Category: Disney

Articles Culture Disney LGBTQ+ Theatre News Originals Underbelly Unfortunate

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch is a Disney-inspired delight – review

admin, , , ,

There are two sides to every story, and Unfortunate is to The Little Mermaid what Wicked is to The Wizard of Oz. Ursula is the Disney villain we’d most want to see given their own moment in the spotlight, and this new musical – which debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019 but has now evolved into a full production – doesn’t disappoint. The narrative pretty much stands on its own feet, although a reasonable knowledge of The Little Mermaid is required to get the most out of this show,…

Read More
Articles Culture Disney Films LGBTQ+ Kiss LGBTQ+ News Lightyear News Pixar

Pixar’s Lightyear banned in multiple countries over same-sex kiss

admin, , , ,

Pixar’s new animated film Lightyear has been banned from cinemas in multiple countries over LGBTQ+ content. Back in 2020, the highly-anticipated film was announced during the annual Disney Investor Day event. The film, which stars Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear, is set to explore the origin story of the beloved action figure. The new project is also expected to feature an array of new characters, including a queer space cadet named Hawthorne (Uzo Aduba). But unlike previous Pixar projects, Lightyear is expected to feature the studio’s first-ever same-sex kiss. The…

Read More
Articles Culture Disney Films LGBTQ+ News Loki Marvel Marvel Cinematic Universe News Television Tom Hiddleston

Tom Hiddleston says it’s an “honour” to play a bisexual Loki in the MCU

admin, , , ,

Avengers star Tom Hiddleston has praised Disney+’s Loki and the titular bisexual character in a new movie. Back in 2021, the highly anticipated series following Asgard’s God of Mischief premiered on Disney+. Upon its release, the show was met with critical acclaim, with many Marvel fans praising the show for its unique story and Hiddleston’s performance. Aside from its exploration of multiversal travel, one of the biggest aspects of the show that fans enjoyed was Loki’s landmark coming out moment. In the third episode, the beloved demigod opened up about…

Read More
Articles Culture Disney Disney Plus Films Fire Island Hulu Joel Kim Booster LGBTQ+ Films Margaret Cho News Originals

Exclusive: Margaret Cho says Fire Island “lets everybody in on the secret that being gay is better”

admin, , , ,

Fire Island is full of “gorgeous queer joy”, says star Margaret Cho.  The Emmy-nominated trailblazer, whose iconic credits include All American Girl, Drop Dead Diva and 30 Rock, stars in the upcoming gay rom-com as Erin; the “gay elder” and “mom” to the gang who annually hosts them at her Fire Island condo.  Although Erin was originally written as a man, Cho reached out and requested a part in the film, which resulted in writer and star Joel Kim Booster revamping the character and their background. “They were trying to…

Read More
Articles Culture Disney Kate Herron LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ News Loki Marvel News Russell T. Davies Television

Loki director defends the show’s LGBTQ+ representation after Russell T Davies’ criticism

admin, , , ,

Loki director Kate Herron has defended the show’s LGBTQ+ representation in response to Russell T Davies’ criticism. Back in 2021, the highly anticipated series following Asgard’s God of Mischief premiered on Disney+. Upon its release, the show was met with critical acclaim, with many Marvel fans praising the show for its unique story and Tom Hiddleston’s performance. Aside from its exploration of multiversal travel, one of the biggest aspects of the show that fans enjoyed was Loki’s landmark coming out moment. In the third episode, the beloved demigod opened up…

Read More
Andrew Ahn Articles Conrad Ricamora Culture Disney Disney Plus Films Fire Island Hulu Joel Kim Booster LGBTQ+ Films Movies News Originals

Exclusive: Conrad Ricamora says we’re in “need” of more LGBTQ+ films like Fire Island

admin, , , ,

Fire Island star Conrad Ricamora says the upcoming comedy “does a great job” of capturing queer joy. Directed by Spa Night’s Andrew Ahn and written by comedian Joel Kim Booster, who also stars in the lead role of Noah, the Pride and Prejudice-inspired rom-com follows the character and his queer circle on a week-long vacation to New York’s iconic gay mecca. Fire Island is destined to earn cult classic status due to its hilarious script and performances, as well as its refreshing rejection of queer trauma. Instead, the film –…

Read More
Articles Bob Chapek Disney Disney Communication Executive Don't Say Gay Bill Florida Geoff Morrell LGBTQ+ News Life News

Disney communications exec exits company after ‘Don’t Say Gay’ controversy

admin, , , ,

Disney communication executive Geoff Morrell, who helped pen the company’s response to the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, has left after three months. Recently, Disney has been embroiled in controversy over its response to Florida’s harmful ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. Back in March, the company received immense backlash for their silence and alleged donations to every sponsor and co-sponsor of the heinous bill. After numerous protests and pushback from longtime Disney enthusiasts, the company released a lack-lustre statement supporting the LGBTQ+ community. “We understand how important this issue is to our…

Read More
Articles Culture Disney Don't Say Gay Bill Films Lightyear Movies News Pixar Walt Disney Company

Pixar’s Lightyear producer praises film’s same-sex kiss in a Q&A: “It’s a touching moment”

admin, , , ,

A producer for the upcoming Pixar’s Lightyear has opened up about the film’s same-sex kiss.  During the Disney Investor Day event in 2020, the company revealed that a Toy Story spin-off following everyone’s favourite space cadet was in the works.  Two years after the initial announcement, fans were treated to the film’s first trailer, which featured Avengers star Chris Evans voicing the titular character.  The teaser also introduced an array of new characters, including a queer space cadet named Hawthorne (Uzo Aduba). Alongside the film’s inclusion of a new openly…

Read More
Articles Culture Disney Doctor Strange 2: Multiverse of Madness Films LGBTQ+ Characters LGBTQ+ Films Marvel News

Marvel’s Doctor Strange 2 banned in Saudi Arabia for openly queer superhero

admin, , , ,

Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been banned in Saudi Arabia for LGBTQ+ content. Over the last few months, Marvel enthusiasts have eagerly been waiting for the arrival of the superhero film. While movie-goers are looking forward to the continued exploration of the franchise’s expansive multiverse, queer fans are particularly excited for the inclusion of Marvel’s latest LGBTQ+ superhero America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez). In the comics, America notably made history as Marvel’s first Latin-American LGBTQ+ character. However, the film and its diverse cast will not be available…

Read More
Articles Culture Disney Disney Plus Hollywood LGBTQ+ News LucasFilm Movies News Talisa Garcia Television Trans trans actress Trans Representation

Talisa Garcia “honoured” to be first trans actress cast by Disney in Lucasfilm production

admin, , , ,

Talisa Garcia has made history as the first openly transgender person to be cast by Disney in a Lucasfilm production. Willow is set to follow a princess who assembles a party to help her on a quest to find her twin brother. It will be a TV spin-off of the 1980s film starring Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley, among others. Garcia is set to star in a small speaking role as a Queen and the mother to Tony Revolori’s character who goes on the quest, Deadline reported. She…

Read More
Copyright © All Right Reserved Online Shop by Acme Themes
FREE SHIPPING Worldwide On All Orders! #QUEERKSRead our Shipping & Delivery FAQs for details.
+ +