Kris Van de Sande
SWCE: The Droids of The Force Awakens
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    July 16, 2016

    I still remember the first time they rolled out BB-8 on the stage at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim. It was amazing to see that little droid with so much attitude and feistiness roll around, and prove everyone that it was all practical and ‘not just another digital effect’.

    Friday, Oliver Steeples, Lee Towersey, Matt Denton, and Josh Lee took the stage to talk all about the droids of The Force Awakens. 

    You can relive the entire panel on starwars.com, but let us allow you to show you the highlights.

    Lee Towersey shows the first BB-8 prototype.
    Kris Van de Sande Lee Towersey shows the first BB-8 prototype.
    A well traveled pelicase. Note the Disneyland 60 sticker.
    Kris Van de Sande A well traveled pelicase. Note the Disneyland 60 sticker.
    The trike BB-8
    Kris Van de Sande The trike BB-8
    The Red Carpet BB-8
    Kris Van de Sande The Red Carpet BB-8
    Lee Towersey shows removable BB-8 panels
    Kris Van de Sande Lee Towersey shows removable BB-8 panels

    Relive the panel here:

    Kris Van de Sande
    As an international commercial photographer with a passion for themed entertainment, Kris encounters and captures many sides of the entertainment industry. Passionated by Star Tours, he founded EndorExpress in 2002.
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