The media landscape is changing rapidly, and recent political events in the United States are already said to be causing problems for some series. Episodes from hit anime series Moon girl and demon dinosaur It was leaked online following claims that Disney canned the film over its inclusion of an LGBT+ storyline.
Although there has been no official announcement from the studio, reports compiled by anime site Toon Hive suggest that this may be due to the new political climate, as the episode revolves around a transgender character named Brooklyn. (india moore). This was corroborated by the series’ storyboard revisionists. derrick malik johnsonBluesky’s now-deleted post read:
“So I guess one of the projects (episodes) I’ve been working on finally got shelved because of which political party won the recent elections. It pains me to know that this is now going to be considered a lost episode of the media.”
The episode, titled “The Gatekeeper,” didn’t actually make it to The Gatekeeper, as the full text has now been leaked online. Lost Media Busters revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that Owlfibia, a famous illegal streaming site, released this episode on YouTube. As of this writing, “The Gatekeeper” is still available for fans to watch. The story revolves around Brooklyn, who plays on the women’s volleyball team and faces discrimination from a “narrow-minded coach” who tries to take her out of the game.
Animation producers react to reports about “Moon Girl and the Devil’s Dinosaur Canned Episode”
news of Moon girl and demon dinosaur” canceled episodes have not been well-received by creators in the animation industry. It comes at a tumultuous time, with the Animation Guild currently negotiating with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) for better pay and protection from AI. Multiple animation creators shared their reactions to the news. Emma Ciciregastoryboard artist gravity falls and duck tales “Disney should be ashamed of themselves for canning this episode,” she wrote on her You can’t.
amphibian creator matt braleyHe responded to Cicierega’s post with some insight into the behind-the-scenes process of creating the episode, saying: A complete breakdown of the process and salivating at the team’s careful/thoughtful work. S&P approved this episode. I’m glad I went. ” For context, S&P stands for “Standards and Practices” and is Disney’s review board.
Braley also added his feelings on the matter. Utter cowardice and backtracking at a time when this content is actually needed the most. ” Braley wasn’t the only creator with strong opinions. Post from an indie animation writer Dave CapdevielHe worked on the pilot. Hazbin Hotelshared by owl house‘s Dana Terracesomeone who didn’t mince words.
Collider has reached out to a Disney representative for comment and explanation as to why the episode was removed. We will update this article if we receive a response. season 2 of Moon girl and demon dinosaur Despite receiving a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and widespread praise from critics, the series was canceled before its second season.
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