Lightyear is playing everywhere now. I avoid most animation features, of course, and certainly all corporate Disney animated product…no offense. Those who intend to see it this weekend, enjoy.
As for the brief, tender lesbian family kiss between Space Ranger Alisha Hawthorne and her wife, who cares? HE doesn’t, although some Arab countries do, it seems, and so Disney will take some kind of financial hit.
The scene was originally cut from the film before being reinstated following Disney and Pixar staff pushback, claiming that Disney wasn’t supporting the gay community like it should, etc.
Chris Evans to Reuters: “The real truth is those people are idiots. Every time there’s been social advancement as we wake up, the American story, the human story is one of constant social awakening and growth and that’s what makes us good. There’s always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold on to what was before. But those people die off like dinosaurs.”
Posted by John Semley of Toronto:
