The actor who voices the German Shepherd shown in the extremely disturbing video posted by TMZ says he’s “shaken and sad” … and the director echoed the sentiment. Josh Gad, who appears in the upcoming film as the voice of the dog, says he’s seen…
Showing posts with label Dogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dogs. Show all posts
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:
"A Dog"s Purpose" Producers Say German Shepherd Is Fine, Was Not Forced to Film
The German Shepherd seen struggling to stay out of a pool while filming “A Dog’s Purpose” was not forced to complete the scene, and shooting only resumed when he was comfortable … according to producers. Amblin Entertainment tells TMZ … the…
"A Dog"s Purpose" Video Triggers Suspension
The representative from the American Humane Association who was on the set of “A Dog’s Purpose” has been suspended after officials saw video of a terrorized dog on set. TMZ posted the hard-to-watch video Wednesday morning, showing a German Shepherd…
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Fetty Wap Sets Legal Attack Dogs on Leaked Sex Tape
Fetty Wap isn’t about to let anyone, especially his ex-gf, make a dime off leaking a sex tape allegedly featuring him and said ex, Alexis Skyy … TMZ has learned. Video clips appearing to show Fetty and Alexis doing the deed started…
Friday, November 11, 2016
"Bachelorette" Star Luke Pell -- Strips Down For the Dogs (VIDEO)
‘Bachelorette’ alum Luke Pell didn’t score a gig as the next ‘Bachelor,’ but he might want to see if Chippendales is hiring after making $ 1,500 for taking off his shirt. Luke, a fan favorite from JoJo’s season, swept the Cocktails for Canines…
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Two Dogs Crash Car Into Walmart Store
You should never leave your dog in your car.
They could chew your seat, or even end up really ill with the heat.
Staff at the Wayne Walmart store in West Virginia were shocked to the core when a car drove into the building on Friday, July 29.
They probably expected a drunk driver to be present in the car, but they were sadly mistaken.
In the car were two dogs, who decided to go for a little joyride.
Their owner left them in the car to indulge in some shopping, but she was sure to keep the car running in order to keep the dogs cool.
The owner of the car is said to be in her late 70s.
Somehow, the dogs managed to take the car out of park and ended up careering into the wall of a Walmart building.
It’s all pretty crazy, but hilarious at the same time.
No one was harmed in the crash.
One of the dogs even managed to roll down the window and hop out.
Everyone is pretty darn lucky that the car was moving slowly, so pedestrians had time to move out of the way.
Things could have been much worse.
Nothing good will ever come from leaving your little four-legged friends in the car.
Maybe the elderly lady should get the dogs driving lessons before they embark on their next big journey.
There’s a thought.
What do you think about all of this?
Hit the comments below!
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Kaley Cuoco Draws MAJOR Criticism For Photo of Dogs
If you follow her on social media, you’re probably aware that Kaley Cuoco loves dogs and can do no wrong in the eyes of her many fans.
So we were surprised to learn that this photo of her beloved pups sparked a heated controversy over the weekend.
As you can see, Kaley is one of the many celebs who celebrated the Fourth of July by posting patriotic pics.
Unfortunately, the Big Bang Theory star committed a major flag faux pas by having one of her pooches sit on the stars and stripes.
Protocol dictates that any flag that touches the ground should be burned, so needless to say, placing it on the pavement so that that your pet can have a cool place to relax is a major no-no.
Several of KC’s fans expressed their displeasure on Instagram.
Some choice comments:
“That is not a towel. I believe in the right to burn the flag in protest as long as it is in context, that’s why so many gave their lives, for freedom. But this is not that, this is simply disrespectful. That’s a flag. A symbol of what people have sacrificed.”
“Why the f–k is your dog running its a–hole on the f–king flag?!?! I get that your trying to act patriotic but this is definitely in VERY bad taste!!!”
“I thought you love your country but this ain’t love if you disrespect it’s flag by keeping it down on the ground … let me remind you that lot of blood was sacrificed just to keep the flag high … If you have lil bit of respect for it you should not only remove this picture but also apologize to the people whose feeling must have got hurt.”
“A reasonable person would say ‘my dogs look cute but having that flag there could cause a misunderstanding, I should take it down’ Do the right thing, please. You can put up lots of other pictures of your dogs looking cute.”
