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Disney’s Strange World cast on the film’s LGBTQ+ representation: “His gayness is one part of him”

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The cast of Disney’s Strange World opened up about the film’s LGBTQ+ representation in a new interview. On 23 November, the highly anticipated feature will finally make its way to cinemas after it was first teased in 2021. The new film follows the Clades, a family of explorers that embark on an adventure “into a deep, uncharted and treacherous land where fantastical creatures await.” Jake Gyllenhaal, Gabrielle Union, Dennis Quaid, and Jaboukie Young-White are set to star as the Clades family, with Lucy Liu rounding out the cast as Callisto…

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The Come Up stars say show ‘represents what it means to be queer in 2022’

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Freeform has finally launched one of their three unscripted series of the year, The Come Up. Produced by Cousins with Megan Sanchez-Warner (The Real Housewives of Orange Country) as showrunner, the show follows six young creatives as they follow their dreams – while grappling with love and friendship – in a post-pandemic New York.  Airing Tuesdays on the streamer, the diverse cast includes Claude Shwartz, Fernando Casablancas, Taofeek Abijako, Ben Hard, Ebon Trower and Sophia Wilson, who are all thriving in their respective fields.  Claude is a rising actress who…

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Luke Evans breaks silence over the Disney+ Beauty and the Beast prequel series

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Luke Evans has opened up about the future of Disney+’s Beauty and the Best prequel series. Back in 2020, the streaming service revealed that Evans and Josh Gad would be reprising their roles as Gaston and LeFou in a series based on the 2017 live-action film. However in February, Deadline revealed that production on the project was put on hold due to “creative reasons.” According to an unnamed source, the “scripts and original music” were not coming together in the “direction expected or running behind schedule.” Shortly after the news…

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Here’s how SOPHIE inspired Tatiana Maslany’s role in Marvel’s She-Hulk

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Tatiana Maslany revealed that she was inspired by the late trans icon SOPHIE while filming She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.  On 18 August, Disney+ finally released the first episode of Marvel’s highly anticipated She-Hulk series.  The show follows Jennifer Walters (Maslany), a single lawyer and the cousin of Bruce Banner/The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), as she navigates her 30s and newly acquired Hulk abilities.  Since the show dropped, MCU fans have taken to social media and praised Maslany’s portrayal of the green superhero.  One fan wrote: “Only one episode out and Tatiana is…

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Musical adaptation of 101 Dalmatians feels like a missed opportunity – review

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Zinnie Harris’ new stage adaptation of the classic Dodie Smith novel, with music and lyrics by Douglas Hodge and book by Johnny McKnight, is a show with a lot of potential. Originally expected to debut in summer 2020 but delayed two years due to Covid, it’s now on in the coveted prime slot of the Open Air Theatre’s summer season. It stars the excellent Kate Fleetwood as the infamous Cruella De Vil and is packed full of puppetry – it has all the ingredients for a perfect summer’s evening in…

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Jameela Jamil responds to criticism over character in Marvel’s She-Hulk

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Jameela Jamil laughed off fan reaction to a first look photo of her character Titania in Disney+’s upcoming She-Hulk: Attorney at Law series.  In the photo, the actress can be seen in costume looking rather dishevelled with bold makeup and a vibrant ginger wig. The actress soon faced backlash from fans who mocked the character’s hair and makeup. One user wrote: “It’s giving Halloween costume from Walmart.” “This costume??? That wig????” another wrote. Jamil also saw the humour in the photo, responding on Twitter, “Omg this photo.. Guys I accept…

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Hacker uploads homophobic and racist posts across Disneyland’s social media accounts

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A hacker took control of Disneyland’s social media accounts and uploaded homophobic and racist content. On 7 July, a “super hacker”, who allegedly goes by the name of David Do, posted a string of offensive posts to the theme park’s Instagram and Facebook profiles. Amidst the various vile uploads, the hacker called Disney employees an array of harmful slurs, including the N-word, and f***ot. In another post, they alleged that they invented COVID-19 and were planning on creating a deadlier virus called “Covid20.” They also used racial slurs when referencing…

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Disney introduce Web-Weaver, the first-ever gay version of Spider-Man

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Marvel has once again shown their commitment to providing us with LGBTQ+ content, unveiling a gay iteration of Spider-Man – and he is giving femme realness. “Web-Weaver” is an alternate universe version of the familiar red-suited superhero, set to make his debut in September in the graphic novel Edge of Spider-Verse #5. The character dons an unfamiliar look, sporting a sleek and sharp black and gold suit with accented flared sleeves, but an intricate image of a spider emblazoned across the back of the costume nods to the iconography of…

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The Sanderson Sisters are resurrected in first trailer for Hocus Pocus 2

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Disney Plus has finally – we repeat, FINALLY – unleashed the first official trailer for the long-awaited sequel to Hocus Pocus. Premiering 30 September on the streamer, Hocus Pocus 2 reunites Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as the iconic 17th century witch-sisters, Winifred, Sarah and Mary Sanderson, respectively. “It’s been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, and they are looking for revenge,” reads the official synopsis. “Now it is up to three high-school students to stop the ravenous witches…

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Cinema faces backlash after attempting to “fast-forward” through Lightyear’s same-sex kiss

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Moviegoers have slammed a local movie theatre after it promised to “fast forward” Lightyear’s same-sex kiss.  On 17 June, Pixar finally released the highly anticipated origin story of everyone’s favourite space cadet.  The movie explores the exciting adventures of the famed Toy Story doll Buzz Lightyear – which is voiced by Chris Evans. The new film also introduced an array of new characters, including Buzz’s openly queer best friend and commanding officer, Alisha Hawthorne (Uzo Aduba).  But what has set the project apart from other Disney films is the inclusion…

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