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R2-D2 or Artoo-Detoo (called "R2" for short) is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. An astromech droid (referred to in the novel as a 'thermocapsulary dehousing assister'), R2-D2 is a major character in all Star Wars films, and is also the first character to appear in the franchise. Along with his protocol droid companion C-3PO, he joins or supports Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Padmé Amidala, and Obi-Wan Kenobi in various points in the saga. English Actor Kenny Baker has played R2-D2 in all three original Star Wars films, all three prequels, and was a consultant for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the first installment of the sequel trilogy. Actor Jimmy Vee will take over the role from Baker starting with 2017's Episode VIII. R2-D2 is one of just two characters, along with C-3PO (portrayed by Anthony Daniels), to appear in all seven films.
R2-D2 was designed in artwork by Ralph McQuarrie and co-developed by John Stears but actually built by Tony Dyson, who ran his own studio called "The White Horse Toy Company" in the UK. Many scenes made use of radio controlled and CGI versions of the character. Original props of R2-D2 and C-3PO are used as Audio-Animatronics in the queue area of Disneyland's Star Tours–The Adventures Continue attraction.
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Called the King of Pop, his contributions to music and dance, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.
The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, including those of "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller" from his 1982 album Thriller, were credited with breaking down racial barriers and with transforming the medium into an art form and promotional tool. The popularity of these videos helped to bring the then-relatively-new television channel MTV to fame. His 1987 album Bad spawned the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "I Just Can't Stop Loving You", "Bad", "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Man in the Mirror", and "Dirty Diana", becoming the first album to have five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. With videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream", he continued to innovate the medium throughout the 1990s, as well as forging a reputation as a touring solo artist. Through stage and video performances, Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His distinctive sound and style has influenced numerous artists of various music genres.
Actors: Mark Hamill (actor), Carrie Fisher (actress), Hayden Christensen (actor), Jimmy Smits (actor), Anthony Daniels (actor), Matt Sloan (actor), Harrison Ford (actor), Kenny Baker (actor), Adrienne Wilkinson (actress), Sam Witwer (actor), Peter Mayhew (actor), Nathalie Cox (actress), Cully Fredricksen (actor), Haden Blackman (actor), David W. Collins (actor),
Plot: Behind the scenes look at the making of Star Wars The Force Unleashed and a closer inspection of the plot lines and story told throughout the game and how the plot of the game fits into the story line of the Star Wars films and ties together the two trilogies.
Keywords: colon-in-title, nine-word-title, star-warsActors: Jimmy Smits (actor), Frank Oz (actor), George Lucas (actor), Joel Edgerton (actor), Christopher Lee (actor), Ewan McGregor (actor), Anthony Daniels (actor), Oliver Ford Davies (actor), Ahmed Best (actor), Jeremy Bulloch (actor), Hayden Christensen (actor), James Earl Jones (actor), Samuel L. Jackson (actor), Claudia Karvan (actress), Bruce Spence (actor),
Plot: A maturing Anakin Skywalker goes to the Dark Side of the Force and becomes Sith Lord Darth Vader. We experience the transformation in a dark, scary yet thrilling climax. The story here logically sets up the events of Episode IV, the original 1977 Star Wars movie in which Darth Vader goes to war against his own children, Luke and Leia.
Keywords: abusive-husband, action-hero, adoption, alien, alien-civilization, alien-contact, alien-language, alien-race, alien-space-craft, alien-technologyActors: Christopher Lee (actor), Frank Oz (actor), Joel Edgerton (actor), Ahmed Best (actor), Ewan McGregor (actor), Liam Neeson (actor), Samuel L. Jackson (actor), Anthony Daniels (actor), Ahmed Best (actor), Anthony Daniels (actor), Christopher Lee (actor), Oliver Ford Davies (actor), Hayden Christensen (actor), Jack Thompson (actor), Jimmy Smits (actor),
Plot: Ten years after the 'Phantom Menace' threatened the planet Naboo, Padmé Amidala is now a Senator representing her homeworld. A faction of political separatists, led by Count Dooku, attempts to assassinate her. There are not enough Jedi to defend the Republic against the threat, so Chancellor Palpatine enlists the aid of Jango Fett, who promises that his army of clones will handle the situation. Meanwhile, Obi-Wan Kenobi continues to train the young Jedi Anakin Skywalker, who fears that the Jedi code will forbid his growing romance with Amidala.
