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FILM REVIEW: Justice League

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“Justice League” is great fun. Directed by Zack Snyder (with an uncredited assist from Joss Whedon) from a screenplay by Chris Torres (with a credited assist from Joss Whedon), the film pleasantly and effectively blends fast-paced action sequences, frequent doses of comedy, and enough engaging drama to cover the exposition needed to launch the next several movies in the DC Universe. The plot kicks off when Bruce Wayne/Batman (Ben Affleck), still feeling guilty about the death of Superman (Henry Cavill), battles a mysterious winged creature that seems to feed on fear. At the same time, after handily thwarting a terrorist … Read more

FILM: Thor: Ragnarok to feature Marvel’s First On-Screen Bi Character

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Thor: Ragnarok will feature Marvel’s first on screen LGBTI character. The actress playing Valkyrie has confirmed the Marvel Cinematic Universe character is bisexual. People accused Tessa Thompson’s character of being a ‘typical sexless marvel tomboy.’ She clarified the character’s sexuality – Not once, but twice. The comic book character of Valkyrie was bisexual according to fans. They questioned if she would also be bisexual on screen. By Charlie Mathers – Full Story at Gay Star News

Fans: Show Wonder Woman’s Bisexuality in Next Film

Wonder Woman

“Wonder Woman” fans want the upcoming sequel to honor canon and make the Amazonian warrior princess bisexual. Writer Greg Rucka confirmed that the Amazons of Themyscira engage in same-sex relationships in the comics. Gianna Collier-Pitts, GLAAD Campus Ambassador at New York University, penned the petition asking for that bisexual representation to be included in the films. “We are oversexualized and underrepresented. We are called greedy, dishonest, and confused. We are the least likely to come out and the most likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, on top of experiencing higher rates of sexual/intimate partner violence. We are made to … Read more

‘Teen Wolf’ Stars Tyler Hoechlin and Colton Haynes to Star in Bodybuilding Pic

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Tyler Hoechlin will play bodybuilding pioneer Joe Weider and Colton Haynes will play fitness guru Jack Lalanne in Bigger, a biopic about Weider and his brother Ben, who launched the modern bodybuilding movement, discovering Arnold Schwarzenegger along the way. Writes Deadline: “The brothers’ story sets a powerful example of what hard work and extreme focus can achieve for the youth of today. These brothers literally changed the world” says Jones. Gallo adds, “It’s beyond inspirational, and will resonate with not only the massive crowd of those who have found the balance of body and mind as essential for a healthy … Read more

FILM: Will Star Wars Feature a Pansexual Character?

Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo

The upcoming Star Wars film, The Last Jedi, may see the series’ first LGBT character. Passages from a new book which the film is based on, Leia: Princess of Alderaan, suggest that the resistance’s Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo – played by Laura Dern – may be pansexual. The clues are in the following passage, in a conversation between Holdo and Leia. “A pair of pretty dark eyes.” Then Amilyn thought about that for a moment. “Or more than a pair, if you’re into Grans. Or Aqualish, or Talz. Or even – ” “That’s all right! Leia said through laughter. “It’s … Read more

FILM: Ryan Reynolds Tweets First Pic of Cable from Deadpool 2

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Ryan Reynolds has unveiled the first photo of the character Cable from the upcoming Deadpool 2 movie. The star shared the photo of ‘Milk’ star Josh Brolin as Cable with the caption “your premium cable provider”. Some fans had previously thought that a picture tweeted by Reynolds of himself, Hugh Jackman and Pierse Brosnan hinted that the latter would play Cable in the upcoming sequel. By Joseph Patrick McCormick – Full Story at Pink News

FILM: Next Wonder Woman Film Set In the 80’s?

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“Wonder Woman 2” might have Princess Diana battling the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Screen Rant reports that the sequel will be set in the United States in the 1980s. Geoff Johns, DC Entertainment President and screenwriter, and director Patty Jenkins are currently penning the script. Reportedly, Chris Pine has signed on for the franchise’s next installment as Steve Trevor. It is unclear how the film will include Trevor’s character. See the Full Article Here

FILM: Will Fantastic Beasts 2 Showcase Gay Dumbledore?

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Warner Brothers has released new characters and confirmed the key actors for Fantastic Beasts 2. Filming of the sequel began at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden this week. It’s previously been announced that Jude Law will be playing Dumbledore, while Johnny Depp will play Grindelwald. The second Fantastic Beasts movie will also see the return of queer star Ezra Miller, who plays the role of Credence. A Warner Bros announcement teases he will be returning ‘in a mysterious way’. Miller recently said watching Harry Potter helps him cope with homophobic bullying. By Jamie Wareham – Full Story at Gay Star News … Read more

FILM: What if HIV Had Never Happened?

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Leo Herrera, a gay Mexican director, is working on a new project that imagines what life would be like for LGBTI people if the AIDS epidemic had never occurred. The short film, Fathers (or The Fathers Project), is funded entirely by individual donors and art supporters. Herrera has been working on the project for almost two years and started filming across the United States this month. The film combines elements of real-life and fantasy, even being described as sci-fi. Featuring LGBTI artists, historians, activists, and performers, the movie explores the political and cultural influence the LGBTI rights movement could have … Read more