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Chris Evans calls critics of on-screen representation 'idiots' after Lightyear ban

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Hollywood star voices the young Buzz Lightyear in the animated Toy Story spin-off Lightyear. The film has been banned in the United Arab Emirates because it depicts a kiss between two female characters. Disney has also been unable to secure permission to show the Pixar film in 13 other Middle Eastern and Asian countries.

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The Guardian

Lightyear’s anti-gay critics can buzz off, says Chris Evans

‘The real truth is those people are idiots’ says new voice of beloved Toy Story character as movie is kept off screens in 14 countries

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Chris Evans says critics of same-sex kiss in Lightyear are ‘idiots’

Film has been banned in 14 countries over the scene

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

'Lightyear' star Chris Evans calls critics of on-screen representation 'idiots'

Walt Disney Co's new animated Pixar movie "Lightyear" features a gay couple, the latest step by the company to show traditionally under-represented groups on the big screen.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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New York Post

Chris Evans calls critics of ‘Lightyear’ same-sex kiss ‘idiots’

“There’s always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold on to what was before. But those people die off like dinosaurs,” he said.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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Metro News

Chris Evans is so over debating same-sex kiss in Pixar’s Lightyear

Disney reinstated the kiss between two female characters amid the Don’t Say Gay bill.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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News24

Chris Evans calls critics of on-screen representation 'idiots' after Lightyear ban

Walt Disney Co's new animated Pixar movie Lightyear features a gay couple, the latest step by the company to show traditionally under-represented groups on the big screen.

2 years ago·South Africa

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