Elio from Pixar Faces Major Changes Following Harsh Internal Criticisms

Pixar’s movie “Elio” flopped when it hit U.S. theaters on June 19th, marking their biggest bomb yet. The current version playing in cinemas is said to be a far cry from the original, with major changes made following some harsh internal test screenings criticisms. Word has it that nobody wanted to watch Elio at the theater according to The Hollywood Reporter. The negative feedback led to shifts in key creative roles. The original concept showed Elio expressing his love for landscaping and fashion, turning beach trash into clothing. However, this version received a lot of heat for portraying 11-year-old Elio as a “queer” character without directly addressing it; it included scenes hinting at the protagonist’s sexuality. An anonymous former Pixar artist told The Hollywood Reporter that Pixar leaders were constantly tweaking scenes involving Elio’s queerness, but no specific examples were given. Despite these changes, “Elio” couldn’t grab audiences’ attention, earning only $72 million in two weeks. Rumors say the budget was a hefty $150 million, but it might struggle to reach that figure.

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