Exclusive: The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge has created the first-ever disability loop group, launched with a recent Edfc workshop held on then Sony studio lot that included coaching, feedback and advice from animation executives. Sony Pictures Entertainment has been a key sponsor and host of Edfc for six years.
A loop group is a group of actors involved in recording audio for edited programming during post-production. Loop groups provide background noise and audio clips that enrich the soundscape and lend a sense of authenticity in films, TV shows, video games and commercials.
The initiative follows the casting of Edfc founder and director Nic Novicki as Lego Spider-Man and longtime Film Challenge participant Danielle Perez as Sun-Spider in Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation’s Oscar-nominated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Both Perez and Novicki are actors with disabilities who were recommended for their roles in the film by writer-producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller,...
A loop group is a group of actors involved in recording audio for edited programming during post-production. Loop groups provide background noise and audio clips that enrich the soundscape and lend a sense of authenticity in films, TV shows, video games and commercials.
The initiative follows the casting of Edfc founder and director Nic Novicki as Lego Spider-Man and longtime Film Challenge participant Danielle Perez as Sun-Spider in Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation’s Oscar-nominated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Both Perez and Novicki are actors with disabilities who were recommended for their roles in the film by writer-producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Jason Sudeikis and Rosario Dawson will lead an all-star virtual online table read of the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life to benefit The Ed Asner Family Center (Teafc), which promotes mental health and enrichment programs to children with special needs and their families.
The one-night-only event is set for Dec. 5, with a cast that also includes Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Mandy Patinkin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phil Lamarr, Ben Mankiewicz, Ron Funches, Ed Harris, and Sudeikis’ real-life uncle George Wendt. The Cheers actor will play Uncle Billy to Sudeikis’ George Bailey.
The Asner benefit is presented in partnership with Turner Classic Movies and sponsored by MeTV, and this year also will honor Mike Darnell, President of Unscripted and Alternative Television at Warner Brothers, and his family. The cast will include Darnell’s daughter and Social Director of Teafc, Chelsea Darnell, autistic actors Spencer Harte and Domonique Brown along with neurodivergent...
The one-night-only event is set for Dec. 5, with a cast that also includes Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Mandy Patinkin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phil Lamarr, Ben Mankiewicz, Ron Funches, Ed Harris, and Sudeikis’ real-life uncle George Wendt. The Cheers actor will play Uncle Billy to Sudeikis’ George Bailey.
The Asner benefit is presented in partnership with Turner Classic Movies and sponsored by MeTV, and this year also will honor Mike Darnell, President of Unscripted and Alternative Television at Warner Brothers, and his family. The cast will include Darnell’s daughter and Social Director of Teafc, Chelsea Darnell, autistic actors Spencer Harte and Domonique Brown along with neurodivergent...
- 11/2/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Hollywood, Calif., – In Partnership with Turner Classic Movies and sponsored by MeTV, relive the classic holiday tale of It’s a Wonderful Life with a star studded cast including Jason Sudeikis, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Mandy Patinkin, George Wendt, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phil Lamarr, Ben Mankiewicz, Ron Funches, Ed Harris, and more. Real life uncle/nephew pair Wendt and Sudeikis are slated to play the roles of George Bailey and Uncle Billy for this year’s broadcast. For one-night-only, this live virtual table read takes place Sunday, December 5, 2021, 5:00 Pm Pst. Hosted by Tom Bergeron, the 2021 Virtual Gala will be a tribute to the wonderful life of Ed Asner and benefit The Ed Asner Family Center(Teafc), which promotes mental health and enrichment programs to children with special needs and their families.
“My father’s passing has left an indescribable hole in my heart. For our annual fundraising gala this year,...
“My father’s passing has left an indescribable hole in my heart. For our annual fundraising gala this year,...
- 11/2/2021
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Jason Sudeikis will star in a table read of “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
The “Ted Lasso” Emmy winner will play George Bailey in the holiday classic and his real-life uncle, George Wendt, will appear as Uncle Billy. The cast also includes Jean Smart, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Mandy Patinkin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phil Lamarr, Ben Mankiewicz, Ron Funches and Ed Harris.
Hosted by Tom Bergeron, the second annual virtual evening will take place Dec. 5 and pay tribute to the late Ed Asner and benefit The Ed Asner Family Center (Teafc), which promotes mental health and enrichment programs for children with special needs and their families. It’s produced in partnership with Turner Classic Movies and sponsored by MeTV.
“My father’s passing has left an indescribable hole in my heart. For our annual fundraising gala this year, I want to honor my father’s legacy as both a...
The “Ted Lasso” Emmy winner will play George Bailey in the holiday classic and his real-life uncle, George Wendt, will appear as Uncle Billy. The cast also includes Jean Smart, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hamill, Martin Sheen, Mandy Patinkin, Lou Diamond Phillips, Phil Lamarr, Ben Mankiewicz, Ron Funches and Ed Harris.
Hosted by Tom Bergeron, the second annual virtual evening will take place Dec. 5 and pay tribute to the late Ed Asner and benefit The Ed Asner Family Center (Teafc), which promotes mental health and enrichment programs for children with special needs and their families. It’s produced in partnership with Turner Classic Movies and sponsored by MeTV.
“My father’s passing has left an indescribable hole in my heart. For our annual fundraising gala this year, I want to honor my father’s legacy as both a...
- 11/2/2021
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
In Season 4 of “Atypical,” Sam (Keir Gilchrist) moves out of his parents’ house, gets put on academic probation and starts to freak out about what he’s going to do after college. And that’s all just in the trailer for the comedy’s upcoming fourth and final season, which Netflix released Monday.
The video, which you can view here and above, begins with Sam’s parents, Doug (Michael Rapaport) and Elsa (Jennifer Jason Leigh), getting him settled in his very own apartment.
