Star Wars creator George Lucas has apologised for comparing the sale of the blockbuster franchise to selling his "children" to "white slavers".
Lucas was behind the first six movies before selling the rights for $4bn (£2.7bn) in 2012 to Disney which made the most recent film, The Force Awakens.
Episode VII has reignited Star Wars-mania worldwide, becoming one of the most successful movies at the box office of all time.
During a recent interview Lucas talked about how much he loved the films he created, including four which he also directed - even calling them his "kids".
However, he said he "sold them to the white slavers that take these things, and ..."
Lucas, 71, did not finish his thought, but rather laughed before interviewer Charlie Rose asked another question.
The film-maker has now clarified his remark, saying in a statement: "I misspoke and used a very inappropriate analogy and for that I apologise."
Also in the interview, he appeared to question Disney's choice of direction for Episode VII.
He said: "They wanted to do a retro movie. I don't like that. Every movie, I worked very hard to make them different. I made them completely different - different planets, different spaceships to make it new."
But in the statement, he praised the Hollywood company.
He said: "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."
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