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Lucasfilm Debuts ‘Star Wars Minis’ With Gingerbread Death Star Short

ILM pairs handcrafted miniatures with Unreal Engine to reimagine classic scenes for younger viewers.

Overview

  • Lucasfilm released The Gingerbread Death Star Crumbles on the official Star Wars Kids YouTube channel.
  • The short is the first entry in the Star Wars Minis series, with additional installments confirmed for 2026.
  • ILM artists scanned real cookies, used Unreal Engine 5, and added hand‑piped icing details to create a tactile, handmade look.
  • The video mirrors the A New Hope trench run and features original film audio in a side‑by‑side presentation.
  • A behind‑the‑scenes featurette previews future styles such as knitted and chibi designs and names Landis Fields as the project lead.