Ethan Hawke receives top billing in Ti West’s “In a Valley of Violence,” but his canine co-star is no slouch: Jumpy the dog is a YouTube star whose videos have amassed millions of views online. To adequately hype yourself for the “House of the Devil” director’s latest — or, really, to just watch some cute dog videos — avail yourself of the pooch’s exploits below.
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Described as “one of the most well-trained and intelligent dogs on the planet,” the border collie/blue heeler mix can lay claim to many impressive feats: back flips, skateboarding, high leaps and deep dives. “It starts from jumping from a table to a chest, and you work a few yards away and keep stretching the distance,” says Jimmy’s owner Omar von Muller. “Now Jumpy...
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Described as “one of the most well-trained and intelligent dogs on the planet,” the border collie/blue heeler mix can lay claim to many impressive feats: back flips, skateboarding, high leaps and deep dives. “It starts from jumping from a table to a chest, and you work a few yards away and keep stretching the distance,” says Jimmy’s owner Omar von Muller. “Now Jumpy...
- 10/2/2016
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Uggie, the dog that starred in the Oscar-winning The Artist back in 2012, has died at the ripe old age of 13. The pooch is believed to have been battling a prostate tumor for some time, and the decision was made for him to be euthanized in Los Angeles on August 7, 2015. TMZ learned of Uggie’s death on Tuesday, revealing that his owner, Omar Von Muller, made the difficult decision because he had been struggling with the tumor over the last few weeks. Tributes have since been pouring in for Uggie, with The Artist’s Sarah Clifford remarking that he was “a perfect little terrier,” who didn’t let his fame get to him and still had boundless energy. Born in California on February 14, 2002, Uggie had a true rags to riches story. After being rejected by his first two owners, who insisted that he was too wild, ...
- 8/12/2015
- cinemablend.com
Uggie: 'The Artist' dog star. Uggie, 'The Artist' scene-stealing dog star, has died The biggest non-human movie star of the 21st century, Uggie, whose scene-stealing cuteness helped to earn Michel Hazanavicius' The Artist the 2011 Best Picture Academy Award, has died. According to his official Facebook page, Uggie had been suffering from prostate cancer; he was euthanized last Friday, Aug. 7, '15. Born in 2002, Uggie was 13 years old. An announcement posted on Tuesday night, Aug. 11, on the Fb page Consider Uggie read: We regret to inform to all our friends, family and Uggie's fans that our beloved boy has passed away. We were not planning on posting anything until we healed a little more but unfortunately somebody leaked it to TMZ and they will be announcing it. In short, Uggie had a cancerous tumor in the prostate and is now in a better place not feeling pain.
- 8/12/2015
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier featured as Jean Dujardin's faithful pet in "The Artist," has died. His owner and trainer Omar von Muller released a statement on Facebook explaining, "We regret to inform to all our friends, family and Uggie's fans that our beloved boy has passed away … Uggie had a cancerous tumor in the prostate and is now in a better place not feeling pain." -Break- Uggie was integral to the success of "The Artist," which won five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor for Dujardin, but the famous canine wasn't included because the Oscars don't have a category for animal performances. The academy put the kibosh on animal actors after Rin Tin Tin received the most Best Actor votes in the first year of the awards, but Uggie's performance didn't go completely unrewarded during the 2011 awards season. He was awarded a special Palm Dog...
- 8/12/2015
- Gold Derby
Uggie, the Jack Russell terrier featured as Jean Dujardin's faithful pet in "The Artist," has died. His owner and trainer Omar von Muller released a statement on Facebook explaining, "We regret to inform to all our friends, family and Uggie's fans that our beloved boy has passed away … Uggie had a cancerous tumor in the prostate and is now in a better place not feeling pain." -Break- Uggie was integral to the success of "The Artist," which won five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor for Dujardin, but the famous canine wasn't included because the Oscars don't have a category for animal performances. The academy put the kibosh on animal actors after Rin Tin Tin received the most Best Actor votes in the first year of the awards, but Uggie's performance didn't go completely unrewarded during the 2011 awards season. He was awarded a special Palm Dog...
- 8/12/2015
- Gold Derby
Uggie, the loveable and talented dog from "The Artist," has died. He was 13.
Uggie's owner and trainer, Omar von Muller, confirmed the news on Facebook on Tuesday night.
"We regret to inform to all our friends, family and Uggie's fans that our beloved boy has passed away. We were not planning on posting anything until we healed a little more but unfortunately somebody leaked it to TMZ and they will be announcing it," he wrote.
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Uggie's owner and trainer, Omar von Muller, confirmed the news on Facebook on Tuesday night.
"We regret to inform to all our friends, family and Uggie's fans that our beloved boy has passed away. We were not planning on posting anything until we healed a little more but unfortunately somebody leaked it to TMZ and they will be announcing it," he wrote.
Photos: Celebs & Their Pets
"In short, Uggie had a cancerous tumor in the prostate and is now in a ...
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- 8/12/2015
- by access.hollywood@nbcuni.com (Access Hollywood)
- Access Hollywood
Uggie with co-star Jean Dujardin in The Artist
Uggie the dog, who won hearts around the world with his charismatic performance in The Artist, has died at the age of 13. The much loved Jack Russell terrier, who also appeared in Water For Elephants and in several television productions, had been ill for some time.
Winner of the 2011 Palme Dog a Cannes and, later, the inaugural Golden Collar Award, he received a special mention at the Prix Lumière Awards and had his pawprints on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Despite loving the attention he got on the red carpet, however, Uggie was said to be primarily motivated by sausages.
Uggie formally retired in 2012 after developing a dementia type illness but continued to make occasional appearances. Recently he developed a prostate tumor which led his family to decide that it was time for him to go. He is survived by owner Omar Von Muller.
