George takei and his character should have been gay
Why George Takei Didn't Want Sulu to Be Gay in the New Star Trek Movie
On Thursday, Star Trek: Beyond star John Cho revealed that his character, Hikaru Sulu, was to be depicted as the first openly homosexual character in Star Trek history. The decision was seen as a tribute to the unique Sulu, George Takei, who came out in 2005 and has since turn into an outspoken activist. But surprisingly, Takei himself is not on board with Sulu's new advice as a personality.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Takei said making Sulu same-sex attracted goes against what Star Trek designer Gene Roddenberry would have wanted. "I'm delighted that there's a gay character," he said. "Unfortunately, it's a twisting of Gene's creation, to which he put in so much thought. I think it's really unfortunate." Sulu was never seen with a romantic significant other, but did include a daughter, Demora, revealed in Celestial body Trek Generations. A Star Trek novel claimed Demora was conceived in "a one-night stand with a glamazon," Takei said.
Takei told The Hollywood Correspondent that he had been in conversation with Cho, and tried to convince him, director Justin Lin, and screenwriter Simon
Simon Pegg Responds to George Takei: I Respectfully Disagree
Following the news of George Takei’s objection to the Sulu character being shown as the first homosexual character in a Luminary Trek film, Star Trek Beyond writer Simon Pegg says he “respectfully” disagrees with the 79-year-old actor.
Originally printed by the Guardian, here’s what Pegg had to say in response to Takei:
I have large love and respect for George Takei, his heart, courage and humour are an inspiration. However, with regards to his thoughts on our Sulu, I must respectfully disagree with him.
He’s right, it is unfortunate, it’s unfortunate that the screen version of the most inclusive, tolerant universe in science fiction hasn’t featured an LGBT character until now. We could have introduced a new gay character, but he or she would have been primarily defined by their sexuality, seen as the ‘gay character’, rather than simply for who they are, and isn’t that tokenism?
Justin Lin, Doug Jung and I loved the idea of it being someone we already knew because the audience have a pre-existing opinion of that traits as a human creature, unaffected by any prejudice. Their sexual orientation is jus
George Takei Says Making His 'Star Trek' Nature Gay Is 'Really Unfortunate'
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Actor, activist, and documentary subject George Takei has taken issue with the news this week that his former character on Star Trek is revealed to be gay in the forthcoming film Star Trek Beyond.
John Cho, who will be playing the role of Sulu for the third time, told Australia's Herald Sun that he "liked the approach, which was not to make a big thing out it, which is where I hope we are going as a species, to not politicize one's personal orientations."
But Takei, who came out as gay in 2005 and played Sulu on the original Star Trek for years, spanning several iterations of the franchise, disapproves of the choice. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter this week, Takei said, "I'm delighted that there's a queer character," but believes that it's not faithful to Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry's intentions. "It's a twisting of Gene's creation, to which
The Debate Over Sulu’s Sexuality in Star Trek Beyond Should Set Off Your Red Alert
Star Trek Beyond doesn’t premiere in theaters for another two weeks, but already fans are entity treated to a rather stunning exchange of phaser fire. As my colleague June Thomas covered on Thursday, John Cho—who plays Lt. Hikaru Sulu in the reboot films—revealed that his character is gay, a fact that will reportedly be indicated by a brief, straightforward scene representing him with a husband and daughter. This bit of characterization was included, according to writer Simon Pegg and director Justin Lin, as a tribute to George Takei, who famously originated Sulu in the first Star Trek TV series and who, after coming out in 2005, has become a vocal advocate for LGBTQ equality. But there’s a problem: Takei doesn’t think Sulu should be gay. In fact, he’s been inveighing against the choice behind the scenes for months now and is dismayed that his wishes went unheeded.
In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Takei painted the decision as a betrayal of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry’s original vision. “I’m delighted that there’s a gay character,” he said. “Unfortunately, it’s a twisting
George Takei on why the original ‘Star Trek’ never featured a gay character
Источник: https://www.trekbbs.com/threads/george-takei-on-why-the-original-%E2%80%98star-trek%E2%80%99-never-featured-a-gay-character.301721/This is partly genuine. Sesame Street is also trying to help children grasp about adult animation in a way they can comprehend.Maurice said:
They're puppets created to exhibit children how two really different personalities can be friends. This need to overlay something "adult" on everything is tiresome, as is your broken tape . Saying it twice or thrice doesn't make it any truer.
But I'm done wasting ASCII on your posts over this.
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Do I ponder it was intended for Bert and Ernie to be gay? No.
Do I think adults should be telling a gay infant who can spot something comforting in that relationship that they are wrong? Also no.
Edit: Plus another fictional example is Xena and Gabrielle. The writers never intended the characters to contain a sexual dimension to their connection but after reading fan speculation they started to seed in oodles of innuendo for those that liked the idea.