Suzanne Wright News

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Las Vegas – as the casts of two of the hottest shows, Naked Boys Singing! and This Is Christmas,  celebrated each other on Sunday night.  With American Idol alums and local Vegas performers in both shows, no introductions were needed between these very friendly casts.

The Venetian Resort announces the return of live entertainment with “This is Christmas!” – a holiday show with a stellar cast of Broadway stars and “American Idol” finalists at The Venetian Theatre beginning November 27.

SONY Pictures Entertainment, ABC's The Good Doctor, Netflix's Atypical, and several filmmakers were honored for their contributions to autism awareness 'From Spectrum to Screen' by the Autism Society of America at the 2 nd Annual AutFest International Film Festival (April 28-29), held at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. AutFest screened over 16 feature films, shorts and television programs that promote autism awareness and/or are made by autistic filmmakers.

SONY Pictures Entertainment, ABC's The Good Doctor, Netflix's Atypical, and several filmmakers were honored yesterday for their contributions to autism awareness 'From Spectrum to Screen' at the 2nd Annual AutFest International Film Festival (April 28-29), held at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, CA. AutFest screened over 16 feature films, short films and television programs that promote autism awareness and/or are made by autistic filmmakers.

The second Annual AutFest International Film Festival, presented by The Autism Society, will take place Saturday, April 28 - Sunday, April 29 at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, California. It will screen six feature-length films, seven shorts and two television shows that promote autism awareness and/or are made by filmmakers with autism.

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.

Sony Pictures Television Studios will be receiving the Visionary Award at the 2 nd Annual AUTFEST International Film Festivalpresented by The Autism Society at a VIP Reception on Sunday, April 29at 7:30pm at the Writers Guild of America Theater in Los Angeles. Honorees include JEFF FROST, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios (SPT), and Co-Presidents of Sony Pictures Television CHRIS PARNELL and JASON CLODFELTER. The announcement was made by Matthew Asner, VP of Development for The Autism Society. AUTFEST is sponsored by Hyundai Motor America and SAG-AFTRA.

ABC'S THE GOOD DOCTOR and NETFLIX'S ATYPICAL will be receiving special honors at the 2nd Annual AUTFEST International Film Festivalpresented by The Autism Society on April 28-29, 2018 at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. The announcement was made by Matthew Asner, VP of Development for The Autism Society. AUTFEST is sponsored by Hyundai Motor America and SAG-AFTRA.

Oscar®-winning actor Ben Affleck, Pixar filmmakers Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera, AutFest founder Matt Asner and several filmmakers were honored yesterday for their filmmaking contributions to autism awareness “from spectrum to screen” at the 1st Annual AutFest International Film Festival (April 22-23) in Orange, California.

A group of area artists, community, civic, business, arts and culture leaders today launched a long-term plan for how arts, culture and creativity can grow and help improve the Greater Louisville community.

AutFest, the first film festival solely dedicated to an autistic audience and filmmakers, today announced its official program selections for its first annual film festival celebrating autism awareness “from spectrum to screen.”

Oscar®-winning director, actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck joins Oscar–winning Pixar Animation Studios' filmmakers Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera in receiving special honors at the 1st Annual AUTFEST International Film Festival

With the help of 100 award-winning celebrity chefs, Autism Speaks raised $1.25 million at its inaugural Autism Speaks to Los Angeles Celebrity Chef Gala, which took place October 8, 2015 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. More than 600 guests, including Hollywood's top industry execs and celebrities Conan O'Brien, Al Roker, P!nk and Giada De Laurentiis honored Autism Speaks co-founders Bob and Suzanne Wright and commemorated the organization's ten years of progress.

On Saturday, January 17th, 2015, three organizations will come together to host 'Play It Forward: Champions Night,' a gala fundraiser celebrating the World Premiere Production of And In This Corner ... Cassius Clay and to celebrate the birthday and legacy of Muhammad Ali.

The 2014 Whitney Houston Biennial: I'm Every Woman comes as a response to the awakening representation of women artists in major museums and galleries. To highlight female artists in New York this season, curator and artist Christine Finley will host seventy-five female artists from a varied range of geographic and cultural backgrounds, disciplines, methodologies, and generations. The artists studio will be transformed into an inviting, living space, a salon filled with work from artists including Guerilla Girls, Swoon, Sienna Shields, NARCISSISTER and Annie Sprinkle & Beth Stephens. The aim of bringing together so many creative voices is to sing a collective song that celebrates the contributions of pioneer female artists and marks a moment in our communal trajectory.

From Dust to Man by author Jennifer Van Wie is a futuristic and provocative saga that unveils future possibilities of human survival-an exceptionally intriguing look at life hundreds of years from now. From Dust to Man presents an honest what-if scenario that will change every part of one's existence-a story that challenges the readers' perception and imagination.

Recording artist Tom Moran aka Daddy Rocker presents a special concert to benefit Autism Speaks tonight, May 5th, 2012. Daddy Rocker & the Brooklyn South Band will headline the concert which will also feature performances by The Meyer Rossabi Band and Off The Record. The benefit will take place at the Tamaqua Marina, 84 Ebony Ct., Brooklyn, New York. Admission is a $20.00 donation, $10.00 for children under 12 years of age. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.DaddyRocker.com, and can also be purchased at the Tamaqua Marina at showtime.

Recording artist Tom Moran aka Daddy Rocker will present a special concert to benefit Autism Speaks on May 5th, 2012. Daddy Rocker & the Brooklyn South Band will headline the concert which will also feature performances by The Meyer Rossabi Band and Off The Record. The benefit will take place at the Tamaqua Marina, 84 Ebony Ct., Brooklyn, New York. Admission is a $20.00 donation, $10.00 for children under 12 years of age. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.DaddyRocker.com, and can also be purchased at the Tamaqua Marina at showtime.

Matthew Settle, star of Broadway's Chicago, was among those joining Bob and Suzanne Wright, co-founder of Autism Speaks, and event co-chairs Kevin and Susan Murray on the fairways in support of autism awareness and research at the Autism Speaks' Twelfth Annual N.Y. Celebrity Golf Challenge on Monday, June 28th at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck.

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