Gravity Falls (Shorts)
Animated mystery adventures in Gravity Falls.
About Gravity Falls (Shorts)
Released: 2013
Platform: Disney+
Rating: TV-Y7
Run time: 3m
Cast
About Gravity Falls (Shorts)
"Gravity Falls (Shorts)" is a series of animated shorts that serve as a companion to the main series "Gravity Falls" and were released in 2013. These mini-episodes explore various anecdotes, tales and nudges about the various elements of the main series. They offer intriguing snippets and funny asides, providing viewers an enhanced understanding of the wider world of 'Gravity Falls'. Each episode encapsulates an adventure involving the show's protagonists – Dipper Pines, Mabel Pines, and their great-uncle Stan Pines – in the strange and mystical town of Gravity Falls.
Making / Production
The "Gravity Falls (Shorts)" were designed by the same team who created the original series, headed by Alex Hirsch. They were developed as a way to explore auxiliary plot-lines and ideas that could not be accommodated within the primary series. The shorts are animated in the same distinctive style as the main series, appealing to both children and adults due to its blend of humor, mystery, and adventure.
Actors
- Alex Hirsch plays the roles of both Dipper Pines and Grunkle Stan. His performances provide comedic elements, while also showcasing the strangely endearing family dynamics.
- Kristen Schaal is notable for her voicing of Mabel Pines, Dipper's fun-loving and free-spirited twin sister who often finds herself at the center of the town's odd occurrences.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The shorts are not part of the official episode count of the main series, but are canon and contribute to the overarching story.
- Although mostly humorous in nature, a few of the shorts hint at the deeper mysteries and plot twists in the main series.
Quotes
- "Reality is an illusion, the universe is a hologram, buy gold!" - Bill Cipher
- "Remember, in Gravity Falls, there is no one you can trust." - Grunkle Stan
Music, Soundtrack
- The main theme song for "Gravity Falls" is also used for the shorts. It is composed by Brad Breeck, known for his work in animation music.
- The score for the series follows a quirky, upbeat style blending different genres to reflect the unique atmospherics of Gravity Falls.
About Gravity Falls (Shorts)
Gravity Falls Shorts is a series of whimsical mysteries featuring the Pines twins exploring a strange, supernatural town.