All articles tagged with #queer themes
Pixar's animated film 'Elio' underwent significant story and character changes due to leadership feedback, erasing its original queer themes and resulting in a costly production and poor box office performance. Former staff allege that the film's initial LGBTQ+ elements were removed or downplayed, reflecting ongoing industry challenges with LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream animation.
Pixar's Elio faced box office failure partly due to self-censorship of its queer themes, influenced by internal and external pressures, leading to a less substantive film and creative departures, amidst broader company issues affecting its releases.
Pixar's 'Elio' faced a tumultuous production, with original queer-coded elements removed following leadership feedback, leading to creative discontent and a poor box office debut, raising concerns about diversity and creative control within the studio.