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TV: A Discovery of Witches Starts Today in the UK

A Discovery of Witches

People are getting hyped for a new TV show that features Doctor Who star Alex Kingston as a lesbian witch. It’s been 16 years, 4 months and 7 days since Buffy the Vampire Slayer dramatically parted iconic lesbian witch duo Willow and Tara, and there’s finally a new game in town.  TV drama A Discovery of Witches, which debuts in the UK this evening, introduces a new lesbian witch couple we just can’t wait to meet. What is it about? Based on the All Souls trilogy by Deborah Harkness, A Discovery of Witches follows witch and historian Diana Bishop … Read more

“Adventure Time” Finale Features Long-Awaited Kiss

The series finale of Adventure Time aired last night (3 September) and fans got exactly what they’ve long been hoping for – a same-sex kiss. Creators of the show have long hinted at chemistry between Marceline the Vampire Queen and Princess Bubblegum. So much so that fans dubbed the couple ‘Bubbline’. In 2014, the show’s creator Pendleton Ward even hinted they’d previously dated. But during the final ever episode of Adventure Time last night, it all came out… and so did the two main characters. James Besanvalle – Full Story at Gay Star News

SCIENCE: Why We Love the Undead

The Walking Dead - AMC

1) We like considering an apocalypse. People have been making predictions about the end of times for a very, very long time. They’ve never been correct, but that doesn’t seem to deter modern-day apocalypse forecasters. Live Science previously reported on the growing trend of apocalypticism, and how an increasing number of books, television shows and movies have portrayed postapocalyptic worlds over the past several decades. Among them is AMC’s sci-fi series “Fear the Walking Dead” (which airs on Sundays at 9 p.m. EDT/8 p.m. CDT). The show, now in its fourth season, follows characters as they try to survive a … Read more

TV: Flash Season Five Spoilers

Grant Gustin - The Flash

Welcome back to The Hollywood Reporter’s weekly DC TV Watch, a rundown of all things DC Comics on the small screen. Every Saturday, we round up the major twists, epic fights, new mysteries and anything else that goes down on The CW’s Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl and Black Lightning, and Fox’s Gotham. There have been a lot of news, castings and announcements all summer long about the new seasons premiering this fall, so this week we’re rounding up everything there is to know about The Flash season five… Family reunion | Fans were given a huge glimpse … Read more

TV: Trans Man And Female Writers Make New Anime Fantasy Show

High Guardian Spice

Crunchyroll are launching their first ever original anime series and a trans man is the creative force behind it. The anime streaming service are taking inspiration from Netflix’s strategy and launching their first original series, High Guardian Spice. But that’s not all: the creator is life-long anime fan, storyboard artist, comic writer and transgender man, Raye Rodriguez. He’ll be leading an all-female writing room. The show, created by Ellation Animation, is a coming-of-age tale filled with drama and sorcery. It’s set to release in 2019. Crunchyroll released its official synopsis in a press release: ‘In High Guardian Spice, the lives … Read more

TV: Voltron’s Big Gay Reveal Fizzles

Voltron

Netflix recently dropped Season 7 of Voltron: Legendary Defender on their streaming platform. Some fans, however, took issue with the queer representation in the season. Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Season 7 of Voltron. Earlier this summer at San Diego Comic-Con, fans found out one of the main characters of the show, Shiro, is gay. They also found out he’s in an interracial relationship with Adam. Or, well, was. The start of the season revealed Shiro previously lived with his partner/fiancé Adam on Earth before heading out to space for an ill-fated mission. Then they went with the … Read more

TV: Patrick Stewart to Reprise Star Trek Role

Patrick Stewart

Star Trek producers revealed Saturday that Patrick Stewart will reprise the role of Star Trek: The Next Generation captain Jean-Luc Picard on the franchise’s new series. The actor is also set to serve as executive producer on the series, which will air – like Star Trek Discovery – on CBS’ video-on-demand service All Access beginning in the fall of 2019. Stewart portrayed the fan-beloved Picard during Star Trek: The Next Generation‘s original television run from 1987 to 1994; the series’ crew also starred in four feature films, with Picard last appearing in 2002’s Star Trek: Nemesis. Full Story at Rolling … Read more

TV: ‘Arrow’ Star Bex Taylor-Klaus Comes Out as Enby

Bex Taylor-Klaus

“Arrow” and “Scream” star Bex Taylor-Klaus has come out as transgender non-binary. Taylor-Klaus, 23, made the announcement on Twitter posting “I came out as trans non-binary in a room full of people today. Guess it’s time for me to do that on here, too …Hi. I’m Bex, and the rumors are true. I’m v enby.” Taylor-Klaus made a similar announcement about their sexuality on Twitter in 2016. “hello my name is bex and yes the rumors are true I am v gay,” they posted. By Mariah Cooper – Full Story at The Washington Blade

TV: Voltron Hero Is Gay, Interracial

One of the main heroes in the Netflix series Voltron Legendary Defender is gay. In the upcoming seventh season of the animated series, Team Voltron returns to Earth after spending a long time in outer space. During the Voltron Legendary Defender panel at San Diego Comic Con on 20 July those involved in the show previewed the upcoming season. It was here that co-showrunner Lauren Montgomery confirmed that Shiro (voiced by Josh Keaton), the leader of Voltron, is gay. In the new season, fans will be introduced to Adam, Shiro’s boyfriend/fiancé. On top of being a same-sex couple, Shiro and … Read more

TV: New Doctor Who Look is Gender Neutral

Doctor Who new look

The first ever female Doctor Who sent fans wild at the Comic Con International show this week by throwing gender labels into a time warp. Actress Jodie Whittaker made a surprise appearance on stage at the Her Universe Fashion Show, giving fans a glimpse of her character’s new trench coat and sonic screwdriver. Look closely at the new coat and you’ll spot the LGBTI rainbow colored embroidery in the coat’s lining and the rainbow motif on the Doctor’s t-shirt. But it’s what she told fans at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego that’s got us all excited. ‘You know what. Any … Read more