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TV: American Gods Praised For ‘beautiful’ Queer Orgy Scene

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American Gods

American Gods has captured the hearts of fans with a glorious, jubilant queer orgy in its latest episode, with trans actress Dana Aliya Levinson singled out for particular praise for her performance as Toni. The Starz television series, based on Neil Gaiman’s 2001 novel of the same name, has been a longtime favourite with the LGBT+ community for its exploration of queerness, sex and relationships. The latest episode of American Gods season three, titled “The Rapture of Burning”, has won acclaim from critics for a five-minute long orgy which features characters across the LGBT+ spectrum – including Salim, Kai and … Read more

TV: Original Blue Power Ranger is Gay, Survivor of Conversion Therapy

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David Yost

Many fans of the iconic 90s kids’ show Power Rangers may be unaware that the original blue Power Ranger, played by David Yost, is both gay and a survivor of conversion therapy. Yost, who played Billy Cranston, has spoken publicly in the past about his grim ordeal, which also included alleged bullying on-set. His statements about conversion therapy cropped up again this week on social media as part of the ongoing backlash against the UK government’s inaction when it comes to banning conversion therapy in the UK. Boris Johnson’s government has come under increasing pressure over what’s seen as their failure to follow … Read more

TV: Seven LGBTQ+ Trailblazing Moments From Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy the Vampire Slayerblazed an LGBT+ trail, dusting tired gay stereotypes and staking ancient evils that said TV characters can’t be queer and badass. Twenty-four years ago, a chosen few sat in front of their boxy television sets, peeled off their TV dinners, and were introduced to Buffy Summers. To viewers in 1997, she didn’t seem like much. A plucky, wise-cracking teen who had a seemingly neverending collection of halter-neck tops and shawls. Oh, and she fought vampires. But decades on and Buffy, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar, has become one of television’s most enduring and inspirational characters (even if … Read more

[SPOILER ALERT] Wanda Vision Brings Season to Gut-Wrenching End

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WandaVision

WandaVision episode nine bought the Westview fantasy to a glitchy, gut-wrenching end – with an end credits scene teasing the fate of Billy and Tommy, aka Wiccan and Speed. After nine weeks, two kids and one inescapable jingle, WandaVision is over. Fake (depending on how you see it) Vision is no more, the Scarlet Witch has truly arrived, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe kinda has its first gay superhero – who’s out there, somewhere. The WandaVision finale wrapped up the story in a fairly neat bow, showing Wanda reaching the acceptance stage of her grief and truly coming into her powers. Part of this meant relinquishing the … Read more

FOR READERS: I Saw It On Television (& Now I Wanna read It)

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Lolly Walters: Has TV/film influenced your SFF reading interests? 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: This Needs to Be A TV Series

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Jim Comer: A new HBO series, Raised By Wolves, brings to tv the ‘seedship’ idea used in novels such as Manseed and The Songs of Distant Earth. Another recent series, Upload, has looked at the ‘mind uploading’ idea explored by Bill Gibson and Greg Egan. What major hard-SF ideas would you like to see explored on TV or in film, ideas which haven’t been used onscreen and which are scientifically realistic? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works … Read more

TV: Batwoman Drops New Trailer

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Javicia Leslie as Batwoman

Batwoman has dropped a new teaser trailer for its second season, giving fans a first look at Javicia Leslie pulling on her iconic Batsuit. Leslie bagged the lead role after actor Ruby Rose left The CW series after just one season, and is set to become the first-ever Black Batwoman when the second series airs in January 2021. She will play Ryan Wilder, who begins the series living in her van and takes over the iconic bat cape from billionaire Kate Kane. It was revealed in October that although Wilder will at first wear the same suit as Kane, she … Read more

TV: Loki to be Bi in New Disney+ Series

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Loki will be bisexual and have both a male and a female love interest in an upcoming Disney+ series, according to an industry insider. Tom Hiddleston is set to reprise his role as the “God of Mischief” in the upcoming miniseries, simply titled Loki, which was delayed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, industry insider Daniel Richtman has claimed that Loki will be openly bisexual in the new Disney+ series, according to We Got This Covered. No images or trailers have been released yet from the series, which is expected to debut on the streaming platform early in … Read more

TV: Steven Universe back With Anti-Racism Message

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Steven Universe

Steven Universe may have left our screens but Garnet’s still on hand to remind kids about flexibility, love and trust. Cartoon Network enlisted Rebecca Sugar’s most authoritative Crystal Gem for a series of children’s anti-racism PSAs broadcast online and on TV. The first short, titled “Don’t Deny It, Defy It,” debuted Tuesday on the new website Crystal Gems Speak Up, which also offers links to social justice organisations and additional resources. The video shows two boys playing happily in a playground. In a casual nod to LGBT+ representation, one says to the other: “Hey, when we’re older let’s get married!” … Read more

SPOILERS: Star Trek Discovery Adds Non-Binary Actor/Character

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Star Trek: Discovery makes trans history in its latest episode, with the non-binary actor Blu del Barrio making their exciting debut as Adira – and there’s a lot more to their character than meets the eye. After a big, bold start to the third season, Star Trek: Discovery continues at a clippy pace as the crew get their bearings in the 23rd century, a universe that’s vastly different to the one they knew. Episode three sees the Discovery journey to Earth to learn what became of the Federation all those centuries ago. Enter newcomer Blu del Barrio as the teen … Read more