Keywords: action-hero, alien-race, allegory-of-multiple-historical-events., ambush, android, arena, army, assassin, assassination-attempt, asteroidActors: Oliver Ford Davies (actor), Ewan McGregor (actor), Warwick Davis (actor), Warwick Davis (actor), Rick McCallum (actor), Samuel L. Jackson (actor), Roman Coppola (actor), Ahmed Best (actor), Brian Blessed (actor), Warwick Davis (actor), Ralph Brown (actor), Ben Burtt (actor), Anthony Daniels (actor), Liam Neeson (actor), João Costa Menezes (actor),
Plot: The evil Trade Federation, led by Nute Gunray is planning to take over the peaceful world of Naboo. Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are sent to confront the leaders. But not everything goes to plan. The two Jedi escape, and along with their new Gungan friend, Jar Jar Binks head to Naboo to warn Queen Amidala, but droids have already started to capture Naboo and the Queen is not safe there. Eventually, they land on Tatooine, where they become friends with a young boy known as Anakin Skywalker. Qui-Gon is curious about the boy, and sees a bright future for him. The group must now find a way of getting to Coruscant and to finally solve this trade dispute, but there is someone else hiding in the shadows. Are the Sith really extinct? Is the Queen really who she says she is? And what's so special about this young boy?
Keywords: action-hero, actor-playing-multiple-roles, adoption, aerial-combat, alien, alien-race, allegory-of-multiple-historical-events., ambush, android, apprenticeActors: Dennis Muren (director), Brian Cummings (actor), Anthony Daniels (actor), Warwick Davis (actor), Dennis Muren (actor), Paul Reubens (actor), George Lucas (producer), Richard Bellis (composer), Kenny Baker (actor), Peter Mayhew (actor), Tom Fitzgerald (producer), Tom Fitzgerald (actor), Niki Botelho (actress), Steve Gawley (actor), Stephanie Taylor (actress),
Plot: Groups of visitors are taken on "Star Tours", a space tour bus set in the Star Wars universe. Thanks to an inexperienced and thoroughly incompetent robot pilot, what is billed as a leisurely tour to the Endor Moon becomes a wild ride as the tour gets caught up in a battle between the Empire and the rebels.
Keywords: animatronic, comet, disney-park-attraction, gasoline-truck, ride-film, space, space-travel, spacecraft, special-venue, star-wars-spinoffActors: Andrew Solt (producer), Phil Savenick (producer), Walt Disney (actor), Edward Asner (actor), Anthony Daniels (actor), Clarence Nash (actor), Clarence Nash (actor), John Ritter (actor), Kenny Rogers (actor), Dick Van Dyke (actor), Andy Warhol (actor), Henry Winkler (actor), Cloris Leachman (actress), Donna Summer (actress), Peter Elbling (writer),
Genres: Animation, Short,Actors: Mark Hamill (actor), Denis Lawson (actor), Anthony Daniels (actor), Warwick Davis (actor), Harrison Ford (actor), James Earl Jones (actor), Kenneth Colley (actor), Tony Cox (actor), Paul Brooke (actor), Jeremy Bulloch (actor), Ben Burtt (actor), Alec Guinness (actor), Ben Burtt (actor), Frank Oz (actor), Ralph Morse (actor),
Plot: Darth Vader and the Empire are building a new, indestructible Death Star. Meanwhile, Han Solo has been imprisoned, and Luke Skywalker has sent R2-D2 and C-3PO to try and free him. Princess Leia - disguised as a bounty hunter - and Chewbacca go along as well. The final battle takes place on the moon of Endor, with its natural inhabitants, the Ewoks, lending a hand to the Rebels. Will Darth Vader and the Dark Side overcome the Rebels and take over the universe?
