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CNN
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Increase in pet adoption searches following ‘Superman' movie
Increase in pet adoption searches following 'Superman' movie According to data from the dog training app Woofz, Google searches for 'adopt a dog near me' increased 513% after the 'Superman' movie release. Krypto, the "Superdog" star in the film, was inspired by the director's rescue dog, Ozu. Warner Bros. Discovery, which is also CNN's parent company, partnered with Best Friends Animal Society for the film and covered adoption fees at select shelters ahead of its premiere. 01:15 - Source: CNN Vertical Trending Now 16 videos Increase in pet adoption searches following 'Superman' movie According to data from the dog training app Woofz, Google searches for 'adopt a dog near me' increased 513% after the 'Superman' movie release. Krypto, the "Superdog" star in the film, was inspired by the director's rescue dog, Ozu. Warner Bros. Discovery, which is also CNN's parent company, partnered with Best Friends Animal Society for the film and covered adoption fees at select shelters ahead of its premiere. 01:15 - Source: CNN Meet the K-pop stars from North Korea Hyuk and Seok fled North Korea separately as teenagers. Now, after intense K-pop training, they are making their debut as members of the boy band 1VERSE. 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New York Post
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Superman' leads to 500% surge in dog adoption interest — but experts warn against ‘impulse' pets
In James Gunn's 'Superman,' David Corenswet stars as the titular character — but the real star of the show is Krypto, his foster dog, who has had a significant cultural impact. Thanks to the love surrounding Krypto — inspired by Gunn's own rescue dog, Ozu — interest in dog adoption has surged over 500%. However, experts have warned prospective pet parents not to be blinded by the buzz, urging them to consider the lifestyle they want before bringing a new being into their homes. 3 Thanks to the love surrounding Krypto, interest in dog adoption has surged by over 500%. Warner Bros. Pictures Advertisement According to an analysis by dog training app Woofz, Google searches for 'adopt a dog near me' increased by 513% after the movie's premiere weekend. Searches for 'dog adoption near me' rose by 163% and inquiries for 'adopt a puppy' increased by 31%. More specifically, the interest in 'adopt a schnauzer' is up 299% — as Krypto seemingly is a mix between a Schnauzer and a terrier mutt. Advertisement The dog in the film is entirely CGI (computer-generated imagery), but Gunn told the New York Times that Ozu was the physical model for the flying pup, though Krypto has white fur instead of gray and is a little bigger than Ozu. Warner Bros. helped with that interest in dog adoption, teaming up with Best Friends Animal Society to cover pet adoption fees from July 1-10 ahead of the movie's release on July 11. During that time, there were 454 pets adopted across the nation. In 2024 alone, 4.8 million dogs and cats entered America's shelters, according to Best Friends, putting them at risk of being killed. Adopting a dog gives the animal a second chance at life. Advertisement And while 'Superman' has been a 'barrage of blessings' for Gunn, he shared on social media that the increased interest in dog adoption 'may be the greatest.' 'Ozu has no idea any of this is happening, but if he did, he'd be proud,' he wrote. 3 Krypto was inspired by James Gunn's own rescue dog, Ozu. AFP via Getty Images However, aside from the excitement of the spike in pet adoption interest, Woofz CEO Natalia Shahmetova said in a statement reported by The Wrap that 'adoption is a real commitment.' Advertisement In fact, the 'Superman' director shared his experience with that commitment, saying that at first his dog was 'the world's worst dog.' Gunn said that Ozu 'was biting my feet until they bled, ate my new $10,000 laptop, chewed up all my shoes and our furniture — and I was like, 'Thank God he doesn't have superpowers.'' 3 Google searches for 'adopt a dog near me' increased by 513% after the movie's premiere weekend. hedgehog94 – It's important to be aware of what adopting a dog entails before jumping into an 'impulse adoption.' 'Adopting a pet can be one of the most magical, life-changing experiences of your life, and everyone deserves the unconditional love of a pet, but it's super important that prospective pet parents take honest stock of their home situation and lifestyle before adopting,' Dr. Rebecca Greenstein, Veterinary Medical Advisor for Rover, told The Post. 'Are you truly ready for a dog or cat? Do you work long hours? Does the pet have a history of trauma? Do you know the pet's full medical history?' 'The hype will fade, but your dog will stay, so make sure you're ready to give them the time, care, and training they need and deserve,' Shahmetova warned.
