Disney Pulls Transgender Storyline from Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Streaming Series (Exclusive)

Story by Pamela McClintock

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Disney pulls transgender storyline from upcoming Pixar series 'Win or Lose' amid political tensions and concerns over LGBTQ+ content in family programming.

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Disney confirmed the removal of a transgender storyline from the 'Win or Lose' series, citing that 'many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline'.
Disney's decision to alter the 'Win or Lose' storyline comes as the company faces increasing scrutiny over LGBTQ+ content in its animated content, with recent Pixar and Disney Animation films like 'Lightyear' and 'Strange World' underperforming at the global box office.

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Michael Yates, Carrie Hobson, David Lally, Will Forte, Pixar, Disney, Disney Channel, Marvel Television, Searchlight Pictures, FX, 'Win or Lose', 'Inside Out 2', 'Moana 2', 'Dream Productions', 'Lightyear', 'Strange World', 'Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur', 'Agatha All Along', 'All of Us Strangers', 'Next Goal Wins', 'Fire Island', 'Pose'

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