Disney/Pixar’s ‘Onward’ Banned In Multiple Middle East Countries Due To Lesbian Reference — Deadline

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EXCLUSIVE: Disney/Pixar’s family film Onward has been banned in multiple Middle East markets due to the film’s minor reference to a lesbian relationship. In the movie, about two teenage elf brothers in a mythical world who embark on a quest for magic, there is a passing reference to…

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French town suspends ties with Polish sister city over LGBT rights — Kafkadesk

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Warsaw, Poland – The French town of Saint-Jean-de-Braye has broken its partnership with its sister city of Tuchów in Poland last week after the latter adopting resolutions deemed against LGBT people. “France is committed to combating human rights violations based on sexual orientation”, stated the French municipality. “We…

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