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This is heartbreaking to read… www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Ex-Pixar Staffers Decry ‘Win or Lose’ Trans Storyline Being Scrapped: “Can’t Tell You How Much I Cried”
One consultant on the episode says the company is "asking someone to play someone they're not" by changing a character voiced by trans actress Chanel Stewart to cisgender.
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December 27, 2024 at 10:39 PM
This is heartbreaking to read… www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Some thoughts… thank you, Kidscreen | kidscreen.com/2024/12/18/d...
Disney axes a transgender story arc in Pixar’s Win or Lose
Echoing its stance on a recent decision to kill a Moon Girl episode, the company cites the preference of parents to discuss certain subjects
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December 18, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Some thoughts… thank you, Kidscreen | kidscreen.com/2024/12/18/d...
This is why we started The Rainbow Project & The Velmas | www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/d...
Disney Pulls Transgender Storyline from Pixar’s ‘Win or Lose’ Streaming Series (Exclusive)
The original animated show about a co-ed high school team debuts on Disney+ in February.
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December 18, 2024 at 4:46 PM
This is why we started The Rainbow Project & The Velmas | www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/d...
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Very honored to be included in this. Thank you, Rainbow Project! 💖
Congratulations to “The Fairly Odd Parents: A New Wish” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST NEW NONBINARY CAST MEMBER. "Wellsington Hotellsington" is a great episode and we're always excited to see an existing show expand its cast with a new LGBTQ+ character. @lindsaykatai.bsky.social
December 11, 2024 at 1:14 AM
Very honored to be included in this. Thank you, Rainbow Project! 💖
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I love that the new Velma Awards from @therainbowproject.bsky.social have recognized kids' TV shows for things like "Best Queer Relationship That’s Just a Plain Ol’ Relationship" and "Best Requited Queer Crush." #LGBTQ mombian.com/2024/12/10/f...
First-Ever Velma Awards Honor 14 Kids' Shows for LGBTQ+ Representation - Mombian
The Velma Awards, created this year by entertainment industry veterans to honor LGBTQ+ representation in children's media, have just been given to the first-ever set of winners. They're awards like no...
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December 11, 2024 at 3:07 AM
I love that the new Velma Awards from @therainbowproject.bsky.social have recognized kids' TV shows for things like "Best Queer Relationship That’s Just a Plain Ol’ Relationship" and "Best Requited Queer Crush." #LGBTQ mombian.com/2024/12/10/f...
Thank you #Kidscreen, for writing about the announcement of The Velma Award winners! kidscreen.com/2024/12/10/t...
The Velmas unveil inaugural winners
Heartstopper and Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur were among the titles recognized for LGBTQ+ representation by the new awards program.
kidscreen.com
December 10, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Thank you #Kidscreen, for writing about the announcement of The Velma Award winners! kidscreen.com/2024/12/10/t...
Congrats to @stevenuniverse.bsky.social for winning the inaugural Velmas LEGACY AWARD for all-around excellence. From the first gay wedding in children's programming to the first #GLAAD Award for an animated series, it's led in #LGBTQ+ representation for a long time now. @rebeccasugar.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Congrats to @stevenuniverse.bsky.social for winning the inaugural Velmas LEGACY AWARD for all-around excellence. From the first gay wedding in children's programming to the first #GLAAD Award for an animated series, it's led in #LGBTQ+ representation for a long time now. @rebeccasugar.bsky.social
Congratulations to “Jurassic World” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST QUEER RELATIONSHIP THAT'S JUST A RELATIONSHIP. The 2nd season of this iconic brand features a queer relationship that stands out by not standing out. It's presented as just part of the norm. @jurassicworld.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Congratulations to “Jurassic World” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST QUEER RELATIONSHIP THAT'S JUST A RELATIONSHIP. The 2nd season of this iconic brand features a queer relationship that stands out by not standing out. It's presented as just part of the norm. @jurassicworld.bsky.social
Congratulations to “The Fairly Odd Parents: A New Wish” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST NEW NONBINARY CAST MEMBER. "Wellsington Hotellsington" is a great episode and we're always excited to see an existing show expand its cast with a new LGBTQ+ character. @lindsaykatai.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Congratulations to “The Fairly Odd Parents: A New Wish” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST NEW NONBINARY CAST MEMBER. "Wellsington Hotellsington" is a great episode and we're always excited to see an existing show expand its cast with a new LGBTQ+ character. @lindsaykatai.bsky.social
Congratulations to “Primos” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST REQUITED QUEER CRUSH. "Summer of Heart Eyes" is a great episode about seeing your favorite cousin end up with the crush of their dreams. #primos
December 10, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Congratulations to “Primos” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST REQUITED QUEER CRUSH. "Summer of Heart Eyes" is a great episode about seeing your favorite cousin end up with the crush of their dreams. #primos
Congratulations to #MonsterHigh & the "The Monster Fest (Halloween Special)" for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST GUEST STAR EXTRAVAGANZA. A show that takes on the challenge of expanding the narrative of what a Trans Superstar Pop Diva (Phoenix, voiced by Dominique Jackson) looks like.
