I think the thing popping it's head out is an alien not a probe. I think it may be a nod to a cantina character from the first film.
The box I believe contains the ashes from the Darth Vader funeral pyre where the helmet was retrieved.
I certainly can be wrong on both accounts of course...
I saw it Wednesday for the 7th and last time in IMAX 3D. There were maybe 15 people or so at a 12:20 pm show. Hadn't lost any of its impact. [emoji106]
Star Wars The Force Awakens will pass $900 million at the domestic box office today and $2 billion worldwide. It will stay put at #3 worldwide behind Titanic and Avatar. Amazing achievement and kudos to JJ and his team. Well done.:thumbsup:
Star Wars 9 Director Colin Trevorrow Responds to “Bring Back George Lucas” Petition
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-9-director-colin-trevorrow-responds-to-b/1100-6433727/?Twitter+January+2016=GSS-05-10aaa0b&Facebook+January+2016=GSS-05-10aaa0a&January+2016+Twitter=GSS-05-10aaa0b
"QUOTE"
'It's hard to believe people are going so nuts over this film."
I think it's harder to believe that these kind of statements are always made when some are disappointed in a hugely popular successful film.
JJ explaining why TFA is similar to ANH
From THR
"The vast majority of not only audiences but also critics and awards groups have strongly embraced The Force Awakens. Interestingly, though, those who like it and those who dislike it tend to cite the same reason: It reminds them very much of...
Star WarsThe Force Awakens’ In China With $33M; Market’s Best Saturday Bow Ever; Top All-Time For Disney
http://deadline.com/2016/01/star-wars-the-force-awakens-china-opening-day-box-office-results-1201679051/
J.J. Abrams Explains Why The Force Awakens Isn’t Just a Carbon Copy of A New Hope
http://io9.gizmodo.com/j-j-abrams-explains-why-the-force-awakens-isnt-just-a-1751925384
I have faith the the film makers have a surprise regarding her parentage and not just the obvious opinion that she is Luke's daughter. And it will make sense if they do it right.
Btw,, the making of book is being released October 25
http://www.amazon.com/Making-Star-Wars-Force-Awakens/dp/1419720228/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1452287953&sr=1-5&keywords=the+making+of+star+wars