'As the industry examines different release and distribution patterns and models, we hope to see characters included in all genres and at all budget levels,' GLAAD stated.ĭespite the many advances cited in the study, GLADD said there are still areas in need of improvement. The study said movies like Happiest Season, which were originally intended to be released by Sony, were sold to Hulu as a result of the pandemic. As a result, they often became mid-budget projects intended to bring in cash for suffering studios, the report said. 'Hollywood and the business of storytelling must be more nimble, more creative, more open than ever before.'Īs a result of COVID-19 lockdowns, many LGBTQ-inclusive films originally scheduled for 2020 were delayed or moved to streaming platforms and on-demand video providers.
'This transformation represents a great opportunity to swiftly accelerate acceptance of LGBTQ stories, break new ground, and invest in queer and trans talent and stories that audiences are eager to watch,' GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said in a statement.
