Guardians of the Galaxy (Shorts)

About Guardians of the Galaxy (Shorts)

The Guardians of the Galaxy (Shorts) are a series of short films based on the Marvel guardians of the Galaxy. The shorts serve as a prequel to the Guardians of the Galaxy animated TV series. The shorts consist of 10 episodes of approximately 2 minutes each. The series was released from February 28, 2015 - March 7, 2016.

Making / Production

The shorts were produced by Marvel and animated by Marvel Animation. Each episode aimed to give insight into the background of one of the main characters from the animated series. It focuses on the events that led the characters to become the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Actors

• Will Friedle voiced the character Peter Quill/Star-Lord. He adds a touch of humor to the character and perfectly presents him as the reluctant leader of the team.
• Trevor Devall voiced Rocket Raccoon. He brings the cranky, weapon-loving character to life with great energy.
• Kevin Michael Richardson played Groot with limited vocabulary but impressive expressive qualities.
• Vanessa Marshall as Gamora, offered an intense and fierce performance, capturing Gamora's warrior spirit.
• David Sobolov voiced Drax, effectively capturing Drax’s rage, grief and dry humor.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Guardians of the Galaxy Shorts were released as part of Disney XD's Marvel Universe block.
• The shorts were released as a way to introduce audiences to the characters in the animated series that was set to follow.
• This series is the first animated adaptation of Guardians of the Galaxy.

Quotes

• "I may be small, but I've got a big brain!" - Rocket Raccoon
• "I am Groot." - Groot
• "A warrior does not need a weapon... but it helps." - Gamora

Music, Soundtrack

• Music played an integral part in the series, with episodes often featuring iconic songs from the '70s and '80s. The soundtrack was well received for its consistency with the retro charm of the series.