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TV/FILM: Bisexual Erasure – The Unicorn Scale

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Unicorns are amazing: it’s pretty safe to say that is a fact. Unicorns, however, also happen to be legendary creatures whose existence have been questioned by many. Just like bisexuals, we dare to say. Talia Squires, editor-in-chief at Bi.org and creator of the Unicorn Scale, agrees. The Unicorn Scale ‘explores the quality of bi representation in film and television’ and it does so in an entertaining way. Squires reviews movies and TV shows focusing on bisexual storylines and assigning from one to four unicorns. ‘Siskel and Ebert have thumbs, Leonard Maltin has stars, I wanted unicorns. The bi community has … Read more

TV: Queer Inclusive “Shadow Hunters” Gets the Axe

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Shadowhunters

According to The Hollywood Reporter, sources said that Constantin Films, the series producer, lost its output deal with Netflix, which was funding much of the project. The decision to axe Shadowhunters has sent fans into uproar, with many taking to social media to vent their frustration at the show being cancelled. ‘Shadowhunters has been one of the most inclusive shows on TV. The show represents not only the LGBTQ+ community, but many other minorities as well and has set an example for lots of other shows. This can’t be over yet,’ wrote @ShumDarioNews. By Mark Johnson – Full Story at … Read more

TV: “A Discovery of Witches” to Feature Two Lesbian Witches

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A Discovery of Witches

A Discovery of Witches, coming to British television station Sky 1 later this year, features two lesbian witches. The show, based on the bestselling novel by Deborah Harkness, follows Sarah Bishop and her partner Emily Mather as they raise their niece Diana and teach her to use her powers. The show stars Teresa Palmer as Diana Bishop, Valarie Pettiford as Emily Mather, and Alex Kingston as Sarah Bishop. With similarities to fan favorites Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, the plot synopsis reads: ‘Palmer headlines the series as Diana Bishop, a science historian who also just happens … Read more

TV: Sense8 Finale Date Set

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Sense8

Netflix will release its two-hour series finale of Sense8 on June 8, the company said Tuesday. “Personal lives are pushed aside as the cluster, their sidekicks, and some unexpected allies band together for a rescue mission and BPO take-down in order to protect the future of all Sensates,” according to Netflix’s description. The sci-fi series from J. Michael Straczynski and the Wachowskis was canceled last year amid reports that it cost about $9 million an episode to produce. But fan letter-writing and petition campaigns prodded Netflix to greenlight a two-hour finale for the show. By Joe – Full Story at … Read more

TV: This Bisexual Mermaid Will Take Over Your Television

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Siren

A new show features a bisexual mermaid who is ready to turn your life upside-down. Last week Freeform launched Siren, a programme about a mermaid called Ryn who appears in a small fishing town and starts laying waste to its inhabitants and their relationships. In the trailer, Ryn – who transforms at will between being a human and a sea creature – can be seen kissing marine biologist Maddie Bishop, played by Fola Evans-Akingbola. By AUTHOR – Full Story at SOURCE

TV: A Buffy Reboot?

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy the Vampire Slayer may be about to become the next fan favourite to get the reboot treatment. A Fox official hinted that the company is in talks about the future of cult 90’s series that spanned over six years before ending in 2003.  Speaking at the INTV Conference in Jerusalem, Fox TV group chair Gary Newman said that Buffy “is probably the most ripe show we have for bringing back”. “It’s something we talk about frequently and Joss Whedon is really one of the greatest creators we ever worked with,” Newman said. However, he insisted that he was … Read more

TV: Lord of the Rings Prequel Series Picked Up By Amazon

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Lord of the Rings

This actually happened a couple months back, but I missed it entirely: In its quest to launch a hit fantasy series of the Game of Thrones caliber, Amazon has closed a massive deal — said to be close to $250 million — to acquire global TV rights to The Lord of the Rings, based on the fantasy novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. The streaming service has given a multi-season commitment to a LOTR series in the pact, which also includes a potential spinoff series. The LOTR original series, a prequel to Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring, will be produced by … Read more

TV: Highs of ‘Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams’ Outweigh the Lows

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Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams

Is it possible for a piece of pop culture to be an imitation when it’s already being imitated? That’s the tricky hypothetical facing Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams, the latest original series from Amazon’s streaming service. Electric Dreams is an episodic sci-fi anthology that deploys a wide range of recognizable faces, both British and American, to bring each of its self-contained worlds to light. (An international coproduction, Electric Dreams aired on the U.K.’s Channel 4 last fall before making its stateside premiere last Friday.) In this respect, Electric Dreams is to Black Mirror what Amazon’s Lord of the Rings project … Read more

TV: Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams is Here!

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Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams

“From the mind of the prolific sci-fi author, comes the new anthology series Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams. With 10 standalone episodes and a sweeping all-star cast, each epic story will explore fantasy, humanity, and a future we’ve only begun to imagine.” Stop. You had me at Buscemi. This looks particularly good based on the cast alone and it starts today! Not sure how I missed this but I’m glad I saw it in time. By Dave Post – Full Story at Worlds Without End