Like we said, people were not happy.
To be fair, Kaley stated in the caption that the photo was taken by the person who was dog-sitting for her, and she has taken the pic down following the uproar.
Just goes to show that even a star as beloved as Kaley can incur the full wrath of the Internet when she posts before she thinks.
Friday, June 10, 2016
Kim Zolciak Daughter Wears Dog"s SHOCK COLLAR as Mom Films
Kim Zolciak has taken a break from posting bikini selfies and fielding plastic surgery accusations to Snapchat some scenes of a little wholesome fun with her family.
Specifically, of her 14-year-old daughter Ariana putting the dog"s shock collar around her neck because NBD.
Ariana donned the device in exchange for hanging out with her friends, and dad Kroy Biermann worked the remote control.
"You can"t cry," dad told her with a wag of the finger.
He proceeds to shock his daughter wearing the collar while Kim documents the fiasco for the viewing pleasure of Snapchat fans.
"You like getting shocked, you psycho? You two are not right," Kim says in the background.
"Are you guys idiots?! Who does this?" she adds. "These two are not right, I"m not even playing."
Ariana claims the experience was worth it because she wanted to get out of the house.
"She"ll do anything to hang out with her friends," Kim says in another snap. "Anything—a dog collar."
"Eat poop, eat poop," she then tells her daughter.
We don"t know if the poop consumption actually occurred, or if Kroy fed it to her, but Kim didn"t film it.
Ariana was laughing the majority of the time, but fans were, well, shocked, to watch these events go down.
Kim and Kroy have come under fire for questionable parenting on numerous occasions.
Earlier this year, a rumor spread that Kim was throwing Botox parties for her daughter Brielle and her friends.
While the Real Housewives of Atlanta star denied it, she did admit that she allowed Brielle to get lip injections from Dr. Simon Ourian, famed for giving Kylie Jenner her plumped-up pout.
Watch the debacle below:
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Kaley Cuoco Gets Drunk, Plays With Fire, Dogs
It"s been three months since Kaley Cuoco filed for divorce from Ryan Sweeting, and it looks like the Big Bang Theory star is having no trouble moving on from her brief, disastrous marriage.
There are rumors that Kaley is dating Paul Blackthorne, and she"s already gushed about all the support she"s receiving from her family, friends and fans.
But we get the feeling that what"s really pulling her through is the powerful coping combo of booze and animals.
Based on her Instagram, it seems Kaley has been doing some post-divorce pet collecting and spending plenty of time knocking back vino with her BFFs.
We approve. And we"re happy to see her dual passions come together in the hilarious Instagram video below.
In the clip (which Kaley admits that she doesn"t remember filming), Ms. Cuoco can be seen using a grill lighter to "knight" her original pooch, Norman.
Waving flames around near an animal just while you"re sh-tfaced probably isn"t the best idea, but give the woman abreak she just got divorced!
Also, Norman doesn"t seem to mind, and based on the look on his face, we"re guessing he"s gotten accustomed to this sort of thing over the past few weeks.
Kaley"s transformation from boring newlywed to hard-partying divorcee is complete. And we couldn"t be happier about it.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Kylie Jenner Posts Photo of Butt, Dogs That She Never Sees
If you frequent her Instagram page, you’ve probably seen photos of Kylie Jenner’s butt from just about every angle.
After all, the Kardashian-Jenner clan has a proud tradition of butt selfies (or “belfies,” if you will), and Kylie is obviously more than happy to take up the ass mantle. What you don’t see much of, however, is photos of Kylie with her dogs:
Yes, you may not have even known that Kylie has two pups, because the girl travels so much that she rarely sees them.
Kylie’s second dog – a $ 50,000 English bulldog – was given to her as a gift last month.
At first, the pooch was all over Kylie’s Instagram page, but just a few weeks later, lil Rollie appears about as often as that dog the Brady Bunch had for one episode.
Fans have accused Kylie of being a negligent pet owner (and she has made some questionable decisions, like driving with a dog in her lap), but we’re sure the dogs are well taken care of – just not by Kylie.
But hey, maybe we’re wrong. If you happen to see Kylie walking around Calabasas with two pups on a leash and a couple plastic bags in her hand, be sure to snap a pic.
It’ll probably be worth more than a Bigfoot photo on the open market.