Express Tribune
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
James Gunn reveals real-life inspiration behind Krypto in Superman reboot
Krypto, the caped canine in the new Superman film, may be computer-generated—but his inspiration is very real. Director James Gunn told The New York Times that Krypto's design was modeled after his own rescue dog, Ozu. To create the 3D version of the super-dog, Ozu was placed on a platform surrounded by cameras that captured every angle of his body—an experience Gunn admitted the dog 'despised.' The visual effects team behind Guardians of the Galaxy's Rocket Raccoon contributed to Krypto's creation. Many of Krypto's on-screen movements were also inspired by home videos of Ozu playing with Gunn's cat. For instance, the scene where Krypto enthusiastically jumps on Superman was based on that real-life footage. Gunn adopted Ozu, a mutt rescued from a hoarding situation involving 60 other dogs, just as he began writing Superman. In a social media post, he reflected on the early challenges: Ozu destroyed furniture, chewed shoes—and even ate Gunn's laptop. Despite the chaos, the dog became a source of inspiration. 'I remember thinking, 'How difficult would life be if Ozu had superpowers?'' Gunn wrote. 'And thus, Krypto came into the script and changed the shape of the story as Ozu was changing my life.' Though unruly, Krypto ultimately mirrors Ozu's journey—from a misfit to a hero—serving as a playful counterbalance to David Corenswet's composed Superman. Toward the film's end, it's revealed that Supergirl, played by Sirens star Milly Alcock, is Krypto's original owner. She had left him in Superman's care while off exploring space. With Alcock leading a Supergirl solo film now in post-production, fans can expect Krypto's next heroic chapter soon.
CNN
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
The real-life inspiration behind Superman's not-so-real canine Krypto
Man's best (super)friend has prime placement in the new 'Superman' movie, and the pooch's path to the cinematic spotlight may be worth a movie itself. Krypto is a CGI flying white mutt who dons a red cape to match the Man of Steel's. The unruly dog – who first appeared in DC Comics way back in 1955 – comes in handy at several pivotal moments throughout the movie, in spite his lack of obedience and training. Here are the most surprising and sweet things to know about the furry scene stealer. The film's director James Gunn previously announced that Krypto would be inspired by his real-life rescue dog, Ozu. More recently, Gunn told The New York Times that his greyish pup became the physical model for the computer-generated super-pet. The process, which Gunn said Ozu 'despised,' required the dog to perch on a table surrounded by cameras capturing angles of him from all sides to create a 3D image. Gunn said he worked with three visual effects companies to develop and fine-tune Krypto, including a team that created Rocket Raccoon from the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' films. He also used his own personal pet videos of Ozu playing with his cat as the basis for some of Krypto's movements onscreen. 'I have tons of videos of them playing,' the director told the Times. 'In fact, when Krypto is jumping on Superman at the beginning of the movie, that's all based on footage of him playing with my cat.' Ozu 'came from a hoarding situation in a backyard with 60 other dogs & never knew human beings,' Gunn shared in a social media post. The director said at first his dog 'was problematic to say the least.' 'He immediately came in & destroyed our home, our shoes, our furniture - he even ate my laptop,' Gunn wrote. 'It took a long time before he would even let us touch him.' He also wrote that he had adopted Ozu shortly after he had started writing the script for 'Superman,' which was how the dog made its way into the story. 'I remember thinking, 'Gosh, how difficult would life be if Ozu had superpowers?' - and thus Krypto came into the script & changed the shape of the story as Ozu was changing my life,' Gunn wrote in his post. Krypto maintains the decidedly unruly nature of the dog upon which he is based, a funny foil to Superman's (played by David Corenswet) kind and composed comportment. In the end, the 'not-so-good-good-boy' – as Gunn described him – truly earns the distinction of superhero in his own right. Toward the end of the film, we learn that Superman's cousin Kara Zor-El – yes, Supergirl, as played by 'Sirens' star Milly Alcock – is the actual owner of the Krypto. In the movie, Supergirl is a bit of a party girl who asked her cousin to watch over her dog while she was off catching a buzz in outer space. But it seems both she and her beloved pet will be back, since Alcock is slated to star in a feature-length 'Supergirl' film out next year. The movie is currently listed as being in post production on IMDb. 'Superman' is in theaters now. The film is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, which is owned by CNN's parent company.
New York Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
What Superman's Pet Owes to a Badly Behaved Rescue Dog
About three years ago, the director James Gunn was trying to figure out the arc of what would become his new blockbuster 'Superman.' Then he adopted a dog. He named the scruffy rescue Ozu, after the Japanese filmmaker known for his serene works. At about 8 months old, Ozu the dog was not at all peaceful. After surviving a hoarding situation, Ozu was fearful of humans and intensely destructive. He chewed up furniture, shoes and even a $10,000 computer. He also ate one of Gunn's wife's tampons out of a wastebasket, necessitating a trip to the vet. Gunn realized that if Ozu had been superpowered, the damage would have been even worse. 'It was where the movie came together for me,' he said in a video call. Gunn decided that his version of Superman would have not just a dog, but a bad dog who could fly. He wrote the opening sequence in which Superman (David Corenswet), defeated for the first time ever, calls out to the canine Krypto to help drag him to the Fortress of Solitude. Krypto — who, like Ozu, is poorly behaved — jumps all over his master, seemingly causing more pain before doing his duty. 'The universe we normally see Superman living in in movies is usually this lone, serious superhero and then people and then that's it,' Gunn said. 'This Superman exists in a different sort of universe where there are flying dogs.' But Ozu served as more than just inspiration. Gunn's pup also became the physical model for Krypto, who is computer-generated so he can do things like soar through the sky and attack villains. Krypto is a little bigger than Ozu and has white fur instead of gray, but otherwise he's a dead ringer. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
