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George Lucas has defended the prequels, saying the Star Wars films have always been kids' movies.

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he said at Cannes (H/TThe Hollywood Reporter).

“And Star Wars has all those things in there.

They’re buried in there but you definitely get it, especially if you’re young.”

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He also addressed the criticism of Jar Jar Binks.

“When I did the third one it was the Ewoks: ‘Those are little teddy bears.

This is a kids’ movie, we don’t want to see a kids' movie.

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I said: ‘Itisa kids’ movie.

It’s always been a kids' movie.'”

Next up for Star Wars isThe Acolyte, which streams onDisneyPlus from June 4.

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