December 10, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Congratulations to #MonsterHigh & the "The Monster Fest (Halloween Special)" for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST GUEST STAR EXTRAVAGANZA. A show that takes on the challenge of expanding the narrative of what a Trans Superstar Pop Diva (Phoenix, voiced by Dominique Jackson) looks like.
Congratulations to Canada's “Let's Go Bananas” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST HELPING MY DAD PROPOSE TO MY OTHER DAD. This is a heartwarming show with amazing inclusivity. "The Big Pop/A Very Bananas Wedding" episodes celebrate the union of a queer family through the eyes of a child.
December 10, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Congratulations to Canada's “Let's Go Bananas” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST HELPING MY DAD PROPOSE TO MY OTHER DAD. This is a heartwarming show with amazing inclusivity. "The Big Pop/A Very Bananas Wedding" episodes celebrate the union of a queer family through the eyes of a child.
Congratulations to “Queer Kid Stuff” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for MOST IMPRESSIVE INDIE INNOVATOR. Performer, writer, educator, and activist Lindz Amer is a one-person force of nature committed to telling queer stories for all ages. @queerkidstuff @mxlindz
December 10, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Congratulations to “Queer Kid Stuff” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for MOST IMPRESSIVE INDIE INNOVATOR. Performer, writer, educator, and activist Lindz Amer is a one-person force of nature committed to telling queer stories for all ages. @queerkidstuff @mxlindz
Congrats to “The Dragon Prince: Mystery of Aaravos" for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST WEDDING BEFORE YOU AND YOUR NEW WIFE GO FIGHT INSURGENTS. This show breaks barriers with amazing representation of the queer and disabled communities in "The Red Wedding." @thedragonprince.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Congrats to “The Dragon Prince: Mystery of Aaravos" for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST WEDDING BEFORE YOU AND YOUR NEW WIFE GO FIGHT INSURGENTS. This show breaks barriers with amazing representation of the queer and disabled communities in "The Red Wedding." @thedragonprince.bsky.social
Congratulations to “Firebuds” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST CELEBRATION OF THE COMPLEX QUEER FAMILY TREE. The episode "Balancing Act" does an outstanding job exploring the challenges faced by kids from queer families when asked to explain their family's unique structure. #firebuds
December 10, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Congratulations to “Firebuds” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST CELEBRATION OF THE COMPLEX QUEER FAMILY TREE. The episode "Balancing Act" does an outstanding job exploring the challenges faced by kids from queer families when asked to explain their family's unique structure. #firebuds
Congratulations to “Danny Joe's Treehouse” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST OLD WORLD SHOW WITH NEW WORLD THINKING that's doing wonderful work which continually explores queer narratives for all ages, especially in the episode "Olive and the Oxenfree Family Roundup." #dannyjoestreehouse
December 10, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Congratulations to “Danny Joe's Treehouse” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST OLD WORLD SHOW WITH NEW WORLD THINKING that's doing wonderful work which continually explores queer narratives for all ages, especially in the episode "Olive and the Oxenfree Family Roundup." #dannyjoestreehouse
Congrats to “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST EPISODE (PERIOD!) THAT ALSO NEVER SAW THE LIGHT OF DAY. "The Gatekeeper" is a brave and groundbreaking episode that tackles the fight for trans acceptance in sports. Unfortunately, this episode was never aired.
December 10, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Congrats to “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST EPISODE (PERIOD!) THAT ALSO NEVER SAW THE LIGHT OF DAY. "The Gatekeeper" is a brave and groundbreaking episode that tackles the fight for trans acceptance in sports. Unfortunately, this episode was never aired.
