The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
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Based on | The Simpsons by Matt Groening |
Starring | Tom Hiddleston |
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Distributed by | Disney Platform Distribution |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Simpsons: The Good, the Bart, and the Loki, or simply The Good, the Bart, and the Loki, is an upcoming American animated short film based on the television series The Simpsons produced by Gracie Films and 20th Television Animation for Disney+. It is the fourth short film in The Simpsons franchise, and the second promotional short after The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021) that ties in with Disney+'s brands and titles. The Good, the Bart, and the Loki celebrates the Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly its television series Loki, with Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as Loki. The short will be released on July 7, 2021, on Disney+, alongside the fifth episode of Loki.
Premise
Loki teams up with Bart Simpson after being banished from Asgard, creating a crossover event that pays homage to the heroes and villains of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[1]
Cast and characters
- Tom Hiddleston as Loki: Thor's adopted brother and the god of mischief, based on the Norse mythological deity of the same name.[1]
Production
In June 2021, The Good, the Bart, and the Loki was announced. It is the second promotional short from The Simpsons after The Force Awakens from Its Nap (2021) that ties in with Disney+'s brands and titles.[1] The promotional poster for the short was inspired by the poster for Avengers: Endgame (2019).[2]
Release
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki will be released on Disney+ on July 7, 2021, alongside the fifth episode of Loki.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Ferme, Antonio (June 30, 2021). "Loki and Bart Simpson Team Up in Marvel-'Simpsons' Crossover Short on Disney Plus". Variety. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
- ^ Maas, Jennifer (June 30, 2021). "'Simpsons'-'Loki' Crossover Short Film 'The Good, The Bart and The Loki' Set at Disney+". TheWrap. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
External links
- 2021 films
- 2020s American animated films
- 2021 animated films
- 2021 short films
- 20th Century Fox Animation films
- 20th Century Fox short films
- American animated short films
- American comedy films
- American short films
- Animated comedy films
- Animated films based on animated series
- Disney+ original films
- Disney animated short films, 2020s
- Films based on television series
- Gracie Films films
- Marvel Cinematic Universe shorts
- The Simpsons short films