Keywords: action-hero, alien, alien-civilization, allegory-of-multiple-historical-events., ambush, android, battle, battlefield, bestiality, blockbusterActors: Ralph Morse (actor), Ralph Morse (actor), Mark Hamill (actor), Denis Lawson (actor), James Earl Jones (actor), Ralph Morse (actor), Julian Glover (actor), Alec Guinness (actor), Jeremy Bulloch (actor), Anthony Daniels (actor), Bruce Boa (actor), Harrison Ford (actor), Kenneth Colley (actor), David Prowse (actor), Frank Oz (actor),
Plot: Fleeing the evil Galactic Empire, the Rebels abandon their new base in an assault with the Imperial AT-AT walkers on the ice world of Hoth. Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca and the droid C-3PO escape in the Millennium Falcon, but are later captured by Darth Vader on Bespin. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker and the droid R2-D2 follows Obi-Wan Kenobi's posthumous command, and receives Jedi training from Master Yoda on the swamp world of Dagobah. Will Skywalker manage to rescue his friends from the Dark Lord?
Keywords: action-hero, aerial-combat, alien, alien-race, allegory-of-multiple-historical-events., ambush, android, asteroid, battle, battlefieldActors: Don Henderson (actor), Denis Lawson (actor), Garrick Hagon (actor), Mark Hamill (actor), James Earl Jones (actor), William Hootkins (actor), Harry Fielder (actor), Peter Cushing (actor), Phil Brown (actor), Anthony Daniels (actor), Eddie Byrne (actor), Harrison Ford (actor), Alec Guinness (actor), Derek Lyons (actor), Derek Lyons (actor),
Plot: Part IV in George Lucas' epic, Star Wars: A New Hope opens with a Rebel ship being boarded by the tyrannical Darth Vader. The plot then follows the life of a simple farm boy, Luke Skywalker, as he and his newly met allies (Han Solo, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, C-3PO, R2-D2) attempt to rescue a Rebel leader, Princess Leia, from the clutches of the Empire. The conclusion is culminated as the Rebels, including Skywalker and flying ace Wedge Antilles make an attack on the Empire's most powerful and ominous weapon, the Death Star.
Keywords: abyss, action-hero, aerial-combat, alien, alien-race, allegory-of-multiple-historical-events., alternate-version, ambush, ancient-astronaut, androidActors: David Prowse (actor), William Conrad (actor), Anthony Daniels (actor), Robert Guenette (director), Harrison Ford (actor), Alec Guinness (actor), Mark Hamill (actor), James Earl Jones (actor), Richard Schickel (writer), Robert Guenette (producer), George Lucas (actor), Carrie Fisher (actress), Kenny Baker (actor), Don LaFontaine (actor), Peter Mayhew (actor),
Plot: Ever wonder how they ever managed to make a movie like Star Wars? Well, bickering droid duo C-3PO and R2-D2 host this tour of the mind of creator George Lucas and what inspired him to make the movie. Even interviewed are the cast and crew, even features scenes of when C-3PO, R2-D2, and Darth Vader planted their footprints (or in R2's case, tread-prints) into cement. Also discussed is Star Wars mania, how fans loved the movie, collected the merchandise and danced the disco music. Also shown are behind-the-scenes looks at the movie, as well as how difficult each effect was in doing since they didn't have the convenience of computer animation back then.
Keywords: actor, android, archive-footage, behind-the-scenes, blue-screen, chewbacca-mask, death-star, dog, dogfight, double-exposure-effectsLuke, Han, and Leia would have been dead long ago if it weren't for this little droid. Every Flip in Star Wars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_ALkCBL82A Every Bad Feeling in Star Wars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlX6lMn8zNU ---------------------------------- Follow IGN for more! ---------------------------------- YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/ignentertainment?sub_confirmation=1 IGN OFFICIAL APP: http://www.ign.com/mobile FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ign TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ign INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/igndotcom/?hl=en WEBSITE: http://www.ign.com/ GOOGLE+: https://plus.google.com/+IGN
A quick summary on the life of Star Wars legend, R2-D2. CREATED AND PRODUCED BY Rick Jones (SmashBits) http://youtube.com/SmashBits WRITTEN BY: Canon Clifton http://youtube.com/SmashBits ANIMATED BY: Seth Whitehurst http://youtube.com/SmashBits The Life of R2-D2 in 3 Minutes
Bring R2-D2 to life with the Star Wars Smart R2-D2, an interactive and programmable toy droid! You can play with R2 on its own in three modes, or download the free app and turn your smart device into a remote control, interact with favorite Star Wars characters, and go on missions with R2 as you program the toy to do different things! Check out how easy it is to play with R2-D2 in this video! For full review and shopping info► https://ttpm.com/p/20684/hasbro/star-wars-smart-r2d2/?ref=yt Product Info: Bring the original lovable Star Wars droid to life with the Star Wars Smart R2-D2. This is a programmable and interactive toy droid that will respond to your voice, your hand movements, and your favorite music. Plus, you can use a free app to control R2-D2’s movements and actions. Without t...
