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Tensions Run High In Backyard Standoff

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Tensions Run High In Backyard Standoff

Sources on the ground near the patio door are reporting that a three-hour standoff between cat and dog factions has grown in intensity.

“The cats are holding their ground firm,” says Clinton Selvy, a witness who is observing from a save distance. “They won’t let the dogs back into the house. But the dogs are holding the line, likely as a matter of pride.”

There are unconfirmed rumors that the dogs may attempt to sneak in, perhaps through the side door.

Submitted by Matt Wilfinger.

Casting Assisant: Dog’s ‘Cloud Atlas’ Audition Was “Disastrous”

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Casting Assisant: Dog’s ‘Cloud Atlas’ Audition Was “Disastrous”

The web has been abuzz this week with the release of the extended trailer for the highly anticipated new movie from sibling directorss Lana and Andy Wachowski, Cloud Atlas.  The star-studded and visually stunning 5-plus-minute trailer has been the talk of the Internet, as critics and fans try to dissect the labyrinthine story of the movie, based on a novel of the same name by British author David Mitchell.

But in an exclusive interview with assistant casting director Lorena Trautmann, The Fluffington Post learned that the first choice for the film’s lead was not Tom Hanks, but a puppy actor named Rupert.  Unfortunately, he blew his audition – big time.

“He came to the audition dressed as a cloud,” said Trautmann. “Literally… a cloud! I mean, clearly he had never read the book.  I’m not even sure if he read the pages we sent him for the audition.”

Needless to say, Rupert was not asked back for a second reading and Tom Hanks won the role handily.

Via crunchy.

Boston Terrier Cut From U.S. Olympic Soccer Team

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Boston Terrier Cut From U.S. Olympic Soccer Team

A Boston Terrier named Johnny has been nixed from the ranks of the U.S. men’s Olympic soccer team after allegations that he is a dog.

“All this time we thought he was just really short,” says Dick Sherman, the team’s assistant coach.

The International Olympic Committee ruled Friday that  Johnny  could not compete, per the strict rules about inter-species play. The U.S. team and its lawyers plan to dispute the ruling, though it’s likely Johnny will miss the Games even if reinstated.

Via @johnny_willy_.