‘Star Wars’ creator George Lucas has apologised for disparaging comments he made about Disney.
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In an interview with US talk show host Charlie Rose, which was shared online earlier this week, George admitted that he wasn’t a fan of Disney’s latest addition to the ‘Star Wars’ saga, ‘The Force Awakens’, comparing the company’s acquisition of his film series to selling it to “white slavers”.
He has now admitted that he may have crossed a line with his remarks, apologising to those who were offended.
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In a statement, he said:
“I want to clarify my interview on the Charlie Rose Show. It was for the Kennedy Center Honors and conducted prior to the premiere of the film. I misspoke and used a very inappropriate analogy and for that I apologise.
“I have been working with Disney for 40 years and chose them as the custodians of ‘Star Wars’ because of my great respect for the company and Bob Iger’s leadership. Disney is doing an incredible job of taking care of and expanding the franchise. I rarely go out with statements to clarify my feelings but I feel it is important to make it clear that I am thrilled that Disney has the franchise and is moving it in such exciting directions in film, television and the parks.
“Most of all I’m blown away with the record-breaking blockbuster success of the new movie and am very proud of JJ [Abrams] and Kathy [Kennedy].”
During the same interview, George claimed that he was unimpressed with the “retro” approach that ‘The Force Awakens’ had taken, admitting that with his ‘Star Wars’ prequels - concluding with ‘Revenge Of The Sith’ in 2005 - he’d strived to create something new.
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Just weeks after arriving in cinemas, ‘The Force Awakens’ has already become the highest-grossing film in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, surpassing the $1.027 billion made by ‘The Phantom Menace’, the first in the prequel trilogy.
Earlier this week, Disney revealed plans to reboot another of George Lucas’s iconic film series, confirming that a fifth ‘Indiana Jones’ film was coming.
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' European Premiere
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US actress Carrie Fisher (R) poses with a storm trooper as she attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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US actress Carrie Fisher (R) poses with a storm trooper as she attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Carrie Fisher and dog Gary attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Carrie Fisher and dog Gary attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Carrie Fisher attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Carrie Fisher attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Carrie Fisher attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Harrison Ford attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Harrison Ford attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)
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US actor Harrison Ford attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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US actor Harrison Ford attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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US actor Mark Hamill attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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US actor Mark Hamill attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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US actor Mark Hamill (R) attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Mark Hamill (C) with daugher Chelsea Hamill and wife Marilou York attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Mark Hamill (C) with daugher Chelsea Hamill and wife Marilou York attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Mark Hamill (C), Marilou York (R) and daughter Chelsea attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: John Boyega attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: John Boyega attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Daisy Ridley attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Daisy Ridley attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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British actress Daisy Ridley attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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British actress Daisy Ridley attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Anthony Daniels (R) and Christine Savage attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Romeo Beckham (L) and Brooklyn Beckham attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Felicity Jones attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Jackson via Getty Images)
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US filmaker George Lucas and partner Mellody Hobson attend the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Peter Mayhew attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: BB-8 attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage) (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Alan Tudyk (R) and guest attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Alan Tudyk (R) and a guest attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Peter Mayhew attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Alan Tudyk (R) and a guest attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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British actor Peter Mayhew attends the opening of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Mads Mikkelson attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Bob Iger attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Warwick Davis, wife Samantha (2L), daughter Annabelle (R) and son Harrison (L) attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: A general view of the atmosphere during the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: A Stormtropper attenda the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: An Emperor Royal Guard attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Chewbacca attends the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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Darth Vader and Stormtroopers attending the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
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People dressed as stormtroopers and Darth Vader walk on the red carpet upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:Joel Ryan/AP)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Guests attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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Star Wars merchandise are handed out to fans attending the Star Wars: The Force Awakens European Premiere held in Leicester Square, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ StarWars. Picture date: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Photo credit should read: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire (credit:Anthony Devlin/PA Wire)
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Fans dressed up as Star Wars character pose ahead of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Fans receive light sabres before the start of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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Fans wait for the start of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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Fans wait for the start of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - European Film Premiere - VIP Arrivals(72 of82)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Guests attend the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - European Film Premiere - VIP Arrivals(73 of82)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: A general view of the atmosphere during the European Premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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Fans wait for the start of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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Workers prepare the red carpet ahead of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL / AFP / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LEON NEAL via Getty Images)
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Fans wait ahead of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Fans queue ahead of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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Workers prepare the red carpet ahead of the European Premiere of 'Star Wars The Force Awakens' in central London on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when 'Star Wars' introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP / JUSTIN TALLIS (Photo credit should read JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:JUSTIN TALLIS via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Star Wars fans queue for a position on the red carpet in Leicester Square ahead of the European premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on December 16, 2015 in London, England. The film starring members of the original cast including Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher is the seventh film in the Star Wars franchise and is directed by . J. Abrams. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Star Wars fans queue for a position on the red carpet in Leicester Square ahead of the European premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on December 16, 2015 in London, England. The film starring members of the original cast including Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher is the seventh film in the Star Wars franchise and is directed by . J. Abrams. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Members of the security team guard the red carpet ahead of the European premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on December 16, 2015 in London, England. The film starring members of the original cast including Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher is the seventh film in the Star Wars franchise and is directed by . J. Abrams. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Preperations for the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' European premiere in Leicester Square on December 15, 2015 in London, England. The film, starring members of the original cast including Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, is the seventh film in the Star Wars franchise and is directed by J.J. Abrams. (Photo by Mark Robert Milan/Getty Images) (credit:Mark Robert Milan via Getty Images)