George Takei is DISAPPOINTED that Sulu is gay in Star Trek Beyond: 'It's a twisting of the legacy'

Edit Digital Spy 08 Jul 2016
Hikaru Sulu – who is played by John Cho in Justin Lin's follow-up to Star Trek into Darkness – will be shown to be the father of a young girl with a same-sex partner in the movie. Takei was apparently informed about the development by Cho, Lin and writer-star Simon Pegg months ago - at which time he lobbied them against the bold move....

‘Star Trek: Beyond’: Sulu is gay … and George Takei is not pleased

Edit Zap2it 08 Jul 2016
When news broke that John Cho’s Hikaru Sulu would be revealed in the upcoming “Star Trek Beyond” as gay — in a tribute to original Sulu actor George Takei — the revelation was met with an overwhelmingly positive response ... So, when Takei was informed of the new slant, he simply offered one request to Cho....

John Cho's Sulu Will Be Revealed as Gay in This Summer's Star Trek Beyond

Edit Jezebel 08 Jul 2016
50 years after George Takei originated the role in Gene Roddenberry’s long-running series Star Trek, and 11 years after Takei himself came out, Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu (now played by John Cho) will be revealed as a gay man “with a husband and a daughter” in this summer’s Star Trek Beyond. The creative decision, writes Vulture, was a direct nod to Takei. Read more... ....

‘Star Trek’ reveals that new Sulu is gay — and George Takei calls it ‘unfortunate’

Edit Raw Story 08 Jul 2016
An attempt to honor George Takei in the latest Star Trek film appears to have backfired. John Cho, who succeeded Takei in the role of Hikaru Sulu in the new incarnation of the franchise, revealed that the character will be identified as gay and living in a same-sex partnership in the upcoming film S... ....

Star Trek's Sulu is gay

Edit Otago Daily Times 08 Jul 2016
John Cho has revealed his 'Star Trek' character Hikaru Sulu is gay ... He told Australia's Herald Sun newspaper. "I 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 politicise one's personal orientation." ... He said in 2011 ... ....

The Latest: Orlando Magic unveil overhauled roster

Edit The Oklahoman 08 Jul 2016
The Latest on the NBA (all times Eastern).. ___. 6.30 p.m. The Orlando Magic have capped a feverish two weeks with the signing of three new free agents. Center Bismack Biyombo, forward Jeff Green and D.J ... ___. 5.20 p.m ... Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced the moves Thursday ... Burke was the No ... ___ ... General manager Rich Cho says Belinelli "is a solid outside shooter and has proven he can score and create for others in a variety of ways."....

The Latest: Bucks acquire Dellavedova from Cavaliers

Edit Springfield News-Sun 08 Jul 2016
The Latest on the NBA (all times Eastern).. 7 p.m. The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired guard Matthew Dellavedova in a sign-and-trade with Cleveland. Dellavedova has career averages of 5.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 215 games over three seasons with Cleveland ... ___. 6.30 p.m ... ___. 5.20 p.m ... General manager Rich Cho says Belinelli "is a solid outside shooter and has proven he can score and create for others in a variety of ways." ... ....

John Cho reveals Sulu is gay in 'Star Trek Beyond'

Edit Mashable 07 Jul 2016
Star Trek Beyond will get a progressive new touch, according to star John Cho ... Representatives for Cho have not yet responded to Mashable's request for comment....

‘Star Trek Beyond’: John Cho’s Character Sulu Is Openly Gay

Edit IMDb 07 Jul 2016
John Cho, who plays Sulu in the most recent “Star Trek” films, said that his character has a daughter and a partner, making him the first openly gay character in “Star Trek” franchise history....

Star Trek Beyond: Hikaru Sulu, played by John Cho, comes out as gay

Edit Sydney Morning Herald 07 Jul 2016
John Cho, who plays Hikaru Sulu, in the upcoming Star Trek Beyond has revealed  the fan favourite character is openly gay and married in the new film ... Cho said scriptwriter Simon Pegg and director Justin Lin decided to make Sulu gay to pay homage to the 79-year-old Takei, who is openly gay and married in real life....

John Cho reveals that Star Trek Beyond's Hikaru Sulu is gay

Edit Empire 07 Jul 2016
There have been nods to LGBTQ people in one or two stories and in the spin-off novels, but now John Cho has revealed that the Kelvin timeline's Sulu is gay. Talking with Australia's Herald Sun, Cho revealed that Sulu will be ... John Cho, Simon Pegg, Doug Jung, Idris Elba, George Takei....

'Star Trek Beyond' is revealing that one major character in the franchise is gay

Edit Business Insider 07 Jul 2016
John Cho as Sulu in "Star Trek." ... Abrams' film reboot is giving John Cho's Hikaru Sulu a daughter and same-sex partner, meaning he will be the first openly gay character in the "Star ......

Star Trek character Hikaru Sulu revealed as gay

Edit BBC News 07 Jul 2016
The character, played by John Cho in the current franchise, will be shown as having a same sex partner in the forthcoming Star Trek Beyond. Cho told the Herald Sun the move was a nod to George Takei, the gay actor who played the character ... Cho said....
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