Once again, the conflict between the Middle East and Western feature films showing homosexual kisses is in the air again, given that Lightyear – The True Story of Buzz it is banned in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Malaysia, and Indonesia. All this because of a gay kiss in the film, which was first cut out and then re-inserted into the feature film.
In the center of the gay kiss will be the character of Alisha and another woman. The Middle Eastern countries where the film will be banned aren’t major outlets for US blockbusters, while trouble could arise with China, which had already imposed Fantastic Beasts 3 cuts to Warner Bros. a few months ago. otherwise threatening not to release the feature film in its territory. We’ll see what Disney decides to do.
New Disney & Pixar Lightyear Adventure – Buzz’s True Story tells the origin of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the Toy Story toys, and follows the legendary Space Ranger after he becomes trapped on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from the Earth, along with his commander and their crew. As Buzz tries to find his way home through time and space, he is joined by a group of ambitious recruits and his irresistible companion, robot cat, Sox. The arrival of Zurg, a massive presence with an army of ruthless robots and a mysterious ending, complicates matters and jeopardizes the mission.
Lightyear – The True Story of Buzz, directed by Angus MacLane and produced by Galyn Susman, will hit Italian cinemas on June 15.
Source: Lega Nerd