R2D2 dancing to Thriller and Smooth Criminal
What makes up an R2-D2 Astromech? We chat with members of the R2 Builders club to learn about the process of building your own droid--the materials, power systems, and electronics needed to get started. Chris James of the Bay Area club chapter opens up his own R2 and shares the custom controls and components he's designed to make his droid come alive! Learn more about the R2 Builders club at http://astromech.net/ and at http://www.artoo-detoo.net/ Shot by Andy Bauman and edited by Joey Fameli Music by Jinglepunks Subscribe for more videos! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=testedcom Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/testedcom Get updates on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/testedcom Tested is: Norman Chan http://www.twitter.com/nchan Will Smith http://www...
Join Tracey as she uses the Force to Unbox this amazing new R/C R2-D2 !! UK £139.99 on Amazon.co.uk : http://amzn.to/1Nquyqg USA $209.99 On Amazon.com : http://amzn.to/1MAqiRw See the new animatronic Darth Vader : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QI7tkhb5zc Star Wars - Darth Vader Animatronic Interactive Figure Toy Latest Unboxing - I hope you like this amazing toy - Tracey Around £105 GBP on amazon.co.uk link here : http://amzn.to/1NLqbAj $167 USD on amazoin.com : http://amzn.to/1Tac38a This Star Wars Darth Vader Interactive Figure is based on digital data from Star Wars: Episode VI Return Of The Jedi. This Dark Lord's highly interactive Lightsaber is powered by new dynamic technology. This Star Wars Darth Vader Interactive Figure has 3 ways to play Interactive Training Mode, Battle Mo...
Kenny Baker, the British actor who played R2-D2 in six Star Wars films, has died at the age of 81 after a long battle with an illness, The Guardian reports. The 3-foot-8-inch actor became famous in 1977 after his first portrayal of the beloved robot character in Star Wars: A New Hope. Subscribe to our New Complex Channel: https://goo.gl/43ac5w Subscribe to Complex for More: http://goo.gl/PJeLOl Check out more of Complex here: http://www.complex.com https://twitter.com/ComplexMag https://www.facebook.com/complex https://www.instagram.com/complex/ https://plus.google.com/+complex/ COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exp...
Vanessa Christin meets R2D2 at the Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim
Microwrestler Toad interviews Kenny Baker (R2D2 from Star Wars) at Celebration III in Indianapolis, IN. PARTYmidgets.net is no more. Kenny Baker was NOT affiliated with PARTYmidgets.net in any kind of way. Kenny was just KIND enough to grant the site an interview. Kenny has his own great website. http://www.kennybaker.co.uk/ Be sure to check out: http://www.myspace.com/dangeroustoad
In anticipation of the upcoming 12/18/15 release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, here's the first Official interview ever with one of the most beloved cast members from all seven films - R2-D2 himself! Major EXCLUSIVE!!!
Melissa Nathoo talks to BB-8 about whether there was on-set competition with C-3PO and R2-D2 to be the best droid in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
R2-D2 stopped by, and Carlos had a few spin off movie ideas that he couldn't resist pitching. #HotelDroid #DroidDetective #TheCowbot Subscribe to The Zone's YouTube channel for more! http://goo.gl/9Ft8ep
The best C3PO cosplayer i've ever seen
a small video of an interview with Kenny Baker on Play Radio 2008