, across every department—and it just made the experience so, so fun, which is important, because there’s pressure, and—as a new kid—I was pretty scared. So that made it easy.”

In an image from Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, The High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji) is leaning over and looking off camera toward the right. He is on a spaceship of some kind.

Iwuji on finding unique inspiration for his character, The High Evolutionary:
“The first thing that’s written [in the script] when you meet him is him listening to space opera,” says Iwuji. “So immediately I knew classical music was going to be a big part of this character. And because I didn’t know where I was going to go with him, I thought I would just listen to a lot of my favorite arias and classical music—and sent them to James, and one or two of them made it into the film. So a lot of finding this guy, for me, was: If he’s listening to opera, if he’s [into] space opera, and he’s this mad scientist sort of person—I just thought of someone that doesn’t sleep. That’s someone that is obsessed with it; listening to this music.”

He continues, “He needs the music as he wanders through his castle at night. And I thought very deeply about [Shakespeare’s] Henry the Fourth. He has a great speech: ‘Heavy is the head that wears the crown. How many thousands of my poorest subjects are at this moment to sleep?’ And I sent that to James. So that’s why it wasn’t really about specifically, ‘How do I play the character written?’ It’s more about, ‘How do I bring this guy into the room?’ Because I knew that would be taken care of in the script. The motivations and the moments and stuff are impeccably written because [James] deals with character.”

Feige on his “mission statement” when it comes to the Guardians:
“The goal has always been to do justice for the audience members who have loved these characters their whole lives and the audience members who’ve never heard of these characters—or who heard of them for the first time in the trailer, or in the poster, which for Guardians in particular was certainly the majority of the audience. Now on the flip side of that, there are people who go, ‘Well, folks don’t really know the Guardians, so you really have a lot of leeway to do new things,’—which you do. But James was constantly going to the comics and constantly referring to them and constantly building off of those storylines. So people who did know these characters from [either] the more recent comics run, at the time, or the early run, saw things they could get excited about. [That’s] just as important as people who never heard of this crazy space band with a tree and a raccoon.”

In a behind-the-scenes image from Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, director James Gunn (in blue mask, with white spiky hair, holding a camera) directs Karen Gillan as Nebula (left) and Chris Pratt as Peter Quill (right) on set. Another crew member stands behind and to the left of Gunn. 

James Gunn on what he’ll take away from his years-long Guardians experience:
“It’s changed me in so many ways,” the director admits. “I mean, everything I’ve learned from Kevin and Louis [D’Esposito, executive producer]. I think also in terms of just this family of people. I’ve been really good at hiring non-jerks—not only non-jerks, but people who are actually positive, compassionate, loving, kind people. I’ve just grown incredibly close to these people. I really love them, and it makes making movies a much more pleasant experience. So my main memories are not going to the premieres or going on these press junkets—they’re being on set and having the little moments. It’s doing bits with Chris in between setups; it’s talking to Sean; it’s watching Chukwudi turn in an amazing performance; it’s goofing around with Pom, wondering what the hell she’s talking about,” he adds, laughing. “These are the moments.”

“I’m going to miss the characters—that’s the saddest part for me,” Gunn continues. “I really, truly love these characters.”

Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 hurtles onto the big screen on Friday, May 5!

Everything to Watch During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By Andie Hagemann

This Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month—and beyond—we’re celebrating trailblazers across The Walt Disney Company. From the debut of American Born Chinese on Disney+ to all-new episodes of Station 19, The Company You Keep, and Grey’s Anatomy on ABC, and so much more—don’t miss the incredible lineup of captivating content available across Disney’s streaming services, on Disney’s linear networks, and streaming across select audio platforms.

To commemorate the occasion, we’ve compiled the ultimate viewing guide for content across the worlds of Disney.

In a scene from Station 19, actor Jay Hayden plays Travis Montgomery.

