Gay references cut from Fantastic Beasts 3 for China release

founded the previous year by fundamentalist minister Jerry Falwell to infuse Christian values into public policy.Converging on a hearing of the state board of education, members of the group denounced sex education for placing “godless ethics” over Biblical absolutes. They especially bridled at the curriculum’s “normalization” of homosexuality, which they called a sin before God, and even claimed sex education would encourage “public acceptance of pedophilia.”Fast-forward to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, signed into law in March, and similar bills in several other states, all restricting instruction about LGBTQ-related themes.

Tyler Leslight cemented his name into Australian racing history on Tuesday when he became the first out transgender jockey to win a top class race.It was Leslight’s first time riding at a TAB card event. Leslight won the race riding atop Fire King in the 1,200 metre sprint at Mackay Racecourse.“I knew the horse was a good chance but I never looked at the TAB odds, I don’t do that because it just goes to your head,” Leslight told News Corp.Even better for Leslight was the fact that the race was broadcast on television meaning his grandfather could watch him win. “My pop used to train and he would have been sitting at his mate’s place watching it. He hasn’t been able to watch my races until now because they have all been non-Tab meetings and not broadcast on TV,” he told News Corp.Leslight took his first ever win at a non-TAB race in Gladstone April 16, when he rode Fab’s Cowboy to victory.

EastEnders icon Pat Butcher for 25 years before hanging up her earrings.The actress, who turns 80 today (May 11), last appeared in the BBC soap for a few minutes in an episode back in 2016.Pat went on to become one of the soap's most iconic and longest-serving characters, first appearing in June 1986 until the character was killed off in January 2012.She returned to the show as ghost four years later for Barbara Windsor's final scenes as Peggy Mitchell.Since leaving Albert Square, Pam has made a number of television appearances and has done a lot of charity. As the soap legend celebrates her milestone birthday, Daily Star has taken a look inside Pam's life.Pam has worked extensively on the stage, in films and on television for almost 50 years.Shortly after her birth in 1942.

The Florida lawmaker leading state House Democrats into the midterms now faces allegations of groping and sexually harassing a man who previously worked at Florida A&M University.The former FAMU athletic official, Michael Johnson Jr., filed complaints in February with the Florida Commission on Human Relations alleging Florida Rep. Ramon Alexander sent explicit photos and videos of himself, The Tallahassee Democrat reports.Johnson was fired from the university in January. Alexander represents Tallahassee, Florida’s capital city and home to FAMU.According to Johnson, Alexander threatened his job over the treatment of Alexander’s brother-in-law, track coach Skye Dawson.

Actress Alexandra Daddario has chimed in on the backlash against Leah Jeffries casting as Annabeth Chase in the upcoming Disney+ show Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Daddario previously played Annabeth Chase in two Percy Jackson films The Lightning Thief and Sea of Monsters. 

The bill had been rejected last week by the state’s House education committee by a bipartisan vote of 7-4. It had been thought to have died for this legislative session, according to local public radio station WWNO.However, Republican state Rep. Raymond Crews put forth a motion that advanced the bill through a procedure called “Committee of the Whole,” allowing the House to vote to override the committee.

Léa Seydoux delved into her 'insane' filming experiences on her controversial erotic film Blue Is The Warmest Color in a newHollywood Reporterprofile published Tuesday.The acclaimed 36-year-old French actress how she and her costarAdèle Exarchopoulos were forced to spend 10 days filming 100 takes of what would become a seven-minute lesbian sex scene in the final film.Seydoux said that even an intimacy coordinator — a now-standard position in the wake of the #MeToo movement — couldn't have helped make the production more comfortable because its directorAbdellatif Kechiche was 'just nuts.' Difficult experience: Léa Seydoux, 36, opened up to the Hollywood Reporter about spending 10 days filming a seven-minute sex scene with 100 takes on 2013's Blue Is The Warmest Color; seen March 10 in ParisBlue Is The Warmest Color was a magnet for controversy from its premiere at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, where the festival jury broke precedent to award its highest honor, the Palme d'Or to Seydoux, Exarchopoulos andKechiche, instead of just the director, as it customary.Several critics and viewers accused the film of objectifying and overly sexualizing its stars with its lengthy and sex scenes, which included copious full-frontal nudity, though it was mostly acclaimed by reviewers. After it's premiere, crew members accused Kechiche of harassing behavior and claimed their were labor violations on the production, and both lead actresses said they would not work with the director again.In her new profile, Seydoux seemed to balance her distaste for the filming process with how the movie's acclaim elevated her career.'It took a year of my life and I gave everything for that film.

