Disney’s confrontation with the Gulf censors has added another chapter.
Light year is the studio’s last film banned in several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia. The Hollywood Reporter ha après.
Sources tell THR that the decision is related to the inclusion of a same-sex kiss on Pixar. Toy history spin-off of the prequel. The scene, which includes the female character Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba) and her partner, was originally cut from the film, but was reinstated after the uproar surrounding a statement from employees of Pixar claiming that Disney had been censoring “openly gay affection” and the CEO of Disney. Bob Chapek’s handling of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill.
Light year it is now the latest in a growing list of major Disney features that have faced problems in the Gulf countries due to scenes involving references or LGBTQ issues, which are often not responsible for censors for theatrical releases because homosexuality is officially illegal throughout the region.
In April, Doctor Strange in the multiverse of madness he was not given a theatrical license, reportedly due to the introduction of the character America Chavez (played by Xochitl Gomez) who, according to his portrayal in the comics, is gay. This was followed by Chloé Zhao Eterns, which was banned in much of the Gulf in November after the inclusion of a couple of the same genre in the film and the first gay superhero on the MCU. At the time, THR he understood that the censors had requested that a series of editions be made which Disney was unwilling to make. However, an edited version was shown in the United Arab Emirates.
In January, West Side Story It was also prevented from reaching cinemas in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait. This time, regional sources said THR the decision was due to the character Anybodys, written as a transgender in the new adaptation and played by non-binary actress Iris Menas.
THR Disney has been contacted for comment.