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Showing posts with label Cruelty. Show all posts
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Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Siesta Key Star Accused of Animal Cruelty, Threatened with Death
Welp.
That didn’t take long.
Siesta Key has aired an entirety of one episode on MTV and the show is already facing threats of a boycott.
The show was actually facing a boycott before it even aired last night’s premiere; and this is why…
Prior to MTV airing the opening installment, footage of a shark being dragged to its death went viral.
And while Siesta Key star Alex Kompothecras was not the one doing the dragging, he is a close friend of the main perpetrator and that’s enough for animal lovers.
Outrage over the incident spread quickly around the Internet, with a Facebook page titled “Boycott Siesta Key MTV” earning over 8,000 Likes in just a few days time.
“Over the past few days, the connection between the production of the Siesta Key show and the horrific videos and photos of animal abuse have come to light,” reads a Facebook entry for a protest of Monday night’s premiere event.
This is the profile photo of the Boycott Siesta Key MTV account:
The premiere party, which had been scheduled to take place yesterday in Siesta Key (d’uh) was actually canceled at the last minute.
Due to this protest? In part.
But Alex also received a number of death threats, which the Facebook group does NOT condone.
“We have repeatedly said that we do not condone any type of violence of threats of any kind! We come from a place of love. Thanks for all the support,” reads a message on the site.
Alex’s father, a chiropractor named Gary Kompothecras, came up with the idea for the series, which is produced by the same team behind Laguns Beach and which will track the lives of eight privileged friends in the Siesta Key,
Dr. Kompothecras wants his son to be the focal point of the show; he wants Alex to basically be the next Lauren Conrad.
Speaking to Rolling Stone, Dr. Kompothecras did not clarify whether the viewing party for the premiere was canceled due to the shark video and subsequent death threats.
But he did hint at other underlying issues.
“I wouldn’t say that’s the only reason,” he said mysteriously. “There are other reasons.”
Alex, meanwhile, maintains his innocence.
“I had absolutely nothing to do with the shark video,” he wrote on the aforementioned Facebook page, adding of the person at the center of it:
“Yes he’s a friend of mine, but no I don’t agree with what he did. Check your facts before you go posting on my page. Thanks.”
MTV has not commented on the controversy.
But it did air the premiere, of course.
You can watch Siesta Key online via the following link in order to see what all the fuss is about:
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Dream Hotel Founder Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty
Dream Hotel founder Vikram Chatwal, formerly a close friend of Lindsay Lohan, has struck a plea deal in his bizarre animal cruelty case. TMZ broke the story … NYPD arrested Chatwal in October for walking up to 2 dogs and burning them with an…
Dream Hotel Founder Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty
Dream Hotel founder Vikram Chatwal, formerly a close friend of Lindsay Lohan, has struck a plea deal in his bizarre animal cruelty case. TMZ broke the story … NYPD arrested Chatwal in October for walking up to 2 dogs and burning them with an…
Thursday, January 19, 2017
A Dog"s Purpose: Alleged Animal Cruelty on Set Spurs Boycott
WARNING: The video featured below features graphic footage.
Especially if you’re an animal lover.
Due to a video shared on TMZ yesterday, a company that specializes in training animals for movies and television is under major fire this week after its handlers were recorded forcing a frightened dog into cold, churning water on the set of this film.
The footage in question depicts a German Shepherd named Hercules being lowered into the water, despite making repeated attempts to climb out and/or get away.
After a man finally forces the canine into the gushing liquid, the dog appears to go under, at which point production staff members yell “CUT!” and handlers scramble to reach Hercules.
Again, consider yourself warned.
But watch the controversial video here:
TMZ alleges that director Lasse Hallström was present for this shooting, although Hallström wrote on Twitter that he was not on set at the time, promising a “thorough investigation” into what happened.
“I have been promised that a thorough investigation into this situation is underway and that any wrongdoing will be reported and punished,” he Tweeted.
A Dog’s Purpose is based on a book by the same name.
It chronicles the journey of a reincarnated pet whose consciousness is transferred to numerous dogs over the years, as he searches for the meaning of his life.
It stars Dennis Quaid, among others, and is scheduled to be released on January 27.
Following the leaking of this footage, however, calls to boycott the movie have come from animal rights group PETA, as well as from users of Twitter and Facebook.
Meanwhile, the IMDB rating for the movie was driven down to the lowest possible score.
Amblin Entertainment, the production company behind the film, has released a statement in defense of the movie, specifically what you see above.
It reads:
“Amblin is confident that great care and concern was shown for the German Shepherd Hercules, as well as for all of the other dogs featured throughout the production of the film.”
The company goes on to say that Hercules had multiple days of rehearsal to become acclimatized to the set, but “on the day of the shoot, [he] did not want to perform the stunt portrayed on the tape so the Amblin production team did not proceed with filming that shot.”
