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1. • • Disney’s new movie “ Lightyear,” an offshoot of the “Toy Story” franchise, faces bans or restrictions in parts of Southeast Asia and the Middle East over a scene that features a kiss between two women. The animated film opens around the world this week.
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   Is 'Lightyear' a 'Toy Story' movie?

   • Disney/Pixar, via Associated Press Disney’s new movie “ Lightyear ,” an offshoot of the “Toy Story” franchise, faces bans or restrictions in parts of Southeast Asia and the Middle East over a scene that features a kiss between two women. The animated film opens around the world this week.

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   Is 'Lightyear' a 'Don't Say Gay' Movie?

   • It’s the stuff of classic Pixar plotlines, but months before its premiere, “Lightyear” was generating buzz unrelated to its central hero. In March, Walt Disney Co. came under fire for its initial silence regarding a Florida bill restricting classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity — dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” by critics.

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   Will Disney cut same-sex references in 'Lightyear'?

   • Lightyear is set to debut in theatres in the United States and Canada on Friday. In May, Disney refused requests to cut same-sex references in Marvel movie Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness . Saudi Arabia and a handful of other Middle Eastern countries did not show the film.

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   Is Lightyear being banned in Middle Eastern and Asian countries?

   • The scene will cost Disney some business: As reported on Monday, Lightyear is being banned in 14 Middle Eastern and Asian countries because of the kiss, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Kuwait, Egypt, Indonesia and Malaysia. Though it’s hardly the first major Hollywood movie to be shunned from those nations.

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3. www.forbes.com › sites › danidiplacidoDisney’s ‘Lightyear’ Controversy Is More Ridiculous Than You ...

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   Jun 17, 2022 · A ridiculous controversy has engulfed the newly released film, as conservatives are triggered by a single kiss featured in the film, simply because that kiss is shared by two women.

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   Jun 15, 2022 · By Mike Ives. June 15, 2022. Disney’s new movie “ Lightyear ,” an offshoot of the “Toy Story” franchise, faces bans or restrictions in parts of Southeast Asia and the Middle East over a scene...

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   Jun 14, 2022 · Walt Disney Co. has been unable to obtain permission to show its new Pixar movie Lightyear in 14 Middle Eastern and Asian countries, a source said on Monday, and the animated film appeared...

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7. www.latimes.com › entertainment-arts › moviesWhy 'Lightyear' LGBTQ character, kiss became essential - Los ...

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   Jun 20, 2022 · Malaysia’s film censors say it was Disney’s decision to ax the animated film “Lightyear” from the country’s cinemas after refusing to cut gay scenes. June 17, 2022

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   Jun 14, 2022 · "Lightyear" director Angus MacLane, producer Galyn Susman and co-star Uzo Aduba talk about same-sex kiss that was initially cut from movie — and then led to a ban in several Middle Eastern ...

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10. www.nj.com › entertainment › 2022Buzz Lightyear movie banned in 14 countries: Here’s why

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    Jun 16, 2022 · Pixar's \"Lightyear\" features a same-sex kiss and relationship between two characters, which sparked controversy and censorship in some countries. Learn why Disney refused to cut the scene and how employees supported the decision.

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    Mar 18, 2022 · On March 9, LGBTQ employees and allies at Pixar Animation Studios sent a joint statement to Walt Disney Company leadership claiming that Disney executives had actively censored “overtly gay ...