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TV: “Legends of Tomorrow” Features First Ace Superhero

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DC Comics’ bustling television universe, known by fans as the Arrowverse, introduced its first asexual superhero on the latest episode of The CW’s “Legends of Tomorrow.” In the episode, Spooner, a member of the time-traveling superhero squad, came out as asexual after having a rare quiet moment with fellow hero Zari. Spooner, portrayed by Lisseth Chavez, reveals that she isn’t attracted to men or women, hinting that her lack of sexual attraction could be the product of “mushroom aliens.” But Zari reassured her that asexuality is a real thing and is completely normal, addressing common misconceptions about asexuality head-on. Chavez … Read more

TV: Outlander’s John Bell Talks About Growing Up Queer on Film

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Outlander star John Bell is about to play a gay character for the first time – and he can’t wait. It’s safe to say that John Bell has never exactly been starved of opportunities. The Scottish actor started his career as a child star, making a name for himself in The Hobbit. Since 2017, he’s been making waves on Outlander, the historical series that just keeps getting more and more popular. He is just 24 years old and he already has a legion of fans across the world – but somehow, he’s never had the chance to play a gay … Read more

FOR READERS AND WRITERS: The Orville

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FOR READERS & WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Since we’re sharing the new Orville trailer today, let’s talk about the show – what do you love? Hate? What do you hope for in the new season? Writers: This is a reader/writer chat – you are welcome to share your own book/link, as long as it fits the chat, but please do so as part of a discussion about the topic. Chat on FacebookChat on MeWe

TV: Sneak Peak of The Orville’s New Season

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Seth MacFarlane’s epic space adventure series “The Orville” returns exclusively as a Hulu original series. Set 400 years in the future, “The Orville: New Horizons” finds the crew of the U.S.S. Orville continuing their mission of exploration, as they navigate both the mysteries of the universe and the complexities of their own interpersonal relationships. The ensemble cast includes MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J. Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr and Anne Winters. “The Orville: New Horizons” is produced by 20th Television and Fuzzy Door. The series was created and written by Seth MacFarlane. … Read more

TV: Doctor Who Confirms Same Sex Romance

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Doctor Who fans are ecstatic after the series essentially confirmed a same-sex romance between the Thirteenth Doctor and her companion Yaz. Fans have long speculated that there might be feelings between the Time Lord (Jodie Whittaker) and Yasmin “Yaz” Khan (Mandip Gill). Even Gill said in a 2020 interview that she whole-heartedly was “here” for the “Thasmin” shippers and loved the idea that her character and the Time Lord could be romantically involved. Now, the new episode, titled “Eve of the Daleks”, has made the relationship between Yaz and the Doctor a bit clearer. In the episode, the Doctor, Yaz … Read more

TV: Meet the Trans Pokémon Voice Actor Who Quietly Broke Boundaries

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Any Pokémon fan can recall the voice of Team Rocket’s sidekick Meowth, but fewer might know about the trans actor behind the beloved character. Meowth is one of the few Pokémon throughout the show’s decades-long history to ever speak, and the cat-like creature remains a distinguished feature in the series. Pokémon has captured the imaginations and hearts of millions of fans worldwide. And it’s thanks to Maddie Blaustein that anyone who grew up watching the English dubbed show in the late 90s and early 00s can now hear Meowth’s nasally voice in the recesses of their memory. Blaustein took over … Read more

TV: Fan Favorite Queer Character Departs “Legacies”

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Kaylee Bryant has said goodbye CW’s Legacies after portraying fan-favourite queer character Josie Saltzman for four seasons. Bryant has played Josie Saltzman on the supernatural drama series, which is a spin-off of The Originals, since 2018. The show features characters from The Originals and its predecessor, The Vampire Diaries. In season four episode “I Can’t Be the One to Stop You”, Josie, a pansexual witch who is also a student at Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, left Mystic Falls behind. But before she departed forever, Josie also bid an emotional farewell to her girlfriend, Finch (Courtney Bandeko). Full … Read more

“Wheel of Time” Series Makes Inferred Lesbian Relationship Explicit

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The Wheel of Time star Rosamund Pike has opened up about the “forbidden love” her character, Moiraine, shares with another key player in the series. one of the Aes Sedai, women who can channel the One Power – is revealed to be romantically linked to Siuan Sanche (Sophie Okonedo), the Amyrlin Seat and the leader of the Aes Sedai. Moiraine and Siuan are seen kissing, caressing each other and working on their secret quest to find the Dragon Reborn (a prophesied hero) while in bed. The late Robert Jordan, author of the Wheel of Time series, never explicitly spelt out … Read more

TV: New Star Wars Series “The Acolyte” to Have a Queer Perspective

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Amandla Stenberg is set to star in The Acolyte, a new Stars Wars TV series spearheaded by a gay woman. Written, directed and executive-produced by Russian Doll co-creator Lesyle Headland, the show will focus on the emergence of dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic, an era that began roughly 200 years before the events of Episode I: The Phantom Menace kicked off the Skywalker saga. Details for Stenberg’s character are yet to be revealed, but it’s reported that the Disney Plus show will bring a much-needed queer perspective to the successful franchise. Full Story from Pink … Read more

TV: Marvel’s Hawkeye on Disney Plus Introduces New Queer Black Female Character

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has welcomed a new queer character in the most low-key way on the new Disney Plus series Hawkeye. In episode four, Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) – aka Hawkeye – tasked his young protégé, Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), with tracking down the trick arrows that he used to fight live-action role-playing (LARP) enthusiasts earlier in the season. Kate encountered off-duty New York Police Department officer Wendy Conrad (Adetinpo Thomas) who is training alongside the LARPers in the park. The young hero eventually enlisted the help of Conrad and others in the guild to help retrieve the missing … Read more