Uggie the dog, who won hearts around the world with his charismatic performance in The Artist, has died at the age of 13. The much loved Jack Russell terrier, who also appeared in Water For Elephants and in several television productions, had been ill for some time.
Winner of the 2011 Palme Dog a Cannes and, later, the inaugural Golden Collar Award, he received a special mention at the Prix Lumière Awards and had his pawprints on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Despite loving the attention he got on the red carpet, however, Uggie was said to be primarily motivated by sausages.
Uggie formally retired in 2012 after developing a dementia type illness but continued to make occasional appearances. Recently he developed a prostate tumor which led his family to decide that it was time for him to go. He is survived by owner Omar Von Muller.
- 8/12/2015
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Uggie the dog, who warmed hearts worldwide in his starring role in the 2011 Oscar-winning film The Artist, has died, his owner and animal trainer Omar Von Muller told the Associated Press. Uggie was 13. Von Muller told the AP that the Jack Russell Terrier was put down Friday after battling prostate cancer. Uggie garnered global fame for starring as "The Dog" in writer-director Michel Hazanavicius' The Artist, which won five 2012 Academy Awards including best picture. According to his IMDb biography, Uggie was saved from being sent to the pound by Von Muller. He scored a Palm
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- 8/12/2015
- by Natalie Stone
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oh, your dog can sit? That's nice. This dog can sit, stay, come, back up, come again, back up again, sit again, lay down, come, stay, turn, turn again, look away, take a sneak peek, back up, get closer, back up, get closer, touch the toy but not get the toy and, oh Just Count. Like, Count Numbers. Do Math. This dog, a cattle dog named Jumpy, is mind-boggling smart. He's trained by Omar Von Muller, who trained Uggie, the dog from The Artist and Water for Elephants, and Backup from Veronica Mars (real name, Gordo). Elsewhere in the world of dog training, these pups know how to pray before their dinner: (H/T I Love Dogs Site, Daily Picks and Flicks)...
- 4/14/2014
- E! Online
Uggie from 2011’s The Artist The Oscar-winning movie’s four-legged star is taking a break from Hollywood after years of training, following promotional travels to France and England for his autobiography Uggie: My Story. “He’s actually being a dog and going out for walks,” jokes owner Omar Von Muller. “The fame didn’t go to his head.” Photos: The Hollywood Pet Set: Eli Roth, Chelsea Handler and Their Pampered Companions Cosmo from 2010’s Beginners Ewan McGregor’s Jack Russell terrier companion will be featured in Welcome to Me, set to begin shooting this month, as well as musical movie Lucky
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- 8/2/2013
- by Meena Jang
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Now semi-retired, the scene-stealing terrier from The Artist is still very much in demand
On a queen-size mattress at the Arch hotel in central London, Uggie is curled up in front of the flatscreen TV. This Jack Russell terrier might be the most famous animal alive, having starred in January smash The Artist, stealing scenes in the silent film and winning acclaim for his role as Jean Dujardin's expressive pet. Uggie put in one of the great performances of 2012, and if he wants to watch Loose Women in bed, he may.
He is close to the end of a draining promotional tour, New York to Paris to Chicago and now here, publicising a book (Uggie: My Story) as well as a smartphone app. This on the back of supporting The Artist through its cinema release, during which time Uggie scampered up and down red carpets, and panted on chatshow sofas.
On a queen-size mattress at the Arch hotel in central London, Uggie is curled up in front of the flatscreen TV. This Jack Russell terrier might be the most famous animal alive, having starred in January smash The Artist, stealing scenes in the silent film and winning acclaim for his role as Jean Dujardin's expressive pet. Uggie put in one of the great performances of 2012, and if he wants to watch Loose Women in bed, he may.
He is close to the end of a draining promotional tour, New York to Paris to Chicago and now here, publicising a book (Uggie: My Story) as well as a smartphone app. This on the back of supporting The Artist through its cinema release, during which time Uggie scampered up and down red carpets, and panted on chatshow sofas.
- 12/9/2012
- by Tom Lamont
- The Guardian - Film News
Canine star of Oscar-winning film The Artist does publicity round for book, including lunch at famous Brasserie Lipp
It was Uggie's first time in Paris and he had places to go, people to see.
Thus after a book "signing" for the television cameras, a barking interview with a couple of French newspapers, and a quick photo call on the Champs Elysées with the Arc de Triomphe as a backdrop, Uggie hopped into a taxi.
The celebrated Jack Russell, widely considered the real star of the Oscar-winning black-and-white silent film The Artist – move over Jean Dujardin – had a full day of engagements to promote his memoirs, Uggie: My Story.
Or so his people led us to believe. In fact, Uggie was off for his first Gallic gastronomic experience and like a true star was giving the press and cameras the runaround.
Where else was a VIP pooch to dine...
It was Uggie's first time in Paris and he had places to go, people to see.
Thus after a book "signing" for the television cameras, a barking interview with a couple of French newspapers, and a quick photo call on the Champs Elysées with the Arc de Triomphe as a backdrop, Uggie hopped into a taxi.
The celebrated Jack Russell, widely considered the real star of the Oscar-winning black-and-white silent film The Artist – move over Jean Dujardin – had a full day of engagements to promote his memoirs, Uggie: My Story.
Or so his people led us to believe. In fact, Uggie was off for his first Gallic gastronomic experience and like a true star was giving the press and cameras the runaround.
Where else was a VIP pooch to dine...