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Hugh Jackman -- Dogs Sit While Actors Sits Up (PHOTOS)
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Hugh was doing sit ups with the trainer as his dogs, Allegra and Dali cruised the park. It seems it’s a thing — the Dog Pound fitness group.
Multitasking … it’s what makes Australians in America great.
Friday, September 25, 2015
These Photos of Dogs Dressed As The Pope Are Too Cute! Check Out All The Best #PopeDog Pics HERE!
The Pope is all the rage!
America has been taken by storm by Pope Francis’ visit to the United States!
The religious figurehead has been making the rounds as he traveled to New York yesterday and is continuing his tour there by stopping by the United Nations, the 9/11 memorial, Central Park and having an evening of Mass at Madison Square Garden!
Related Donald Trump Tried To Upstage The Pope But Was Booed By The Crowd Instead!
And how do Americans show their affection for things? By dressing their dogs up as it of course!
Sure #PopeDog is a bit silly, but it’s also AH-Mazingly adorable!
Ch-ch-check out some of the best #Popedog pics (below) and get in on the fun! And if you don’t have a dog, don’t worry, other people got creative!
“@TweeterofWit: This is one of the most peculiar things I’ve ever seen. #PopeDog #OhMyDog pic.twitter.com/DutM23Y9pv“@hawkscastle: the pest
— Hippo (@Nilpferd88) September 30, 2014
“paradise is open to all of God’s creatures.” #popedog http://t.co/O8lexaxx1C pic.twitter.com/tbS9aDwk36
— IJReview (@ijreview) September 24, 2015
Oh, #PopeDog is trending? Don’t mind if I do… pic.twitter.com/ykcUsdXuCy
— The Knees Flores (@DeniseFlores) September 25, 2015
Pope Rufus is worn out from all of yesterday’s excitement. #PopeDog pic.twitter.com/zQZpZDzDEE
— Blue Buffalo (@bluebuffalo) September 25, 2015
#popedog #popeDogs #Veracruz #Mexico #puppy #holy #Ivanka #lovely #readyforhalloween 👑🐶💕A photo posted by @omar010580 on Sep 24, 2015 at 9:54pm PDT
#popeindc #popeinusa #pope #professor #stinky #pete the #dog #popedog #dc We had our own visit from the pope here in #windsorA photo posted by Christine Walters (@liveartlondon) on Sep 23, 2015 at 9:48am PDT
A friend of mine has their cat Tilda ready for the Pope’s arrival in Philly tomorrow! 😻😻😻 #catsofinstagram #popeinphilly #popeobsessed #pope #popefrancis #popecat #philly #philadelphia #popetasticA photo posted by Dee Dee Dash (@lovedeedeedash) on Sep 24, 2015 at 4:09am PDT
Mittens would like to welcome His Holiness to the U.S. #pope #popeinph #popeindc #catsofinstagram #cats #catsincostumes #catsinclothes #popecat #cantstoplaughing #popeA photo posted by @annieb9148 on Sep 23, 2015
Mittens would like to welcome His Holiness to the U.S. #pope #popeinph #popeindc #catsofinstagram #cats #catsincostumes #catsinclothes #popecat #cantstoplaughing #popeA photo posted by @annieb9148 on Sep 23, 2015 at 5:55pm PDT
at 5:55pm PDT
But let’s be real, they’re all just trying to copy the original trend setter from a few months ago!
Holy Cow. I love you, Hollywood. 🐮✨ #jimmykimmellive #popecow #holycow #moo #wtf #hollywood #walkoffame #stars #monday #la #loveLA #gratitudeA photo posted by Darth Hater (@janey.jawn) on May 11, 2015 at 5:37pm PDT
What do you think of #Popedog? Are you in on the trend or is this just a bit too much for ya? Sound off in the comments (below)!
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Ray J – Mmm ... Bacon ... I’ll Take 2 Hot Dogs For $100!!!
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Ray J left Henry’s in West Hollywood Monday night with a case of the late night munchies — easily cured by some street meat.
Ray J hit up a hot dog vendor and whipped out a hundo for 2 bacon wrapped dogs, and let the guy keep the change on a $ 100. Average price on the dogs is usually $ 5, so yeah … nice tip.
As for how he takes his danger dogs? NO ONIONS!!! Check out the clip for the rest of his order.
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