ABC
New episodes of fan-favorite series Station 19—starring Jay Hayden and Merle Dandridge—and Grey’s Anatomy—with Harry Shum Jr., Midori Francis, and Niko Terho—debut Thursday nights on May 4, 11, and 18, and are available to stream the following day on Hulu. From a highly anticipated mayoral race to wedding day drama, don’t miss the heart-pumping content coming to your screen this month.

In a scene from The Company You Keep, actors Catherine Haena Kim, Freda Foh Shen, and James Saito talk inside a hospital hallway.

The season finale of heist drama The Company You Keep starring Milo Ventimiglia and Catherine Haena Kim airs Sunday, May 7, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Emma (Kim) and Charlie (Ventimiglia) partner with Daphne (Felisha Terrell) to produce a plan to take down the Maguires once and for all, but will the final showdown cause Charlie and Emma to stay on opposite sides or end up closer than ever? The series also stars William Fichtner as Leo, Sarah Wayne Callies as Birdie, Polly Draper as Fran, Tim Chiou as David Hill, Freda Foh Shen as Grace Hill, and James Saito as Joe Hill. Episodes are available to stream on Hulu.

On May 8, Jeopardy! Masters, the latest iteration of America’s Favorite Quiz Show® and hosted by the “GOAT” Ken Jennings, begins its three-week tournament, and will crown its champion on May 24. Andrew He is among the champs vying for the ultimate prize.

Cha-cha your way over to Disney+ to binge Season 31 of Dancing with the Stars, featuring judge and muti-hyphenate Carrie Ann Inaba. Then, stream episodes of ABC series The Good Doctor—starring Will Yun Lee, Christian Chang, and Daniel Dae Kim, The Rookie with Melissa O’Neil, and Not Dead Yet—featuring Hannah Simone and Josh Banday—on Hulu and on-demand platforms.

ABC News
ABC News’ Soul of a Nation will present a one-hour primetime special delving into the rise of Asians and Asian Americans in Hollywood following the historic sweep of Everything Everywhere All at Once at the 95th Academy Awards®. Additional details will be released at a later date.

In a scene from The Muppets Mayhem, actors Lilly Singh and Saara Chaudry sit on a couch and chat with Janice.

Disney+
Starring Lilly Singh, The Muppets Mayhem follows The Electric Mayhem Band—Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone and Lips on trumpet—on an epic, music-filled journey to record their first-ever studio album. With the help of a driven young music executive, Nora (Singh), the old-school Muppet band comes face to face with the current day music scene as they try to finally record their first studio album. The series also stars Tahj Mowry and Saara Chaudry, along with recurring guest star Anders Holm and a slew of superstar guests. All rockin’ episodes are available to stream at launch on Wednesday, May 10.

In a scene from American Born Chinese, actors Michelle Yeoh and Jim Liu stand in a tree-covered forest.

Disney+ Original series American Born Chinese premieres Wednesday, May 24, and features an all-star international cast, including Academy Award® winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, Ben Wang, Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han, Daniel Wu, Jimmy Liu, and Sydney Taylor.

Based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang, American Born Chinese chronicles the trials and tribulations of a regular American teenager whose life is forever changed when he befriends the son of a mythological god. This is the story of a young man’s battle for his own identity, told through family, comedy, and action-packed Kung-Fu.

The series introduces audiences to a pantheon of iconic Chinese mythical characters, played by guest stars including Academy Award nominee Stephanie Hsu as Shiji Niangniang, the Goddess of Stones; Ronny Chieng as unconventional monk, Ji Gong; Jimmy O. Yang as Dragon King, Ao Guang; James Hong as Jade Emperor; Leonard Wu as Niu Mowang/Bull Demon; and Poppy Liu as Princess Iron Fan. The series also features Lisa Lu as soon-to-be retired acupuncturist Ni Yang and Rosalie Chiang as student activist Suzy Nakamura.