- 10/24/2012
- by Kim Willsher
- The Guardian - Film News
Article and photos by Brie Strohmeyer,
Special contributor to ScottFeinberg.com
Uggie, the loveable canine star of this year’s Oscar-winning film The Artist, added one more honor to his collar on Monday morning when his paws were immortalized in cement outside of Hollywood’s Grauman’s Chinese Theater. The iconic landmark, which also showcases the prints of some of Hollywood’s biggest names, past and present, including Marilyn Monroe, Jimmy Stewart, and George Clooney, never included a dog until Uggie — not Lassie, Strongheart, or even Rin Tin Tin (although they each have stars on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame). Perhaps that’s why Hollywood pulled out all the stops to honor the pooch, starting with a dramatic arrival on board a siren-blaring fire engine, followed by his own red carpet lined with adoring fans and throngs of flashing camera lights, and concluding with a special “retirement” party that was...
Special contributor to ScottFeinberg.com
Uggie, the loveable canine star of this year’s Oscar-winning film The Artist, added one more honor to his collar on Monday morning when his paws were immortalized in cement outside of Hollywood’s Grauman’s Chinese Theater. The iconic landmark, which also showcases the prints of some of Hollywood’s biggest names, past and present, including Marilyn Monroe, Jimmy Stewart, and George Clooney, never included a dog until Uggie — not Lassie, Strongheart, or even Rin Tin Tin (although they each have stars on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame). Perhaps that’s why Hollywood pulled out all the stops to honor the pooch, starting with a dramatic arrival on board a siren-blaring fire engine, followed by his own red carpet lined with adoring fans and throngs of flashing camera lights, and concluding with a special “retirement” party that was...
- 6/26/2012
- by Scott Feinberg
- Scott Feinberg
Uggie has become the first dog to leave his prints outside Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theatre. The 10-year-old Jack Russell - who retired from showbiz following his star-making performance in Oscar-winning movie 'The Artist' - took part in the ceremony in Los Angeles yesterday (25.06.12) alongside his trainer Omar von Muller. Omar said: ''Everybody thinks I am great trainer. I don't think so. I think he is just a great dog. ''Pretty much the main message that Uggie would like to send to everyone out there is to please go out and adopt. ''He's adopted. If he made it, you guys can adopt a...
- 6/26/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
The popular canine star of The Artist has now officially retired from showbusiness, his fans will be sad to learn
Uggie the Jack Russell, who stole the show in Michel Hazanavicius's Oscar-winning The Artist last year, has officially retired from showbusiness in a ceremony at Hollywood's famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
The 10-year-old dog was immortalised alongside stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable as he became the first pooch to leave his prints in the forecourt of the famous cinema. Dressed in a black bow tie, he appeared chipper despite suggestions from his owner in February that a neurological disorder was partly to blame for his Hollywood exit.
Speaking at the ceremony, Omar von Muller said Uggie would still appear at charity events but had no plans to return to the movies, where he made his name alongside 2012's best actor Oscar-winner Jean Dujardin. "Everybody thinks I am a great trainer,...
Uggie the Jack Russell, who stole the show in Michel Hazanavicius's Oscar-winning The Artist last year, has officially retired from showbusiness in a ceremony at Hollywood's famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
The 10-year-old dog was immortalised alongside stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable as he became the first pooch to leave his prints in the forecourt of the famous cinema. Dressed in a black bow tie, he appeared chipper despite suggestions from his owner in February that a neurological disorder was partly to blame for his Hollywood exit.
Speaking at the ceremony, Omar von Muller said Uggie would still appear at charity events but had no plans to return to the movies, where he made his name alongside 2012's best actor Oscar-winner Jean Dujardin. "Everybody thinks I am a great trainer,...
- 6/26/2012
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Uggie has become the first dog to leave his prints outside Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theatre. The 10-year-old Jack Russell - who retired from showbiz following his star-making performance in Oscar-winning movie 'The Artist' - took part in the ceremony in Los Angeles yesterday (25.06.12) alongside his trainer Omar von Muller. Omar said: 'Everybody thinks I am great trainer. I don't think so. I think he is just a great dog. 'Pretty much the main message that Uggie would like to send to everyone out there is to please go out and adopt. 'He's adopted. If he made it, you guys can adopt a dog, and even if he doesn't make it on the big screen he'll be the star...
- 6/26/2012
- Monsters and Critics
The Artist star Uggie cemented his position as Hollywood's top dog as he was honoured with a pawprint ceremony outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
The ten-year-old Jack Russell sported a bow-tie as he marked his retirement from the film industry by becoming the first dog to place his paws outside the Los Angeles landmark.
Uggie is a proud boy after placing his paw in Hollywood's history
Uggie's owner and trainer, Omar von Muller thanked the dog's thousands of Facebook and twitter fans.
"Everyone says that I'm a great trainer, I don't think so, I think he's just a great dog," he said.
He added: "Pretty much the main message that Uggie would like to send to everyone out there is to please go out and adopt.
"He's adopted. If he made it, you guys can adopt a dog, and even if he doesn't make it on the big...
The ten-year-old Jack Russell sported a bow-tie as he marked his retirement from the film industry by becoming the first dog to place his paws outside the Los Angeles landmark.
Uggie is a proud boy after placing his paw in Hollywood's history
Uggie's owner and trainer, Omar von Muller thanked the dog's thousands of Facebook and twitter fans.
"Everyone says that I'm a great trainer, I don't think so, I think he's just a great dog," he said.
He added: "Pretty much the main message that Uggie would like to send to everyone out there is to please go out and adopt.
"He's adopted. If he made it, you guys can adopt a dog, and even if he doesn't make it on the big...
- 6/26/2012
- by PA
- Huffington Post
Uggie, the limelight-courting Jack Russell terrier who became a fixture on the Hollywood scene during last year’s awards-season campaign on behalf of best picture Oscar winner The Artist, has added another date to his farewell tour as he approaches his impending retirement. Photos: It's a Zoo This Season: 23 Awards Contenders Featuring Animals Although his trainer Omar Von Muller had said that the perky pooch’s appearance on February's Oscar show would be his last hurrah, Uggie will make one more curtain call at 10 a.m. June 25 at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre to plant his paws in its
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- 6/20/2012
- by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Weinstein Company announced today the re-release of Academy Award® Best Picture winner The Artist nationwide this Friday, May 11, 2012. This will be the last chance for moviegoers to experience the 5 time Academy Award® winning love letter to films in a movie theater . the way it was intended to be experienced, and it is the perfect opportunity for a Mother.s Day outing.