The Castro Theatre, which was designated City Landmark #100 in 1976, may see an enhancement of that status later this year if a resolution by gay District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman is approved. Mandelman submitted the resolution during the May 10 meeting of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

June is quickly approaching, which means that Pride Month will be here before we know it!

at least the 13th trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming American to have died by violence in 2022.Police said he was shot by his girlfriend, trans woman Ruby Taverner, 22, who subsequently died by suicide, Law & Crime reports. Her body was discovered Monday near the apartment complex where she and Muscat lived.

Four trans women currently incarcerated in California prisons have filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit that, if successful, would undermine their right to serve out their prison terms in women's prisons. In a separate, unrelated action, one of the original plaintiffs, Women II Women, has petitioned to be dismissed from the case.That lawsuit, filed November 17, 2021 by four other women, seeks for the courts to declare Senate Bill 132 — authored by gay state Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) — unconstitutional under both the state and federal constitutions.

"Don't Say Gay" bill in which students can be seen displaying rainbow flags and a sign reading "Love Is Love."Signed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis in March, the "Don't Say Gay" bill, officially known as the Parental Rights in Education Act, has been widely criticized as blocking all discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools.The statement from the principal said, according to WEST News:"Earlier today I announced that the distribution of the Lyman Yearbook would be delayed. The distribution is being delayed in order to assure the yearbook meets all aspects of Seminole County School Board policies, particularly as it pertains to non-school sponsored events contained in school publications.

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Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorA nationwide PSA has launched on Tuesday that urges Hollywood to increase the number of people with disabilities both behind and in front of the camera.The campaign, formally known as Disability Is Diversity, comes from the Inevitable Foundation, a nonprofit created 16 months ago by Richie Siegel and Marisa Torelli-Pedevska that seeks to fund and mentor disabled mid-career screenwriters.The PSAs feature open letters that read, “Dear Entertainment Industry, THERE IS NO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION WITHOUT DISABILITY.”Disabled people make up more than 20% of the population, but only 2% of on-screen characters have disabilities. Less than 1% of writers in Hollywood are disabled.

Melanie Brown, otherwise known as Mel B, wore an incredible outfit at the Pride of Manchester Awards which drew on inspiration from her legendary past as a Spice Girl. The 46 year old channelled Scary Spice with a show-stopping leopard print coat and matching high heels. She draped the long collared coat over her shoulders as she posed on the red carpet.

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Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson set pulses racing on the red carpet in a plunging mini dress as she stepped out for the Pride of Manchester Awards. The soap babe, 38, was racy in red in the lowcut frock that risked a serious wardrobe malfunction.Nikki showed off her endless legs in the thigh-skimming design that featured delicate floral accents and buttons all down the front.She accessorised with a delicate gold necklace while wearing her brunette tresses in loose waves and opting for a glam makeup look.

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Some big names in TV and sport have united to celebrate the incredible people in Manchester at the Pride of Manchester Awards 2022 tonight, held at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel.The awards are hosted by former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh, 45, who will be helping present awards to those in the region who have done brilliant things to help others.The hostess arrived on the red carpet in a royal blue midi dress with balloon sleeves, paired with a sparkling silver clutch and matching strappy heels. Her brunette tresses were twisted into an up-do with loose hair at the front framing her face. Before the ceremony, Kym said : "It's such a thrill to be back in Manchester for a full live awards show for the first time since 2019.

Shot Sage Blue Marilyn, has become the highest-priced piece of American artwork sold at auction, according to The New York Times.“We did sell the most expensive painting of the 20th century,” Christie’s specialist Alex Rotter told the paper. “This is a big achievement.”The previous record had been a Jean-Michel Basquiat skull painting that was sold at Sotheby’s in 2017 for $110.5 million.Before Monday’s sale, the painting had been described by Christie’s as “one of the rarest and most transcendent images in existence,” according to CNN.Shot Sage Blue Marilyn, which was based on a publicity shot from the 1953 film Niagara, has been shown in galleries worldwide, including the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Tate Modern in London.

Katie McGlynn looked super-stylish as she struck a pose on the red carpet at the Manchester Evening News Pride of Manchester Awards. Katie was looking smart in an elegant black corset suit as she joined the city's finest at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel.

