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Be Fri Fallout: Pixar Reassesses Its Path After the Film’s Cancellation

Pixar canceled Be Fri, a long-in-development feature from Kristen Lester that involved about 50 staff and underwent multiple revisions, reportedly after Disney pushed back on a girl-centered, “girl power” premise. The shutdown prompted a memorial at the studio and internal debate about leadership and public perception, but the company remains hopeful about its future originals thanks to Hoppers’ success and Toy Story 5 on the horizon.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#be-fri #disney #elio

movies1 month ago•15 min saved

Pixar Chief Defends Cutting LGBTQ Content, Framing It as Protective, Not Political

Pete Docter told The Wall Street Journal that cutting an LGBTQ storyline from Pixar's Elio was to shield kids from topics they might not be ready to discuss with parents, quipping that the studio is making a movie, not 'hundreds of millions of dollars of therapy.' The piece frames this as a cowardly stance, contrasts it with Pixar's history of addressing tough issues, and notes the studio's upcoming film Hoppers.

via Gizmodo|

#elio #hoppers #lgbtq

entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Pixar Chief Defends Elio Edits: LGBTQ Moments Cut to Avoid 'Therapy' for Parents

Pixar chief creative officer Pete Docter explains that LGBTQ themes were trimmed from Elio to avoid pressuring parents into conversations they’re not ready for, quipping, 'We’re making a movie, not hundreds of millions of dollars of therapy.' The film underwent significant rewrites after early screenings and leadership changes; it opened to Pixar’s record-low domestic start, with Docter stressing the aim to appeal to everyone.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#elio #entertainment #lgbtq

entertainment1 month ago•11 min saved

Docter's Pixar pivot: from personal tales to sequels and box-office bets

A Wall Street Journal profile portrays Pixar chief Pete Docter steering the studio from personal, director-driven storytelling toward more commercially driven films, including Elio’s retooling and a Monsters, Inc. 3 in development, after Lasseter’s era. Docter is quoted saying, “we’re making a movie, not hundreds of millions of dollars of therapy,” reflecting a shift toward broader audience appeal. The piece also notes other studio moves and stories on Hoppers’ reception, plus separate items about Stephen Hibbert’s death and Ben Stiller’s clash with White House propaganda over Tropic Thunder.

via AV Club|

#elio #entertainment #monsters-inc-3

entertainment1 month ago•15 min saved

Elio Recut: Pixar Drops LGBTQ Plot Points to Keep the Film Focused

Pete Docter told the Wall Street Journal that Pixar overhauled 2025’s Elio after weak early screenings, removing the film’s LGBTQ elements—including a gay crush and a pink bike scene—because “we’re making a movie, not hundreds of millions of dollars of therapy.” The reshuffle led to the exit of director Adrian Molina and was completed by Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi, sparking internal backlash. Elio ended up earning about $150 million worldwide on a production budget of roughly $150 million (not counting marketing). This move follows Disney’s earlier decision to cut a transgender character from the series Win or Lose.

via Variety|

#elio #entertainment #lgbtq

film1 month ago•16 min saved

Pixar Chief Docter Explains Dropped Queer Elio Plot Aimed at Broad Appeal

Pixar chief Pete Docter said a queer storyline in Elio was cut because the studio wants films that appeal to everyone, not “hundreds of millions of dollars of therapy.” The change followed feedback from parents about topics they weren’t ready to discuss, and comes as Pixar shifts toward broadly relatable stories and sequels (including Toy Story 5). Docter emphasizes prioritizing quality over churning out content, while the WSJ-reported overhaul reflected the studio’s evolving creative direction.

via Deadline|

#animation #elio #film