Said TWC President of Marketing Stephen Bruno, .As Summer approaches, we wanted to give audiences across the country one more opportunity to experience The Artist in a theater where it has charmed and entertained so many this year. This is the perfect family outing for Mother.s Day weekend..
The Artist is the winner of five Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Score and Best Costume Design. It is the recipient of three Golden Globe® Awards – more than any other picture – including Best Comedy,...
Said TWC President of Marketing Stephen Bruno, .As Summer approaches, we wanted to give audiences across the country one more opportunity to experience The Artist in a theater where it has charmed and entertained so many this year. This is the perfect family outing for Mother.s Day weekend..
The Artist is the winner of five Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Score and Best Costume Design. It is the recipient of three Golden Globe® Awards – more than any other picture – including Best Comedy,...
- 5/8/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Courtesy of AMPAS
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will celebrate canine stardom with “Hollywood Dogs: From Rin Tin Tin to Uggie” on Wednesday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The evening will feature Susan Orlean, author of Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend, animal trainers Sarah Clifford and Omar von Muller sharing behind-the-scenes secrets, and a screening of ”Clash of the Wolves” (1925), starring Rin Tin Tin, with live musical accompaniment by Michael Mortilla.
“Man.s best friend” has gotten a wonderful publicity boost from the movies. Canine cinema mythology has enhanced human appreciation of the dog.s loyalty, heroism, humor and intelligence from the earliest days of film with such immediate audience favorites as “Rescued by Rover” (1905) and “The Whole Dam Family and the Dam Dog” (1905).
More than any other four-legged actor, the dog has achieved a...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will celebrate canine stardom with “Hollywood Dogs: From Rin Tin Tin to Uggie” on Wednesday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The evening will feature Susan Orlean, author of Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend, animal trainers Sarah Clifford and Omar von Muller sharing behind-the-scenes secrets, and a screening of ”Clash of the Wolves” (1925), starring Rin Tin Tin, with live musical accompaniment by Michael Mortilla.
“Man.s best friend” has gotten a wonderful publicity boost from the movies. Canine cinema mythology has enhanced human appreciation of the dog.s loyalty, heroism, humor and intelligence from the earliest days of film with such immediate audience favorites as “Rescued by Rover” (1905) and “The Whole Dam Family and the Dam Dog” (1905).
More than any other four-legged actor, the dog has achieved a...
- 5/3/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
After capturing the hearts of moviegoers as a scene-stealing star in this year's Academy Award winning film The Artist, Uggie the Jack Russell terrier has moved on to his next high-profile gig -- poster pup for PETA's new adoption campaign!
It turns out that Uggie himself was a rambunctious puppy who at one time who was given up by his two guardians who were not prepared for his endless energy and antics. But dog trainer Omar Von Muller stepped in 10 years ago to rescue this playful pooch from possible homelessness.
Video: Christina McLarty's Date with Uggie
Uggie received the Palm Dog Award at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, as well as a special mention at the Prix Lumière Awards in France.
Related: The Artist Finds its Voice at The Oscars
The PETA campaign aims to help other dogs achieve their own rags-to-riches stories. "I'm Uggie, and I Was Adopted. Millions of Dogs Are Waiting in Animal Shelters for a Loving...
It turns out that Uggie himself was a rambunctious puppy who at one time who was given up by his two guardians who were not prepared for his endless energy and antics. But dog trainer Omar Von Muller stepped in 10 years ago to rescue this playful pooch from possible homelessness.
Video: Christina McLarty's Date with Uggie
Uggie received the Palm Dog Award at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, as well as a special mention at the Prix Lumière Awards in France.
Related: The Artist Finds its Voice at The Oscars
The PETA campaign aims to help other dogs achieve their own rags-to-riches stories. "I'm Uggie, and I Was Adopted. Millions of Dogs Are Waiting in Animal Shelters for a Loving...
- 5/1/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Your adopted pet may not win an award at Cannes Film Festival or publish his own autobiography ... but it's not entirely impossible. In a new ad campaign for PETA, Uggie The Dog, best known for his recent role in The Artist, poses with the words “I’m Uggie, and I was adopted. Millions of Dogs Are Waiting in Animal Shelters for a Loving Home. Adopt, Don't Buy."
Abandoned twice for being too “wild,” Uggie was rescued by professional dog trainer Omar Von Muller. Although Muller never planned on keeping the dog, he quickly fell in love, and Uggie soon joined the upper echelon of thespian canines.
Sadly, most abandoned animals are not as lucky as Uggie. According to the Aspca, of the 5-7 million pets entering animal shelters per year, 3-4 million are euthanized. This means that 60% of dogs and 70% of cats die instead of being adopted. Although the Mayor...
Abandoned twice for being too “wild,” Uggie was rescued by professional dog trainer Omar Von Muller. Although Muller never planned on keeping the dog, he quickly fell in love, and Uggie soon joined the upper echelon of thespian canines.
Sadly, most abandoned animals are not as lucky as Uggie. According to the Aspca, of the 5-7 million pets entering animal shelters per year, 3-4 million are euthanized. This means that 60% of dogs and 70% of cats die instead of being adopted. Although the Mayor...
