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Pixar Documentary – Studio to Feature “Characters of All Genders” in Future Films

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Pixar has hinted that future films will include “all genders”, prompting excited speculation that an animated non-binary character could be on their way. Disney has seen baby steps of progress when it comes to LGBT+ representation over the past few years, with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker featuring a minor same-sex kiss, and Pixar film Onward and Marvel film Avengers: Endgame both briefly alluding to same-sex relationships. The studio only revealed its first openly gay central character earlier this year in the heartwarming Disney Pixar short Out, that follows a queer man as he tries to work up the … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Unsafe Words – Loren Rhoads

Unsafe Words - Loren Rhoads

QSFer Loren Rhoads has a new queer spec fic short story collection out: “Unsafe Words.” In the first full-length collection of her edgy, award-winning short stories, Loren Rhoads punctures the boundaries between horror, dark fantasy, and science fiction in a maelstrom of sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. Ghosts, succubi, naiads, vampires, the Wild Hunt, and the worst predator in the woods stalk these pages, alongside human monsters who follow their cravings past sanity or sense. Get It At Amazon | Publisher | B&N | Bookshop.org Excerpt Excerpt from “Still Life from Shattered Glass” from Unsafe Words by Loren Rhoads The moment … Read more

Elliot Page Comes Out as Trans, Non-Binary

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Oscar-nominated actor and star of Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” Elliot Page, came out Tuesday as transgender and non-binary in a message posted to his social media accounts.  “I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer,” he said in the message. “And the more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more I dream, the more my heart grows and the more I thrive. To all the trans people who deal with harassment, self-loathing, abuse and the threat of violence every day: I see you, I love you and I will do … Read more

Pixar May Explore Non-Binary Representation

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Pixar has hinted that future films will include “all genders”, prompting excited speculation that an animated non-binary character could be on their way. Disney has seen baby steps of progress when it comes to LGBT+ representation over the past few years, with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker featuring a minor same-sex kiss, and Pixar film Onward and Marvel film Avengers: Endgame both briefly alluding to same-sex relationships. The studio only revealed its first openly gay central character earlier this year in the heartwarming Disney Pixar short Out, that follows a queer man as he tries to work up the … Read more

VIDEO GAMES: Call of Duty Offers Non-Binary Option

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Are you non-binary? Have you always dreamt that, one day, you could serve Ronald Reagan and join the American military-industrial complex and carry out war crimes? If that sounds pretty neat to you, then now’s your chance. In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, players now have the option to – in a first for the series’ single-player mode – choose their gender, which includes a non-binary option. It comes after early reveals of the video game in August by publisher giant Activision revealed that users eager to play as imperialist war-hungry killers could list their custom character’s gender … Read more

REVIEW: Dali – E.M. Hamill

Dali - E.M. Hamill

Genre: Sci-Fi. Space Opera LGBTQ+ Category: Genderfluid, Genderqueer. Non-Binary, Intersex Reviewer: Devon Get It On Amazon About The Book Dalí Tamareia has everything—a young family and a promising career as an Ambassador in the Sol Fed Diplomatic Corps. Dalí’s path as a peacemaker seems clear, but when their loved ones are killed in a terrorist attack, grief sends the genderfluid changeling into a spiral of self-destruction. Fragile Sol Fed balances on the brink of war with a plundering alien race. Their skills with galactic relations are desperately needed to broker a protective alliance, but in mourning, Dalí no longer cares, … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: On the Rugged Hills – Dan Ackerman

On The Rugged Hills - Dan Ackerman

QSFer Dan Ackerman has a new queer fantasy book out (bi, non-binary), The Serpent’s Throne Book 2: “On the Rugged Hills.” Ira never anticipated having a life of his own, let alone having the most powerful creature in Hell as his lover. On top of learning how to live, cook, and work on his own, Ira has to navigate the political landscape that comes with being the Devil’s kept man. Exes, estranged family members, political rivals, discontented workers, and those who’d compete for Satan’s affections all worm their way into Ira’s life and between him and his Prince.  When things … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Fall Flavors – A.M. Leibowitz

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QSFer A.M. Leibowitz has a new queer short story collection (bi, gay, lesbian, non-binary) out: “Fall Flavors.” Seven stories, from tricks to treats: A man discovers the benefits of autumn cologne; a haunted Broadway-themed house; a witch in some trouble; Lucifer’s daughter has a surprise for dear old dad; a pair of pre-teens on an autumn treasure hunt; a costume party; and a broken down car, a thunderstorm, and a creepy mansion. Get It At Amazon Excerpt Time for job number two, the coffee shop. Brady supposed it was a good thing he was heading to somewhere a cologne called … Read more

SPOILERS: Star Trek Discovery Adds Non-Binary Actor/Character

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Star Trek: Discovery makes trans history in its latest episode, with the non-binary actor Blu del Barrio making their exciting debut as Adira – and there’s a lot more to their character than meets the eye. After a big, bold start to the third season, Star Trek: Discovery continues at a clippy pace as the crew get their bearings in the 23rd century, a universe that’s vastly different to the one they knew. Episode three sees the Discovery journey to Earth to learn what became of the Federation all those centuries ago. Enter newcomer Blu del Barrio as the teen … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Chase: The Boy Who Hid – Z Jeffries

Chase: The Boy Who Hid - Z Jeffries

QSFer Z Jeffries has a new queer sci fi book out (bi, lesbian, non-binary): “Chase: The Boy Who Hid.” Don’t hide from your feelings. Hide from the giant robot trying to kill you. I always knew I inherited my grandad’s mind for science, but when he’s missing so long he’s declared dead, I get his spot in a top-secret government game of hide and seek. The military camouflage challenge, DARPA’s game where shapeshifters, mechs, and telepaths hide from a robot seeker, is where Grandad vanished. To find out what happened to him, I’ll have to play along – stop going … Read more