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FOR READERS & WRITERS: Fave TV Representation
FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: What’s your favorite example of TV LGBTQ+ representation form the last 2-3 years, and why? Sell us on your show! Writers: This is a reader/writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe
TV: Muppet Gonzo is Non-Binary!
The animated children’s show Muppet Babies is teaching kids an important lesson about acceptance and gender in a new episode that shows the popular character Gonzo coming out as a princess. Gonzo is a little blue monster who has always been assumed to be male. But, Gonzo says in the episode, that’s not “me.” Miss Piggy throws a ball in the episode and when Gonzo says they want to wear a dress, she pompously tells him that girls wear gowns and that the boys will come as knights. Kermit and his pals try to reassure Gonzo that being a knight … Read more
TV: Netflix’s “Fear Street” Breaks New Ground for Horror LGBTQ+ Representation
The stars of Netflix’s new Fear Street film trilogy have heaped praise on the writers for their “groundbreaking” approach to queer representation. The films, based on the book series by RL Stine, follows lesbian high-school couple Deena (Kiana Madeira) and Samantha (Olivia Scott Welch) as they grapple with an evil force responsible for horrifying murders in the town of Shadyside. LGBT+ fans have already heaped praise on Fear Street for its candid approach to queerness – a rarity in horror films – and the movie’s stars are proud of what the film series has achieved too. Full Story from Pink … Read more
TV: Ruby Rose Was Allergic to the Batwoman Mask
Ruby Rose was literally allergic to playing Batwoman, revealing it left her in “hives” with a “messed up throat”. Rose quit Batwoman in May last year, stunning fans by announcing her departure from the superhero show after a single season. The actor blazed a trail with her role on the CW show, playing out-and-proud vigilante Kate Kane, who takes on the titular superhero mantle. Rumours have abounded about why Rose quit the show and the actor remained vague, although later described the role as “taxing” and said she had to have surgery during filming due to an on-set back injury. … Read more
HBO Filming “The Last of Us,” a Queer Post-Apocalyptic Series
Lauded for their mature storytelling and queer representation, The Last of Us games are among the most popular on Sony’s PlayStation consoles. It was only a matter of time, then, before they were picked up for a TV show. Thanks HBO! This will be the network’s first show based on a video game, which they’re probably hoping it’ll fill the void left by Game of Thrones. So what can we expect from the post-apocalyptic fungal infested TV adaptation? Here’s everything we know so far about HBO’s The Last of Us. What’s The Last of Us about? The Last of Us is set in a … Read more
FOR READERS: My Favorite Franchise
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: What’s your favorite film/movie/streaming spec fic franchise, and why? And within it, what are your favorite movies or series? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf
FOR READERS: Guilty Pleasures
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: What are your spec fic guilty pleasures (books, TV or film) and why? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf
Nickelodeon’s Danger Force Casts First Openly Trans Actor
Nickelodeon has made history by casting its first-ever openly trans actor in the live-action superhero show Danger Force. In a first for the television channel, 13-year-old actor Sasha Cohen has been cast alongside his twin sister, Natalie Cohen. “I had never felt comfortable about who I am, and I always thought that I would never play a transgender role,” Sasha told Variety. “But there are so many kids out there who need to see someone like them – a role model who has the ability to put themselves out there.” Full Story from Pink News
SPOILERS: Batwoman’s Kate Kane is Back – But Not Played By Ruby Rose
Batwoman revealed Sunday night (21 March) that Wallis Day will now star as Kate Kane following the abrupt departure of Ruby Rose. Rose quit the history-making role as the out-and-proud Kane last year, with reports at the time suggesting it was down to an on-set injury. As the CW show sped into its second season without Rose, the cape and cowl were passed to bisexual actor Javicia Leslie, becoming the franchise’s first Black Batwoman as she plays original character, Ryan Wilder. But viewers were left with one burning question: “What ever happened to Kate Kane?” Fans were finally given their … Read more