- 5/1/2012
- by Jessica Leader
- Huffington Post
Serially sick and shaking The Artist wonder-dog Uggie is heading to D.C. "Page Six" reports that Uggie will attend the White House Correspondents Dinner next month on an invitation from the Washington Times (well, he is very right-wing), and he'll be accompanied by his trainer, Omar von Muller. Suck it, Dash! Also, according to Times editor Ed Kelley, "Uggie hopes to meet President Obama while in Washington." Well, sure. (Uggie, this is turning into the most prolonged imminent retirement since Steven Soderbergh, just Fyi.)...
- 3/13/2012
- by Kyle Buchanan
- Vulture
Uggie, the dog from The Artist, will attend the White House Correspondents dinner. The canine star is the invited guest of newspaper The Washington Times for the annual Washington DC gala, according to Page Six. "[Uggie] has confirmed he will attend... with his trainer Omar von Muller," Washington Times editor Ed Kelly announced. "Uggie hopes to meet President Obama while in Washington." The 2012 White House Correspondents dinner is held on April 28 and will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, (more)...
- 3/12/2012
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
The most popular pup in Hollywood has landed a new gig. Uggie just signed (pawed?) a deal as official spokesdog for Nintendo.
The Jack Russell terrier, who shot to fame following his role in "The Artist," will appear in ads for the video game maker's 3Ds game system.
"Uggie didn't have to sit up and beg for his role," Nintendo's Scott Moffitt tells Us Weekly. "It's truly our pleasure to work with a star of Uggie's magnitude."
The 10-year-old canine has been battling a mysterious neurological disorder recently. It is this condition that caused him to stop his film career.
"It is a shame this has happened when he is getting the biggest success of his career, but we feel the best thing to do is to retire him after the Oscars," Uggie's trainer Omar Von Muller tells the Daily Mail.
The Jack Russell terrier, who shot to fame following his role in "The Artist," will appear in ads for the video game maker's 3Ds game system.
"Uggie didn't have to sit up and beg for his role," Nintendo's Scott Moffitt tells Us Weekly. "It's truly our pleasure to work with a star of Uggie's magnitude."
The 10-year-old canine has been battling a mysterious neurological disorder recently. It is this condition that caused him to stop his film career.
"It is a shame this has happened when he is getting the biggest success of his career, but we feel the best thing to do is to retire him after the Oscars," Uggie's trainer Omar Von Muller tells the Daily Mail.
- 3/3/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
From teaching Ellen DeGeneres new tricks to stealing the show from his co-stars at the Golden Globes, we've got our eyes on the movie's real star.
By Terri Schwartz
Uggie From "The Artist" arrives at the Oscars
Photo: FilmMagic
It seems like the "The Artist" is the major front-runner at the 2012 Oscars, so that means there's a pretty good chance that the film's leading pooch, Uggie, will be walking the red carpet. Our eyes are peeled to MTV News's red-carpet live steam for a chance to see the scene-stealing pup, but to help tide us over we decided to put together a list of Uggie's greatest moments in the past year.
The celebrity pup has been busy making the press rounds over the past few months to help promote "The Artist," and if we've learned anything, it's that his cuteness is not contained to the big screen. Read on...
By Terri Schwartz
Uggie From "The Artist" arrives at the Oscars
Photo: FilmMagic
It seems like the "The Artist" is the major front-runner at the 2012 Oscars, so that means there's a pretty good chance that the film's leading pooch, Uggie, will be walking the red carpet. Our eyes are peeled to MTV News's red-carpet live steam for a chance to see the scene-stealing pup, but to help tide us over we decided to put together a list of Uggie's greatest moments in the past year.
The celebrity pup has been busy making the press rounds over the past few months to help promote "The Artist," and if we've learned anything, it's that his cuteness is not contained to the big screen. Read on...
- 2/26/2012
- MTV Movie News
From teaching Ellen DeGeneres new tricks to stealing the show from his co-stars at the Golden Globes, we've got our eyes on the movie's real star.
By Terri Schwartz
Uggie From "The Artist" arrives at the Oscars
Photo: FilmMagic
It seems like the "The Artist" is the major front-runner at the 2012 Oscars, so that means there's a pretty good chance that the film's leading pooch, Uggie, will be walking the red carpet. Our eyes are peeled to MTV News's red-carpet live steam for a chance to see the scene-stealing pup, but to help tide us over we decided to put together a list of Uggie's greatest moments in the past year.
The celebrity pup has been busy making the press rounds over the past few months to help promote "The Artist," and if we've learned anything, it's that his cuteness is not contained to the big screen. Read on...
By Terri Schwartz
Uggie From "The Artist" arrives at the Oscars
Photo: FilmMagic
It seems like the "The Artist" is the major front-runner at the 2012 Oscars, so that means there's a pretty good chance that the film's leading pooch, Uggie, will be walking the red carpet. Our eyes are peeled to MTV News's red-carpet live steam for a chance to see the scene-stealing pup, but to help tide us over we decided to put together a list of Uggie's greatest moments in the past year.
The celebrity pup has been busy making the press rounds over the past few months to help promote "The Artist," and if we've learned anything, it's that his cuteness is not contained to the big screen. Read on...
- 2/26/2012
- MTV Music News
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home braced for further surge in number of people searching for jack russells as The Artist and its canine star Uggie target Oscar success
Silent movie The Artist has sparked a surge in demand for jack russell terriers, according to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Audiences were charmed by the antics of its star turn, terrier Uggie, and many have now contacted the charity in search of their own canine leading man.
Almost 630 people looked on the Battersea website for a jack russell when the Baftas took place on 12 February – more than double the number who browsed the website specifically for this breed on the previous Sunday, and more than any other night of the year so far.
In the week following the Baftas, jack russells were the second most popular breed rehomed by Battersea, beaten only by Staffordshire bull terriers, of which there are many more in the charity's three homes.
Silent movie The Artist has sparked a surge in demand for jack russell terriers, according to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Audiences were charmed by the antics of its star turn, terrier Uggie, and many have now contacted the charity in search of their own canine leading man.
