‘Ant-Man’ hits Disney+ with new American Sign Language option

(Image credit: Marvel)

In recognition of  National American Sign Language (ASL) Day on April 15, Disney+ has added a new option for Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man.  Beginning yesterday, April 14, viewers could begin accessing ASL as an option when viewing Scott Lang’s origin story and first adventure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The ASL Video service was created by Deluxe in partnership with Grupo Steno, with Delbert Whetter, of RespectAbility, joining the project as a daily consult on ASL best practices and to help build Creative Guidelines. Additionally, Douglas Ridloff — who has previously worked on other Marvel Studios titles involving ASL, including Eternals and Hawkeye — joined to work with the ASL performer, Jac Cook.

Whetter explained: “The Deaf creatives on the team, which include Douglas Ridloff and ASL performer, Jac Cook, exceeded expectations as they set out to communicate Ant-Man’s entertaining dialogue and sound effects in a manner befitting Marvel’s distinctive style, subversive humor, and high-velocity action.“

Ant-Man:  In the MCU’s first introduction to Scott Lang, the master thief must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Doctor Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

To access the Marvel feature film with ASL, find it under the EXTRAS tab on the ANT-MAN page on Disney+.

(Source: Marvel)  /  (Cover photo, Image credit: Twitter)

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