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Marvel Production Chief: World is Ready for Gay Superhero

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Eternals

Attending the premiere of Captain Marvel in Los Angeles, Marvel’s production chief Victoria Alonso told Variety that “the world is ready” for a gay superhero. Alonso would not confirm rumors that the studio is seeking a gay lead for its 2020 tentpole The Eternals, but said,“We are going to cast the best ‘Eternals’ cast that we can and when we’re ready to announce it we promise you we will.” She added: “Why would we only want to be recognized by only one type of person? Our audience is global, is diverse, is inclusive. If we don’t do it that way … Read more

FILM: Marvel Features a Female Hero

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Captain Marvel

“Captain Marvel,” ranked as the most highly anticipated release of 2019, zooms into theaters today. It’s the 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but only the first to star a female character. Even though it doesn’t get everything right, the movie is a fun and fresh take on the superhero genre. It’s amazing what happens when women and people of color take center stage. Set in 1995, and loaded with wonderful pop culture references, the movie is both an origin story and a mystery. Written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (with Geneva Robinson-Dworet also receiving screenplay … Read more

The Queer History of Star Trek

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“When Star Trek Discovery first aired 2017, it also brought with it’s first ever explicitly gay main characters, says trans writer and YouTuber Jessie Gender (nee Earl), “It was a huge deal for the 50 year-old franchise, especially considering that the Trek has always been about celebrating diversity.” But, Gender continues, “Did you know that this wasn’t the first time Trek tried to tackle queer issues? And no, I’m not talking about the blink and you’ll miss it nod to Sulu being gay in Star Trek Beyond. Even though it was adorable. No, a lot of Trek’s history with queer issues began decades earlier, both … 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

Marvel Seeking Gay Actor for Eternals Film?

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Eternals

Marvel Studios is reportedly looking to cast an openly gay male actor as the lead in upcoming comic book movie The Eternals. The movie is said to be searching for someone who is between the ages of 30 and 49. He needs to “physically look like a superhero” and will preferably be open about their sexuality. According to The Hashtag Show, they are open to men of all ethnicity. If they manage to find someone who fits the bill, the actor will mark the first openly gay lead within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The publication also suggests that the studio … Read more

TV: Star Trek Discovery Spoiler

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Don’t read this if you haven’t watched the second season of Star Trek: Discovery yet. The latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery has seen the return of a key gay character Hugh Culber. The sci-fi series, currently airing on CBS all Access and Netflix, included a first for the franchise – by featuring two gay officers who are in a relationship. But Culber, a medical officer on the Discovery played by Wilson Cruz, was killed off in the first season. He was the partner of science officer Paul Stamets, played by actor Anthony Rapp. Culber’s comeback occurs in the episode … Read more

FILM: Trailer Has Frozen Fans Convinced Elsa is a Lesbian

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Frozen 2 protagonist Elsa is a lesbian, according to many fans who have watched the new trailer. Disney fueled the long-held opinion of queer Frozen enthusiasts, that the ice queen should be written as a lesbian, with the release of a new teaser. In the two-minute video, Elsa is seen attempting to use her powers to create an icy pathway across the sea, and also blasts a pink-and-purple cloud in a scene which seems to use bisexual lighting.  In the two-minute video, Elsa is seen attempting to use her powers to create an icy pathway across the sea, and also blasts a pink-and-purple cloud in … Read more

TV: New Show to Have Non-Binary Lead

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US television network The CW has ordered a new pilot for a series that will feature a non-binary lead character. Glamorous – which is written and directed by Jordon Nardino of Desperate Housewives – will make history when it airs as the first US television show with a non-binary lead character, according to Digital Spy. The show will follow a non-binary character who lands an internship at a cosmetics company whose products they have criticised on YouTube. The pilot will be executive produced by Damon Wayans Jr and Kameron Tarlow. The network has not yet announced full details of the pilot, including when it … 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: The Walking Dead Gets New Lesbian Couple

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The Walking Dead has introduced two new characters who will soon be unveiled as a lesbian couple. Magna and Yumiko made their debut on the AMC’s post-apocalyptic zombie drama in November, during Episode 5 of the show’s ninth season—but have not explicitly been shown as a couple. But Eleanor Matsuura, who plays Yumiko, has now revealed to Digital Spy that the women’s relationship will be made obvious to viewers when the show returns on Sunday (February 10). “We will see a lot more of Magna and Yumiko functioning as a couple, and it’s something that I fought really hard for … Read more