Category: Arts & Culture

Jun 10
Every Time Nicholas Galitzine Has Played LGBTQ+ Characters On Screen

Masters of the Universe star Nicholas Galitzine may identify as straight, but the British actor has become known for taking on complex gay and bisexual roles across film and television. Galitzine’s profile has soared in recent years, following his performance as closeted gay royal Prince Henry in Red, White & Royal Blue, George Villiers in […]

Jun 09
Love in Motion: Kapieri & Antonio’s Creative Partnership 

Partners in life and choreography, Kapieri Samisoni and Antonio Matagi talk to Oliver Hall about coming out, creative differences, and bringing their first shared work, Kamata(a)ga, to the Pacific Dance Festival.  How and when did the two of you first meet, and what were your first impressions of each other?  K: We first met in 2018 during […]

Jun 08
Interview: Alan Cumming on Tip Toe

The Scottish star discusses the hard-hitting show that is putting modern-day homophobia back in the spotlight, streaming on TVNZ+ After the seismic cultural impact of It’s A Sin, writer Russell T Davies returns with Tip Toe, a five-part drama that looks directly at the growing tension, misinformation and anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric creeping back into everyday life. […]

Jun 04
Inside SUGAR: The Non-Binary Sex Worker Story Chasing A Fairytale Ending 

YOUR EX meets the queer creative team behind SUGAR  When SUGAR played Brisbane, writer Ro Bright says the politics of the show shifted in real time.  “Every country we take SUGAR to, the politics around sex work, sugar culture, and the trans community is different,” Bright tells YOUR EX. “We encounter laws that take away our rights […]

Jun 02
Heated Rivalry Dominates Canadian Screen Awards With Record-Breaking Night

Heated Rivalry has swept a major Canadian awards show, but even a prestigious win was not enough to stop star Hudson Williams from being exactly as delightfully unfiltered as fans have come to expect. The hugely popular gay hockey romance series was not eligible for this year’s Emmys because it is a Canadian production, but […]

Jun 01
Heartstopper Forever First-Look Photos Tease Bittersweet Ending for Nick and Charlie

Fan-favourite gay teen drama Heartstopper is coming to a close, but not before viewers get one final chapter with Nick and Charlie. Netflix has released first-look images from the upcoming film Heartstopper Forever, which will serve as the feature-length farewell to the beloved series and its central couple, played by Kit Connor and Joe Locke. […]

May 31
Heated Rivalry Season 2 Nears Filming As Casting Rumours Send Fans Into Meltdown

The girls, gays and hockey romance obsessives can finally breathe again: Heated Rivalry season two is edging closer to reality, with new reports suggesting filming is expected to begin in Canada very soon. The hugely popular queer hockey drama is reportedly only weeks away from starting production across Toronto and Montreal, with the series currently […]

May 26
Queer Women’s Basketball Rom-Com Courtside Heads Into Development

With queer sports romances continuing to dominate screens and bookshelves, basketball could be the next frontier. Courtside, a modern sports romantic comedy set in the world of professional women’s basketball, is now in development. Women’s National Basketball Association stars Syd Colson, Theresa Plaisance and Gabby Williams are attached to the project, bringing real-life basketball talent […]