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News Round-Up: December 23, 2016

The sexy gay stars of Netflix’s Sense8

Some news items you may have missed:

• The special two hour Christmas episode of the acclaimed Netflix series Sense8 is now available! Go watch now! I understand the creators heard loud and clear how much we all loved the sensual spa scene in the first season’s episode 

 • The North Carolina NAACP will call for a national economic boycott after the Republican-led state legislature reneged on a deal to repeal it’s hate law, HB2.

• Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker has given her blessing for a third big screen installment of the popular HBO series.

• An appeals court has overturned former student-athlete Michael L. Johnson’s conviction for infecting a sexual partner with HIV.

• Expect Donald Trump to express his outrage over the United States abstaining from a vote on the United Nations resolution condemning Israeli settlement construction, which by the way has been the position of every president since Reagan.

• Do not miss the new film adaptation of the late August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play Fences, directed by and starring Denzel Washington. I hear Viola Davis’ portrayal of his steadfast wife, Rose, is practically a shoe-in for the Oscar. Washington and Davis are both nominated for Golden Globes. In wide release Christmas Day.

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Trailer: Upcoming SENSE8 Christmas Special On Netflix

Netflix released a trailer this week for the Wachowskis’ Sense8 Christmas Special that will be released on December 23.

The 2 hour holiday special basically acts as the first episode of season 2 of the popular series that chronicles the lives of 8 individuals who realize they have become connected mentally and physically even though they live scattered across the globe.

While the second 10-episode season will premiere on May 5, this holiday special seems to pick up right where the season one ended.

I loved the first season, although I’d admit it took some time to understand the premise. The creators really took their time letting the story unfold. It wasn’t until about episode 5 that I felt I understood what was going on. And then, of course, the very sexy hot tub scene in episode 6 that made our heads explode over the gorgeous sensuality.

Several LGBT story lines are woven throughout the series, including uber-sexy Miguel Ángel Silvestre who plays “Lito Rodriguez,” a Mexican film star who gets outed during season one.

Don’t miss this premiere on December 23rd.

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Cast Of Netflix’ SENSE8 Get All ‘Sense-ual’ At São Paulo Pride Parade

Fans of Netflix’ Sense8 were treated to a surprise appearance by the cast and crew at the São Paulo Pride Parade in Brazil this weekend, where over 2 million attendees celebrated the 20th anniversary of the LGBT event.

The often-sexy show about 8 people around the world who become psychically linked won the 2016 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Drama Series.

The production was shooting scenes in Brazil’s largest city for the upcoming second season.Squee!!!

Actors Max Riemelt, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Brian J. Smith and Jamie Clayton were all caught on camera dancing, laughing and making out.

I really enjoyed the first season. Can’t wait for 2!  Smoldering Miguel Ángel Silvestre makes me tingly in places 🙂

Photos by Cleison Emanoel.

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Netflix’s SENSE8 Gets Picked Up For Second Season

The Netflix hit series Sense8 will be back for a second go-round, the network announced on Twitter.

The trippy sci-fi show followed eight different characters living across the planet (all born on August 8th) who find themselves somehow connected to each other mentally and emotionally. The cast was the picture of diversity with two LGBTs in the mix: a trans lesbian San Franciscan Nomi (played by trans actress Jamie Clayton) and closeted Mexican TV star Lito (played by Miguel Ángel Silvestre).

When executive producer J. Michael Straczynski told reporters at the show’s TCA panel that he was “still awaiting word” about a second season fans got worried. “We’re cautiously optimistic, but, ultimately, it’s Netflix’s call,” the ep said.

I loved the series. While it was a bit slow to get going, you realized after an episode or two the creators had to lay the foundation across 8 different storylines. By the time we got to the season finale, it was very, very cool.

Looking forward to the new season.

Here’s a look behind the scenes of the sci-fi hit.

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News Round-up: June 10, 2015

Laverne Cox

Some stories you may have missed:

• Laverne Cox (Orange Is The New Black) will be the first transgender person to be immortalized at the famous Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum

• A straight couple in Australia plan to divorce if same-sex marriage is legalized in his country.
That’ll learn ’em.

• It seems McKinney resident Sean Toon, who stood up for the police officer who handcuffed a 14 year old girl over pool party chaos, might have had more to do with the incident that he has previously let on.

• There are 3,000 kids in Michigan waiting to be adopted and the state Senate just made that much more difficult.

• The new Netflix series Sense8 is pretty fab. And so is the handsome latin star Miguel Ángel Silvestrewho, who plays one of the show’s gay characters. Check out his teaser video below.

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New Series: “Sense8” From Netflix

Eight individuals spread across the planet suddenly find themselves telepathically linked to each other able to access feelings, languages, skills and emotions.

And of course, that puts them in danger.

The show mixes myth, science fiction, and martial arts. And it looks cool.

All ​12 episodes of the thriller will launch Friday, June 5 ​on Netflix​.