The doctor is in! Season 1 and 2 of Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. are available to stream on Disney+. The second season follows Lahela (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) whose first love, Walter (Alex Aiono), returns from the World Surf Tour. However, he’s not the same boyfriend she said good-bye to months before. But she’s not the same girl either. That becomes clear when she meets a bad boy on a dirt bike, Nico (Milo Manheim.) She’s faced with a decision: fight for what she knows is true or give new love a chance. It’s all complicated by the pressures of being a teenage doctor. Luckily, she has her family, co-workers, and best friend Steph (Emma Meisel) to support her along the way.

The series also stars Kathleen Rose Perkins as Dr. Clara Hannon, Jason Scott Lee as Benny Kamealoha, Matthew Sato as Kai Kamealoha, Wes Tian as Brian Patrick Kamealoha, Mapuana Makia as Noelani, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman as Charles, and Ronny Chieng as Dr. Lee.

Discover even more content in the “Asian & Pacific Islander Stories” collection on Disney+.

Disney Channel
The Ghost and Molly McGee is an animated buddy-comedy that follows tween optimist Molly (voiced by Ashly Burch), who lives to make the world a better place, and grumpy ghost Scratch (voiced by Dana Snyder), whose job is to spread misery. When one of Scratch’s curses backfires, he finds himself forever bound to Molly, creating an unlikely friendship that leads to humorous misadventures as they navigate Molly’s new school and town. Molly is a Thai-American, just like Burch.

The series voice cast includes Jordan Klepper as Pete McGee, Molly’s anxiously idealistic father; Michaela Dietz as Darryl, Molly’s mischievously entrepreneurial brother; and Sumalee Montano as Sharon McGee and Grandma Nin, Molly’s creatively pragmatic mom and adoring grandmother, respectively.

New episodes debut weekly on Saturdays at 8 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and Disney XD.

In a scene from Firebuds, Lolo Ben, Bo, and Chief Bayani cook.

Disney Junior
Disney Junior’s Firebuds is an animated music-filled series following a team of young kids, who are the children of first responders, living in a fantastical world where humans and their talking vehicle sidekicks work and play together. The series premiered in September 2022 and has quickly become a fan favorite. The main character in the series, Bo (voiced by Declan Whaley), has a Filipino dad and Jewish mom, and several of the cast and creative team is Filipino, which is reflected on-screen as well.

In the episode “The Christmas Car-sled Race,” Bo and his dad, Chief Bill Bayani (voiced by Lou Diamond Phillips), make a parol, a Filipino Christmas lantern. And the episode, “Bayani Cookout,” features Bo and Lolo Ben (voiced by JB Tadena), aka Bo’s grandfather, making lumpia (Filipino spring rolls) together. Both episodes are available to stream on Disney+ and new episodes continue to rollout on Disney Channel and Disney Junior.

ESPN+
Discover spectacular stories on the streamer including Jeanette Lee Vs., Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau, Be Water, and so much more.

In a scene from Good Trouble, actor Sherry Cola stands and makes a toast during a dinner party.

Freeform
Hit series Good Trouble, starring Sherry Cola, debuts new episodes on May 4, 11, and 18. Now in its fifth season, the series follows the 20-something residents of Los Angeles’ The Coterie. The roommates will face their toughest obstacles yet as they’re confronted with evolving relationship challenges and new career opportunities. Through highs and lows, romance and heartbreak, The Coterie crew will lean on each other while they navigate the next stage of adulthood. The series also stars Cierra Ramirez, Tommy Martinez, Emma Hunton, Zuri Adele, Josh Pence, Bryan Craig, and Booboo Stewart. Episodes are available to stream the next day on Hulu.

In a scene from Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi, Padma Lakshmi cooks in a restaurant and shakes a large silver bowl filled with greens.

Hulu
Season 2 of Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi premieres May 5 on the streamer with all episodes. In the series, award-winning cookbook author and host Padma Lakshmi takes viewers on a culinary adventure across American soil, exploring the rich and diverse communities who have so heavily shaped what American food is today. Over borscht, cornbread, pasteles, and more, Padma uncovers the relationship between our food, our humanity, and our history—ultimately uncovering stories that challenge notions of identity, belonging, and what it means to be American. 