Some of Manchester's biggest stars and most incredible citizens have flocked to the Kimpton tonight to celebrate Manchester's finest in a glittering ceremony. The Manchester Evening News Pride of Manchester Awards kicked off this evening with a red carpet ceremony, which saw Spice Girl Mel B, The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Fleur East among the many stars present.

May 9, 2022This apparently isn’t the first time these administrators have blatantly threatened Moricz (the only openly gay Class President in their school’s history, mind you). While organizing a “Say Gay” walkout at the school in March, Moricz was allegedly told school security would be sent after him if he didn’t shut it down.When administration discovered that I was organizing a Say Gay walkout, they had all our posters ripped from the walls and told me to shut down the protest.

Rick Riordan, author of the popular YA adventure novel series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, is speaking out amid backlash in casting one of his characters in Disney+’s upcoming series adaptation.

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Femme to your list of most anticipated upcoming films, because this revenge thriller is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss.Actors Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Candyman) and George MacKay (Wolf) are set to star, Variety reports.Femme focuses on Jules (Stewart-Jarrett), a drag queen who’s the victim of a homophobic attack that leaves his life and career in ruins. Shortly thereafter, he discovers an opportunity for revenge when he spots one of his attackers, Preston (MacKay), in a gay sauna.

Grindr.Nelson David Morena Bolanos turned himself in Thursday to police in that city, although he says he is innocent, the U.K.’s Mirror reports. He is accused of posing as a gay man named Carlos to meet men on Grindr, then drugging and robbing them.

Skittles is sucking all the color out of its chewy candies once again in celebration of Pride month — or, as they put it, “giving up the rainbow to celebrate the one that matters.”

Just shy of a year after announcing their engagement, Frankie Grande and Hale Leon tied the knot “at a small intimate galactic ceremony” in Florida.Grande shared the news via Twitter, telling fans: “Introducing Mr. & Mr.

A post shared by Tian Richards (@tianrichards)The trailer for the CW’s Nancy Drew spin-off series Tom Swift recently dropped and it’s literally setting off sparks.The character of Tom Swift is a gay billionaire inventor played by actor Tian Richards. He first appeared in Season 2 of Nancy Drew and quickly became a fan favorite. Now, his very gay, very glamorous life is being depicted in an action series of his own.Per Entertainment Weekly:Described as a “devilishly charming” inventor with “unlimited resources and unimaginable wealth,” Tomis someone who many men would kill to be, or be with.

Understanding What Makes Us Mad at Others Starts with Understanding Ourselves“Okay, I got it,” you may be thinking. But people can still make me really mad. What am I supposed to do about that?First, look inside of yourself: Take a look at your expectations. Why can’t people act like they should?  We all have expectations for how we think other people should think, feel, and behave.

“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” has generated, in the weeks leading up to its release, if not exactly interest, then a kind of curiosity.This is a franchise that has survived, by the skin of its teeth, despite a largely apathetic critical and commercial response and several scandals ranging from author J.K. Rowling’s controversial comments about sex and gender to one-time costar Johnny Depp’s alleged spousal abuse, that have potentially dinged the franchise irrevocably.

Whatever your entertainment needs, we got your back (and hopefully your mind) with Queerty’s weekly “Culture Club” column with some of the highlights of new releases, streaming shows, classics worth revisiting, and what to drink while you watch.After years of delays, the latest entry in the Wizarding World/Harry Potter series arrives at last, and we’re happy to report, with some welcome gayness.The Secrets of Dumbledore picks up a few years after the series’ last entry. The evil wizard Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen, replacing Johnny Depp) continues his plot to take over the wizarding world and start a war with non-magical folk.

Chinezen die in de bioscoop de film Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore willen kijken, krijgen een gecensureerde versie te zien. Warner Bros heeft enkele dialogen die verwijzen naar een homoseksuele relatie tussen hoofdpersonages Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) en Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) uit de film geknipt.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore have been removed for the film’s release in China, as they allude to a gay relationship.Six seconds in the third film were cut in the forthcoming release, referring to a romantic past between Dumbledore and Grindelwald.The original cut included the lines “because I was in love with you” and “the summer Gellert and I fell in love”.The producers, Warner Bros, told Variety in a statement that they believe the “spirit of the film remains”.The studio added that they remain “committed to safeguarding the integrity of every film we release” and that that sometimes means “sensitively” making “nuanced cuts” for certain markets.“Our hope is to release our features worldwide as released by their creators but historically we have faced small edits made in local markets,” they added.“In the case of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, a six-second cut was requested and Warner Bros accepted those changes to comply with local requirements but the spirit of the film remains intact.“We want audiences everywhere in the world to see and enjoy this film, and it’s important to us that Chinese audiences have the opportunity to experience it as well, even with these minor edits.” In a three-star review of the new film, NME wrote: “Unfortunately, there are far too many other characters involved – and most of them don’t do much that actually matters.”

