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Mel Gibson apologized after a viral clip showed him mimicking a American Sign Language interpreter at Fan Expo Canada in Toronto, saying there was no malicious intent and calling the moment spontaneous thoughtless idiocy; the actor/director’s public image has long been colored by past controversies and political support.
Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old Deaf actress known for her roles in Godzilla films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday; authorities say excessive speed is a likely factor and the investigation is ongoing. Hottle was a native signer of American Sign Language, and tributes flowed from family and co-stars, underscoring her impact as a Deaf actor in major films.
Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old Deaf actress known for Jia in Godzilla vs. Kong and its sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, died in a car accident in Frederick, Maryland. Her death was announced by her father via a Facebook livestream; she came from a Deaf family, was involved with the Texas School for the Deaf, and was nominated for a Saturn Award for her work in the New Empire.
Universal Orlando Resort announced a new haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights based on the film series "A Quiet Place," featuring American Sign Language for the first time. The attraction will recreate iconic scenes from the films, emphasizing silence and suspense. Halloween Horror Nights runs from Aug. 30 to Nov. 3, with tickets on sale now.
Actress Marlee Matlin criticized CBS for failing to show the American Sign Language performers during the live broadcast of Super Bowl LVIII, despite their significant contributions to the pregame show and halftime performances. Matlin, a prominent advocate for the deaf community, expressed shock and disappointment on social media, calling out the network for not upholding its inclusive values. The ASL interpreters accompanied performances by Andra Day, Post Malone, and Reba McEntire, but were not featured on screen during the broadcast.
Actress Marlee Matlin criticized CBS for failing to show the American Sign Language performers during the live broadcast of Super Bowl LVIII, despite their integral role in the pregame show and halftime performances. Matlin, a prominent advocate for the deaf community, expressed shock and disappointment on social media, calling out the network for not upholding its inclusive values and tradition of showcasing ASL interpreters on screen. CBS has not yet responded to the criticism.
Deaf actress Marlee Matlin criticized CBS for not showing footage of the American Sign Language performers during the Super Bowl 2024 pre-game show, despite introducing them. The performances by ASL interpreters for Andra Day, Post Malone, and Reba McEntire were not aired, prompting Matlin and fans to express disappointment. This is not the first time Matlin has been at the center of controversy surrounding ASL performances, as she was previously cut away from during the Academy Awards while presenting an award.
Marlee Matlin criticizes CBS for not showing the American Sign Language performances by Deaf artists during the live Super Bowl LVIII broadcast, despite introducing them before the game. Matlin, who uses both ASL and English, emphasizes the importance of sign language for Deaf individuals. This incident follows her previous interaction with Elon Musk regarding the significance of sign language in videos.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the US has launched American Sign Language (ASL) services for callers who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing. ASL users can now connect with a trained ASL counselor by clicking on the "ASL Now" button on the 988 Lifeline website or by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) from their videophone. The launch of ASL services is part of an effort to make behavioral health care more accessible for underserved groups. The 988 Lifeline, which received nearly 5 million calls, texts, and online chat messages in its first year, is supported by the US Department of Health and Human Services and has received significant funding from the Biden administration.