Tag: LGBTQ
Queer Comics Documentary ‘No Straight Lines’ Premieres on PBS Jan. 23
A new documentary following the evolution of LGBTQ+ representation in comics is due to premiere on PBS's Emmy-winning anthology series Independent Lens this month — featuring...
‘Peppa Pig’ Introduces Pre-K Hit’s First Same-Sex Couple
After nearly two decades on the air, Peppa Pig has added a same-sex couple to its roster of characters, a milestone first for queer representation...
‘Paranormal Park’ Creator & Kingston U Alum Chats Inspirations for Representational Toon
London's Kingston University has an animated addition to its prominent alumni list, since creator and writer Hamish Steele (hamishsteele.co.uk) saw the launch of his...
News Bytes: Marcel the Shell’s Movie Etiquette, Universal Bumps ‘Migration’, New ‘Paws of Fury’ Clips & More
Cinema's most adorable mollusk is lending an extra special touch to Alamo Drafthouse screenings of Marcel the Shell with Shoes On , with the Jenny Slate...
New Report Highlights Greater Need for Inclusivity & Diversity in Kids’ Media
Family-focused marketing agency Kids Industries (Ki) launched a new report today exploring the concept of diversity and inclusion amongst children and their parents —...
Disney Offers Exclusive Looks at ‘Strange World,’ ‘Baymax!’ & ‘Zootopia+’ at Annecy
Strange World, the upcoming feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios, won’t play in French theaters, owing to a spat over windowing. The clips exclusively...
#DisneySayGay Updates: ‘Lightyear’ Same-Sex Kiss Reinstated, Blue Sky Staff Reveals ‘Nimona’ Pushback
The contention around The Walt Disney Company's response to the passage of Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill — which has seen the Mouse...
Disney ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Controversy: Chapek Apologizes, Studio Halts FL Political Donations
After impassioned responses from its employees, creators and the wider animation community, The Walt Disney Company is trying to make up for its fumble...
“This Is Our Lives”: Disney & Pixar Employees Rebuke ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Response
In the ongoing fallout regarding The Walt Disney Company's response to the Florida "Don't Say Gay" bill, which bars public schools from instructing lower...
Diverse Toons Animate 33rd GLAAD Media Awards Nominations
Today, the nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards were announced, with RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 finalist Gottmik revealing select categories live...
Sketches from a Full-Color Life: ‘Freebird’ Filmmakers on Creating Their Touching Neurodiversity Short
A woman holds her baby for the first time. A young boy braves school bullying. True love blooms. A child given a little extra...
‘The Ghost and Molly McGee’: A Spirited Friendship
***This article originally appeared in the Sept./Oct. '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 313)***
It’s been almost 30 years since Emmy-winning writing partners Bill Motz...
‘Q-Force’: License to Thrill
***This article originally appeared in the Sept./Oct. '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 313)***
Can a super-queer crime-fighting team save the world from prejudice, discrimination...
Trailer: Netflix LGBTQ+ Spy Comedy ‘Q-Force’ Ready for Action
A new spin on the animated spy spoof is heading to Netflix streaming, which will debut the 2D adult comedy Q-Force on September 2....
A Dynamic Force for Positive Change: Chris Nee on ‘We the People’, ‘Ridley Jones’ & ‘Ada Twist, Scientist’
***An abridged version of this article originally appeared in the June/July '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 311)***
We all knew that great things were...
Tonic DNA Animates Powerful Down Syndrome Story ‘Freebird’
Intellectual disability charity L’Arche has partnered with award-winning animation studio Tonic DNA for a new film that challenges the misconceptions surrounding Down Syndrome. Written...
How Samuel Mark Player Crafted the Poignant ‘Queen’s Heart’ in a Challenging Year
We had the chance to talk to London-based animation director Samuel Mark Player who recently finished his poignant and powerful short The Queen’s Heart....
‘Family Guy’ Gives Bruce His Big Day
Fox animation anchor series Family Guy has introduced many memorable gag characters over the last two decades. This weekend, Quahog's mustachioed jack-of-all-trades Bruce (voiced...
Queering the Mouse: Disney’s ‘Owl House’ Confirms Bi Character
Family media stalwart Disney Channel has reached a new milestone in LGBTQ+ representation, with The Owl House creator and executive producer Dana Terrace sharing...
‘DuckTales’ Gives Violet Gay Dads, Hate Group Calls for Disney Boycott
The third season of Emmy Award-winning animated update series DuckTales launched earlier this month on Disney XD and DisneyNOW, kicking off all new adventures...
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