“It devastated me”: Former Pixar staff react to Disney cutting Win or Lose’s trans storyline
Former Pixar staff members have spoken out against Disney nixing Win or Loses’ trans-inclusive content. On 17 December, it was revealed that the upcoming series was cutting a trans-led storyline.
While the character – named Kai – will still be featured in the show, dialogue related to their gender identity is set to be removed from the final cut. “When it comes to animated content for a younger audience, we recognize that many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline,” a spokesperson from the company said in a statement.
As of writing, Disney has refrained from sharing additional information about the removed storyline. On 27 December, former Pixar staff members expressed their disappointment over the decision during an extensive interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
Sarah Ligatich, a former Pixar assistant editor and consultant for the episode, told the publication that she was “devastated” over the news but was “hardly surprised” by Disney’s decision. “For a long time, Disney has not been in the business of making great content.
