Disney Pulls Transgender Story Line From Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Series

Published On Dec 17, 2024, 6:14 PM

The upcoming Pixar animated series "Win or Lose," which tells the story of a middle school softball team, will air starting February. Disney recently announced the removal of certain dialogue lines focused on a transgender character in the series. While the character remains in the show, this decision reflects Disney's response to parental concerns over sensitive topics in children's programming. The move follows ongoing scrutiny of Disney's approach to LGBTQ representation, especially after previous controversies surrounding their films. Disney CEO Bob Iger has indicated a desire to review and possibly dial back the politicization of content in the company's projects.

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