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Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Hellboy' star Ron Perlman wants fireworks to stop in Niagara Falls
'Sons of Anarchy' and 'Hellboy' star Ron Perlman has a message for Niagara Falls: Knock it off with the fireworks. In a new YouTube video released this week for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), the actor chastised Niagara Falls Tourism (NFT) for its nightly fireworks shows over the falls during summer, saying they terrorize the local wildlife. 'Fireworks every night? Seriously?,' he said in the 30-second clip. 'Months of trauma for animals? Come on Niagara Falls, you can do better.' NFT has been blasted by PETA in recent years for its nightly fireworks displays. Last summer the group sent NFT board members ear plugs to remind them that people can block out the sound of fireworks, but animals can't. Earlier this year, PETA sent the board members and NFT president Janice Thomson a pair of drones and a laser light projector with the message, 'You can wow, without the pow.' After a two-year pandemic hiatus, summer fireworks shows returned to Niagara Falls in 2022 and immediately angered several pet owners throughout the city, who said the nightly cascade of noise frightened and stressed out their animals. The fireworks shows have returned this year, running 151 consecutive nights until Oct. 13. 'Imagine dogs, cats, birds, deer and other animals panicking every single night for months,' Perlman said in his video. 'The falls are already a wonder. You don't need gimmicks like fireworks to bring people in. Please do better.' Last summer, NFT and the Niagara Parks Commission said they were considering drone shows as an additional feature, but stressed that tourists still love the fireworks shows every night. Perlman is pushing for a complete shift to drone shows. 'Switch to drones,' he urged in the video. 'Give animals and everyone else a break.' PETA says more than 90,000 people have joined its crusade against the Niagara Falls fireworks shows. Not only can the noise cause animals to flee yards and homes in panic, they say pollutants are left in the air and water. When contacted Tuesday, Thomson said feedback shows fireworks are popular with visitors. 'Niagara Falls Tourism continues to receive a strong show of consumer interest in the fireworks programming, along with the custom light displays by the (Niagara Falls) Illumination Board,' she said. 'Displays that reflect and pay tribute to the beauty of nature. 'Laser shows are being considered to highlight this year's Winter Festival of Lights, responding to visitor interest in new and innovative programming.'
Newsweek
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Cat 'Giving Attitude' to Next Door's Dog Every Day Goes Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A comical standoff between a determined cat and an exasperated dog has delighted social-media users after a clip of their daily stare-down went viral. In the video, shared on June 29, Holly Ross's bichon frisé named Herb is seen standing on furniture, eyes locked intensely out of the window at his arch-nemesis: Terry, the neighbor's orange cat. Perched nonchalantly on a nearby roof, Terry seems to relish every moment of the tense encounter, staring right back without flinching. The caption explains the dynamic with deadpan humor: "our neighbor's cat Terry winds our dog up every day on purpose." Viewers were quick to appreciate the hilariously petty back-and-forth, propelling the clip to viral status with over 863,000 views and more than 136,000 likes, at the time of writing. Fans of the video shared to @itscalledholly flocked to the comments to revel in Terry's unapologetic mischief. "God forbid Terry has a hobby," one user posted, and another observer noted: "Any pet named Terry would most definitely be an instigator." But perhaps the most-cinematic take came from a third viewer who commented: "Terry looks like the head of the neighborhood cat mafia, eyeing his next target." Some users have compared Terry to American actor Ron Perlman, who starred as the title character in the 2004 action-horror film Hellboy. "Ron [Perlman] giving attitude from the roof," said a fourth user. The viral clip perfectly captures the familiar, comedic drama of pet rivalry, proving once again that internet users can't get enough of the secret lives—and grudges—of our four-legged friends. "While traditionally cats and dogs are thought to be enemies, it is entirely possible for cats and dogs to not only live together peacefully but also potentially to bond strongly too," animal expert Axel Lagercrantz told Newsweek. Stock image: A cat and a dog play on the ground. Stock image: A cat and a dog play on the ground. FREDERICA ABAN/iStock/Getty Images Plus 3 Tips To Help Your Dog and Cat Live in Harmony Lagercrantz, the CEO and co-founder of Pets4Homes, the U.K.'s largest pet rehoming site, has shared his best tips to help dogs and cats live together peacefully: Start them early. "Some dogs just cannot resist chasing cats, but generally if they grow up together, they usually end up being the best of friends. The best way to go about it is to get them both when they're young (under 1 year old) so they grow up together. Introducing two adult pets is much more difficult. If you're introducing a pet later, studies have shown that introducing a dog to a cat household works better than the other way around." Choose the right breed. "It would be a mistake to trust some breeds around cats because of their high prey drives. However, there are plenty of breeds that are known to be good around cats because of their friendly, laid-back natures. Examples of this include Labrador retrievers, Shetland sheepdogs, pugs and basset hounds." Make a good first impression. "Regardless of the age and background of either dog, the initial meeting and how it is managed will make a huge difference. Each pet should have their own room or zone of the house that the other party cannot enter, and meetings should be conducted slowly and carefully, well supervised and in a neutral part of the home. Both cat and dog should have the freedom to retreat from the other if they wish to." Lagercrantz added: "Introductions can be made easier by getting the cat and dog used to each other's scent before they meet, by transferring bedding and toys between the two pets so that they do not see each other's smell as alien. "For the initial interaction, keep the dog or puppy on a lead, or keep a baby gate between the two animals so that they can see and smell each other without coming into direct contact." Newsweek reached out to @itscalledholly for comment. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
STV News
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein trailer drops after filming in Scotland
The trailer for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein has dropped after filming throughout various locations in Scotland. Areas of Edinburgh City Centre were shut down in September to film the highly anticipated Netflix production, including the Royal Mile, Parliament Square, St Giles Street, and the High Street. Filming also took place at Hospitalfield House in Arbroath, Glasgow Cathedral, and several additional locations around Scotland – including Dunecht House in Aberdeenshire, which is visible during the newly dropped trailer. Dunecht House, a grand 19th-century mansion nestled in the north-east countryside which boasts 24 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a 120-foot library, and even an observatory, dates back hundreds of years and was originally built to replace a nearby mansion. The film is being directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, who revealed he had been staying in the 'most haunted' room of his hotel in Aberdeen and spoke of his love of Scotland. He wrote: 'I love Scotland – and, even when my links to it are not by bloodline, I feel close to it. 'My mother's family side, has lineage going to Ireland- the O'Colligan family. My Grandfather (after whom I am named) was Guillermo Gomez O'Colligan.' Most famous for films including Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy, the Kung Fu Panda series and the most recent adaptation of Pinocchio, del Toro has three Academy Awards under his belt. Netlix via Supplied Frankenstein is set for release this November. According to the logline, the film tells the story of 'a brilliant but egotistical scientist [who] brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.' Oscar Isaac stars as Dr Victor Frankenstein, with Jacob Elordi portraying the infamous Monster. Mia Goth will play Elizabeth, while Christoph Waltz will take on the role of Harlander. The stars of Frankenstein were also spotted around Scotland while filming in the country, with Christoph Waltz unveiling a surprise appearance during an Old Firm game, while Saltburn star Jacob Elordi was spotted grabbing coffee in East Lothian. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein is set for release on Netflix this November. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Scotsman
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
First trailer for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein revealed
Set for release on Netflix this November, the Mary Shelley adaptation was filming around Scotland last year. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Fans have been given a first trailer for Guillermo del Toro's upcoming Frankenstein film. The new adaptation for Netflix spent time filming around Scotland last year, with crews travelling from Edinburgh up to the northeast of Scotland, where del Toro stayed in a supposedly haunted hotel. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Cast extras on set during the filming of Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein in Edinburgh. Picture date: Friday September 13, 2024. And following Netflix's Tudum 2025 event – which unleashed a slew of new details about shows and films from Stranger Things to Happy Gilmore 2 – we finally have a first trailer. Directed by the multi-award winning del Toro, the highly anticipated film stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein with Jacob Elordi as the Creature, and a cast which includes Mia Goth, Charles Dance and Christoph Waltz. Based on the classic tale by Mary Shelley, del Toro has long been fascinated by 'monsters' with his previous work including Hellboy, Crimson Peak, Pan's Labyrinth and the Oscar-winning The Shape of Water. Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in the film directed by Guillermo del Toro. | Ken Woroner / Netflix He has been working on adapting Frankenstein for more than a decade, with this new trailer showcasing his classic Gothic flair. It opens with Isaac's mad scientist addressing a lecture theatre, telling his audience: 'Some of what I will tell you is fact. Some is not. But it is all true.' We also get a glimpse of his laboratory, Elordi's creature and Goth's character, who is so far unnamed.
New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: New 'Frankenstein' promises emotion, not horror
Triple Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro said his new version of 'Frankenstein' will not be a horror film, but will instead pack a high-voltage emotional punch. The Mexican director of 'Hellboy' and 'The Shape of Water' said the new movie would not be a creature feature but one with real heart. "I'm not making a horror movie, never," he told an event at the Cannes film festival on Sunday. "For me, it's an incredibly emotional film, as personal as everything else I've done... It's about being a father, being a son. "I believe emotion is the new punk." Del Toro said "people don't take risks like we do" and that there was no shame in "being extremely emotional". The Netflix drama starring 'Saltburn' heartthrob Jacob Elordi is to be released in December. Del Toro was speaking during a conversation with French composer Alexandre Desplat at the festival. They have worked together on several occasions, including 'The Shape of Water' in 2017, for which they both won Oscars — Del Toro for directing and Desplat for the soundtrack.
