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Warner Bros. Discovery – 2026 Where We Are in Film
12+ hour, 56+ min ago (274+ words) Warner Bros.’ recently acquired adaptation rights to The Land of Stories franchise by out actor and writer Chris Colfer. The six-novel series included LGBTQ characters as part of the world, with the prequel series A Tale of Magic… including more…...
NBCUniversal – 2026 Where We Are in Film
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (373+ words) Universal Pictures was founded in 1912, making it one of the oldest film studios in the country. Universal merged with NBC in 2004, and was purchased by Comcast in 2011. In 2016, NBCUniversal acquired Dreamworks Animation, and in 2020, they launched their streaming service Peacock....
A24 – 2026 Where We Are in Film
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (250+ words) A24 is one of the most inclusive studios tracked in this year’s study at 29% of total annual films including LGBTQ characters. However, it is worth noting that this does mark a nearly halved slate compared to the studio’s 2024 releases, of which…...
Sony – 2026 Where We Are in Film
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (211+ words) The third and final film in the Spider-Verse trilogy, Beyond the Spider-Verse, will be released in 2027. In the series’ previous film (2023’s Across the Spider-Verse), Gwen had a “Protect Trans Kids” sticker in her bedroom. This film has an opportunity…...
Lionsgate – 2026 Where We Are in Film
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (300+ words) Considering its larger slate, it is disappointing that such a small number of the films released under Lionsgate were LGBTQ-inclusive. However, of the three inclusive films, all released under the Lionsgate banner, it is worth noting that two of these…...
GLAAD To Share: LGBTQ Musician VINCINT Talks Navigating the Music Industry On His Own Terms, and In His Own Words
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (740+ words) “Living and walking in your truth every day is something that is very terrifying for those who have never seen what truth looks like.”-VINCINT Music fans know me as VINCINT—an out gay musician with a big voice and…...
From the Desk of Megan Townsend – 2026 Where We Are in Film
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (248+ words) Companies that wish to successfully grow need to win LGBTQ audiences’ eyes and dollars. LGBTQ audiences are one of the most quickly developing growth segments for businesses and it is becoming increasingly unlikely that a company can succeed on a…...
Looking Ahead: Advancing and Ensuring LGBTQ Safety in AI – 2026 AI Report
4+ week, 19+ hour ago (266+ words) Build for Everyone:A Framework for LGBTQ Representation and Safety in AI Born at a nadir of inclusive media representation, GLAAD has served as a critical bridge between LGBTQ communities and the media industry since 1985. As media has evolved, so…...
GLAAD Gets Into Queer Storytelling, the Success of LGBTQ Stories, and more at ATX TV Festival
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (262+ words) GLAAD showed up in Austin, Texas in the last week of May for the annual ATX TV Festival, where TV fans and the industry come together to celebrate television. GLAAD served on three panels at the festival. Raina Deerwater, GLAAD’s…...
GLAAD’s Creative Cuisine Creates Space for LGBTQ Youth Through Storytelling and Honest Conversation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (362+ words) On May 20, 2026, GLAAD hosted a Creative Cuisine at Microsoft Atlanta, bringing together LGBTQ youth, creatives, advocates, artists, and community leaders for an evening centered on storytelling, HIV awareness, creativity, and community care. Hosted and led by digital organizer and GLAAD…...