The clip above was filmed in October of 2015.
The representative from the American Humane Association representative who was present during the filming has now been suspended in the wake of this scandal.
You can check out the official A Dog’s Purpose trailer below, with the scene featuring Hercules in the water taking place around the 1:20 mark:
Producer Gavin Polone actually worked on the movie, yet did not hold back in his criticism of this situation.
He told Deadline that it was the movie’s second unit who filmed the scene, of which he wasn’t a part.
But Polone was “horrified” by the footage.
“If I had seen that, I would have stopped it in a minute,” he told Deadline, adding:
“In the time I was on set, I never saw, in any way, the animal handlers stressing out the anima. I know the studio is outraged and investigating this.”
We should hope so.
Adds PETA:
“PETA is calling on dog lovers to boycott the film in order to send the message that dogs and other animals should be treated humanely, not as movie props.”
And here is actor Josh Gad’s statement on the incident.
He voices the dog in the movie:
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Dream Hotel Owner -- LiLo"s Party Pal ... Wanted for Animal Cruelty
Lindsay Lohan’s former BFF, Vikram Chatwal, is now a wanted man by NYPD for animal cruelty. Law enforcement sources tell us a warrant has been issued after an investigation turned up evidence Chatwal allegedly tried to burn 2 dogs. As we…
Monday, August 22, 2016
Ryan Edwards: Under Investigation For Felony Animal Cruelty!
Infamous Teen Mom baby daddy Ryan Edwards is facing an animal cruelty investigation following his Instagram tirade about cat murdering.
After Ryan Edwards’ cat murdering spree at his home in Tennessee became a viral controversy – of his own making – officials are investigating.
Well, it’s his parents’ home, if we’re being specific.
Naturally, being the absolute winner at life that he is, he still lives with mom and dad. Not dissing any of you who live with yours, but …
C’mon. It just fits too perfectly with this D.
Anyway, the Humane Educational Society in nearby Chattanooga is looking into his alleged animal cruelty after multiple people complained.
According to a statement released by the Humane Educational Society, there is a “full scale investigation” launched against Edwards.
Earlier this month, Maci Bookout’s former boyfriend shared disturbing photos of dead cats on his Instagram, bragging that he shot them.
Police and Animal Protection Officers executed a search warrant on the Edwards’ home and property last week, according to the organization.
Reportedly, officials “gathered enough evidence to continue their investigation,” according to the statement, which sounds pretty serious.
Bob Citrullo, the director of the Humane Educational Society, told news channel WDEF that photos were taken of things on the property.
“Other things that we have found on the property definitely lead me to believe that this was done with intent,” Citrullo said.
“At this point,” he added of the reality star, “it’s safe to say that he was luring the animals onto his property to kill them.”
According to news reports, the group is “now working with the District Attorney’s office to gain a broader search warrant.”
The Humane Educational Society added on its Facebook page: “The organization does not take Edwards’ claims lightly.”
“[We have] every intention of seeing the former reality star prosecuted to the full extent of the law if his horrific statements are found to be true.”
Officers told WDEF-TV that if Ryan is arrested, he will be charged with aggravated animal cruelty, which is a felony offense in Tennessee.
If convicted on such a serious charge, the father of Maci’s son Bentley will be placed on Tennessee’s animal abuse registry.
Ryan has not been arrested or charged at this time and remains innocent until proven guilty, it is worth noting and reiterating.
Edwards, who appears to currently be in Florida, has deleted all incriminating photos and text from his social media accounts.
This is the Internet, though, where nothing truly goes away, and it’s likely his deliberate antagonism may come back to bit him.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Kylie Jenner: Investigated For Animal Cruelty
Yesterday, we reported that Kylie Jenner is being accused of animal abuse after posting a video in which her Italian greyhound puppy, Bambi, appeared to be underfed and malnourished.
It seems the complaints weren’t limited to the comments section on Kylie’s Instagram page, as TMZ is reporting that LA County Animal Control is conducting an investigation after receiving multiple emails and phone calls about Kylie.
The agency wouldn’t reveal exactly how many complaints it received, but a spokesman says the number is irrelevant, as it investigates all allegations of animal neglect or cruelty.
The spokesman confirmed that the current investigation could result in Bambi being seized, or even criminal charges being filed against Kylie.
This isn’t the first time that reports of Kylie being a negligent pet owner have circulated online.
The 18-year-old reality star travels and works constantly, leading many fans to wonder if her three dogs are being properly cared for while she’s away.
It doesn’t help matters that Kylie has posted videos of her driving with a dog in her lap and boasted about other questionable habits on social media.
Right now, it looks as though Kylie is probably in the clear, as the Italian Greyhound Club of America has reviewed the footage and issued a statement saying that Bambi appears to be a healthy weight for her breed.
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