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HISTORICAL FACTS: Elio org - The Untold Story

Pixar Cut an LGBTQ+ Storyline From ‘Elio’: “We’re Making a Movie, Not Hundreds of Millions of Dollars of Therapy”

Isn’t everyone tired?

The Mary Sue

Pixar Boss Explains Why 'Elio' Dropped LGBTQ Plot, Saying 'We're Making a Movie' and Not 'Therapy'

Pixar's decision to remove an LGBTQ storyline from 'Elio' has sparked a debate about representation in animation. Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter explains the studio's choice.

International Business Times UK

Pixar chief says LGBTQ+ plot elements cut from Elio as company is ‘not making therapy’

Pete Docter says Pixar will concentrate on more commercially appealing films after staff dissent over deleted scenes that implied lead character was gay

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KPop Demon Hunters continues to dominate the animation industry with a whopping 10 Annie Award nominations including Best Feature, Best Music, Best Voice Acting, and more

KPop Demon Hunters is matched only by Pixar's Elio in 2026 Annie Award nominations

Total Film

I’m Surprised That Two Of My Favorite 2025 Movies Were Animated, And There Are Four More That Nearly Made The List

This isn't usually my favorite genre.

Cinemablend

Pixar’s latest release may have flopped at the box office, but this 4K Blu-ray could give it a second wind

This charming alien adventure deserves another chance

What Hi-Fi?

Habitat’s new armchair proves leopard print will never go out of style – and it’s under £200

Leopard print is a neutral

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Pixar tells audiences to ‘stop complaining’ over lack of original movies and it kind of has a point

Pixar have pinned the blame for Elio's failure on the audience.

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‘Not a single person raised their hand’: Pixar’s ‘queer-coded’ cut of ‘Elio’ had one of the most disastrous test-screenings in Disney history

Audiences wouldn't pay to see a movie about an LGBTQ+ kid.

We Got This Covered

Pixar boss says it's a "rough time" as Elio tanks at the box office, but the studio is still committed to original animation or else they'd be "making Toy Story 27"

Elio has the lowest opening ever for any Pixar movie ever

Total Film

Disney's 'Elio' Posts Worst Pixar Opening: Here's Why Media Giant Likely Isn't Worried

The Pixar unit of Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has been responsible for massive box office hits like the Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars and Monsters Inc. franchises. The latest Pixar film is breaking records, but not in a good way.

Benzinga

Will Pixar's Elio Break Through At The Box Office? Why Filmmakers Are Opting For Sequels Over Original Content

Pixar's latest original animation hits cinemas this weekend, with box office analyses forecasting a poor opening weekend. It highlights the ongoing issue of why filmmakers are opting for sequels and remakes rather than creating new stories.

International Business Times UK

Elio review – Pixar’s goofy, giddy guide to the galaxy offers charm and vulnerability

Spielbergian twists and an aggressive, deal-oriented alien are among the familiar beats of the Inside Out animator’s latest, about a lonely boy who finds friendship in space

The Guardian - UK

Raspberry scented weirdness: will Elio be Pixar’s wildest ride to date?

The Inside Out studio’s latest, long-awaited project is a neon-drenched star-straddling adventure featuring an orphan, a tardigrade and a wannabe astronaut

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Vancouver restaurant Elio Volpe evokes a sun-drenched Italian beach club

Experience the laid-back feel of coastal Italy in Elio Volpe, a transportive new restaurant designed by Ste. Marie Studio

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Elio: Release Date, Cast, And Other Things We Know About The Upcoming Pixar Film

Elio is the next Pixar film -- here is what we know so far about it.

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