Boeing unveils completed Star Wars R2-D2 plane — VIDEO

In the latest corporate tie-in to build buzz for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," ANA, Japan‘s largest airline, announced Tuesday that two more planes will be decorated with characters from the films. (Lucasfilm/ANA Airlines/CNN)

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