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Ruby Rose: Batwoman’s Relationship Will Be ‘Like Anybody Else’

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Ruby Rose has said that Batwoman’s relationship will be different to how lesbian relationships are usually presented in the media. In an interview with Adweek Rose said that the superhero’s relationship would be normalised, matter-of-fact and “just like anybody else.”  “There’s a way that television shows and films often depict any kind of new relationship when it’s a woman and a woman. It often has a beginning, middle and end that’s always the same,” said Rose. “Like, ‘Oh, my gosh, you’re my best friend and we’re having a slumber party in high school!’ It’s fine, because that is a … Read more

Batwoman Trailer Released

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The CW, or as it’s come to be known lately, the “superhero channel,” has dropped a teaser video for their upcoming series, Batwoman. Out actress Ruby Rose will star in the titular role. The show will be the first to have an LGBTQ lead and the impact of Rose playing the iconic lesbian character has resonated in the community. Before this, Rose was perhaps best known for playing a lesbian inmate in the Netflix women’s prison drama Orange is the New Black. The CW describes the show as, “Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her … Read more

Deaf Genderqueer Actor Lands DC Superhero gig

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Deaf, genderqueer actor and model Chella Man has been cast as Jericho in DC Universe’s series “Titans.” Jericho is the son of villain Deathstroke, played by Esai Morales in the series. After Jericho’s vocal chords are severed during his kidnapping, he now communicates through sign language and can control people’s bodies and voices through eye contact.  Man’s previous acting credits include “NYPD Blue,” “How To Get Away With Murder” and “Ozark.” He announced the role on Instagram writing; “As a trans, Deaf, Jewish person of color, I have always reminded myself of the power in my differences. It is a … Read more

TV: Matt Bomer on “Doom Patrol”

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In DC Universe’s Doom Patrol – a tale of semi-unified misfits whose superpowers could be deemed extraordinary afflictions – Matt Bomer stars as Larry Trainor, AKA Negative Man. Before Dr. Niles Caulder (affluent scientist and gatherer of the “gifted”) recruits Negative Man, he leads a duplicitous life. In one world, he’s a husband and father of two. In the other: a closeted gay man hiding his true relationship with a coworker. While working as an astronaut, Negative Man took every opportunity to travel into space – whether for the thrill or the escape is for you to decide. However, on … Read more

Matt Bomer to Play Gay Superhero in “Doom Patrol” Series

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Matt Bomer is one of the traumatized misfit superheroes who ban together on DC Universe’s “Doom Patrol.” “Doom Patrol” is a spin-off from “Titans,” set soon after the events of that web series. Robotman (Brendan Fraser), Negative Man (Matt Bomer), Elasti-Woman (April Bowlby), Crazy Jane (Diane Guerrero) and Cyborg (Joivan Wade) all received their powers through a tramautic event. The Chief (Timothy Dalton) is a doctor who joins them together as the Doom Patrol to fight Mr. Nobody (Alan Tudyk), a living shadow whose power is to suck the sanity out of people.  Bomer plays Negative Man whose past life was as Larry … Read more

TV: “Supergirl” Teases Costume for Trans Superhero “Dreamer”

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The first glimpse of Supergirl‘s transgender superhero Dreamer has been revealed, and her costume is epic. The CW superhero show Supergirl has long teased the addition of trans superhero Dreamer, with Nicole Maines joining the show in late 2018 as the hero’s alter ego Nia Nal. Fans have waited months to get a look at the Dreamer in action, and it looks like they are about to finally get the chance. The CW revealed a first look at the character suited-and-booted and ready for a fight, in the costume she is set to wear for the first time in the show’s February 17 episode. By Nick Duffy, … Read more

Lesbian Batwoman Gets CW Pilot – Pink news

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The CW network has ordered a pilot for Batwoman, which stars Ruby Rose as the first live-action lesbian superhero to lead a TV show. The network will order a full series if the pilot, which could premiere as early as autumn this year, goes down well, reported TVLine on January 3. This decision came after the Australian Orange is the New Black actress made a successful debut as Kate Kane in December’s CW “Elseworlds” crossover event. The Batwoman pilot will be overseen by The Flash and Arrow director David Nutter, who is also famous for his work on Game of … Read more

TV: Lesbian Batwoman Makes Her Debut on CW

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Ruby Rose has appeared as lesbian superhero Batwoman for the first time—and not only do fans love her, but they also want her to get together with Supergirl. The Australian actress made her debut as Kate Kane on Monday (December 10) in The CW’s “Elseworlds” crossover event and fans are convinced that her two scenes with Supergirl included heavy flirting.  After Kate bails out The Flash‘s Barry Allen, Arrow‘s Oliver Queen and Supergirl’s alter ego Kara Danvers, Kara tells Batman’s cousin that she has “500 fewer tattoos” than other billionaires she’s met. “Those are the ones that you can … Read more

SPOILER ALERT: Major Arrow Character is Gay

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“Arrow” revealed that one of its major characters is gay in the second episode of its seventh season. The episode titled “The Longbow Hunters,” which aired on Monday, featured a flash forward with Oliver’s son William now all grown up. William is reunited with Roy and gives a quick rundown of what he’s been up to in an off-hand comment about his sexuality.’ “Felicity and Oliver, they really just left you?” Roy asks William. He replies: “Pretty much. And my ex-boyfriend wonders why I have commitment issues.” Some fans were thrilled at the series adding more LGBT characters. By Mariah … Read more

FILM: Wonder Woman Sequel Delayed to 2020

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“Wonder Woman 1984,” the highly anticipated sequel to “Wonder Woman,” will have a longer wait for the big screen. Gal Gadot revealed that the film has been pushed back seven months from its original date of Nov. 1, 2019. The new release date is set for June 5, 2020. “Super excited to announce that, thanks to the changing landscape, we are able to put Wonder Woman back to its rightful home. June 5, 2020. Be there or be square!!!” Gadot posted. By Mariah Cooper – Full Story at The Washington Blade