Almost 630 people looked on the Battersea website for a jack russell when the Baftas took place on 12 February – more than double the number who browsed the website specifically for this breed on the previous Sunday, and more than any other night of the year so far.
In the week following the Baftas, jack russells were the second most popular breed rehomed by Battersea, beaten only by Staffordshire bull terriers, of which there are many more in the charity's three homes.
- 2/22/2012
- by Jill Insley
- The Guardian - Film News
Uggie, the canine star of The Artist and Water for Elephants, snagged a win at the Golden Collar Awards after a double nomination in the Best Dog in a Theatrical Film category. Uggie was competing against the dogs who starred in Young Adult, Beginners, 50/50, and Hugo. The Jack Russell's trainer, Omar Von Muller, announced last month that the pooch would be retiring, so this Golden Collar is a great way to cap his Hollywood career. The 10-year-old terrier also received the Palm Dog for his work in The Artist at the Cannes Film Festival.
Other winners from last night's award ceremony included Modern Family's French bulldog Brigitte, who plays Stella on the sitcom, and Rody from Marley & Me: The Puppy Years, who took the prize in the Best Dog in a Direct-to-dvd category.
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Other winners from last night's award ceremony included Modern Family's French bulldog Brigitte, who plays Stella on the sitcom, and Rody from Marley & Me: The Puppy Years, who took the prize in the Best Dog in a Direct-to-dvd category.
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- 2/14/2012
- by Mandy McAdoo
- Reelzchannel.com
Los Angeles — Even dog actors can get awards in Tinseltown, and six pooches collected prizes at the inaugural Golden Collar Awards.
The ceremony Monday at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel proceeded like a traditional Hollywood-style awards show, with actors including "NCIS" star Pauley Perrette and "Hot in Cleveland" star Wendie Malick presenting trophies for the best dog performances on the big and small screens.
Uggie, the four-legged star of "The Artist," was named top dog in a movie. His owner-trainer, Omar Von Muller, was on hand to accept the award.
Von Muller said the Jack Russell terrier, who stole hearts in the silent film that's up for 10 Academy Awards, is a "great performer, but he's also a great family member."
"He sleeps with us," Von Muller said.
The Golden Collar Awards, dreamed up by Alan Siskind of the website dognewsdaily.com, drew other stars of "The Artist," including James Cromwell and Missi Pyle,...
The ceremony Monday at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel proceeded like a traditional Hollywood-style awards show, with actors including "NCIS" star Pauley Perrette and "Hot in Cleveland" star Wendie Malick presenting trophies for the best dog performances on the big and small screens.
Uggie, the four-legged star of "The Artist," was named top dog in a movie. His owner-trainer, Omar Von Muller, was on hand to accept the award.
Von Muller said the Jack Russell terrier, who stole hearts in the silent film that's up for 10 Academy Awards, is a "great performer, but he's also a great family member."
"He sleeps with us," Von Muller said.
The Golden Collar Awards, dreamed up by Alan Siskind of the website dognewsdaily.com, drew other stars of "The Artist," including James Cromwell and Missi Pyle,...
- 2/14/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Nintendo has hired canine actor Uggie as its first ever 'spokesdog'. The Jack Russell rose to fame for his starring role in the Academy Award-nominated The Artist, including winning the 2011 'Palm Dog'. Although Uggie's trainer recently announced that he is retiring from films, the dog's retirement does not appear to include video game advertising. Uggie will appear alongside his owner Omar Von Muller and the Pearl Pink Nintendo 3Ds to promote Nintendogs + Cats. "Uggie didn't have to sit up and beg for his role as Nintendo's spokesdog," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo America's executive vice-president of sales and marketing. (more)...
- 2/9/2012
- by By Scott Nichols
- Digital Spy
The canine star of The Artist has been forced to retire after coming down with complications from a rare neurological disorder.
Jack Russell Terrier Uggie captured the hearts of viewers in The Artist and Reese Witherspoon's Water for Elephants but he's now quitting showbusiness for good, so he can enjoy his final years and rest up.
Trainer Omar Von Muller, who rescued Uggie from a pound when he was a pup, tells Britain's The Guardian, "It comes and goes and, ironically, it is worse when he’s relaxed. When we were filming you could hardly notice it. It is a shame this has happened when he is getting the biggest success of his career, but we feel the best thing to do is to retire him after the Oscars."
The 10-year-old pooch, who is currently nominated for a Golden Collar Award - which recognises the most talented dogs in Hollywood, will make his final public appearance at the 84th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, where the film is among the Best Picture nominees.
Jack Russell Terrier Uggie captured the hearts of viewers in The Artist and Reese Witherspoon's Water for Elephants but he's now quitting showbusiness for good, so he can enjoy his final years and rest up.
Trainer Omar Von Muller, who rescued Uggie from a pound when he was a pup, tells Britain's The Guardian, "It comes and goes and, ironically, it is worse when he’s relaxed. When we were filming you could hardly notice it. It is a shame this has happened when he is getting the biggest success of his career, but we feel the best thing to do is to retire him after the Oscars."
The 10-year-old pooch, who is currently nominated for a Golden Collar Award - which recognises the most talented dogs in Hollywood, will make his final public appearance at the 84th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, where the film is among the Best Picture nominees.
- 2/7/2012
- WENN
Uggie, the charming Jack Russell terrier who pretty much stole every scene in "The Artist" (that little film that's up for ten Oscars) is suffering a mystery illness that looks like it will likely cut short his career. We know; it's terrible.
Last night, Uggie's trainer, 49-year-old Omar Von Muller, said the four-legged friend will retire after his appearance at the Academy Awards later this month.
"It's very sad, but he is suffering from a mystery shaking syndrome. It is a neurological disorder and we've spent thousands on vets' bills trying to figure out what is causing it, but the experts don't really know," he stated.