Congratulations to “Heartstopper” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST QUEER SHOW YOU WISH EXISTED WHEN YOU WERE GROWING UP. In its third season, this show continues to do an amazing job of recognizing the entire LGBTQ+ community. #heartstopper #see_saw_films
December 10, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Congratulations to “Heartstopper” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST QUEER SHOW YOU WISH EXISTED WHEN YOU WERE GROWING UP. In its third season, this show continues to do an amazing job of recognizing the entire LGBTQ+ community. #heartstopper #see_saw_films
Congrats to “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST EXPLORATION OF GENDER EXPRESSION. "I Am Pogey!" is a beautiful episode with @adamlambert.bsky.social about gender & self-expression with an amazing song & heartfelt message. It’s everything a show should be.
December 10, 2024 at 5:50 PM
Congrats to “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock” for winning an inaugural Velma Award for BEST EXPLORATION OF GENDER EXPRESSION. "I Am Pogey!" is a beautiful episode with @adamlambert.bsky.social about gender & self-expression with an amazing song & heartfelt message. It’s everything a show should be.
The inaugural Velma Awards honorees have been announced. Congratulations to all of the amazing, inclusive, bold, and daring winners! #TheVelmas #TheVelmaAwards #TheRainbowProject www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-featur... | @thevelmas.bsky.social
‘Heartstopper,’ ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ Among Inaugural Winners of The Velma Awards (Exclusive)
The honors, launched by the Chris Nee co-founded The Rainbow Project, celebrate creatives and children’s and family media working towards better onscreen representation of LGBTQ+ youth and their famil...
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December 10, 2024 at 4:32 PM
The inaugural Velma Awards honorees have been announced. Congratulations to all of the amazing, inclusive, bold, and daring winners! #TheVelmas #TheVelmaAwards #TheRainbowProject www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-featur... | @thevelmas.bsky.social
Thank you, Kidscreen, for this awesome write up about @thevelmas.bsky.social and The Rainbow Project!! |@chrisnee.bsky.social, @kristireed.bsky.social, @djblacklow.bsky.social | kidscreen.com/2024/12/06/t...
The Velmas to honor LGBTQ+ representation in kids media
Chris Nee, Kristi Reed and Jeremy Blacklow have teamed up to roll out this initiative under their new organization The Rainbow Project.
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December 8, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Thank you, Kidscreen, for this awesome write up about @thevelmas.bsky.social and The Rainbow Project!! |@chrisnee.bsky.social, @kristireed.bsky.social, @djblacklow.bsky.social | kidscreen.com/2024/12/06/t...
Thank you, @marcmalkin.bsky.social , for breaking the news about The Velma awards in Variety. @therainbowproject.bsky.social variety.com/2024/tv/awar...
The Velmas to Honor LGBTQ Representation in Kids and Family Programming (EXCLUSIVE)
LGBTQ representation in kids and family programming will be honored with The Velmas, an awards series being launched by The Rainbow Project.
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December 6, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Thank you, @marcmalkin.bsky.social , for breaking the news about The Velma awards in Variety. @therainbowproject.bsky.social variety.com/2024/tv/awar...
A major shout-out and thank you to Abbey White from The Hollywood Reporter for this feature about The Rainbow Project and The Velmas @thevelmas.bsky.social the new awards series honoring excellence in LGBTQ+ representation in Kids & Family programming! www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-featur...
Chris Nee, Rainbow Project Founders on Launching the Velma Awards and the State of LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids Media
The producer and showrunner, along with voice and casting director Kristi Reed, and studio executive Jeremy Blacklow discuss founding a new way to celebrate Hollywood’s “courageous” LGBTQ+ creators, q...
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December 6, 2024 at 4:21 PM
A major shout-out and thank you to Abbey White from The Hollywood Reporter for this feature about The Rainbow Project and The Velmas @thevelmas.bsky.social the new awards series honoring excellence in LGBTQ+ representation in Kids & Family programming! www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-featur...
Thank you, @marcmalkin.bsky.social , for breaking the news about The Velma awards in Variety. @therainbowproject.bsky.social variety.com/2024/tv/awar...
The Velmas to Honor LGBTQ Representation in Kids and Family Programming (EXCLUSIVE)
LGBTQ representation in kids and family programming will be honored with The Velmas, an awards series being launched by The Rainbow Project.
variety.com
December 6, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Thank you, @marcmalkin.bsky.social , for breaking the news about The Velma awards in Variety. @therainbowproject.bsky.social variety.com/2024/tv/awar...
