Walt Disney has shelved the release of its new movie Beauty and the Beast in mainly Muslim Malaysia, even though film censors said Tuesday it had been approved with a minor cut involving a "gay moment." Film Censorship Board chairman Abdul Halim Abdul Hamid said he did not know why the film was postponed as was been approved by the board after a minor gay scene was axed. "We have approved it but there is a minor cut involving a gay moment. (Christophe Ena/The Associated Press)He said there was no appeal from Disney about the decision to cut the gay scene. The new rules allowed depiction of gay characters, but only if they show repentance or are portrayed in a negative light.

Source: CBC News March 14, 2017 05:03 UTC