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COMICS: We Almost had a Bisexual X-Man

Gambit - X-Men

If one person had made a different decision, we could be looking at having a bisexual X-Men solo superhero film next year. It has been revealed that one mutant could have been bisexual a few years ago. Writer James Asmus, back in Gambit’s 2012 solo series, was originally going to depict the Cajun card-playing thief as bisexual. ‘It’s true that I was interested in revealing Gambit to be bisexual in our series,’ Asmus said, ‘with us first seeing him seduce a man on one of his missions, and soon thereafter meeting a member of the thieves guild Gambit previously had … Read more

Rabid Reader Recommendations — R3 Wednesdays!

WELCOME to Rabid Reader Recommendations, or R3 WEDNESDAYS! We host this discussion the first Wednesday of every month; it’s a great opportunity to recommend and discuss works you have enjoyed in queer speculative fiction. For January R3, the theme is: Bisexual+! (Books that have a bisexual, pansexual, or some other form of sexually fluid main character.)   HOW IT WORKS: The works have to be QUILTBAG Speculative Fiction. They have to be related to the theme. This is a reader discussion. Don’t recommend your own works–get someone to do it for you! Please include a Goodreads link or something comparable. … Read more

A Lesbian/Bi Disney Princess?

Moana

The directors of Moana have claimed that Disney would be “open” to the idea of a gay Disney princess. Ron Clements and John Musker directed the 2016 film, which introduced Disney’s first Polynesian princess. The pair were also behind The Princess and the Frog, which introduced African-American Disney princess Tiana. Speaking to Huffington Post, the pair did not rule out a lesbian or bisexual princess. Asked about the possibility of an LGBTQ Disney princess, Clements said, “It seems like the possibilities are pretty open at this point.” By Nick Duffy – Full Story at Pink News

TV: Riverdale’s Bisexual Toni Topaz to Get a Female Love Interest

Toni Topaz

Riverdale’s bisexual character Toni Topaz will have a female love interest. Actress Vanessa Morgan plays Riverdale’s newest character. The actress spoke about her character with Refinery29. Morgan is ‘super pumped’ to be playing an openly bisexual character. She told Refinery29: ‘I’m all for “love is love.” You fall in love with somebody’s soul. Gender shouldn’t be a factor. Getting to represent that on TV — especially being biracial and bisexual — I think it’s groundbreaking and I’m really proud to be part of that.’ By Charlie Mathers – Full Story at Toni Topaz

ANNOUNCEMENT: Walking on Water, by Matthew Metzger

Walking on Water

QSFer Matthew J. Metzger has a new bi fantasy book out: When a cloud falls to earth, Calla sets out to find what lies beyond the sky. Father says there’s nothing, but Calla knows better. Something killed that cloud; someone brought it down. Raised on legends of fabled skymen, Calla never expected them to be real, much less save one from drowning—and lose her heart to him. Who are the men who walk on water? And how can such strange creatures be so beautiful? Infatuated and intrigued, Calla rises out of her world in pursuit of a skyman who doesn’t … Read more

FILM: Ragnarok Giveth and Taketh Awayeth

Chris Hemsworth

Two articles about the new Thor: Ragnarok film today. First, the director promises a little something something. From Towleroad.com: It’s a big promise, but now it’s out there. Chris Hemsworth and Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi gave an interview to Yahoo Entertainment’s Kevin Polowy in which they were asked if the hulking Australian actor had it in his contract to remove the shirt. Said Hemsworth: “In the very first Thor, I’d be training for months and months and months and Kenneth Branagh said ‘aww, what do you think about a shirt off scene?’ I said ‘mate I’ve been killing myself in the gym for eight months! … Read more

Flash Star Keiynan Lonsdale Reflects on Coming Out as Bi

Keiynan Lonsdale

Actor Keiynan Lonsdale has spoken about his experience since coming out. The 25-year-old Australian actor stars in CW show The Flash. He came out as LGBTI with an Instagram post in May. Originally, he had not planned to come out. Lonsdale said: ‘I never had any plans to come out until I was like in my 80s. Until then I’d just live a nice sad life.’ He attended his first LGBTI event since coming out, GLSEN’s Respect Awards, last Friday (20 October). The Hollywood Reporter asked him about life post coming out. Lonsdale explained: ‘It’s been a wonderful experience, a … Read more

FILM: Thor: Ragnarok to feature Marvel’s First On-Screen Bi Character

Thor: Ragnarok - Valkyrie

Thor: Ragnarok will feature Marvel’s first on screen LGBTI character. The actress playing Valkyrie has confirmed the Marvel Cinematic Universe character is bisexual. People accused Tessa Thompson’s character of being a ‘typical sexless marvel tomboy.’ She clarified the character’s sexuality – Not once, but twice. The comic book character of Valkyrie was bisexual according to fans. They questioned if she would also be bisexual on screen. By Charlie Mathers – Full Story at Gay Star News

ANNOUNCEMENT: Into the Mystic Volume 2 Anthology

Into the Mystic Volume 2

QSFer CC Bridges has a story in a new queer women Fantasy anthology book: Green Love Elise, a serious-minded environmentalist, hikes into the forbidding forest of Blackwood to find the clonal colony of aspen said to exist at its centre. Her journey is as much a struggle to break free of the overprotectiveness of her older sister and make peace with the loss of their parents as it is a mission to save the woods from the threat of deforestation. Once arrived at the aspen grove, she seems to have stumbled across more than she bargained for. Is someone, or … Read more