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Ex-Pixar Staffers Decry ‘Win or Lose’ Trans Storyline Being Scrapped: “Can’t Tell You How Much I Cried”

The Hollywood Reporter
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Pixar creatives mourn the loss of a transgender storyline in the upcoming series 'Win or Lose,' citing Disney's prioritization of profits over diverse content.
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  • Former Pixar assistant editor Sarah Ligatich says the decision 'devastated' her, noting 'Disney has not been in the business of making great content. They have been in the business of making great profits.'
  • A former Pixar employee who worked on the show says the scrapped transgender storyline was 'so beautiful' and 'was literally going to save lives,' expressing frustration that Disney is 'spend[ing] money to not save lives.'
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Sarah Ligatich, Bob Chapek, Pete Docter, Jon Hamm, Adrian Molina, Chanel Stewart, Pixar, Disney, Netflix, Win or Lose, Inside Out 2, Hoppers, Elio
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