Beau DeMayo Claims ‘X-Men ’97’ Was Also Influenced by Disney’s Alleged “Less Gay” Policy

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As a longtime fan who has witnessed the evolution of Disney and Pixar from a distance, I find myself deeply troubled by the recent allegations that the company is censoring LGBTQ+ content in its movies due to perceived backlash. The idea that creative decisions are being made based on fear of public opinion rather than artistic integrity is disheartening, to say the least.

It’s likely that you’ve heard about the recent news buzzing around, where IGN reported allegations of Disney apparently modifying its policies regarding LGBTQ+ representation in its animated films. This report suggests that following the controversy caused by a lesbian kiss scene in ‘Lightyear’, animators were instructed to tone down such scenes in this year’s blockbuster, ‘Inside Out 2’.

As a gamer, I can’t help but chime in on the latest Disney discussion, even though I wasn’t explicitly invited. Guess who it is? None other than Beau DeMayo! Yep, you got it right.

Apart from his ongoing dispute with Disney, DeMayo has consistently been a notable figure online and has often involved himself in stories unrelated to his personal case. However, this situation appears to be different as DeMayo alleges that the X-Men ’97 series was also affected by this same policy.

Currently, Disney is experiencing a period of significant changes, affecting both the company and its movies and series. It’s uncertain how these changes will play out in the long run or what type of content Disney might produce in the future. However, it appears that the underperformance of ‘Lightyear’ has had an impact on the current situation.

As far as I’m aware, there’s still this ongoing narrative that people attribute the supposed failure of “Lightyear” to its inclusion of a same-sex kiss. However, it’s crucial to note that this is not the actual cause for the movie’s performance at the box office.

Source: IGN

It appears that the development of “Inside Out 2” was impacted significantly, as creators were advised to minimize or eliminate any hints suggesting Riley as a character belonging to the LGBTQ+ community. This suggestion seems to be linked to the perceived negative reception of “Lightyear,” where the lesbian kiss scene is believed to have contributed to its failure. However, it’s important to note that this could also be attributed to the movie’s convoluted plot and lack of connection with the Toy Story narrative. Similarly, it seems that “Inside Out” wasn’t the only project affected by these creative decisions.

Heard the same words “less gay” on #xmen97 when it came to Magnus and Xavier, as well as marketing 🤔

— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) September 17, 2024

It’s uncertain whether DeMayo’s statements are accurate or not, but it’s worth noting that the ‘X-Men ’97’ series did encounter one contentious scene. However, this incident didn’t seem to impact the show’s overall popularity or response in any significant way. Therefore, it seems improbable that such incidents would significantly influence the general reception of a film.

Previously mentioned, toxic “supporters” do not dictate today’s TV landscape – however, amidst the controversies, it seems plausible that Disney and Pixar may have sought an easy target to blame in this situation. Rest assured, we will continue to investigate and update you on this developing story!

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2024-09-17 18:14