Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Kunze further noted that Albert Tavares, a gay man, oversaw casting on The Little Mermaid. "[88] In July 2021, Meggie Gates in Bitch, said the film would have been Disney's first "legitimately queer film" and could have been a turning point "for how the corporation handles queerness" but that the Disney chose to "bury its gays" by cancelling the film, a blow to queer Disney fans. [20][21], Historian Peter C. Kunze argued that Ashman was recruited by Disney from Broadway, saying that while working with Alan Menken, he crafted songs in The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. It is a community of individuals who identify as neither heterosexual (attracted solely to the opposite sex) and / or cisgender (identifying solely as the gender they were assigned at birth). In the novel Kidd is nicknamed variously "Dolly" or "Boofy" (the latter nickname also used in the film), and Felix Leiter says he suspects Kidd probably shacks up with Wint, and says "some of these homos makes the worst killers". [133] On April 25, 2022, Dana Terrace confirmed The Collector is non-binary and uses he/they pronouns. It differs from one's sexual orientation, which is associated with sexual attractions, and a person's romantic and sexual orientation does not have to be the same. [138], On June 29, 2022, the Baymax! Characters who are either gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or any other non-heterosexual orientation and/or non-cisgender gender identity that appears in Disney media. [122], On March 10, 2022, Pixar employees argued that "nearly every moment" of openly gay affection was cut due to demands from Disney executives, even if creative teams and Pixar executives objected, arguing that these employees are being barred from creating queer content in animated films. Bond kills them both: Bond flips Mr. Wint overboard, and the bomb explodes while he is falling toward the water, killing himto which Bond quips "he certainly left with this tail between his legs.". I think the best way to enjoy the show is to watch without preconceived notions and let it unfold naturally. In both book and film, the characters are sadists, and seem to take pleasure in the death and torture of their opponents. ", "Review: Baymax! Tyler Michaels; Kareem Scales; Brenda Castillo; Carly; Phil; All items (6) . Ben Whishaw himself is a gay man in real life. [84] Sources told CBR that the film was "75% complete". Lauren Spungen criticized the portrayal arguing that the "battle between heterosexuality and homosexuality" is a metaphor for the battle of "good and evil". Check out a special clip! LGBTQ+ is an abbreviation for "Lesbian (L), Gay (G), Bisexual (B), Transgender (T), Queer (Q), and other identities (+)". This section is in need of major improvement. ;)", "Disney Channel features interracial lesbian couple and other networks should catch up already", "Disney Show 'Doc McStuffins' Features Interracial Lesbian Moms", "Move over, Disney! The series' Latin American dub in September 2021 was met with criticism by both viewers and Roque for portraying Raine as a cisgender male instead of non-binary. ty again for taking a peek at my threads!! ", "Disney cartoon 'Gravity Falls' introduces gay couple", "Disney's 'Gravity Falls' reveals gay couple", "Disney cartoon Gravity Falls confirms gay romance", "Imagining Zootopia - Part 7: Zootopia and Us", "They are a gay married couple. He forms part of the gay gentleman's outfitter trope, which can be found in British culture from sitcoms such as Are you being Served? [149][150] The episode also features LOS-307 (voiced by Asia Kate Dillon), a supercomputer who refers to themself as a non-binary machine. Meet the woman leading the LGBT cartoon revolution", "TV animators were forced to scrap LGBTQ-inclusive storylines due to a culture of fear. This short Pixar film revolves around Greg attempting to hide a framed photo of him and his boyfriend, Manuel, from his parents, out of fear for their disapproval. Actor Javier Bardem who plays Silva, when asked if the character was gay or bisexual said, You could read it that way."