Disney has cut a lesbian kiss from the latest Star Wars movie - one of the top Christmas films - Singapore's media regulator said on Tuesday, so that more children can watch it.
The two minor female characters embrace but do not kiss in the version of"The Rise of Skywalker" shown in Singapore, local media said, as the ninth and final film in the celebrated science-fiction series rakes in millions from loyal fans.
Disney, which owns the Star Wars production company Lucasfilm, did not respond to a request for comment on its decision to cut the scene from the last installment of the second highest-grossing movie franchise of all time. Sex between men is illegal in Singapore and punishable with up to two years in prison, though the British colonial-era law is rarely enforced. The law does not apply to sex between women.
The film is rated PG-13 in Singapore without the kiss scene, meaning parental guidance is advised for children below 13. Higher ratings mean it could be restricted only to viewers aged 16, 18 or 21 and above.
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