Warner Bros has removed dialogue referencing a gay relationship between Jude Law’s Albus Dumbledore and Mads Mikkelsen’s Gellert Grindelwald in the version of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore” released in China.

first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, takes out six seconds of the film in which Dumbledore utters the lines “I was in love with you” and “the summer Gellert and I fell in love.”The film’s total run time is 143 minutes.“As a studio, we’re committed to safeguarding the integrity of every film we release, and that extends to circumstances that necessitate making nuanced cuts in order to respond sensitively to a variety of in-market factors,” a Warner Bros. spokesperson told THR.“Our hope is to release our features worldwide as released by their creators but historically we have faced small edits made in local markets.” The spokesperson added: “In the case of ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,’ a six-second cut was requested and Warner Bros.

Fantastic Beasts movie for the film’s release in China.Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore again looks at the early life of the Harry Potter character, Albus Dumbledore (played by Jude Law).This is the third movie in a planned five-movie franchise and the first one in which Dumbledore is explicitly depicted as gay.That poses problems for Warner Bros, who are counting on the film to perform well in international territories for it to turn a healthy profit.The lines of dialogue axed from China run for six seconds, according to Variety. They allude to a previous relationship between Dumbledore and Grindelwald (played by Mads Mikkelsen).The specific lines are “because I was in love with you” and “the summer Gellert and I fell in love”.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, agreed to edit out two references to same-sex relationships from the film following demands from Chinese government censors.The censored dialogue, the removal of which ensured that the government would allow the film to be released to the public, occurs during a scene between main characters Albus Dumbledore, played by Jude Law, and Gellert Grindelwald, played by Mads Mikkelsen.The lines, which amounted to six seconds in total, were “…because I was in love with you” and “The summer Gellert and I fell in love,” reports the South China Morning Post.In 2007, J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter book series, declared that Dumbledore, who became the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry later in life, is gay, although he was never referenced as such in the books.Dumbledore’s sexual orientation was subsequently hinted at in the first two Fantastic Beasts films — which serve as prequels to the Harry Potter films — but it’s not until The Secrets of Dumbledore that the character’s sexuality if fully acknowledged on screen.

Charlize Theron and streaming giant HBO Max have announced their newest, oh-so-queer project: an adaptation of the DC Comics young adult novel You Brought Me The Ocean. The book, for those unfamiliar, casts Aqualad–protege of Aquaman–as a gay teenager.Deadline reports that Theron will produce the show; at the time of this writing, neither the actress/producer nor HBO have said if she also plans to star in the series. You Brought Me The Ocean reimagines the origins of the character Aqualad.The novel, which is a self-contained story outside mainstream DC continuity, follows the story of Jake Hyde, an African-American teen that heads off to college.

“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” that point to Albus Dumbledore’s homosexuality, though the studio says that “the spirit of the film remains intact” despite the edits. As first spotted by news.com.au, the Chinese theatrical release of the third “Fantastic Beasts” movie in the Wizarding World franchise omitted two lines of dialogue spoken by Dumbledore (Jude Law), including him saying, “because I was in love with you” and “the summer Gellert and I fell in love.” “Harry Potter” author and the film’s writer J.K.

Warner Bros’ Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore, which released in China this past weekend, did so without references to the same-sex relationship between two of the threequel’s lead characters. The Chinese censors requested a cut, which Warner Bros, according to a studio spokesperson, “accepted… to comply with local requirements,” adding, “the spirit of the film remains intact.” (See the full statement below.)

Fantastic Beasts 3: The Secrets of Dumbledore might have been number one at the box office in China this week, but audiences there still aren’t privy to one of the wizard’s secrets: his former relationship with the film’s villainous Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen). The reason? China’s government requested that the dialog referencing their romantic history be cut from the film, according to Variety.While the removed dialogue only amounted to six seconds of the film’s 142-minute runtime, it does mark the franchise’s first textual reference to Dumbledore’s (Jude Law) sexuality.

There have been some changes made to Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore ahead of its release in China.

Zack Sharf References to a gay relationship in “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” were edited out of the movie by Warner Bros. for the film’s release in China. Only six seconds of the movie’s 142-minute runtime were removed.