Disney cuts transgender storyline from new animated Pixar series
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(CNN) – Disney has cut a transgender storyline from its new animated Pixar series titled “Win or Lose.”
The edit comes ahead of the show’s release next year.
The animated show centers around a co-ed middle school softball team called “The Pickles.”
Each of the show’s eight episodes will focus on a different member of the team.
"Win or Lose" will begin streaming Feb. 19 on Disney+.(Disney)
According to a source, while the storyline involving gender identity will no longer be included, the character will remain in the series.
In a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney said for animated content directed toward younger audiences, the company recognizes that “many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline.”
“Win or Lose” will begin streaming Feb. 19 on Disney+.
(CNN) – Disney has cut a transgender storyline from its new animated Pixar series titled “Win or Lose.”
The edit comes ahead of the show’s release next year.
The animated show centers around a co-ed middle school softball team called “The Pickles.”
Each of the show’s eight episodes will focus on a different member of the team.
"Win or Lose" will begin streaming Feb. 19 on Disney+.(Disney)
According to a source, while the storyline involving gender identity will no longer be included, the character will remain in the series.
In a statement to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney said for animated content directed toward younger audiences, the company recognizes that “many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline.”
“Win or Lose” will begin streaming Feb. 19 on Disney+.