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Spanish trans thriller Emilia Pérez leads this year’s BAFTA longlist with nominations in a whopping 15 categories

Spanish trans thriller Emilia Pérez is leading this year’s BAFTA longlist with nominations in a whopping 15 categories. Directed by Jacques Audiard, the film, which was picked up by Netflix during Cannes Film Festival, has emerged ahead of the race with slots in 15 categories, including best film, d

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Television

The Boyfriend, Japan’s first-ever same-sex dating show, renewed for a second season by Netflix

Japanese gay reality show The Boyfriend, which is the country’s first-ever same-sex dating show, has been renewed for a second season by Netflix. The show brought nine queer men together for a month-long stay in a beach house called ‘the Green Room’. While running a mint-green coffee truck together,

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Film

Will Ferrell says that working on Will and Harper with trans best friend was “one of the most remarkable things I’ve ever gotten to be a part of”

Actor and trans ally Will Ferrell has said that working on Will and Harper with trans best friend Harper Steele was “one of the most remarkable things I’ve ever gotten to be a part of.” In this intimate, honest, and heartfelt documentary, Will and Harper hit the open road together to process this ne

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Film

Will Ferrell hopes his candid and enlightening new documentary ‘Will & Harper’ can spark compassion and conversation ahead of US election

Will Ferrell hopes his candid and enlightening new documentary Will & Harper can spark compassion and conversation ahead of the US election. Three years ago, Will Ferrell was filming a movie when he received a most surprising email: his dear friend of nearly 30 years was coming out to him as a trans

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Film

Will Ferrell defends trans community ahead of new documentary, ‘Will & Harper’

Actor Will Ferrell has spoken out ahead of his new documentary, Will & Harper, which is released on Netflix on September 27, saying transphobia exists because: “I think we fear what we don’t know.” Three years ago, Will Ferrell was filming a movie when he received a most surprising email: his dear f

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

LGBTQ+ News

Heartstopper Pride Flag to be displayed at Queer Britain to coincide with new season of the queer drama

Netflix has unveiled plans to create a Heartstopper Pride Flag, which will be displayed at Queer Britain to coincide with a new season of Heartstopper in October, and will feature personal messages from fans shared during a nationwide tour of this year’s Pride events, including Brighton & Hove Pride

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Television

Selling Sunset drama! Chrishell Stause hints she might skip Amanza Smith’s birthday party due to Amanza’s stylist calling her a “fake lesbian”

Drama has struck season eight of Netflix show Selling Sunset with the third episode of the series seeing Chrishell Stause hint she might skip Amanza Smith‘s birthday party due to a dispute with Amanza’s stylist, Sammie M. During the episode, Chrishell claims that Sammie M previously made homophobic

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Film

Will Ferrell praised for new documentary with trans best friend, Harper Steele

Will Ferrell has been praised for a new documentary with trans best friend Harper Steele, former head writer at Saturday Night Live. Three years ago, Will Ferrell was filming a movie when he received a most surprising email: his dear friend of nearly 30 years was coming out to him as a trans woman.

By Graham Robson • 2 min read

Arts

BOOK REVIEW: ‘DeadEndia Volume 3: Divine Order’ by Hamish Steele

DeadEndia is more than just a fantastic graphic novel – it’s a cultural touchstone that pushes the boundaries of queer representation in media. Steele has created a work that will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of LGBTQ artists and storytellers to share their own unique voices with the world.

By Eric Page • 5 min read

Television

History maker! Baby Reindeer’s Nava Mau “honoured” to have made trans history with Emmys nomination

Trans Baby Reindeer star Nava Mau has said she’s honoured to have made history with her nomination at the upcoming Emmys. On Wednesday, July 17 it was revealed that the Mexican actor had been recognised in the Best Supporting Actress In A Limited Series, Anthology Series Or TV Movie category for her

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

LGBTQ+ News

“I’m done.” Ellen DeGeneres to quit show business after upcoming Netflix special

Ellen DeGeneres is saying goodbye to show business and public eye after her upcoming Netflix special, which is set to premiere later this year. During the former talk show host’s Ellen’s Last Stand…Up stop in Santa Rosa, California, in July, DeGeneres announced that she’s leaving Hollywood after a f

By Graham Robson • 1 min read

Film

FILM REVIEW: ‘In From The Side’ – a rollercoaster ride from Matt Carter

Emmerdale star Alexander Lincoln plays the moody young hunk Mark, who’s trapped in an unhappy relationship with a detached, well-off businessman who is seldom at home.

By Brian Butler • 2 min read