Discover even more content in the “Asian & Pacific Islander Stories” collection on Hulu. 

In a scene from Restaurants at the End of the World, chef Kristen Kish sits on the side of a boat.

National Geographic
A journey that’s a feast for the senses, Chef Kristen Kish explores the planet’s most remote restaurants in the docuseries Restaurants at the End of the World, now streaming on Disney+.

The four-part series follows the award-winning chef, entrepreneur, and global trailblazer to Boquete, Panama; Svalbard, Norway; North Haven Island, Maine; and Paraty, Brazil, as she meets local purveyors, farmers, herders, head chefs, kitchen crew, and more to discover how they make the impossible possible in locales deep in the wild and far from the grid. She, then, forages for the freshest ingredients and, along the way, unearths the culture and heart behind the cuisine.

Our 15 Favorite Iron Man Quotes from the MCU

By Zach Johnson

Fifteen years ago, Iron Man launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the introduction of everyone’s favorite genius, billionaire, playboy, and philanthropist: Tony Stark. Played by Disney Legend Robert Downey Jr., Tony aka Iron Man is as witty as he is heroic—and that’s saying something! To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the film—which was added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry in 2022—we’ve curated our 15 favorite quotes from all of his MCU appearances, in chronological order.

Iron Man (2008)

  1. “Iron Man… that’s kinda catchy. It’s got a nice ring to it. I mean, it’s not technically accurate; the suit’s a gold-titanium alloy. But, it’s kind of evocative of the imagery.”
  2. “The truth is… I am Iron Man.”

Iron Man 2 (2010)

  1. “I told you, I don’t want to join your super-secret boy band.”

Marvel’s The Avengers (2012)

  1. “Doth mother know you weareth her drapes?”
  2. “That man is playing Galaga! He thought we wouldn’t notice… but we did.”
  3. “It’s good to meet you, Dr. Banner. Your work on anti-electron collisions is unparalleled. And I’m a huge fan of how you lose control and turn into an enormous green rage monster.”
  4. “The Avengers. That’s what we call ourselves; we’re sort of like a team. ‘Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’-type thing.”

Iron Man 3 (2013)

  1. “So, if I were to wrap this up tight with a bow or whatever, I guess I’d say my armor, it was never a distraction or a hobby: it was a cocoon. And now, I’m a changed man. You can take away my house, all my tricks and toys. One thing you can’t take away? I am Iron Man.”

In a scene from Captain America: Civil War, Robert Downey Jr. plays Iron Man. He is wearing a red and gold metal suit. His helmet is off and his right cheek is bruised.

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

  1. “Actually, he’s the boss. I just pay for everything and design everything and make everyone look cooler.”

 Captain America: Civil War (2016)

  1. “OK, anybody on our side hiding any shocking or fantastic abilities they’d like to disclose? I’m open to suggestions.”

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

  1. “If you’re nothing without the suit, then you shouldn’t have it.”*

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

  1. “I’m sorry, Earth is closed today. You better pack it up and get outta here.”
  2. “Dude, you’re embarrassing me in front of the wizards.”

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

  1. “I love you 3,000.”
  2. “And I… am Iron Man.”

* Streaming Friday, May 12, on Disney+. 

In a scene from Spider-Man: Homecoming, Iron Man (left) flies through a bustling New York City street as Spider-Man (right) swings from a web in front of him.

Honorable mentions:

  • “Better clench up, Legolas.” (Marvel’s The Avengers)
  • “Don’t do anything I would do, and definitely don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. There’s a little gray area there and that’s where you operate.” (Spider-Man: Homecoming)
  • “It’s not about how much we lost, it’s about how much we have left. We’re the Avengers. We gotta finish this.” (Avengers: Endgame)