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Disney Speaks Out on Pulling Transgender Story From Pixar's 'Win or Lose'

Win or Lose, citing the needs of parents.The series follows the Pickles, a co-ed middle school softball team, throughout the week as they prepare for their upcoming championship game. Each of the eight episodes focuses on a different character and their life off the field, including "the insecure kids, their helicopter parents" and "even a lovesick umpire." It is set to premiere on Disney+ on February 19, 2025.According to Deadline, Disney has cut "a few lines of dialogue" from an episode that references a character's gender identity.A spokesperson for Disney confirmed that the story arc was removed and provided the following statement to Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter: "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."Newsweek emailed a spokesperson for Disney for further comment on Wednesday outside of normal business hours.This is Pixar Animation Studios' first-ever original long-form animated series.This is not the first time the corporation has faced criticism over LGBTQ+ topics and issues.
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