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Variety reports:

“Win or Lose,” the first-ever long-form series from Pixar, was originally set to feature a transgender storyline that ended up being cut by Disney, Variety has learned.

Debuting in 2025, “Win or Lose” will follow the members of a co-ed middle school softball team as they gear up for their championship game. Each episode follows a different character, and the show is intended to focus on varied perspectives — including “the insecure kids, their helicopter parents, even a lovesick umpire” per the official logline — but a trans perspective will no longer be highlighted.

“When it comes to animated content for a younger audience, we recognize that many parents would prefer to discuss certain subjects with their children on their own terms and timeline,” said a spokesperson for Disney.

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Pixar’s original animated series #WinOrLose will no longer include a transgender storyline in a later episode, THR has learned.

A spokesperson for Disney confirmed that the story arc was removed and provided the following statement: “When it comes to animated content for a… pic.twitter.com/hSiRnfkTLr

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 17, 2024