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Male Artist Becomes the Women of Game of Thrones

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Paolo Ballesteros

Paolo Ballesteros is Filipino makeup artist, TV host and “impersonator.” What he truly is though, is amazing. Ballestros’ Instagram is full of photos of the artist transforming himself into strong female characters. Check out his take on the women from Game Of Thrones below with a bonus photo of Ballesteros as Wonder Woman too. (Because, c’mon, if anyone could take on Daenerys and win, it’s gonna be Diana.) By Bil Browning – Full Story at LGBTQ Nation

TV: Teen Wolf Takes Its Bow This Weekend

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Teen Wolf

The show that gave us hunks like Colton Haynes, Tyler Hoechlin, Dylan O’Brien, Tyler Posey and the Carver twins says farewell Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern on MTV. The series finale of Teen Wolf will follow Gerard’s final assault, but who, if anyone, will survive? By Andy Towle – Full Story at Towleroad

TV: Xena Lesbian Reboot Scrapped

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Xena

NBC has canceled plans for a “Xena: Warrior Princess” revival. Javier Grillo-Marxuach was on board as the showrunner and had said Xena would be openly gay in the reboot. The series would also have a focus on her lesbian relationship with her friend, Gabrielle. Grillo-Marxuach, known for his work on “The 100,” left the show due to creative differences in April. It was speculated Grillo-Marxuach parted ways with the show because his plans to explore a lesbian relationship between Xena and Gabrielle was rejected. “There is no reason to bring back Xena if it is not there for the purpose … Read more

TV: New Project Seeks to Bring Diversity to Children’s Animation

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Big World, Little Om

Children’s animation is tragically low when it comes to diversity, not unlike the rest of the media landscape. There are a few shows like Steven Universe and The Legend of Korra, which strive to be more inclusive, but they’re the exception. Now, however, there’s a new title on the scene trying to change things. Big World, Little Om tells the story of Om and his two mothers. The series, if it becomes a reality, seeks to explore diverse issues families can face. As the website explains: ‘These issues can be anything from gender or sexuality, same sex parents to having … Read more

TV: Adult Website Could Throw Sense8 a Lifeline

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Sense8

If Sense8 gets cancelled by Netflix again, an unlikely source is offering the Wachowski sisters a back-up plan. The acclaimed Netflex series, created by transgender sisters Lana and Lilly Wachowski, follows eight pansexual individuals around the globe with an apparent psychic connection. Fans were left devastated when Netflix confirmed that the show had been cancelled after two seasons earlier this year, despite winning praise for its brilliant inclusion of LGBT characters and themes. After protests from the show’s fans, Netflix reversed the decision and renewed the show for one further two-hour special – but Lana Wachoswki is already hoping for … Read more

TV: The 13th Doctor Who Will Be a Woman

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Jodie Whittaker

The 13th Time Lord in the popular BBC series Doctor Who has been revealed as Jodie Whittaker. The Broadchurch star is the first woman to take up the iconic role which has been passed on by the 12th doctor, Peter Capaldi. Whittaker said: “It’s more than an honour to play the Doctor. It means remembering everyone I used to be while stepping forward to embrace everything the Doctor stands for: hope. “It feels completely overwhelming; as a feminist, as a woman, as an actor, as a human, as someone who wants to continually push themselves and challenge themselves, and not … Read more

TV: Sense8 to Get 2 Hour Finale

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Sense8

Fans still reeling from the cancellation of Netflix’s Sense8 are rejoicing at the news of a 2-hour finale in the works. Created by sisters Lilly and Lana Wachowski – the directors behind the Matrix trilogy – Sense8 was axed after only two seasons earlier this month. Sense8 is about eight complete strangers who are scattered across the globe but find themselves mentally, emotionally and spiritually connected. By Shannon Power – Full Story at Gay Star News

TV: Colton Haynes to Join American Horror Story

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Colton Haynes

Teen Wolf and Arrow star Colton Haynes has signed up to the latest season of American Horror Story. The out actor announced today that he would be appearing on the upcoming seventh season Ryan Murphy’s horror anthology series. Haynes shared an image in which he appears shirtless with bleached-blonde hair, and blood-like red stains around his mouth. He wrote: “American Horror Story Season 7…Already feels like home :) So excited.” Full Story at Pink News

TV: Netflix Cancels Sense8

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Sense8

The second season of Sense8, which premiered just last month, will be the show’s last. Netflix announced today that the drama series from transgender siblings Lilly and Lana Wachowski (Matrix) will not continue. Sense8 is about eight complete strangers who are scattered across the globe – America, Korea, England, Kenya, Germany, India, and Mexico – but find themselves mentally, emotionally, and spiritually connected. ‘After 23 episodes, 16 cities and 13 countries, the story of the Sense8 cluster is coming to an end. It is everything we and the fans dreamed it would be: bold, emotional, stunning, kick ass and outright … Read more

ENTERTAINMENT: Steven Universe – the Perfect Cartoon for Adults

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Steven Universe

Television wasn’t a big part of my life growing up, since my parents refused to shell out for cable on principle. Now that I’m an adult, I feel like I’m making up for lost time in watching what is ostensibly kids’ programming. Like millions of others, my current TV-Y7 obsession is Steven Universe. Created by Adventure Time’s Rebecca Sugar, Steven Universe tells the story of a magical young boy whose adventures with three ageless, shape-shifting space rocks will decide the fate of the planet. It’s got all the absurdity I crave to take my mind off my own problems, but … Read more