Celebrating the pride month Netflix revealed a slew of offerings shining a spotlight on the diverse spectrum of LGBTQ+ stories, identities, and self-expression with their new collection, Shine With Pride.
With over 460 titles, the collection features impactful documentaries, dramas, and comedies including ‘Getting Curious With Jonathan Van Ness’, ‘Heartstopper’ (just renewed for two more seasons), ‘She-Ra and The Princess of Power’, ‘Elite’ and many more.
Inspired by the range of color and symbolism present in the Pride flag, illustrator Ben Nichols created the collection of artwork to celebrate the uniqueness that makes the LGBTQ+ community extraordinary.
‘Stand Out: An LGBTQ+, release date: June 9, 2022
The historic celebration featured some of the best in LGBTQ+ comedy legends and emerging talent hosted by Billy Eichner.
Highlights included icon Ani DiFranco introducing Margaret Cho, Sarah Paulson introducing Tig Notaro, Lily Tomlin introducing Sandra Bernhard, Lena Waithe introducing Wanda Sykes, and Rosie O’Donnell closing the night and inviting the rest of the performers joining her on stage for a NEW rendition of Cyndi Lauper’s hit Girls Just Want to Have Fun, GAYS Just Want to Have Fun.
Another incredible talents who performed throughout the night included Bob the Drag Queen, Eddie Izzard, Solomon Georgio, Sam Jay, River Butcher, Patti Harrison, Matteo Lane, Marsha Warfield, Mae Martin, Judy Gold, Joel Kim Booster, James Adomian, Guy Branum, Gina Yashere, Trixie Mattel, Scott Thompson, and Todd Glass.
‘Stand Out’ is produced by Page Hurwitz, Wanda Sykes (Push It Productions), Brian Graden, and Dave Mace (Brian Graden Media).
‘Dead End: Paranormal Park’ S1, release date: June 16
‘Dead End: Paranormal Park’ is based on creator and executive producer Hamish Steele’s horror-comedy graphic novels DeadEndia and web short Dead End.
The show follows the adventures of Barney, Norma, and magical-talking-dog Pugsley, as they balance their summer jobs at the local theme park haunted house while battling the totally real supernatural forces that dwell within it.
The series will also feature a special musical episode with songs written by Patrick Stump.
The cast includes Zach Barack, Kody Kavitha, Emily Osment, Alex Brightman, Clinton Leupp a.k.a. Miss Coco Peru, Kenny Tran, and Kathreen Khavari; while Alan Cumming, Angelica Ross, C Nelson, Kemah Bob, MJ Roridguez, Patrick Stump, Sam Jay, Taylor ‘Effy’ Gibson, Tom Lenk, Z Infante joins as the guest stars.
Other shows on the LGBTQ+ subject include live-action shows like teenage vampire story ‘First Kill’ released on June 10, a documentary on Jennifer Lopez titled ‘Halftime’ scheduled for June 14, ‘Iron Chef’ series coming on June 15, and Netflix comedy special ‘Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual’ releasing on June 21.
The streaming giant has also ‘The Umbrella Academy’ season three coming on June 22, the story of a retired tailor ‘Queen’ releasing on June 23, ‘The Upshaws’ (season two, part one) comedy that centers on a working-class African American family in Indiana with June 29.