As of now, Uggie is still expected to open the show alongside veteran host Billy Crystal, the Daily Mail reports — though if his condition doesn't change, the appearance will no doubt be clouded in a tinge of sadness. In addition to his role in "The Artist,...
Last night, Uggie's trainer, 49-year-old Omar Von Muller, said the four-legged friend will retire after his appearance at the Academy Awards later this month.
"It's very sad, but he is suffering from a mystery shaking syndrome. It is a neurological disorder and we've spent thousands on vets' bills trying to figure out what is causing it, but the experts don't really know," he stated.
As of now, Uggie is still expected to open the show alongside veteran host Billy Crystal, the Daily Mail reports — though if his condition doesn't change, the appearance will no doubt be clouded in a tinge of sadness. In addition to his role in "The Artist,...
- 2/7/2012
- by Elizabeth Durand
- NextMovie
Neurological disorder that 'comes and goes' means canine Hollywood star will quit film-making after the Oscars
Watching The Artist's Uggie the dog effortlessly steal the show from under Jean Dujardin's nose, you would never have guessed the canine star was bravely struggling with a neurological disorder throughout filming of the near-silent Oscar favourite.
Now it's been revealed that the 10-year-old Jack Russell, who will retire from feature film-making after the Academy Awards ceremony, is leaving the biz due to a mystery illness that has baffled experts and cost his trainer thousands of dollars in vets' bills.
"It comes and goes and, ironically, it is worse when he's relaxed," said Omar Von Muller, who recently accompanied his client on a visit to the Guardian. "When we were filming you could hardly notice it," he told the Daily Mail. "It is a shame this has happened when he is getting...
Watching The Artist's Uggie the dog effortlessly steal the show from under Jean Dujardin's nose, you would never have guessed the canine star was bravely struggling with a neurological disorder throughout filming of the near-silent Oscar favourite.
Now it's been revealed that the 10-year-old Jack Russell, who will retire from feature film-making after the Academy Awards ceremony, is leaving the biz due to a mystery illness that has baffled experts and cost his trainer thousands of dollars in vets' bills.
"It comes and goes and, ironically, it is worse when he's relaxed," said Omar Von Muller, who recently accompanied his client on a visit to the Guardian. "When we were filming you could hardly notice it," he told the Daily Mail. "It is a shame this has happened when he is getting...
- 2/7/2012
- by Henry Barnes
- The Guardian - Film News
It’s a sad, sad day in the animal kingdom as arguably one of the most adored pooches of all time hangs up his acting collar. Yes, it’s true: Uggie, the scene-stealing Jack Russell terrier who played sidekick to Jean Dujardin in The Artist, is retiring. His trainers Omar Von Muller and Sarah Clifford have announced that the camera-loving canine is ready to bid farewell to the red carpet at the ripe old age of 10 for scruffier pastures.
Needless to say, it’s been a busy year for Uggie. He first wooed audiences as Queenie in last year’s...
Needless to say, it’s been a busy year for Uggie. He first wooed audiences as Queenie in last year’s...
- 1/26/2012
- by Michelle Profis
- EW.com - PopWatch
Uggie the dog is to retire from appearing in films, his trainer has revealed. The Jack Russell has won many plaudits for his starring role in the Academy Award-nominated The Artist, including winning the 2011 'Palm Dog'. Uggie will appear at the 2011 Golden Collar Awards on February 13, for which he is nominated for his roles in The Artist and Water for Elephants. He will retire following his appearance at the Oscars on February 26. Omar Von Muller and Sarah Clifford of Animal Savvy - the trainers of Uggie - revealed that their animals only appear in movies if they are having "fun" (more)...
- 1/26/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Say it isn't so, Uggie! The trainer of "The Artist" pooch says Uggie is retiring after the biggest year in his big-screen career. "I'm retiring him," Omar von Muller, Uggie's trainer, tells Life & Style magazine. "He may do a couple of little things here and there because he enjoys them, but I don't want to put him through long hours anymore. He's getting tired." Also read: Uggie (Who Else?) Is Top Dog in Golden Collar Award Nominations Uggie, who is nominated for two Golden Collar Awards, did not immediately respond to TheWrap's...
- 1/26/2012
- by Kimberly Potts
- The Wrap
But Uggie, we were just starting to get acquainted!
The scene-stealing (and probably complete movie-stealing) canine from what's probably going to be this year's Oscar winner for Best Picture will soon be calling it quits on treading the boards, according to Fash Track.
The ten-year-old Jack Russell terrier will make an appearance at the Golden Collars Awards on Feb. 13 and will probably inevitably make an appearance at the Oscars on Feb. 26 -- and after that, he's retiring from show business, according to his trainers, Omar Von Muller and Sarah Clifford.
"We don't force our dogs to do this," Clifford says. "And it always has to be fun for them. Uggie's still enjoying it but he's getting up there and he's slowing down a little. He's at the stage where he just says, "I think I want to go and lay in the sun by the pool.'"
Well, if...
The scene-stealing (and probably complete movie-stealing) canine from what's probably going to be this year's Oscar winner for Best Picture will soon be calling it quits on treading the boards, according to Fash Track.
The ten-year-old Jack Russell terrier will make an appearance at the Golden Collars Awards on Feb. 13 and will probably inevitably make an appearance at the Oscars on Feb. 26 -- and after that, he's retiring from show business, according to his trainers, Omar Von Muller and Sarah Clifford.
"We don't force our dogs to do this," Clifford says. "And it always has to be fun for them. Uggie's still enjoying it but he's getting up there and he's slowing down a little. He's at the stage where he just says, "I think I want to go and lay in the sun by the pool.'"
Well, if...
- 1/26/2012
- by Bryan Enk
- NextMovie
Hollywood has been good to Uggie, the 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier who turned in a scene-stealing performance in the Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe-winning "The Artist." But, says his trainer, Uggie is set walk away from his red hot career.
