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Nickelodeon’s Danger Force Casts First Openly Trans Actor

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Nickelodeon has made history by casting its first-ever openly trans actor in the live-action superhero show Danger Force. In a first for the television channel, 13-year-old actor Sasha Cohen has been cast alongside his twin sister, Natalie Cohen. “I had never felt comfortable about who I am, and I always thought that I would never play a transgender role,” Sasha told Variety. “But there are so many kids out there who need to see someone like them – a role model who has the ability to put themselves out there.” Full Story from Pink News

DC Casts Jeremy Irvine as Gay Superhero Green Lantern

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DC has finally cast its gay Green Lantern, with British actor Jeremy Irvine playing Alan Scott in a new series. Irvine announced on Instagram that he’ll be starring in the new live-action TV series from HBO Max, which will portray the classic superhero as gay. “Very excited to be joining the DC Universe!! Can’t wait to get started,” Irvine wrote, adding the oath of the Lantern Corps: “In brightest day, in blackest night/ No evil shall escape my sight/ Let those who worship evil’s might/ Beware my power – Green Lantern’s light!” Full Story from Pink News

Fantasy TV – Boogieman In Lavender

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“Warning; this column contains spoilers.” —–Anonymous “Blast it, Madame!” —–Capt. Daniel Gregg Two (or is it three) of the greatest fantasy TV series may have gotten overlooked in both the mists of time and the glut of fantasies available for viewing now. And they have some (not-that-obvious LGBT connections.) First off; “Avatar, the Last Airbender,” a Nickelodeon cartoon created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko takes place in a mythical world based on Asian and martial-arts imagery, with just a bit of “The Wizard of Oz” thrown in (maybe unintentionally.) In the world of Avatar, the Earth is home … Read more

RIP Witchiepoo – Billie Hayes Has Passed Away

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Billie Hayes, whose portrayal of the flamboyantly and comically wicked witch Witchiepoo on the 1969-70 Saturday morning live-action children’s classic H.R. Pufnstuf, died of natural causes April 29 at Cedar’s Hospital in Los Angeles. She was 96. A Broadway veteran by the time she reached national fame as the flute-stealing nemesis to a psychedelic dragon, Hayes had starred as Mammy Yokum in both the Broadway and film versions of the popular late-1950s musical Lil’ Abner. Full Story From Deadline Hollywood

DC President Shot Down Openly Gay Character, Reports Say

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Former DC chief Geoff Johns has been accused of vetoing a queer version of superhero Adam Strange and the casting of Regé-Jean Page as Superman’s grandfather in Krypton. In a deep dive into allegations of misconduct against Joss Whedon and Warner Bros by star Justice League star Ray Fisher, a number of new allegations emerged against former DC Entertainment president Johns. As part of his work, Johns oversaw the creation of Syfy’s Krypton, which tells the story of Superman’s grandfather, Seg-El. Multiple sources told The Hollywood Reporter that creators wanted to make Adam Strange, a former archaeologist-turned intergalactic crime fighter, … Read more

SPOILERS: Batwoman’s Kate Kane is Back – But Not Played By Ruby Rose

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Batwoman revealed Sunday night (21 March) that Wallis Day will now star as Kate Kane following the abrupt departure of Ruby Rose. Rose quit the history-making role as the out-and-proud Kane last year, with reports at the time suggesting it was down to an on-set injury. As the CW show sped into its second season without Rose, the cape and cowl were passed to bisexual actor Javicia Leslie, becoming the franchise’s first Black Batwoman as she plays original character, Ryan Wilder. But viewers were left with one burning question: “What ever happened to Kate Kane?” Fans were finally given their … Read more

TV: American Gods Praised For ‘beautiful’ Queer Orgy Scene

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American Gods has captured the hearts of fans with a glorious, jubilant queer orgy in its latest episode, with trans actress Dana Aliya Levinson singled out for particular praise for her performance as Toni. The Starz television series, based on Neil Gaiman’s 2001 novel of the same name, has been a longtime favourite with the LGBT+ community for its exploration of queerness, sex and relationships. The latest episode of American Gods season three, titled “The Rapture of Burning”, has won acclaim from critics for a five-minute long orgy which features characters across the LGBT+ spectrum – including Salim, Kai and … Read more

TV: Seven LGBTQ+ Trailblazing Moments From Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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Buffy the Vampire Slayerblazed an LGBT+ trail, dusting tired gay stereotypes and staking ancient evils that said TV characters can’t be queer and badass. Twenty-four years ago, a chosen few sat in front of their boxy television sets, peeled off their TV dinners, and were introduced to Buffy Summers. To viewers in 1997, she didn’t seem like much. A plucky, wise-cracking teen who had a seemingly neverending collection of halter-neck tops and shawls. Oh, and she fought vampires. But decades on and Buffy, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar, has become one of television’s most enduring and inspirational characters (even if … Read more

[SPOILER ALERT] Wanda Vision Brings Season to Gut-Wrenching End

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WandaVision episode nine bought the Westview fantasy to a glitchy, gut-wrenching end – with an end credits scene teasing the fate of Billy and Tommy, aka Wiccan and Speed. After nine weeks, two kids and one inescapable jingle, WandaVision is over. Fake (depending on how you see it) Vision is no more, the Scarlet Witch has truly arrived, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe kinda has its first gay superhero – who’s out there, somewhere. The WandaVision finale wrapped up the story in a fairly neat bow, showing Wanda reaching the acceptance stage of her grief and truly coming into her powers. Part of this meant relinquishing the … Read more

FOR READERS: I Saw It On Television (& Now I Wanna read It)

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Lolly Walters: Has TV/film influenced your SFF reading interests? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABVMeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf