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Trailer: Michaela Coel to Play Queer Warrior in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

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Michaela Coel - Wakanda Forever

Marvel has confirmed that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will introduce the queer character Aneka, played by none other than Michaela Coel. The first trailer for the Black Panther sequel premiered at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday (23 July), along with a string of announcements about the new film and the wider Marvel universe. After much speculation, it was confirmed that I May Destroy You’s Michaela Coel will be playing Aneka. Coel was first announced for the film in July 2021, but her character had been kept under wraps. In the Marvel comics, Aneka is the combat instructor of the Dora … Read more

Stranger Things’ Maya Hawke and Riverdale’s Camila Mendes Team Up for Gay Revenge Film

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Do Revenge

Stranger Things star Maya Hawke and Riverdale actor Camila Mendes are joining forces for Netflix film Do Revenge – and it’s time for sapphics to unite. Netflix released first look pictures of the new dark comedy and let’s just say, Mendes and Hawke are looking more than cosy. Co-written by Thor: Love and Thunder’s Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the plot follows Drea (Mendes) and Eleanor (Hawke) coming together to get revenge on the people who have wronged them. For Drea the problem is her high school ex-boyfriend Max, played by Austin Abrams (Euphoria), who leaked a sex tape. Eleanor is seeking … Read more

Hocus Pocus 2: They’re Baaaack!

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Hocus Pocus 2

Disney has unleashed the official first trailer for the long-awaited Hocus Pocus 2. Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy return as the Sanderson sisters in the 80-second trailer, which comes almost 30 years after the release of the first film. “This Halloween season, some legends never die,” Disney tweeted. This Halloween season, some legends never die. 🕯 Hocus Pocus 2, an Original movie event, streaming September 30 on @DisneyPlus . #HocusPocus2 pic.twitter.com/Q1f521gb5O — Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) June 28, 2022 Full Story from Pink News

FILM: Disney Flick “Strange World” to Feature Teen Gay Romance

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Strange World

Upcoming animated Disney film Strange World is to feature the studio’s “first openly gay teen romance in a feature”, according to a production designer. The film, which stars Dennis Quaid, Lucy Liu, Gabrielle Union and Jaboukie Young-White, is scheduled for release in November. And, as Variety reports, contains a romantic plot between two teen boys. Matthieu Saghezchi, an animation production designer, confirmed the romance on Twitter, stating: “Just saw the very first glimpse into Disney’s Strange World… it features the first openly gay teen romance in a Disney feature!!! Full Story from Pink News

FIRST LOOK: Conversion Therapy Camp Horror Film They/Them

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They/Them

Peacock has dropped first-look images of conversion therapy camp horror movie They/Them. With Kevin Bacon starring the first-look images are giving cult classic in the making – for better or worse. Bacon, who is already a horror icon due to his role in Friday the 13th, will play camp counsellor Owen Whistler in They/Them (pronounced they slash them), alongside Carrie Preston (True Blood), who will play his wife, Cora. The cast also includes Anna Chlumsky (Inventing Anna), Theo Germaine (The Politician), Quei Tann (How To Get Away With Murder), Austin Crute (Booksmart), Monique Kim (Look That Kill), Anna Lore (Faking … Read more

MOVIES: Pixar Producer On Why “Lightyear” Same-Sex Kiss is So Important

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Lightyear - Pixar

Pixar producer has explained the importance of a “touching” same-sex kiss in Lightyear being restored after it was initially cut from the film. According to Variety, the origin story of Toy Story‘s Buzz Lightyear features Pixar’s first onscreen lesbian kiss, which was reportedly cut from the film. Following an uproar surrounding Disney’s handling of Florida’s infamous “Don’t Say Gay” bill, the kiss was reinstated into the film in March. As part of a press screening for the film, Pixar producer Galyn Susman confirmed that while the relationship between Buzz Lightyear’s best friend Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba) and her wife … Read more

TRAILER: Thor: Love and Thunder – Queerbaiting or Truly LGBTQ+?

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Thor: Love and Thunder

Marvel has dropped the first trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder, and fans are already thrilled with the queer moments in the film. The film is the follow-up to Taika Waititi’s Thor: Ragnarok with Chris Hemsworth once again taking on the role of the hunky titular superhero. Tessa Thompson will once again play the swoon-worthy warrior Valkyrie, and Natalie Portman will be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Mighty Thor. The trailer, which was released on Monday (18 April), sees Thor living a seemingly peaceful life, even meditating on a hill. Thor comes to a realisation that he … Read more

In Other Oscar News: First Openly Queer BIPOC Woman Wins

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Ariana DeBose - Twitter

Ariana DeBose has made history by becoming the first openly queer woman of colour to win an Oscar for her towering performance in West Side Story. DeBose beat out stiff competition from Jessie Buckley, Aunjanue Ellis, Kirsten Dunst and Judi Dench to take home the prize. Her win comes 60 years after Rita Moreno won in the same category for her portrayal of Anita in the original film adaptation of West Side Story in 1962. “What is this?” an emotional Ariana DeBose said on stage at the Dolby Theatre. “You know what, now you see why Anita says ‘I want … Read more

MOVIES: Pixar Reinstates Same Sex Kiss in “Lightyear” After “Don’t Say Gay” Response Fiasco

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Lightyear

A same-sex kiss cut from Pixar’s Toy Story prequel Lightyear has been reinstated after backlash over Disney’s response to Florida’s terrifying ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. Disney has faced international criticism over its its political donations to Republicans pushing the bill, which would ban LGBT+ topics in classrooms, and for its lack of action in opposing the bill, prompting employee walk-outs and protests. Earlier this month, in an open letter addressed to Disney management, LGBT+ Pixar employed addressed the lacklustre response to the bill, and accused Disney of cutting “nearly every moment of overtly gay affection” from their films. According to … Read more

MOVIES: The MCU’s Latest LGBTQ+ Character Has a Tragic Backstory

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America Chavez

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will introduce fans to America Chavez, with a new trailer giving fans an early glimpse of the queer teen hero. Trailers for the upcoming Marvel sequel are keeping the plot a closely guarded secret. But one thing that has been confirmed is the introduction of a new queer character who looks set to be a key player. America Chavez, played by Xochitl Gomez, can be seen in the official Doctor Strange 2 trailer confronting a giant mummy-like creature in the multiverse, working alongside other sorcerers and punching an unknown foe. When she was … Read more