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Ts Madison has slammed Snoop Dogg’s comments about Lightyear’s LGBTQ+ inclusion

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Ts Madison has effortlessly shut down Snoop Dogg’s comments about the LGBTQIA+ inclusion in Lightyear. On 20 August, the 53-year-old rapper appeared on the It’s Giving podcast, where he criticised modern-day children’s films, claiming that they’re putting LGBTQIA+ representation “everywhere”. He went on to use Lightyear as an example, telling a story of how his grandson reacted to a brief scene featuring Alisha Hawthorne and her wife, Kiko. “They’re like, ‘She had a baby – with another woman.’ Well, my grandson, in the middle of the movie, is like, ‘Papa…

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Snopp Dogg says he’s “scared” to go to the movies after seeing LGBTQ+ inclusion in Lightyear

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Snoop Dogg is afraid of going to the movies after *checks notes* seeing LGBTQIA+ representation in Disney Pixar’s Lightyear… In 2022, Toy Story fans were treated to an origin story film about the beloved character Buzz Lightyear. Starring Chris Evans and Keke Palmer, the film follows the “legendary space ranger” who finds himself stranded on a dangerous planet millions of light-years away from Earth with his commander and crew. The synopsis adds: “As Buzz tries to find a way back home through space and time, he’s joined by a group…

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Elio: Queer themes were reportedly cut from new Pixar film

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Elio reportedly featured queer undertones before being cut from its final release. On 20 June, summer moviegoers were treated to Pixar’s latest animated feature.  The adorable film follows 11-year-old Elio, a “space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession.” The official synopsis reads: “So, when he’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organisation with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio’s all in for the epic undertaking. “Mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic…

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“It devastated me”: Former Pixar staff react to Disney cutting Win or Lose’s trans storyline

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Former Pixar staff members have spoken out against Disney nixing Win or Loses’ trans-inclusive content. On 17 December, it was revealed that the upcoming series was cutting a trans-led storyline. While the character – named Kai – will still be featured in the show, dialogue related to their gender identity is set to be removed from the final cut. “When it comes to animated content for a younger audience, we recognize that many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline,” a…

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Win or Lose: Disney removes trans-inclusive storyline from new Pixar series

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The upcoming Disney+ show Win or Lose will no longer feature a trans-led storyline. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the unidentified character will still be featured in the series, but dialogue related to their gender identity will be removed from the final cut. A source close to production also claimed that the decision was made several months ago. “When it comes to animated content for a younger audience, we recognize that many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline,” a spokesperson…

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What Inside Out 2’s “less gay” controversy means for LGBTQIA+ representation

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Just Like Us ambassador Sara Cruz reflects on the recent controversy with Inside Out 2, where Disney reportedly told Pixar employees to make the box office hit “less gay”, and what this means for LGBTQIA+ representation. WORDS BY SARA CRUZ Last month, allegations emerged that Disney insisted on edits to Inside Out 2 to make the character Riley “less gay”. While this claim has sparked discussions about censorship and corporate control in the animation industry, the central question is: why does LGBTQIA+ representation matter so much to young audiences? Lightyear: A…

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Elemental: Pixar’s new film introduces the studio’s first non-binary character

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Disney’s Pixar has introduced its first non-binary character in the brand new film Elemental. On 16 June, fans of the studio behind Toy Story, Cars and The Incredibles were finally treated to the highly anticipated film – which stars Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen and Catherine O’Hara.  As the title suggests, the movie follows Ember a “tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman”, and Wade a “fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy” as they navigate the Elemental City’s restrictive societal expectations and standards.  Upon its release, the film earned rave reviews from…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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