[10]. The history of LGBT characters in James Bond is a complex one. Characters who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. In the post-war period, a number of real-life British spies, such as the Cambridge Four defected to the Soviets, and some of them, such as Guy Burgess and Antony Blunt were attracted to men, which helped create a negative image of gay spies. [101][102] In the episode, Eda Clawthorne is shown to have feelings for Raine. She headlined in the early 1930s at Harlem's Ubangi Club, where she was backed up by a chorus line of drag queens. Tom Mankiewicz on the DVD/Blu Ray commentary on the film says "It was a very risky kind of deal, the relationship between Mr Wint and Mr Kidd. In response, Alex Hirsch, the creator of A Disney series, Gravity Falls, criticized Disney studio executives for cutting LGBTQ scenes from their shows. LGBT Characters Category page View source This page contains all the characters that are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender . ", "We absolutely loved this week's episode of #TheOwlHouse! Willow's dads are named Gilbert and Mr. Park, who are always so much fun", "LGBTQ Representation Shines Through in Final Space", "thank u for helping cassandra give out some of the gayest most lesbionic vibes in disney history i love her", "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure Is a Surprisingly Perfect Show for Millennials", "FOR THE RECORD, I am NOT developing a Cass Spin-Off at this time. Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins Batwoman Category:Bears (LGBT) Bebe Stevens Ben Schatz Berta Escobar Beth Tezuka Bi-Polar Bear Big Boo Category:Bigender Category:Bisexual Bismuth Bizzaro Captain Hero BMO Bo Dennis Bob Belcher Category:Bottoms (LGBT) Bowi Rev Brian Harding Brno Gehard Category:Butch lesbians C Category:Camp (LGBT) Cantor Dina Reznick Edit Edit source History Talk (0) Category for the characters who are : gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. & 'Zootopia+' at Annecy", "Who Is Makeup Boy on "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder"? [108] On October 5, 2021, the series introduced Ms. Roop, a history teacher at Brighton Middle School. Anyone can register for an account to contribute to and expand this wiki. The Daniel Craig era of Bond has seen great change in the portrayal of this issue. [18], This queer coding had its disadvantages, with networks not wanting to show overt representation. But they don't yell at each other because they're gay, they yell because they're real. Both of these aspects of the plot have proven objectionable to some critics. I think/hope you'll like what you see", "Noted. In April 2016, Greg Weisman, the producer of Season 2, said that Irma is a lesbian, only interested in "guys that are obviously out of reach," trying to be straight, but by doing this, she is "guaranteeing that she won't have to actually wind up with a guy" and when she comes close, she "comes close to landing one of them, she bolts." However, Irma Bunt's leanings are not as clear as Klebb's and she has been seen as a coded lesbian due to her "butch" characteristics. LGBT Characters Category page. At one point, when Q introduces Evelyn Tremble to Fordyce, he says "New man? ", probably the only hint in any of the films (including non-Eon) that Bond himself might be bisexual, or have had same-sex experiences. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Strange World, which was released on November 23, 2022, features Ethan Clade, who is the first gay lead character in a Disney animated film. . The LGBT characters of Heartstopper. ", "The Owl House Is Introducing a New Nonbinary Character to the Show", "Disney introduces first non-binary character in TV series The Owl House", "Meet First Non-Binary Character on Disney's Barrier-Breaking 'The Owl House', "Why Is The Owl House So Far Ahead of the Rest of Disney in Queer Representation? [139] He also appears in the sixth episode "Baymax". Since Ian Fleming created the character, there has been a massive seachange in attitudes towards LGBT+ people at most levels of western society. [66], On July 7, 2020, Dana Terrace, the creator of The Owl House, implied a romantic subtext between Amity and Luz, when responding to a fan who posted a screenshot from the upcoming episode "Enchanting Grom Fright" on Twitter, which showed one of the characters in the show, Amity Blight, putting her hands on the shoulders of Luz Noceda, the show's main protagonist, and looking into Luz's eyes. In the film of Goldfinger, the lesbianism is muted. LGBT Characters Category page View source Characters who were either homosexual, bisexual or transgender. In March 2017, Star vs. the Forces of Evil would