Bishop Gene Robinson and Judith Light (Photo: Getty)

In a continued effort to bring you all that is important in the world of gay entertainment and ensure that you are being spoon-fed images of gorgeous, commoditized manflesh, we present the newly-minted AfterElton Briefs. Following the usual assortment of carefully-selected news items, interested readers can find a refreshing pic of a hot man in underwear after the jump. Yes, we're serious.

• At top, Judith Light and Bishop Gene Robinson (the first openly gay Episcopal Bishop) get chummy at the NYC premiere of Save Me, in which Light plays a woman who runs a gay "reparative therapy" mission. The film, which co-stars out actors Chad Allen and Robert Gant, opens in select cities tomorrow.

• And speaking of Chad Allen, Out in Hollywood caught up with him to ask a few questions about his upcoming gig on General Hospital: Night Shift, as well as a CSI where he plays a psycho.

• Loath though I am to link to TMZ, this video of a drunken Lily Allen getting into a squabble with co-host Elton John at the GQ Men of the Year Awards is pretty amazing. Consider the torch passed, Elton.

Emmy presenters Kristin Chenoweth and Neil Patrick Harris

• ABC has just announced that Neil Patrick Harris and Kristin Chenoweth will be co-presenters on the Emmy telecast, echoing their lively turn at the nominations ceremony (NPH is also co-hosting the Shmemmy Awards with Sarah Chalke, remember). Also announced as an official presenter is none other than Shmemmy-winner (and noted Jesus suckit-er) Kathy Griffin. Also, the entire world has gone crazy.

• Sir Cliff Richard has been living with a former Catholic priest for the better part of a decade and is tired of people asking about the nature of the relationship. Well, look at the bright side, Sir: Here in the States people are more likely to ask, "Who the hell is Cliff Richard?"

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A year ago, we told you about the "ex-gay" love story Save Me, which has finally received a distribution deal, and will be seen in regular theaters starting in N.Y.C. in September.

It stars out actors Chad Allen and Robert Gant, and the fabulous Judith Light, who has always been one of the gay community's biggest supporters (but will always be Karen Wolek to me). Judith's husband Robert Desiderio wrote the screenplay, based on a story by out actor and writer Craig Chester. Here's the synopsis:

"Save Me is a film about redemption. Mark (Chad Allen) a lost young, gay man leads a wild life of drugs and meaningless sex, searching desperately to fill the emptiness in his soul. When Mark finally hits bottom, his brother checks him into Genesis House, a 12-step, Christian, "ex-gay" ministry specializing in healing sexual brokenness. Genesis House is the life mission of Gayle (Judith Light) and her husband Ted (Stephen Lang). Haunted by her past, Gayle is determined to save young homosexual men from their personal demons. Scott (Robert Gant), one of the program's "fifth phasers," is Mark's mentor. The growing friendship between these two men threatens Gayle. Increasingly suspect of Scott's motives, Gayle fights back, refusing to let her carefully controlled world fall apart. Torn by the specter of damnation and the pull of their hearts, Mark and Scott are forced to confront their truth."

We'll keep you posted if we hear any more, including any news of a possible DVD or cable release.

Now that Jerry Falwell has met his maker, apparently hell has also frozen over, pigs are flying, and the moon is made of green cheese. That's right, because in its promotional materials for this year's Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, the fine folks at Outfest assure us that Jesus is totally down with the gays.

No, really. And here's why.

In the beginning is Save Me, which opens the festival on July 12. Starring Chad Allen (The Donald Strachey Mystery Series), Judith Light (Ugly Betty) and Robert Gant (Queer as Folk), it's the story of two men, played by Allen and Gant -- both out gay actors -- living in an ex-gay ministry run by Light's character.

Then on July 17, they'll screen the documentary For the Bible Tells Me So:

Filmmaker Daniel Karslake explores the way religious conservatives have misled the public into believing the Bible forbids homosexuality through the unfolding of five moving stories of Christian families with gay or lesbian members, including the Gephardts, and the reflections of major Biblical scholars.

Next on the ticket is The Believers:

Hallelujah - the world's first transgender gospel choir has taken the stage! THE BELIEVERS revolutionizes popular conceptions about faith, gender identity and sexuality. Director Todd Holland is granted intimate access as choir members open up about the pain - and joy - that has brought them together. Buoyed by the transcendent force of music, we witness people who are brave enough to be their true selves and we experience the healing power of acceptance in this moving film that quite literally sings.

Then there's Rock Haven, which hits Harlequin-esque heights in the descriptive prose department:

Deeply religious Brady credits his new home on the Sonoma coast with bringing him closer to God. Imagine his surprise when his reinvigorated “walk with Christ” leads right to his hunky neighbor Clifford. The young men feel an immediate magnetism, sending Brady spinning into a liturgical tailspin. Boldly allowing the natural silence of Sonoma to speak volumes for these “closeted romantics,” ROCK HAVEN bridges the chasm between piety and passion.

Then they wrap up the Big Gay Religious Theme Fest with We're All Angels, which the festival program describes thusly:

Jason and deMarco are gay, Christian, and in love. They're also a pop music duo whose sexuality often pits them against evangelicals, while their faith meets resistance within the gay community. They crisscross the country performing in dance clubs, churches and at gay pride events as they prepare to release a new, mainstream album. At once a love story, a tale of religious struggle and a musical journey, this intimate, behind-the-scenes film shines the spotlight on two charismatic rising stars.

You can get the whole schedule and check out the forty million totally irreligious after-parties and special events our queer brothers and sisters in the Southland have planned on the Outfest website.

Last night marked the close of the 19th year of NewFest, the New York City LGBT film festival, after 11 crazed days that offered nearly 250 films from 33 countries, a series of panels, and a few swinging parties.

The fest closed with Save Me, a film starring out actors Chad Allen and Robert Gant as men who live in an "ex-gay ministry" run by a well-meaning Christian woman, played by Judith Light. The film was definitely one of the highlights of the festival both due to its star wattage and the message of understanding that it offered to both gay and Christian audiences. And the post-screening Q&A with Gant, Light, and the film's director and producers offered even more insights, including the great news that the film will be released in October through Roadside Attractions. A bona fide gay film in theatres? Somebody pinch me.

During the Q&A, Light and Gant spoke about their involvement in the project (both are also producers), which manages to discuss the issue of "gay reparative therapy" without demonizing either the men who seek this kind of help or the individuals that claim that they can provide it.

When asked about his own sexuality and career, Gant had this to say:

"I came to terms during Queer as Folk that as much as much as I want to make a great living, and following along with the mindset in Hollywood that you can't be gay and make a good living, I decided that following the truth and being who I authentically am was vastly more important in the balance of things. And I've experienced that that has been proven true and of great benefit to me, and i wouldn't have made any other choice in the world. As a result I've realized what it means, and that's that you have to participate in that process in a different way -- you have to create things to help create your career, your future. And you can do that -- just, you have to take these things one step at a time. And I'm really grateful to have the opportunities and the forum to live my truth and be openly gay -- and who knows what's going to come from it. All i know is that I'm happy and that I wouldn't choose to do it differently at all."