VIDEO : George Lucas Apologizes For Reffering To Disney As 'White Slavers'

Following a Charlie Rose interview, George Lucas has apologized for comments he made regarding the new Star Wars franchise. The series creator admitted he wasn't a fan of the record-breaking The Force Awakens' "retro" approach and likened Disney to "white slavers." Lucas said in a statement, "I misspoke and used a very inappropriate analogy and for that I apologize."
Lucas added that the Rose interview was filmed prior to the Kennedy Center Honors taping but was broadcast after The Force Awakens was released to theaters. The Honors took place in Washington, D.C. on December 6th and the Force Awakens was released to theaters December 17th.