‘Star Wars’ BB-8 gets an evil twin?

Just in time for Force Friday II, when merch for the upcoming Star Wars film comes out, Disney together with Sphero unveiled new droids we’ve definitely been looking for. One is a tiny incarnation of R2-D2 (at least that’s what it looks like to us based on the video) and another is what Hollywood Reporter calls the evil twin trope incarnation of Star Wars: The Force Awakens’s BB-8. Called BB-9E (or if Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson had his way, BB-H8), the new droid will be debuting in the Dec. 15 film as part of the Astromech unit of the First Order. BB-9E helps keep the starships and machinery running. The toy itself is being called a “rolling menace” and you see it toppling a Jenga tower in the video above.

The BB-9E is almost identical to BB-8, down to the markings on the body, but this time it comes in black and gray and has a more angular head and a red-eye, making it look similar to Darth Vader with his helmet on. The BB-9E will be available for US$149.99 (around CA$190), while if you’re more interested in R2-D2, the iconic droid goes for US$179.99 (around CA$220).

Source: Variety

Here’s your behind-the-scenes look at ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

If you weren’t that excited for Star Wars: The Last Jedi a.k.a. Episode VIII, this video might change your mind. It’s a behind-the-scenes look and teaser of sorts for the upcoming Star Wars installment. We don’t get much in terms of what the story might be but as Daisy Ridley, who plays Rey, says: “It’s second in the trilogy, [but] it feels like its own thing.” And John Boyega a.k.a. Finn adds in a separate interview that Rian Johnson, director of this film, has made “Star Wars fresh and new.”

And while the audiences will be the judges of that, the new movie will give us more insight into the new and old characters as this BTS promises. We also catch glimpses of Carrie Fisher and it reminds us and saddens us a bit to remember that this’ll be her last time showing up in the epic series. Star Wars: The Last Jedi hits theatres on December 15, 2017.

Here’s your first look at ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

The first trailer for the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi picks up from where we left off in The Force Awakens. A big chunk of the teaser focuses on Rey and Luke on the planet Ahch-To. He seems to be training her there but we hear a contradictory message from Luke at the end saying, “It’s time for the Jedi to end.” We catch glimpses of Finn in a pod, some big battles, and Poe Dameron running to his fighter which is suddenly caught in an explosion. There’s just enough action and suspense to keep us excited for the movie’s release on December 15th.

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Disney & Lucasfilm to bring back ‘Star Wars’ Force Friday this September

It might be many months away but Disney and Lucasfilm want to confirm that Star Wars Force Friday II is happening. This global event celebrates the launch of new products that are inspired by the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi film. The packaging of the products will include leading heroes: Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron. The sale of these toys, collectibles, apparel, books, etc. will start at 12:01 a.m. on September 1^st and will have stores around the world have weekend-long celebrations for all things Star Wars.

Back in 2015, fans all over the world welcomed Force Friday and toys from the new line, including the Sphero BB-8, were revealed via an international livestream unboxing event, which happened over 18 hours, 15 cities, and 12 countries. Details about Force Friday II will be released as the events draw closer so keep your eyes peeled for that.