Disney has dropped a transgender storyline from the upcoming Pixar series 'Win or Lose.' The character remains in the show, but dialogue addressing their gender identity has been removed.
A spokesperson for the studio said that "many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline.", was originally set to feature a transgender character whose gender identity was directly addressed — but that storyline has since been dropped.has confirmed that while the character remains in the show, a story point revolving around their gender has been removed.
A spokesperson for Disney said in a statement provided to EW, "When it comes to animated content for a younger audience, we recognize that many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline."Set to debut in 2025, the animated series follows the Pickles, a co-ed middle school softball team gearing up for their championship game.
Then-Disney CEO Bob Chapek penned a response, apologizing to the company's LGBTQ employees and vowing to cease all political donations in the state of Florida for the time being. "I am committed to this work and to you all, and will continue to engage with the LGBTQ+ community so that I can become a better ally," Chapek wrote. "I truly believe we are an infinitely better and stronger company because of our LGBTQ+ community. I missed the mark in this case but am an ally you can count on — and I will be an outspoken champion for the protections, visibility, and opportunity you deserve.".
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Disney Axed Transgender Storyline from Pixar Show Win or LosePixar's upcoming Disney+ animated series Win or Lose has removed a storyline regarding a transgender character from one of its episodes.
Read more »
Disney Removes Transgender Storyline from Upcoming Pixar Children’s Series ‘Win or Lose’Source of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
Pixar’s Upcoming Disney+ Show Win or Lose Removed a Transgender StorylineThe new, softball-themed animated comedy has removed references to a character's gender.
Read more »
Disney Pulls Transgender Storyline from Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Streaming Series (Exclusive) The original animated show about a co-ed high school team debuts on Disney+ in February.
Read more »
Why the 49ers are Struggling to Win Close GamesWhen the 49ers lose, they generally lose close games that they probably should have won.
Read more »
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL; Enterprise boys win; Dothan boys lose in Tuesday actionTucker Wadsworth had 13 points, Brady Wadsworth 12 and Aidan Williams 11 in leading Enterprise to a 72-37 win over Walton (Fla.) on Tuesday at the Enterprise High gym.
Read more »