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#StarWars Sphero BB-8 droid – how it works – an annotated infographic

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The Sphero BB-8: the iconic toy from the latest Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens. There’s always one specific toy that captures the zeitgeist of a blockbuster movie – and even more so when it’s a blockbuster movie that opens right before Christmas – and there’s no doubt that for 2015 it’s Sphero’s cute rolling robot, BB-8. How does the little droid work? Let’s have a look inside. You can read more about Star Wars, including how to make your own lightsaber, hyperdrives and the return of celluloid film in E&T’s Star Wars special issue, available online now. Click on … Continue reading #StarWars Sphero BB-8 droid – how it works – an annotated infographic

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Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens new trailer – an annotated infographic

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The longest lines outside U.S. cinemas this Thanksgiving weekend may be for an 88-second Star Wars trailer which will debut in 30 theatres. In fact, the Star Wars trailer will debut alongside a trailer for another long-awaited sequel in a hugely successful movie franchise: Jurassic World. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens new trailer – an annotated infographic

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@StarWars revenue to date, a film by film box office breakdown – an annotated infographic

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So, with the news that Star Wars Episode VII, VIII and IX are ready to be made, with the original cast members from Episode IV, V and VI onboard to participate, and StarWarsDay/MayThe4thBeWithYou a pleasant bank holiday weekend memory, we present a financial recap of the success of the Star Wars film series thus far. Those are some impressive numbers. Little bit shocking that all three prequels have actually made more money at the box office than the first three original Star Wars films (Star Wars Classic, we call them), despite the persistent presence of Jar Jar Binks in the … Continue reading @StarWars revenue to date, a film by film box office breakdown – an annotated infographic