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In 2020, the Entertainment Industry Foundation launched Delivering Jobs, a campaign to create employment opportunities for people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences. Upon Eif’s 80th anniversary, actress and filmmaker Tal Anderson, who has autism, spoke to THR about the initiative.
What motivated you to get involved with Delivering Jobs?
I was originally asked as an actor to participate in the original 2019 Delivering Jobs campaign. It was a large campaign that included a PSA, print advertisement and a Times Square digital-billboard blast. I played a principal role as an art gallery owner, but also did the voiceover narration for both the 2019 and the 2020 PSAs. Since then, I’ve been motivated to continue to promote the Eif’s work and this campaign on my own, because I believe that the employment situation of disabled people in this country needs to change. I recently...
In 2020, the Entertainment Industry Foundation launched Delivering Jobs, a campaign to create employment opportunities for people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences. Upon Eif’s 80th anniversary, actress and filmmaker Tal Anderson, who has autism, spoke to THR about the initiative.
What motivated you to get involved with Delivering Jobs?
I was originally asked as an actor to participate in the original 2019 Delivering Jobs campaign. It was a large campaign that included a PSA, print advertisement and a Times Square digital-billboard blast. I played a principal role as an art gallery owner, but also did the voiceover narration for both the 2019 and the 2020 PSAs. Since then, I’ve been motivated to continue to promote the Eif’s work and this campaign on my own, because I believe that the employment situation of disabled people in this country needs to change. I recently...
- 6/23/2022
- by Rebecca Keegan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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
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