Homosexuality is still considered a crime in many regions. Hence the censorship of the Toy Story astronaut. Understand the controversy and watch the trailer!
The film that draws attention to Buzz Lightyear, the sequel’s astronaut Toy Story, by Pixar, is released in theaters from June 15 (Wednesday) to 17 (Friday). However, the expected debut of light year was banned in 14 countries for showing a kissing scene between two female characters.
As homosexuality is still considered a crime in many regions, restrictions were already in place. According to the magazine Variety, in Saudi Arabia, for example, animation hasn’t even been censored. In other places, it was vetoed after the assessment, such as the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Malaysia, Indonesia, Egypt and Lebanon. In China – an important source of global box office – the launch is maintained for now, but not final.
This isn’t the first time movies have been banned from the big screen for LGBTQIA + content. Productions like Doctor Strange in the multiverse of madness (2022), History of the west side (2021) and eternal (2021) have also been banned.
internal restrictions
Also in March of this year, the professionals of the film company revealed it Disney executives themselves have called for displays of “gay affection”, as reported, to be eliminated. Pixar’s creative and executive workers – it’s worth mentioning that Disney bought the company in 2006 – protested and the scenes were preserved.
“We at Pixar have seen how beautiful stories, full of different charactersDisney’s return from corporate criticism in a crumbled version of who they were, “reads the letter addressed to the entertainment giant’s CEO, Bob Chapek, who later apologized publicly.
Toy Story spin-off
In Brazil, light year opens on the 16th and the astronaut takes the voice of Marcos Mion. The animation is a spin-off (a kind of derivation) of Toy Story, which tells the origins of this dear hero of children. In the film, Buzz takes a 62-year journey forward and, upon his return, must deal with the changes and the new reality. Because it’s a Pixar production, you already know: it’s good to prepare the handkerchiefs.
Watch the movie trailer below:
Source: Terra
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