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FILM: Disney Flick “Strange World” to Feature Teen Gay Romance

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Strange World

Upcoming animated Disney film Strange World is to feature the studio’s “first openly gay teen romance in a feature”, according to a production designer. The film, which stars Dennis Quaid, Lucy Liu, Gabrielle Union and Jaboukie Young-White, is scheduled for release in November. And, as Variety reports, contains a romantic plot between two teen boys. Matthieu Saghezchi, an animation production designer, confirmed the romance on Twitter, stating: “Just saw the very first glimpse into Disney’s Strange World… it features the first openly gay teen romance in a Disney feature!!! Full Story from Pink News

TV: Star Trek: Prodigy Includes Non-Binary Lead

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Star Trek: Prodigy

Star Trek: Prodigy is introducing a new generation of kids to the utopian values of Starfleet with a refreshingly diverse cast, including a non-binary main character. The animated Star Trek kids’ series premiered on Paramount+ last week with a star-studded voice cast including Ella Purnell, Brett Gray, Rylee Alazraqui, Angus Imrie and Jason Mantzoukas. The show is already winning praise for its thoughtful messaging, which teaches children the importance of acceptance, individuality and looking beyond appearances. Full Story from Pink News

New Animated Drag Superhero Show Coming From Netflix

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Super Drags

Netflix dropped the teaser today for an animated series about superhero drag queens called Super Drags. From the description: “During the day, they work in a department store and deal with their uptight bitchy boss. By night, they tighten up their corsets and transform into the baddest SUPER DRAGS in town, ready to combat shade and rescue the world’s glitter from the evil villains. Get ready, because the SUPER DRAGS are going deeper than you think.” By Andy Towle – Full Story at Towleroad

Lesbian Animated Film “Strange Frame” Coming

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Strange Frame

The world’s first animated lesbian sci-fi film is headed our way. As SheWired.com is reporting, the first clips of “Strange Frame,” from producer, director and animator G.B. Hajim and writer Shelley Doty will premiere at Bent-Con, an LGBT sci-fi and comic convention, in Los Angeles on December 3. According to the project’s Facebook page the film takes place in the 28th century when “humanity has spread across the solar system and re-invented itself to mesh with its new environment.” Full Story at the Huffington Post