make headlines with an episode entitled "Just Friends." Key events in LGBTQIA+ history around the world. [151] The series also features Tai, a non-binary teenager, voiced by non-binary actor Ian Alexander. In the book, she is described unflatteringly: as "a toad-like figure in an olive-green uniform which bore the single order of Lenin", a "squat face" which "broke into a sugary smile", and "the Head of Otydel II, the department of SMERSH in charge of Operations and Executions, hitched up her skirts and sat down. Ian Fleming's writings and some of the early Bond films have provoked some negative criticism in this area. [93][5] Others said that Luca and Alberto hiding their true sea monster identities was an allegory for people who are members of the LGBTQ+ community, feeling as though they need to hide their true selves in order to be accepted. In 2016, Byron Howard, director of Zootopia and Encanto, mentioned in the Fusion documentary Imagining Zootopia that he is openly gay and has been married since 1988. Tilly's interest in avenging her sister Jill Masterson in both the novel and film is sincere, and so she could be classed as one of the "goodies". I'm happy we went that direction. The Advocate noted that even if there aren't any openly gay or lesbian characters in the film, there is sensitivity to LGBTQ issues in the upper echelon of Disney. [63], In April 2020, an episode of T.O.T.S., "Seas the Day," would feature a baby dolphin named Donny, adopted by a dolphin lesbian couple. "[92], In early June 2021, in celebration of Pride Month, Disney unveiled new merchandise and tweeted an illustration. As such, it is clear that Jackie is bisexual. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Standard Format for Civilization Profiles, Top 5 Strongest Characters [Non-Smurf Addition]. There is little direct evidence in the film of the character's sexual leanings. Total Drama Franchise Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. The film version of Rosa Klebb is not overtly lesbian[3], but in the book she attempts to seduce Tatiana Romanova after an interview, and comes back into the room wearing a "semi-transparent nightgown in orange crpe de chine. In December 2018, the creator of Big City Greens, Chris Houghton, confirmed, on Tumblr, that Alexander and Terry are a couple,[57] although protagonist Cricket Green does not seem to realize that they are gay throughout the series. [74], In September 2020, Amber Vanich, a story revisionist for Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure revealed that Cassandra "Cass" was gay coded, with sapphic looks toward the story's protagonist, Rapunzel, and that some of these feelings are shown in the episode about memory loss. Trending pages SpongeBob SquarePants (character) Luna Loud Sam Sharp Betty DeVille Stimpy J. "[78] The year before, in November, he called Cass a strong female character[79] and talked about the "real friendship bond" between her and Rapunzel in September of the same year. It's [, "Disney Closing Blue Sky Studios, Fox's Once-Dominant Animation House Behind 'Ice Age' Franchise", "Disney's Blue Sky Shut Down Leaves Nimona Film 75% Completed", "Staffers at the animation studio Blue Sky say it's 'heartbreaking' that Disney canceled its final movie, 'Nimona', "Disney's First Feature Animated Movie With Queer Leads May Never Be Released", "9 New, Upcoming Queer Animated Films & Shorts We're Dying to See", "Nimona movie finds a second life at Netflix", "Raya and the Last Dragon's Kelly Marie Tran Thinks Her Disney Princess Is Gay", "Hahaha I want to be careful and not become "Word of Board Artist" on every headcannon and ship cause that's not fair to the fanbase, but you can just assume I think every character except, like, Lunaris, is LGBTQIA+ in some shape or another", "Is 'Luca' Pixar's 'Call Me by Your Name'? B. : An Examination of Sexual Deviance in the James Bond Franchise, Sex And Death 101 Script - Drew's Script-O-Rama, 'Skyfall' Bisexual Scene: James Bond Screenwriter Reveals Impetus Behind Homoerotic Interrogation, No Time To Die star says movies LGBTQ moment was unsatisfying, https://www.licencetoqueer.com/blog/007-decades-of-lgbtq-history, https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/the-times/spectre-studio-left-007-stirred-but-not-shaken-in-rewrites/news-story/42fd7785cc26a973c7f0962cc60c59e4, Queer 007 characters: Calvin Dyson in conversation with David Lowbridge-Ellis.