BB-8
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| BB-8 | |
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| Model: | BB Series |
| Manufacturer: | {cite} |
| Source Material: | Book |
| Affiliation: | New Republic |
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| Primary: | White |
| Secondary: | Orange |
| Body Color | |
| Primary: | White |
| Secondary: | Orange |
General
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They never cease to amaze me with what they’re able to come up with, you know? I said, 'How are you ever gonna top R2-D2, the most adorable droid in movie history?'
— Mark Hamill on BB-8
BB-8 was first revealed in the first teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens]on November 28, 2014.[1] Its name was revealed by Entertainment Weekly in an exclusive trading card.[2] The character was realized by the Pinewood Studios creature shop as a practical, functioning robot.[3]
BB-8's name was chosen by Episode VII director J.J. Abrams because of the droid's round and bouncy look. Abrams is also quoted as saying, "I named him BB-8 because it was almost onomatopoeia. It was sort of how he looked to me, with the 8, obviously, and then the two B's." The name was conceived early on in Episode VII's production and was one of the few to never be changed.[4]
Seven different BB-8 units were used in the making of Episode VII. Each was given its own nickname, such as "Bowling Ball" and "the Puppet."[5] Another nickname for the droid was "Surly"[6]
Appearances
- Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi
- Star Wars: Episode IX}}
Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens on StarWars.com (First mentioned) (First pictured)
"Blaster"—Star Wars Insider 159- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
- "Practical Magic: The Surprising Effects of the Prequels"—Star Wars Insider 160
- The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Visual Dictionary
- Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
- "50 Things to Notice in Star Wars: The Force Awakens"—Star Wars Insider 165
- Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: Forces of Destiny: Meet the Heroes
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Expanded
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi: The Visual Dictionary
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Incredible Cross-Sections
- Star Wars: What is a Droid?
- Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles
- Star Wars Complete Visual Dictionary, Updated Edition
- Star Wars: Droidography
BB-8 in the Databank (backup link)- Black One in the Databank (backup link)
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References
- ↑ Breznican, Anthony (December 11, 2014). "'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' character names revealed (in coolest way possible) -- exclusive". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ↑ Watkins, Gwynne (December 12, 2014). "Mark Hamill on Playing With the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Ball Droid and Singing for 'Elf'". yahoo.com. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
- ↑ Breznican, Anthony (August 12, 2015). "Star Wars: The Force Awakens: J.J. Abrams explains what's in a name". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ↑ Osborn, Alex (December 19, 2015). "SEVEN DIFFERENT BB-8S WERE USED IN STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS". IGN. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
- ↑ The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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