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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 76630102 United States 06/14/2022 10:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | To infinity. Not beyond. Disney and Pixar’s upcoming “Toy Story” spinoff “Lightyear” will be banned in 11 countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. The UAE’s Ministry of Youth and Culture’s Media Regulatory Office tweeted the order Monday saying the movie won’t run due to its “violation of the country’s media content standards.” Although there was no further explanation, fans believe the same-sex kiss between two female characters, one of whom is voiced by actress Uzo Aduba in the family-friendly movie, is what got it banned. Homosexuality is illegal in Saudi Arabia, and surrounding countries often take issue with LGBTQ+ movie content or characters. A source told the Wrap that “Lightyear” did not receive release certificates for Malaysia, Indonesia, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan and Lebanon. |
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