"I'm retiring him," Omar von Muller, Uggie's trainer, tells Life & Style. "He may do a couple of little things here and there because he enjoys them, but I don't want to put him through long hours anymore. He's getting tired."
Since the movie about a silent film star became an awards season favorite, Uggie's popularity skyrocketed, with fans even starting a campaign to get him nominated for an Academy Award. That didn't pan out, but von Muller still hopes Uggie gets an invite to the Oscar ceremony.
"I hope he gets to go. They should give him an envelope to bring to Billy Crystal."
Fear not, Uggie won't be leaving a Jack...
"I'm retiring him," Omar von Muller, Uggie's trainer, tells Life & Style. "He may do a couple of little things here and there because he enjoys them, but I don't want to put him through long hours anymore. He's getting tired."
Since the movie about a silent film star became an awards season favorite, Uggie's popularity skyrocketed, with fans even starting a campaign to get him nominated for an Academy Award. That didn't pan out, but von Muller still hopes Uggie gets an invite to the Oscar ceremony.
"I hope he gets to go. They should give him an envelope to bring to Billy Crystal."
Fear not, Uggie won't be leaving a Jack...
- 1/25/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Uggie the dog is taking his final bow.
The beloved Jack Russell Terrier star of "The Artist" is being retired by his trainer, Omar Von Muller, a day after being egregiously snubbed by the Academy Awards. The black and white, silent film homage was nominated for ten trophies, and despite international acclaim and a television press tour that rivaled some of the biggest promotional pushes in Hollywood, none of those nods went to the talented canine.
"He may do a couple of little things here and there because he enjoys them, but I don't want to put him through long hours anymore. He's getting tired," Von Muller told Life & Style Magazine.
It was a banner year for Uggie, who, for his roles in both "The Artist" and the circus drama "Water for Elephants," has two nominations in the Best Dog in a Theatrical Film category in the first ever Golden Collar Awards.
The beloved Jack Russell Terrier star of "The Artist" is being retired by his trainer, Omar Von Muller, a day after being egregiously snubbed by the Academy Awards. The black and white, silent film homage was nominated for ten trophies, and despite international acclaim and a television press tour that rivaled some of the biggest promotional pushes in Hollywood, none of those nods went to the talented canine.
"He may do a couple of little things here and there because he enjoys them, but I don't want to put him through long hours anymore. He's getting tired," Von Muller told Life & Style Magazine.
It was a banner year for Uggie, who, for his roles in both "The Artist" and the circus drama "Water for Elephants," has two nominations in the Best Dog in a Theatrical Film category in the first ever Golden Collar Awards.
- 1/25/2012
- by Jordan Zakarin
- Huffington Post
Awards season has been all about one name: Uggie! The Artist's canine star was the life of the party at last Sunday's Golden Globes - especially when he played dead on stage! - and the buzz around him is getting so loud that he could even make an appearance at February's Oscars. The talented 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier trained hard for the role that's garnered him so much attention. (On Saturday night, the film was named best picture of the year by the Producers Guild of America.) Here are five things you should know about the plucky little performer.
- 1/22/2012
- by Amy Jamieson
- PEOPLE.com
The barks are growing louder as Uggie the dog continues to sniff down the Oscar path. But will the Academy bite, or are they too catty to consider this canine?
The talented pooch that shined in the black and white Oscar-front runner flick "The Artist" is on the campaign trail, hoping to earn a nod for his stellar work. Backed by a growing web campaign and coming off a glamorous photo shoot with The Hollywood Reporter, Uggie is now making the rounds across the sea, charming hosts in England with his ability to play dead, jump and put his paw on his face in dismay.
It's unlikely that he'll land a nomination, but that's not stopping this campaign. After all, if a movie is silent, does it matter if an actor can't talk in real life? What's the difference? And like some of the top contenders this year, like George Clooney,...
The talented pooch that shined in the black and white Oscar-front runner flick "The Artist" is on the campaign trail, hoping to earn a nod for his stellar work. Backed by a growing web campaign and coming off a glamorous photo shoot with The Hollywood Reporter, Uggie is now making the rounds across the sea, charming hosts in England with his ability to play dead, jump and put his paw on his face in dismay.
It's unlikely that he'll land a nomination, but that's not stopping this campaign. After all, if a movie is silent, does it matter if an actor can't talk in real life? What's the difference? And like some of the top contenders this year, like George Clooney,...
- 1/10/2012
- by Jordan Zakarin
- Huffington Post
The canine star of Water For Elephants and acclaimed new Oscars favourite The Artist is about to be retired.
Terrier Uggie is all set to become a huge star opposite French actor Jean Dujardin in the critically-acclaimed black and white film, but it appears it will be his swansong - his trainer insists the pooch has had enough of Hollywood after several years in front of cameras.
Omar von Muller, who rescued Uggie from a pound, tells The Hollywood Reporter, "He's almost 10 (and) I don't think there are a lot of big movies in his future."
And Uggie's last film is sure to be the highlight of his short career - he got to spend quality time with his onscreen owner, Dujardin, who took the dog home with him to establish a relationship with his movie best friend.
Terrier Uggie is all set to become a huge star opposite French actor Jean Dujardin in the critically-acclaimed black and white film, but it appears it will be his swansong - his trainer insists the pooch has had enough of Hollywood after several years in front of cameras.
Omar von Muller, who rescued Uggie from a pound, tells The Hollywood Reporter, "He's almost 10 (and) I don't think there are a lot of big movies in his future."
And Uggie's last film is sure to be the highlight of his short career - he got to spend quality time with his onscreen owner, Dujardin, who took the dog home with him to establish a relationship with his movie best friend.
- 11/17/2011
- WENN
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