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Movies: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Trailer Shows Off Pro Trans Poster

April 5, 2023 by scott

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been praised after fans noticed a pro-trans poster in the background of the animated film’s newly-released trailer. A second teaser for the eagerly-anticipated follow-up to 2018’s Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse dropped on Tuesday (April 4) ahead of the film’s release in cinemas on 2 June – and it didn’t take long for viewers to spot a brief but unmistakeable nod to the trans community in the previously unseen footage. Clearly visible in the Across the Spider-Verse trailer is a poster on a wall behind Gwen Stacy / Spider-Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld) that reads ‘Protect Trans … Read more

Movies: Non-Binary Actor Emma Corrin Lands Deadpool 3 Role

February 22, 2023 by scott

The Crown star Emma Corrin has landed their next big gig as the main villain in Marvel’s Deadpool 3 alongside Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. The non-binary actor has dominated the field in the past couple years having received an Emmy nomination for their role as Princess Diana, co-starred alongside Harry Styles in My Policeman and taken to the stage in Virgina Woolf’s Orlando. The news, first reported by Deadline, does not provide any more detail on their role, although according to reports, Marvel have had their eye on casting Corrin for quite some time. Lead star and executive producer … Read more

TV: Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Offers a Gay Twist

December 2, 2022 by scott

Marvel’s most dysfunctional family has given new meaning to the phrase ‘make the Yuletide gay’, by going to an LGBTQ+ bar in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. The Disney+ special sees Drax and Mantis (the world’s most surprising pairing after Julia Fox and Kanye West?) embark on a mission to secure the best Christmas present possible for Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill AKA Star-Lord. They settle on securing Kevin Bacon as a present (because, why not?), and find themselves in Los Angeles. Despite the fact Mantis (Pom Klementieff) has literal glowing antennae and Drax (Dave Bautista) is six-foot-something, covered … Read more

Movies: Wakanda Forever’s Blink-And-You-Miss-It Queer Romance

November 11, 2022 by scott

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘s promised LGBTQ+ representation is reportedly lacking, with a queer kiss described as a “blink-and-you-miss-it” moment. Early reviews of the Black Panther sequel have noted that despite actor Michaela Coel claiming the fact her character Aneka is queer “sold me on the role”, it doesn’t translate to the screen. Depictions of Aneka’s sexuality and relationship with Ayo (Florence Kasumba) are limited to a single kiss on the forehead. Grace Randolph, who runs a YouTube channel called Beyond the Trailer, commented on the film’s queer representation, complimenting Coel’s performance but voicing disappointment at the depiction of Aneka’s sexuality. … Read more

Trans Marvel Actor Slams LGBTQ+ Rep in the MCU

October 28, 2022 by scott

Spider-Man: Far From Home star Zach Barack said the state of queer and trans representation isn’t “good enough” in Marvel’s films and TV shows. Barack, who was the first openly trans actor to appear in a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film, said the superhero studios efforts to champion LGBTQ+ representation are falling short in an interview with Digital Spy. “It’s not good enough,” Barack said. “It’s… I mean, on some fundamental level, even seeing Batgirl shelved, which is not Marvel, it all boils down to what we value – which is not femininity.” He continued: “That’s where hating trans people, … Read more

Drag Race Alum Shea Couleé Spills the Tea on Forthcoming MCU Role

September 5, 2022 by scott

RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Shea Couleé is spilling the tea about her role in the upcoming Disney+ Marvel series Ironheart. Shea Couleé’s casting in Ironheart was confirmed last week, and while details about her character remain undisclosed the non-binary drag queen told E News! on Tuesday (9 August) how exciting it will be to go “mainstream”. “It’s really so humbling to be able to cross over into a much more mainstream avenue, and push the needle forward as far as drag is concerned, in the way that it’s consumed and in pop culture,” she told the publication. Full Story from … Read more

TV: Marvel’s “Ironheart” Cast Gets Trans NB Actor

August 31, 2022 by scott

Trans non-binary actor Zoe Terakes has been cast in a key role in the upcoming Disney+ series Ironheart, Deadline reports. The actor, who starred in Prime’s Nine Perfect Strangers, is the second trans actor to be cast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the first in a Disney+ series. They follow in the footsteps of trans man Zach Barak who played Zach Cooper in Spiderman: Far From Home. Full Story from Pink News

Film: Drag Race icon Shea Couleé to Sashay into MCU

August 17, 2022 by scott

RuPaul’s Drag Race icon Shea Couleé didn’t come to play – she came to slay the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fresh from her run on All Stars 7, Shea Couleé has been cast in the Disney+ series Ironheart. She’ll play an unconfirmed role, starring alongside Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams/Ironheart, Deadline reported on Wednesday (3 August). Shea confirmed the report in a tweet, saying: “BEYOND excited to be strutting out of the werkroom right into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Words cannot express how excited I am to be part of this amazing project!” Full Story from Pink News

MCU To Get First Trans Woman for “Ironheart” Streaming Series

April 4, 2022 by scott

Marvel’s upcoming Ironheart series will reportedly introduce the first trans woman to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A casting call for the Disney Plus series has revealed that bosses plan to add a “smart, confident” trans woman into the mix. According to POC Culture, the character will have “a mystical bent and unique sense of humour”, and be “unapologetically nerdy about things that excite her…even if they might be terrifying to others”. Marvel bosses are reportedly looking for trans actresses aged 18-22 who are Black, Latina or Afro-Latina. Full Story from Pink News

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

February 27, 2022 by scott

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