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Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian, also known as Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Mandalorian, is a documentary series exploring the production of The Mandalorian, the first live-action Star Wars series. It consists of nine episodes. It debuted with "Directing" on May 4, 2020 on Disney+.

Premise[]

DISNEY GALLERY / STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN is an eight-episode documentary series that pulls back the curtain on The Mandalorian. Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, behind the scenes footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Jon Favreau.

Development[]

Season 1[]

The filming of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian coincided with that of the first season of The Mandalorian, the first Star Wars live-action series.

On April 15, 2020, StarWars.com announced a new Disney+ series that would take audiences behind the scenes of The Mandalorian, titled Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian.

On April 23, 2020, a trailer was released.

Season 2[]

Like the first season, the filming of the second season of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian coincided with that of the second season of The Mandalorian.

On December 16, 2020, StarWars.com announced a new hour-long special titled "Making of Season 2" that would premiere Christmas Day on Disney+.

Release[]

Season 1[]

On May 4, 2020, also known as Star Wars Day, the first episode of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian was released on Disney+, alongside the series finale of the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. This was followed by Friday releases occurring weekly from May 8, 2020. The season concluded with the release of the eighth and final episode on June 19, 2020.

Season 2[]

On December 25, 2020, the first special of the second season of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian was released on Disney+. The season concluded with the release of the second and final special on August 25, 2021.

Credits[]

Executive Producers

Co-Executive Producers

Directed by

  • Bradford Baruh
    (10 episodes)

Producer

Co-Producers

Supervising Editor

Lead Editor

Editors

  • Brenton Covington
    (3 episodes)
  • Bartley Powers
    (2 episodes)
  • Meghan Leon
    ("Making of Season 2")

Written and Edited by

On-Set Director of Photography

Roundtable Director of Photography

Additional Camera

  • Ian Bucknole
    ("Making of Season 2")
  • Dan DeJesus
    ("Making of Season 2")
  • Chris Hawkinson
    ("Making of Season 2")
  • Bruce Marchant
    ("Making of Season 2")
  • Michelle Ryan
    ("Making of Season 2")
  • Lewis Wood
    ("Making of Season 2")

Music by

Writer

Field Producer

  • Jason Hillhouse
    (2 episodes)

Post-Production Supervisors

  • Brittaney Parbs
    ("Making of Season 2")
  • Connor Laux
    ("Making of Season 2 Finale")

Assistant Editor

  • Chris Ortiz
    ("Making of Season 2 Finale")

Episodes[]

Directing

1.01 | May 4, 2020
Director: Bradford Baruh | Writer: Brandon Bestenheider
The filmmakers speak about their individual journeys on the way to the director's chair and take us inside the filmmaking process of The Mandalorian.

Legacy

1.02 | May 8, 2020
Director: Bradford Baruh | Writer: Meghan Leon
We gather the cast and crew to reflect on the influence of Star Wars on both their lives and The Mandalorian.

Cast

1.03 | May 15, 2020
Director: Bradford Baruh | Writer: Brandon Bestenheider
Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano and Carl Weathers discuss their unique roles and what led them to a galaxy far, far away.

Technology

1.04 | May 22, 2020
Director: Bradford Baruh | Writer: Brandon Bestenheider
Jon Favreau and his team devised a new method of filmmaking by expanding upon technology previously developed for projects like The Jungle Book and The Lion King. The roundtable discusses how they created an immersive shooting stage that utilizes video walls and game engine software in an unprecedented way.

Practical

1.05 | May 29, 2020
Director: Bradford Baruh | Writer: Meghan Leon
The Mandalorian's cast and crew celebrate the artistry behind the practical models, effects and animatronic creatures.

Process

1.06 | June 5, 2020
Director: Bradford Baruh | Writer: Meghan Leon
The team from The Mandalorian discuss the process they used to make the show which included the use of story boards, pre-visualization, and virtual cinema techniques.

Score

1.07 | June 12, 2020
Director: Bradford Baruh | Writer: Brandon Bestenheider
We meet Ludwig Göransson inside his studio where he details how The Mandalorian's musical themes were written. We then journey to the scoring stage to witness the live orchestra recording session.

Connections

1.08 | June 19, 2020
Director: Bradford Baruh | Writer: Brandon Bestenheider
The roundtable discusses the history of some of the Star Wars characters and props that made their way into The Mandalorian.

Making of Season 2

2.01 | December 25, 2020
Director: Bradford Baruh | Writer: Brandon Bestenheider
Discover how Season 2 of The Mandalorian was forged through insightful interviews and and immersive on-set footage that places viewers right in the middle of the filmmaking process. This installment of Disney Gallery traces the creation of the season's eight episodes as the filmmakers seek to deliver exciting new chapters and propel the acclaimed series to even greater heights.

Making of Season 2 Finale

2.02 | August 25, 2021
Director: Bradford Baruh | Writer: Meghan Leon
Discover how the finale of Season 2 of The Mandalorian was made, through insightful interviews and on-set footage the places viewers right in the middle of the filmmaking process. This installment of Disney Gallery traces the creation of the season's final episode as the filmmakers seek to deliver an exciting end to the second season.

Gallery[]

See also[]

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