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Pixar boss slammed for remark about Elio's cut queer themes: 'Unbelievably grim'

Pixar removed LGBTQ+ representation from the film Elio after receiving parental feedback, with chief creative officer Pete Docter stating the studio makes movies, not therapy.

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These are the LGBTQ+ characters you missed in Zootopia 2

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The (Brief) History of Pixar LGBTQ Characters and Controversy, Explained

Pixar CEO Pete Docter removed a gay storyline from 'Elio' to shift the studio toward universal, commercially viable narratives rather than personal, auteur-driven stories.

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Pixar boss slammed for remark about Elio's cut queer themes: 'Unbelievably grim'

Pixar removed LGBTQ+ representation from the film Elio after receiving parental feedback, with chief creative officer Pete Docter stating the studio makes movies, not therapy.

fromThe Atlantic

1 week ago

The Tacit Politics of Pixar's Latest Hit

Hoppers is a surprisingly blunt pushback to the notion of animals living together in harmony. Its advertising promises goofy hijinks amid an enclave of diverse species whose ecosystem is threatened by humans.

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fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Disney's Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios are both going for Oscars gold

Disney's Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios both earned Best Animated Feature nominations at the 98th Academy Awards with 'Elio' and 'Zootopia 2'.

Pets

2 weeks ago

What would happen if snakes disappeared like in Zootopia 2? An investigation

Zootopia 2 defends snakes as misunderstood creatures while highlighting their critical ecological importance as mesopredators that control rodent populations and sustain food chains.

fromThe Independent

Rachel Zegler says Snow White backlash brought 'threats to my safety'

Rachel Zegler faced intense online backlash and safety threats after being cast as Snow White in Disney's live-action remake due to her Colombian heritage, leading her to regret accepting the role.

Books

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 weeks ago

Why are today's children's books and films often so much better than adult ones?

Contemporary children's literature and media, exemplified by Harry Potter and modern authors, demonstrate superior characterization, world-building, and ethical complexity compared to classic children's books from previous generations.

1 month ago

'Zootopia 2' star Yvette Nicole Brown reveals she wants these characters to end up together

Zootopia 2 arrives on Disney+ March 11, becoming the eighth highest-grossing film ever with $1.85 billion worldwide and winning BAFTA for Best Animated Feature.

Independent films

4 weeks ago

'Hoppers,' Disney-Pixar's latest animated adventure, features beavers as animal superheroes

Disney-Pixar's 'Hoppers' features beavers as environmental superheroes, combining action-adventure storytelling with messages about community and ecological importance through a unique consciousness-transfer premise.

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4 weeks ago

Hoppers,' Pixar's safe bet, offers humor, grandmothers and beavers with just a touch of darkness

Pixar releases Hoppers, an animal-protagonist film blending humor, environmental themes, and fantastical technology, positioning itself as a significant 2026 offering alongside the upcoming Toy Story 4 sequel.

Independent films

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

Hoppers review fun Pixar flick about a teen trying to talk to the animals and save them from an evil developer

A witty family animation about a teenager protecting a woodland glade from development by reuniting it with vanished animals, exploring themes of environmental protection and human-animal empathy.

fromVulture

1 month ago

Zootopia 2 Hops Ahead of A Minecraft Movie in Box-Office Rankings

Zootopia 2 already held the titles for 2025's biggest international ($1.425 billion) and global ($1.85 billion) box-office tallies, but A Minecraft Movie had stayed atop the North American box office until now.

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2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: 'Zootopia 2' deleted scene reveals Nick and Judy in an alternative opening

Zootopia 2 releases digitally Jan 27 and on 4K/Blu-ray/DVD March 3 with bonus features, deleted scenes, and soundtrack including Shakira's single "Zoo".