'Lightyear' banned in Malaysia, Muslim countries over same-sex kissing scene

READ MORE: Chris Evans slams countries which banned animated film Lightyear over same-sex kissAccording to Insider, Disney bosses predicted the film would take around $70 million on its opening weekend although it only took roughly $50.5 million in America.In terms of other Pixar flicks that flopped in its opening weekend, Lightyear is down there with Ratatouille which raked in $47.2 million back in 2007, The Good Dinosaur and Onward.On movie database site IMDb, Lightyear only has a 5.2/10 rating, however, on Rotten Tomatoes, it's got a rating of 75%.The reason behind the film not doing as well as expected could be down to it being released not long after Top Gun: Maverick and Jurassic World: Dominion.This meant that over Father's Day weekend many audiences could have opted to see the other films instead.According to UNILAD, those films took $44 million and $58 million on the opening weekend of Lightyear, sandwiching the Pixar movie between strongly performing blockbusters. That being said, there's potential for Lightyear to be a success as Disney Pixar fans saw a similar thing happen with the film Coco.The 2017 film opened at $50.8 million in the US and then went on to be a huge success and take $210 million in the states and over $800 million across the globe.Although the film is not being shown in certain countries after it has been banned due to depictions of a same-sex relationship.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorFor Pixar’s latest feature, “Light- year,” director of photography Jeremy Lasky worked with production designer Tim Evatt and lighting DP Ian Megibben to establish the look of the CGI film. Together they decided it needed to be not only cohesive and clear but also cinematic.The movie, in theaters now, is a new adventure about one of Andy’s favorite toys, Buzz Lightyear, from the “Toy Story” franchise. This time around, though, Buzz is human — the hero who inspires the toy.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterIt’s hard to escape the deflating sense that Disney’s “Lightyear” has remained stubbornly Earth-bound in its box office debut. At least, that’s the prevailing sentiment that’s greeted the latest Pixar film’s so-so $51 million opening weekend in North America.For industry analysts, those lackluster ticket sales were confounding because Pixar had been box office royalty and “Lightyear,” a spinoff of the cosmically successful “Toy Story” franchise, landed decent — though not euphoric — reviews.

Universal Pictures' Jurassic World Dominion dominated the box office over Father's Day weekend by earning $58.6M domestically out of 4,697 US theaters.The sixth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise - which brought back OG stars Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill - has earned a total $623.4M at the box office globally.Colin Trevorrow's $185M-budget movie currently has a dismal 30% critic approval rating (out of 343 reviews) and a 78% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Dino-tastic! Universal Pictures' Jurassic World Dominion dominated the box office over Father's Day weekend by earning $58.6M domestically out of 4,697 US theatersJurassic World Dominion also stars Chris Pratt, BD Wong, Bryce Dallas Howard, DeWanda Wise, Mamoudou Athie, and Omar Sy.Disney's Toy Story spin-off Lightyear took second place with $55M domestically from 4,255 US theaters for a total of $85.6M global debut.

Chris Evans and a bunch of puppies. It doesn't get any better than that!The  star tried his best (keyword, tried!) to conduct an interview with but the actor couldn't contain his focus and excitement, and rightfully so.

Lightyear, in theaters today. The animated project tells the origin story of one of the most popular characters in the Toy Story franchise: Buzz Lightyear, played by Chris Evans.The film introduces new characters into the mix, two of whom are Alisha Hawthorne, Buzz’s best friend and former commanding officer, voiced by Uzo Aduba, and Izzy Hawthorne, Alisha’s granddaughter and companion of Buzz on his new journey, voiced by Keke Palmer.Article continues after video.The presence of Palmer and Aduba’s voices adds welcome diversity to the film’s cannon.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaDisney and Pixar’s “Lightyear” blasted off with a respectable $5.2 million in Thursday previews.The film, a spinoff of the “Toy Story” franchise, looks at the fictional astronaut character who was in a movie the inspired the Buzz Lightyear action figure who enchanted Andy and who later became BFFs with Woody (got that?). But this Buzz Lightyear, much to Patricia Heaton’s rather evocative dismay, is voiced not by Tim Allen, whose dulcet pipes graced all four “Toy Story” flicks, but by the Star Command-ing cadences of one Chris Evans.“Lightyear” is expected to launch to between $70 million to $80 million and will screen in 4,200 North American theaters. That should be a big enough number to secure first place at the box office, as well as all the attendant bragging rights that come with that perch.

Patricia Heaton-induced chatter about the latter being “castrated” by the new film.“My younger version would have just been pinching himself,” Evans said of taking over the role during a sit-down with “Good Morning America.”The Boston native stressed that he has been a big fan of Disney and Pixar animations — and the “untouchable” Allen — since he was a kid.Before taking on the role to infinity and beyond, Evans admitted that he “certainly studied” Allen’s voice work on all four of the “Toy Story” films.“Look, Tim Allen is Buzz Lightyear,” Evans went on. “What he did in those movies is so iconic and so loved, and I’d be a fool not to incorporate some of his choices into this role.”The “Home Improvement” star, 69, portrayed the astronaut doll in the Disney flicks from 1995 until 2019.“Knives Out” star Evans continued, “The character in this movie is the human version that the toy is based off of, so it makes sense to have a little bit of overlap, luckily for me.

animated film “Lightyear” from the country’s cinemas after refusing to cut scenes promoting homosexuality.The Film Censorship Board said it approved the movie with parental guidance for those under 13 on the condition of modifications. Scenes and dialogues that it “found to contain elements promoting the LGBT lifestyle which violate key aspects of the Guidelines on the Film Censorship” were ordered to “be cut and muted,” the board said in a statement.“However, the film distributors did not agree to comply with the instructions” and decided instead to cancel the screening, the board said, adding that it would not compromise on any LGBTQ scenes.

