While Bruno is an unprecedented character in the Thomas & Friends franchise and a major step forward in representation in children's media, Mattel made sure to state in the press release ...

as the iconic British television franchise “Thomas & Friends” introduces its first character with autism, Bruno the Brake Car. The character is voiced by Chuck Smith, an autistic actor.

Sept. 7 (UPI) --The Thomas and Friends franchise will introduce its first autistic character when Bruno the Brake Car comes chugging down the tracks on Sept. 12. Mattel Television said Wednesday ...

It's greater that they are representing autistic characters, and it makes me feel very happy of that they — of that — now there isn't — because I watched "Thomas and Friends," and for there ...

Thomas and Friends is introducing its first autistic character, the show's creators have announced. Bruno the Brake Car will be voiced by Elliot Garcia, nine, from Reading, Berkshire ...

Two beloved children's TV shows are adding diverse new characters that reflect real people more fully: Thomas & Friends will have its first autistic train character, and Peppa Pig included a same ...

The beloved children's show "Thomas and Friends" is introducing its first character with autism. Meet Bruno! Mattel describes him as a joyful, pun-making brake car. The character will be voiced by ...

“It’s great that they are representing autistic characters because I watch the Thomas & Friends series and for there to be an autistic character makes me feel very happy and excited,” he ...

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(CNN) - The children’s TV show “Thomas and Friends: All Engines Go” is introducing its first autistic character. His name is Bruno, and Mattel describes him as a “joyful, pun-making brake ...