Hamsters Cast in ‘Blues Brothers’ Reboot

If there’s one thing Hollywood loves, it’s a good, high-profile reboot. Variety is reporting that hamsters Buttons and Scratch have been cast in the upcoming, Sam Riami-helmed reboot of The Blues Brothers.

The hamsters, who cut their teeth at Second City in Chicago, and also spent time last year at UCB in New York, are being touted as a brilliant combo to reprise the rolls made famous by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.

“If the decision to hire action impresario Riami as director was thought odd in Hollywood circles,” wrote Variety reporter Anna Pitasco, “the choice of Buttons and Scratch more than makes up for it. They bring serious funny to the production.”

The movie is expected to start filming later this year in Los Angels, Las Vegas, Vancouver and Chicago.

Via sonitan_oneisan.

Hamster Is Plotting Something, We’re Sure of It

Noctus the hamster is up to no good. The Fluffington Post can report with 95% certainty that the rodent is planning something.

We’re not sure what it is, but just look at him. Those intense, beady little eyes, the way he’s rubbing his hands together menacingly. Oh yes, he’s up to something.

Mark our words.

Via aleqto.

Hamster Pianist Sells Out Lincoln Center

Though she only just announced her one-night-only performance at Lincoln Center in New York City, Missy the hamster has already oversold the venue, drawing classical music enthusiasts from around the region.

Her concert will feature Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and there is talk of a special guest appearance.

“I really hope it’s Yo-Yo Ma,” says Ashley DePalo, one of the lucky fans who scored tickets. “I saw them play together in Colorado Springs. It was amazing.”

Via Nehama Verter.

Hamster Rescued From Tiny Wastepaper Basket

Police in Highland Park, NJ responded to a 911 call early Sunday, rescuing a local hamster named Max, who had become trapped inside his own small wastepaper basket.

“He had gone in there to retrieve a crumpled up page of his manuscript,”  officer John Donelly tells The Fluffington Post. “Next thing he knew, he was clamoring to get out. It’s a good thing he was wearing his Bluetooth headset so he could call in the emergency. It was a typical 825,” says Donelly, referring to the police radio code 825: “Trapped Hamster.”

Via Ninithedreamer.

Hamster Uses Vine App to Make Creative Videos

A hamster named Snowball has been messing with Twitter’s new video app called Vine, with impressive results.

“He’s made a few videos from inside his ball, inside his tubes,” says Frank Shankman, a source familiar with the situation. “Not sure how he fits his iPhone 5 in there with him, but it just works.”

Via Long Mai.

Hamster Credits Paleo Diet With Increased Upper Body Strength

Croatian weightlifter, Ljubić has been training hard to compete for his country in the Hamster Olympiad next fall.  That’s why he’s been very careful about what he puts in his body.

“He’s been sticking to the Paleo diet,” said trainer Štefek Vuković. “He says he is in the best shape of his life, and he recently bench pressed seven ounces!”

Via sonitan_oneisan.

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PHOTO OP: The Wheel

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Hamster Retires From Tailor Business

It’s been 10 fruitful years of hemming pants and darning socks, but a hamster tailor named Velvet has finally hung up his needles.

“He’s earned his retirement,” says fellow business owner Sal Greenblatt, who runs a dry cleaner adjacent to Velvet’s shop. “And the business is in good hands with his son taking over. It’ll be around for 10 more years, at least.”

Via Steve Johnson.