“This is where you can sit when we talk when I FaceTime you every night,” Elsa says, beaming at her son, who is on the autism spectrum, with immense pride. “Every night?” Sam asks. “I talked myself down from three times a day, so that is my best and final offer,” Elsa says.
Sam is then seen with Professor Judd (Sara Gilbert), who asks him what he...
The video, which you can view here and above, begins with Sam’s parents, Doug (Michael Rapaport) and Elsa (Jennifer Jason Leigh), getting him settled in his very own apartment.
“This is where you can sit when we talk when I FaceTime you every night,” Elsa says, beaming at her son, who is on the autism spectrum, with immense pride. “Every night?” Sam asks. “I talked myself down from three times a day, so that is my best and final offer,” Elsa says.
Sam is then seen with Professor Judd (Sara Gilbert), who asks him what he...
- 6/14/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
One of the best series on Netflix is coming to an end next month.
The streamer on Monday confirmed the fourth and final season of Atypical would be made available to stream around the globe.
The Peabody Award-nominated dramedy will launch its final run Friday, July 9.
10 half-hour episodes have been ordered.
Atypical tells the story of Sam Gardner (Keir Gilchrist), a young man on the autism spectrum looking for love and independence.
In the fourth and final season, each character faces a challenge they never anticipated, and Sam sets his sights on a nearly impossible goal.
Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa, Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug, and Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam’s sister, Casey.
The characters were pulled in several different directions during the third season, which launched in November 2019.
Like many other Netflix series, production was halted due to the pandemic, but at least it...
The streamer on Monday confirmed the fourth and final season of Atypical would be made available to stream around the globe.
The Peabody Award-nominated dramedy will launch its final run Friday, July 9.
10 half-hour episodes have been ordered.
Atypical tells the story of Sam Gardner (Keir Gilchrist), a young man on the autism spectrum looking for love and independence.
In the fourth and final season, each character faces a challenge they never anticipated, and Sam sets his sights on a nearly impossible goal.
Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as his mother, Elsa, Michael Rapaport plays his father, Doug, and Brigette Lundy-Paine plays Sam’s sister, Casey.
The characters were pulled in several different directions during the third season, which launched in November 2019.
Like many other Netflix series, production was halted due to the pandemic, but at least it...
- 6/1/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Showtime announced that Season 2 of “The L Word: Generation Q” will debut on non-linear platforms on Aug. 6 and premiere on-air on Aug. 8 at 10 p.m.
Based on the iconic drama series “The L Word,” the series’ second season will continue to follow the characters, both old and new, as they experience setbacks and successes in their careers and personal lives.
Starring Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig and Leisha Hailey, who reprise their original roles from “The L Word,” the series also features Arienne Mandi, Leo Sheng, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas, Sepideh Moafi and Jordan Hull. Season 2 recurring guest stars include Rosie O’Donnell, Donald Faison, Griffin Dunne and Vanessa Williams.
Showrunner Marja-Lewis Ryan executive produces alongside series creator Ilene Chaiken, Kristen Campo, Allyce Ozarski, Maisha Closson, Beals, Moennig and Hailey.
Watch a teaser below.
Dates
The fourth and final season of “Atypical” will premiere on July 9 on Netflix. Starring Keir Gilchrist, Jennifer Jason Leigh,...
Based on the iconic drama series “The L Word,” the series’ second season will continue to follow the characters, both old and new, as they experience setbacks and successes in their careers and personal lives.
Starring Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig and Leisha Hailey, who reprise their original roles from “The L Word,” the series also features Arienne Mandi, Leo Sheng, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas, Sepideh Moafi and Jordan Hull. Season 2 recurring guest stars include Rosie O’Donnell, Donald Faison, Griffin Dunne and Vanessa Williams.
Showrunner Marja-Lewis Ryan executive produces alongside series creator Ilene Chaiken, Kristen Campo, Allyce Ozarski, Maisha Closson, Beals, Moennig and Hailey.
Watch a teaser below.
Dates
The fourth and final season of “Atypical” will premiere on July 9 on Netflix. Starring Keir Gilchrist, Jennifer Jason Leigh,...
- 6/1/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
AutFest International Film Festival announced its official program selections for its second annual film festival celebrating autism awareness “From Spectrum to Screen.”
Presented by The Autism Society, AutFest will screen over 16 feature films, short films and television programs that promote autism awareness and/or are made by autistic filmmakers. As previously announced, AutFest will also honor Netflix’s hit show “Atypical” and ABC’s “The Good Doctor” with Spotlight Awards for their special portrayal of lead characters who are on the autistic spectrum. The Visionary Award will be presented to Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Jeff Frost, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and Co-Presidents of Sony Pictures Television Chris Parnell and Jason Clodfelter. AutFest takes place Saturday, April 28 – Sunday, April 28, 2018 at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, CA.
The 2nd Annual AutFest International Film Festival is proud to present the following features, shorts and television programs to play in its 2018 program.
Presented by The Autism Society, AutFest will screen over 16 feature films, short films and television programs that promote autism awareness and/or are made by autistic filmmakers. As previously announced, AutFest will also honor Netflix’s hit show “Atypical” and ABC’s “The Good Doctor” with Spotlight Awards for their special portrayal of lead characters who are on the autistic spectrum. The Visionary Award will be presented to Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Jeff Frost, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and Co-Presidents of Sony Pictures Television Chris Parnell and Jason Clodfelter. AutFest takes place Saturday, April 28 – Sunday, April 28, 2018 at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, CA.
The 2nd Annual AutFest International Film Festival is proud to present the following features, shorts and television programs to play in its 2018 program.
- 4/27/2018
- Look to the Stars
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