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Luca director says they “talked about” making the beloved Pixar film queer

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The director of Pixar’s Luca has opened up about the film’s LGBTQ+ undertones in a brand new interview. In June 2021, Disney released their sunkissed coming of age movie Luca. Set on the Italian Riviera, the film follows the titular character – a young sea monster – who aspires to explore the seaside town of Portorosso. After discovering that he can assume a human form on land, Luca meets fellow sea monster and land dweller Alberto Scofano. The two then go on a heartwarming summer adventure that’s full of gelato,…

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Heartfelt tributes pour in for beloved pop culture icon Betty White

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Hollywood delivered emotional tributes in honour of the legendary actress and LGBTQ+ icon Betty White. On Friday (31 December), TMZ broke the heartbreaking news that the Golden Girls star passed away at her home around 9:30 am. She was just 17 days away from turning 100-years old. One of the most beloved figures in the entertainment industry, White’s incredible career spanned over nine decades – earning her a Guinness World Record in 2018. Her most iconic and notable role was as the loveable Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls. The…

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Marisa Tomei wanted her Spider-Man character to have a lesbian lover

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Marisa Tomei revealed that she wanted her Spider-Man: No Way Home character, Aunt May, to be in a lesbian relationship. The Wild Thornberrys Movie star opened up about her role in the blockbuster film in an interview with Geeks of Color on 19 December. “There was a moment, where I felt that May – maybe she should just be with a woman because Ben is gone,” she explained. “And who should she be with?” The 57-year-old shared that she wanted Amy Pascal, one of Spider-Man: No Way Home’s producers, to…

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RuPaul explains why he ‘doesn’t get’ Spider-Man: “I think because I’m gay”

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In an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live this December, RuPaul explained why he doesn’t get people’s enjoyment of Spider-Man. As RuPaul discussed how much he enjoyed hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live twice during the summer, Jimmy Kimmel said that his staff all adored having the Drag Race host around. He even added that he took some of the team out to see Spider-Man: No Way Home “just to try to win them back.” RuPaul responded: “Really? I know a couple of the guys, a couple of the writers, I asked them,…

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Sean Bean defends his casting as trans character Tracie in the BBC series Accused

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Sean Bean has opened up about his past trans role and the ongoing debate of straight actors playing LGBTQ+ characters.  Back in 2012, Bean starred in the second season of the crictially acclaimed BBC anthology series Accused. In his feature episode, the legendary actor plays bored school teacher Simon who lives a double life as Tracie in the evenings. During a night out at a club, Tracie meets Tony and the two share a romantic night together. After their initial meeting, they begin a casual relationship after Tony reveals that…

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Jonathan Groff thought he ‘wet himself’ on set of The Matrix Resurrections

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Jonathan Groff revealed that he thought he had “peed” himself after filming a scene with Keanu Reeves for The Matrix Resurrections. The new film will serve as the fourth in the groundbreaking franchise, which generated over $3 billion in revenue after the release of the third instalment. Directed by Lana Wachowski, The Matrix Resurrections will bring original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss back to their iconic roles of Neo and Trinity. Also among the star-studded cast are Neil Patrick Harris (Gone Girl), Brian J. Smith (Sense8) and Jada Pinkett…

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Billy Eichner slams Aaron Sorkin’s “ignorant” comments about casting queer actors in LGBTQ+ roles

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Billy Eichner has criticised Aaron Sorkin’s “ignorant” comments about queer actors taking on LGBTQ+ roles being “the mother of all empty gestures”. During the promotion of his new film, Being the Ricardos, Sorkin opened up about the controversy surrounding his casting of Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz. Many have criticised the Spanish actor for stepping into the role due to Arnaz being Cuban. In an interview with the Sunday Times Culture magazine, Sorkin defended the casting choice and said it was “heartbreaking” and “a little chilling” that the artistic community…

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas on the new questions The Matrix Resurrections poses

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When The Matrix was first released in 1999, its hyper stylised fight sequences, incredible special effects and intelligent storytelling made it an instant classic. But it was the big philosophical questions it posed about reality and free will that caught audiences’ imaginations and made it a pop culture phenomenon. Those themes continue in The Matrix Resurrections; the fourth instalment in the franchise which hits cinemas on 22 December. Joining the cast is Priyanka Chopra Jonas who plays a character fans of the original trilogy will be excited to see. GAY…

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Director Aaron Sorkin says it’s a “empty gesture” to cast queer actors in LGBTQ+ roles

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Director Aaron Sorkin said that casting gay actors in LGBTQ+ roles is an “empty gesture.” While promoting his brand new film Being the Ricardos, Sorkin opened up about the controversy surrounding his casting of Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz. Many have criticised the Spanish actor for stepping into the role due to Arnaz being Cuban. In an interview with the Sunday Times Culture magazine, Sorkin defended the casting choice and said it “heartbreaking” and “a little chilling” that the artistic community is “resegregating.” “This should be the last place there…

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