@chrisevans, who voices Buzz Lightyear in the new Pixar movie, dismissed — and dissed — censorship due to the film's inclusion of a lesbian character, UK newspaper The Guardian reported. "'Lightyear' was banned in the United Arab Emirates because it depicts homosexuality," The Guardian noted, referencing a same-sex kiss between one of Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger colleagues and her wife. As previously reported, the UAE announced through its Media Regulatory Office that "Lightyear" would not be allowed to screen there "due to its violation of the country's media content standards." The Guardian article added that "Disney has been unable to secure permission to show it in 13 other Middle Eastern and Asian countries, including Saudi Arabia." Evans stated his views about such censorship plainly, saying, "The real truth is those people are idiots." The "Captain America" actor went on to say, "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." Evans added: "There's always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold on to what was before. But those people die off like dinosaurs." "I think the goal is to pay them no mind, march forward and embrace the growth that makes us human." ⁠ ⁠ Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork⁠ ?️‍??️?️?⁠ ?: @chrisevans / Andy Kropa / AP

@chrisevans, who voices Buzz Lightyear in the new Pixar movie, dismissed — and dissed — censorship due to the film's inclusion of a lesbian character, UK newspaper The Guardian reported. "'Lightyear' was banned in the United Arab Emirates because it depicts homosexuality," The Guardian noted, referencing a same-sex kiss between one of Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger colleagues and her wife. As previously reported, the UAE announced through its Media Regulatory Office that "Lightyear" would not be allowed to screen there "due to its violation of the country's media content standards." The Guardian article added that "Disney has been unable to secure permission to show it in 13 other Middle Eastern and Asian countries, including Saudi Arabia." Evans stated his views about such censorship plainly, saying, "The real truth is those people are idiots." The "Captain America" actor went on to say, "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." Evans added: "There's always going to be people who are afraid and unaware and trying to hold on to what was before. But those people die off like dinosaurs." "I think the goal is to pay them no mind, march forward and embrace the growth that makes us human." ⁠
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