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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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Former Blue Sky employees reveal pushback from Disney over same-sex kiss in shelved Nimona film

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Former Blue Sky employees have revealed that Disney censored the LGBTQ+ animated feature, Nimona.  Blue Sky Studios, which was known for their Ice Age franchise and Rio films, unceremoniously shut down in 2021. The decision was made two years after Disney’s highly publicised acquisition of 20th Century Fox.  Unfortunately, along with Blue Sky’s closure production on the LGBTQ+ led film, Ninoma was also shut down.  The movie, which was based on the webcomic by ND Stevenson, was set to follow the shapeshifting titular character and their adventures with Ballister Blackheart…

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Pixar restores same-sex kiss in the upcoming animated feature Lightyear

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Pixar has reportedly reinstated a same-sex kiss in the upcoming Toy Story prequel Lightyear. 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 Toy Story action figure.  The movie is also expected to feature an array of new characters, including a queer space cadet named Hawthrone (Uzo Aduba). According to a report from Variety, a source from Pixar revealed that a kiss between Aduba’s…

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Disney censors “overtly gay affection” in Pixar films, letter from staff claims

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Disney has been accused of censoring same-sex love in Pixar movies in a leaked letter from employees of the animation studio. The letter to the company’s leadership is signed by “the LGBTQIA+ Employees of Pixar & Their Allies” and was obtained in full by Judd Legum of Popular Information, though the date it was sent on remains unclear. It comes as a result of Disney’s recent response to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, which is now just one signature away from becoming law in the state. The company faced fierce…

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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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