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Pixar‘s Lightyear against anti-gay critics, describing them as “idiots”.The actor, who voices a human version of Buzz Lightyear in the upcoming Toy Story spin-off, has praised its depiction of a gay couple, saying those who criticise it should be ignored.“The real truth is those people are idiots,” said Evans (via The Guardian). “Every time there’s been social advancement as we wake up, the American story, the human story is one of constant social awakening and growth and that’s what makes us good.”Lightyear has reportedly been banned in over 14 countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, due to a scene that depicts a same-sex kiss.“There’s always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold on to what was before.

Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story spin-off movie Lightyear has reportedly been banned in 14 countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, due to a scene that depicts a same-sex kiss.The scene depicting a lesbian space ranger named Alisha and her partner sharing a brief kiss had originally been cut by Disney, but was reinstated after Pixar animators penned an open letter criticising the company for censoring “overtly gay affection” in its films.As a result, the film will not be screened in cinemas across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Egypt, Malaysia, Indonesia and more, Reuters has reported. Disney has yet to comment.The United Arab Emirates’ National Media Council announced via Twitter on Monday (June 13) that the film will not be licensed for screening in cinemas “due to its violation of the country’s media content standards”.The animated film "LIGHTYEAR" is not licensed to be shown in the cinemas of the #UAE.#UAE_BARQ_EN pic.twitter.com/tyeXxWHFe6— UAE BARQ (@UAE_BARQ_EN) June 13, 2022A Variety report also claims that the film was initially approved for release in the UAE, but had its license revoked after posts on social media accused the film of insulting Muslims and Islam.According to Variety, a source close to Malaysia’s Film Censorship Board had asked for edits to the film.

Pixar has unveiled the title and plot of its 27th feature film – the one that will follow next month’s hotly awaited Toy Story spin-off, Lightyear – with a classic Pixar trope given a breath of fresh air.The film is titled Elemental, and is currently bound to hit cinemas on June 16, 2023. It’s being directed by Peter Sohn, who’d previously helmed 2015’s The Good Dinosaur (and before it, the short film Partly Cloudy).

Pixar is finally making its return to the big screen after the last three original animated films — “Soul,” “Luca,” and the Toronto-set “Turning Red” — were dumped on Disney+ instead of at least landing hybrid releases like Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” and “Raya & The Last Dragon.” This summer will see “Toy Story” action figure Buzz Lightyear get his own solo spinoff, except with “Lightyear,” we’re seeing the character, not the toy.

Teens in the 2000s were obsessed with boy bands. Hell, with groups like BTS, boy bands are still a hot commodity for the young folks.

In the current age of Hollywood, intellectual property (I.P.) is king, and I.P. is so lucrative, it always has to churn, never allowed to stay idle.

released the first teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated “Toy Story” spin-off, with Chris Evans (“The Avengers,” “Captain America”) giving voice to title character Buzz Lightyear and set to land in cinemas next summer. The animated flick will tell the origin story of the “real” space ranger, whose daring adventures inspired the action figure — famously voiced by Tim Allen and owned by a child named Andy in the original “Toy Story” films. “Lightyear” is directed by Angus MacLane, who has been

unofficial POV teaser of the epic new experience has racked up over 175,000 views since it dropped last week. Based on Pixar’s acclaimed 2006 animated flick “Ratatouille,” the dazzling ride invites guests to board rat-shaped vehicles for a tour through chef Gusteau’s kitchen as Remy and his rodent pals attempt to pilfer ingredients for a vermin-sized feast.

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on-demand, vintage, and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalog titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This biweekly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

It is very important for a teenage girl to stay ‘calm’ to be herself or she gets turned into a rather active huge red panda that is bigger than some buildings. Pixar’s latest outing by the Oscar-winning director of ‘Bao’ Domee Shi is an exciting story about a teenage girl’s struggle.

popular NBC sitcom “Superstore,” is joining the “Monsters, Inc.” franchise in “Monsters at Work.” Premiering July 7 (Disney+), the series is a sequel to the hit 2001 Pixar movie “Monsters, Inc.” which followed monster pals Sulley (John Goodman) and Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal), who work at a factory that’s powered by scaring human children. “Monsters at Work” is about the factory’s transition to using children’s laughter as a power source instead of screams, and it centers on Tylor Tuskmon

meant for little ones, but the films so often turn out more like Psychology 101 class, delving into an adult’s hunt for purpose (“Soul”) or the functions of the human brain (“Inside Out”) with the goal of making nostalgic millennials cry.

Back in 2012, Pixar released “Brave,” the offbeat “princess movie” set in the Scottish Highlands, and with it came “La Luna.” After watching the 7-minute short, “La Luna,” it was hard to focus on the feature. “La Luna” is one of the very best Pixar shorts, bristling with big-hearted charm, dynamic themes about family togetherness and the importance of a job well done, and draped in a distinctive style that set it apart not just from other Pixar shorts but from the features as well.

the hosts conjectured that the character of Nemo never actually existed. In a “Beautiful Mind”-like twist of fate, Marlin — Nemo’s father, voiced by Albert Brooks — has just been imagining his son as a way to cope with the loss of his wife, Nemo’s mother, and their kids.It may sound ridiculous at first, but there could be some truth to this theory — at least according to the podcasters.“The word ‘nemo’ in Latin means ‘no one,’ ” they explained.

One of the things Pixar does better than anyone, or all animated houses anyhow, is tapping into that feeling of youthful nostalgia and making it universal. What Pixar excel at, seemingly, is mix wistful coming of age stories about childhood or growing up and mix it with a fantasy element.

Pixar’s critically acclaimed 23rd film, “Soul,” surprised no one by winning two Oscars at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday night. The critical and audience favorite not only won the Animated Feature Oscar but took the Original Score category as well.

published in Evolutionary Systematics on Thursday, researcher Joseph Schubert described the newest member of the peacock spider group.“It has a really vibrant orange face with white stripes on it, which kind of looks like a clownfish, so I thought Nemo would be a really suitable name for it,” said Schubert, an arachnologist and taxonomist for Museums Victoria, in an article published on their website. The aptly named Nemo wasn’t easy to find either.

Let the domino effect begin. The fallout has started, but it’s not as bad as once thought.