Chris Evans was "very" humbled when he played Buzz Lightyear in the Disney film "Lightyear," which hits theaters on Friday. The "Captain America" star was a guest on "Good Morning America" on Thursday and discussed voicing the character from the "Toy Story" franchise, which originally was voiced by Tim Allen.  "My younger version would have just been pinching himself," he said. Evans shared that he has been a huge fan of Disney and Pixar animations since he was a child.

Actor Chris Evans has spoken out in response to criticism about the same-sex kiss that’s featured in the latest Disney and Pixar animated film Lightyear. Evans voices the main character, Buzz Lightyear in the film and has been nonplussed by those who have expressed anger towards a scene which shows Buzz’s fellow astronaut Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba) kissing her partner of the same sex.  In an interview with Variety, the actor said that “there’s always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold onto what as before. But those people die off like dinosaurs.

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Get TicketsThe cast is filled with a legendary crew that includes Chris Evans (voices Buzz Lightyear), Keke Palmer (voices Izzy Hawthorne), Taika Waititi (voices Mo Morrison), James Brolin (voices Zurg) and many more talented actors. We know you're ready to fill your nostalgic heart with this intergalactic tale, so we have all the details on when, where and how you can watch — along with how you can stream the first four  movies and more.  releases in theaters on Friday, June 17, so you don't have long to wait to see Buzz Lightyear face off against the evil Emperor Zurg. Currently, there isn't a date set for when will make its way to the streaming service. Disney typically has a 30- or 45-day window of theatrical exclusivity, so will likely begin streaming between July 17 and Aug. 1.If you want to refresh your memory on everything related to the franchise, you can stream all four movies on Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video.

conservative political beliefs. Allen, 69, famously voiced the Buzz Lightyear action figurine in all four “Toy Story” movies, so fans are surprised the actor isn’t involved in the new spin-off-movie, set for release on Friday.

Disney Pixar’s Lightyear was banned from certain countries over depictions of a same-sex relationship.The animated movie has found itself become a controversial topic in several Middle Eastern countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, over a kissing scene.Hollywood hunk Chris - who voices Buzz Lightyear in the movie - branded the powers behind the countries "idiots" as he admitted feeling there will always be people who are "afraid" to move forward in life.Speaking to Reuters he said: "The real truth is those people are idiots."Every time there’s been social advancement as we wake up, the American story, the human story is one of constant social awakening and growth and that’s what makes us good.""There’s always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold on to what was before."Chris, 41, then explained that he feels the best stance is to ignore the opinions of anyone who is still shunning inclusivity.He continued: "I think the goal is to pay them no mind, march forward and embrace the growth that makes us human."It’s tough to not be a little frustrated that it even has to be a topic of discussion.

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Chris Evans hit back at critics of the depiction of a same-sex couple in his upcoming film Lightyear, saying, 'The real truth is those people are idiots.'The Boston native, 41, speaking with Reuters on Tuesday, addressed the criticism of a gay couple featured in the Pixar movie, in which he voices the titular role of Buzz Lightyear.'Every time there’s been social advancement as we wake up, the American story, the human story is one of constant social awakening and growth and that’s what makes us good,' Evans said. The latest:Chris Evans, 41, hit back at critics of the depiction of a same-sex couple in his upcoming film Lightyear, saying, 'The real truth is those people are idiots.' He was pictured in London on Monday at the film's U.K.

Chris Evans is proud to see “Lightyear” pushing LGBTQ representation forward.

Chris Evans is speaking out to slam the homophobic critics of his new movie Lightyear.

Patricia Heaton spoke out against Disney and stood up for her longtime friend Tim Allen after seeing the new trailer for the upcoming "Toy Story" spinoff based on the Buzz Lightyear character, aptly titled "Lightyear."  The "Everybody Loves Raymond" star took to Twitter to decry the new movie: "Saw the trailer for Buzz Lightyear and all I can say is Disney/Pixar made a HUGE mistake in not casting my pal @ofctimallen." She added: "Tim Allen in the role that he originated, the role that he owns.Tim IS Buzz! Why would they completely castrate this iconic, beloved character?" Allen, 69, has voiced the astronaut doll character since 1995, and reprised the role for "Toy Story 2," "Toy Story 3," and "Toy Story 4" in addition to a host of other projects. Chris Evans stars as the new Buzz Lightyear in the upcoming film.

Zack Sharf Chris Evans is taking a stand against anyone criticizing “Lightyear” for featuring a gay kiss between two female characters. The actor recently told Reuters that film and TV viewers who opposite diversity and more inclusive on-screen representation are “idiots” who will eventually “die off like dinosaurs.” Evans said it’s important not to pay any attention to such toxic viewers and criticisms.As Variety exclusively reported in March, Pixar restored the gay kiss in “Lightyear” after uproar from staffers over the decision to remove it. The kiss is brief and is included during a montage sequence that depicts the life of Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba).