Pixar’s upcoming Disney+ show Win or Lose has removed the transgender storyline

Pixar The next TV show has already been made He answered his own question. It’s called Win or lose Apparently, the company is going with the latter. the Display is set to feature A possible transgender character but has since removed references to the character’s gender.

“When it comes to animated content for a younger audience, we realize that many parents prefer to discuss certain topics with their children on their own terms and schedule,” a Disney spokesperson said. Hollywood Reporterwho broke the news.

Win or lose is an upcoming Disney+ show from Pixar that follows the members of a co-ed softball team in the week leading up to a championship game. Each episode focuses on a different team member, telling the same story from their unique perspective. Yes, it’s basically Pixar Rashomon.

The character in question remains in the show but without reference to their gender. According to reports, the decision was made several months ago and only required changing a few lines of dialogue. No other details were available.

This isn’t the first time the Mouse House has faced similar social issues. the The latest incident was the news That episode is coming from Moon girl and devil dinosaurr was canceled because it dealt with transgender kids playing sports, though the studio disputes those specific claims. It also sparked controversy about A short glimpse of Ben’s kiss Two women in Light year Rumors spread about this Inside out 2 Main character Riley had feelings directed towards another girl with whom he was very connected. In these and other cases, this is necessary We pay tribute to the creators who have subtly tried to teach younger audiences that the world is more unique and inclusive than their own experiences, and are angry at the executives who prevent this from happening.

However, it’s worth noting that in Disney’s adult shows, we see a bit more LGBTQ+ content. Agatha along It follows a love story between two women, Fox The next goal wins A transgender character appeared, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew It was recently revealed that one of the characters has two mothers. But nothing like that will happen Win or lose When it premieres on Disney+ on February 19, 2025.

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