Nether Italia Film, which distributes Disney films in the region, nor Disney in London responded to requests for comment.Ĭensorship in Saudi Arabia has recently also kept local audiences from watching Marvel’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” due to the inclusion of a gay character as well as Marvel’s “Eternals,” after Disney refused to make edits that included the pic’s same-sex kiss and also “West Side Story,” because it features a transgender character.
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However, in a significant setback, the license to play the film in the UAE was suddenly revoked following calls on social media accusing Disney and “Lightyear” of insulting Muslims and Islam. But the film had instead been initially approved for release in the U.A.E., where censorship restrictions have been loosening up. release in June 17, was never submitted to censors in Saudi, knowing that it would not pass. Variety understands that “Lightyear,” which is set for U.S. 'Lightyear's' First Track Makes the Film Soar to Infinity and Beyondīut it was reinstated when Pixar animators spoke out against Disney in an open letter obtained by Variety, saying that Disney had demanded cuts, censoring “overtly gay affection” and in protest against Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s handling of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill. 'Lightyear' Star Chris Evans on the 'Intimidating' Task of Voicing Buzz After Tim Allen Hong Kong's Factwire News Publication Closes With Immediate Effect The scene, involving a new lesbian space ranger character named Alisha and her partner starting a family together and greeting each other with a kiss on the lips had been originally cut from the film by Disney. and Kuwait, among other West Asia territories, due to the inclusion of a same sex kiss in the “Toy Story” spinoff. Pixar’s “ Lightyear” will not be playing in Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E.