A Peruvian cinema chain removed a “gender ideology” warning that was shown during “Lightyear” screenings. The Cineplanet network has been showing the statement ever since the film’s premiere due to a lesbian kiss between two characters in the children’s feature film. However, after criticism on social media and protests from entities, the company rejected the notice.
“The story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy and introduces us to the legendary Space Ranger who has won over generations of fans, contains scenes with genre ideology,” Cineplanet told Cineplanet after the film’s premiere and during. the projections.
The scene in question shows Alisha Hawthorne, a Space Ranger ally and friend of Buzz Lightyear, in a moment with her partner, as the two form a family.
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It’s not the first time this scene has sparked controversy within Disney and Pixar. In early 2022, information leaked that Disney had requested the cut of the scene in the version that would be released in theaters. As a result, the company faced protests from fans and Pixar itself (which is owned by Disney), and the scene was added back to the film.
To be able to return the kiss [ao filme] it was important to us – it’s a touching moment, ”the“ Lightyear ”producer commented in an interview with / Film. “Help Buzz see what he’s missing. It is the life lived in front of him by his best friend, which he is not having. “
Disney recently faced another case of a ban on the inclusion of LGBT + themes. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” has been banned from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Kuwait due to a scene in which America Chavez talks about the fate of her “two mothers”. Authorities even requested that the scene be edited, but Disney and Marvel Studios refused to comply.
“Lightyear” tells the story of space policeman Buzz Lightyear, focusing on the character who gave rise to the toy he plays in the “Toy Story” films alongside Woody. The film was shown in Brazilian cinemas from the 16.
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