The new Pixar animated film features a kiss between two female characters, leading the UAE Media Regulatory Office to halt the film's release in the Emirates.
The United Arab Emirates has banned the upcoming Pixar animated film Lightyear from showing in cinemas amid reports that the film includes a kiss between two female characters.Uzo Aduba's character in the animated film kisses another woman with whom she's in a relationship
The Emirates, home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, announced through its Media Regulatory Office of the country's Ministry of Youth and Culture that the film would not be opening in the country this Thursday. "The office confirms that all films screened in cinemas across the country are subject to follow-up and evaluation before the date of screening to the public, to ensure the safety of the circulated content according to the appropriate age classification."The tweet included an image of the film's poster, with the profile image of its main character Buzz Lightyear with a "no" symbol over it in red.
The movie, with actor Chris Evans voicing the inspiration for the Buzz Lightyear action figure from the "Toy Story" films, reportedly includes a character voiced by actress Uzo Aduba kissing another woman with whom she's in a relationship.The UAE criminalises same-sex relationships.
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