The movie is Pixar's imagining of the movie that inspired the toy version of Buzz Lightyear featured in the acclaimed Toy Story franchise.Įvans voices Buzz Lightyear, a legendary space ranger. In Singapore, it will be released with an NC16 rating on Thursday.

Lightyear was banned in the United Arab Emirates because it depicts homosexuality, and Disney has been unable to secure permission to show the movie in 13 other Middle Eastern and Asian countries. '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,' he added.

'The real truth is those people are idiots,' Evans said in an interview with Reuters Television ahead of the debut of Lightyear in theatres on Friday (Jun 17). Walt Disney Co's new animated Pixar movie Lightyear features a gay couple, the latest step by the company to show traditionally under-represented groups on the big screen.Īctor Chris Evans, who voices the main character in Lightyear, applauded moves to reflect all types of people and said those who react negatively should be disregarded.

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