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Rescue Dog Who Inspired Krypto In ‘Superman' Is Hero To Shelter Pets
Rescue Dog Who Inspired Krypto In ‘Superman' Is Hero To Shelter Pets

Forbes

time6 days ago

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  • Forbes

Rescue Dog Who Inspired Krypto In ‘Superman' Is Hero To Shelter Pets

Krypto the Superdog is based on Ozu, a terrier mix rescued from a hoarding situation and adopted by ... More 'Superman' director James Gunn and his wife. Like many dog lovers, Melissa Bacelar cried watching the new 'Superman' movie because of Krypto the Superdog, the Man of Steel's canine sidekick. But her tears involved not just the touching scenes, but personally knowing Ozu, the rescue dog who inspired the character. Ozu was one of 30 terrier mixes who landed at the municipal shelter in Riverside County, California, in the spring of 2022. The dogs had been living in a dilapidated yard with empty toilet bowls and were fearful of human touch. They'd been exposed to the deadly virus parvo and there was no space to care for them at the shelter. Ozu came from a hoarding situation. 'The dogs had never been socialized or touched,' she said. 'They were terrified.' Fortunately, the staff knew to call Bacelar to see if her nonprofit rescue organization, Wagmor Pets, could take in another hoarding case. She couldn't stand the thought of the dogs being killed and welcomed all 30 dogs to her 'dog hotel' in Studio City, California. (A few days later, she took in another 30 dogs from the same property.) The team named the dogs after country singers like Willie Nelson and Shay Moore – Ozu was initially called Shay — and shared their plight on social media. Ozu was originally named Shay when director James Gunn spotted his photo on Instagram. That's when Bacelar got an Instagram message from 'Superman' director James Gunn, who happened to be in town. Years before, they'd worked on the movie 'Citizen Toxie' together and had seen each other over the years. 'He goes, 'I live in Colorado but I'm in town doing the first cuts of 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3.' I'm going to be at Disney. Can I roll by?' So he comes by and meets the dogs,' she said. Gunn liked several of the dogs and visited two days in a row to FaceTime with his wife to get her opinion. Ultimately, they chose Shay — his quirky ears helped seal the deal — and renamed him Ozu after Japanese filmmaker Yasujirō Ozu. 'Superman' director James Gunn adopts Ozu from the nonprofit Wagmor Pets on May 23, 2022. 'He brings the dog home and they immediately loved the dog,' she said. 'But he was texting me, 'This dog is so bad. He's on my kitchen table. He just destroyed my laptop.' He was just destroying their house.' Uzo's Second Act As Krypto With loving care and lessons from Lola, the other family dog, Ozu blossomed into a devoted companion. But his early antics helped inspire the playfully mischievous Krypto character while Gunn was writing the script for 'Superman' and he wondered how difficult life would be if Ozu had superpowers, as he shared on social media. He even used Ozu as the 3D model for computer-generated Krypto, turning the grey dog white – a transformation Bacelar found profoundly moving as she watched the film. 'Krypto looks just like Ozu. He's just a white Ozu,' Bacelar said. 'When I saw the dog, I literally cried. Tears came down. It's just so awesome that this is being represented in the most popular movie in the world. This is just some dog that lived with empty toilet bowls in a yard in Riverside — nothing glamorous about him. And now he literally represents the most famous dog in the world. It's amazing.' She's grateful that Gunn used his platform to elevate rescue dogs — particularly mixed-breed dogs — and that Superman treats Krypto as a family member. 'It's so simple: you don't leave family behind,' she said. 'When you get a dog, they are part of the family. They're not disposable. I think that is represented so beautifully in this movie in so many ways.' A Superdog's Heroic Impact 'Superman' has grossed over $400 million since opening in theaters on July 11. Following opening weekend, Google searches on 'adopt a dog near me' spiked 513%. A shelter dog wears a Superman cape in an adoption promotion by Maury County Animal Services in ... More Tennessee. The increased interest in adoption thrills Bacelar, who hopes potential adopters will keep an open mind when they visit animal shelters and focus on a dog's personality and potential. 'I'm hoping that Krypto will just make people want to get a dog that's good for their family and for their lives, and not be so specific on breed,' she said. 'This is a rescue dog that needed work – that's a great dog and a fun dog that you're going to laugh with, but it's not a dog you're going to go to a breeder and buy. This is a rescue — there's no question about it. To put that out there is such a huge thing not only for us, but for every rescue dog in the world.'

New Superman movie is forced to CUT two scenes after they were deemed 'overly sensual' for Indian audiences
New Superman movie is forced to CUT two scenes after they were deemed 'overly sensual' for Indian audiences

Daily Mail​

time15-07-2025

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  • Daily Mail​

New Superman movie is forced to CUT two scenes after they were deemed 'overly sensual' for Indian audiences

The new Superman movie has been forced to remove two scenes from screenings in India after they were deemed 'overly sensual'. While cinemagoers in the rest of the world saw the blockbuster in its entirety, Indian fans noticed a jarring skip. On two occasions, as the superhero leaned in for a kiss, the film suddenly lurched forward, cutting to the aftermath of an embrace. The film, directed by James Gunn, originally featured a 33-second scene between Superman and Lois Lane in which they are seen passionately smooching. However, India's notoriously prudish film board, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), deemed this inappropriate for Indian audiences and subsequently cut it from the movie. The organisation said the moment was 'too sensual' to be branded with the U/A film certification, which roughly translates to a 12A or Parental Guidance in other countries around the world. The cuts have sparked furore from some viewers, who have accused CBFC of regressive and hypocritical censorship. Many highlighted that the same board which removed a consensual kiss regularly permitted films that glorified violence, promoted regressive gender roles, or peddled misinformation about minority religious communities. Fans have taken to social media to express their frustration over the cuts. One viewer said: 'CBFC would allow horrific scenes of violence and sexual assault in a U-certified film that kids are freely allowed to watch, but won't allow consensual kissing in a U/A comic book movie that kids should watch under adult supervision.' Another added: 'Dear Board Members of CBFC, you are a disgrace to the film industry. 'Emoji censoring was your lowest point, & today, it was kissing (not making out, just passionate/sensual kissing) in Superman that was cut. 'If movies are already made to be in ICU, you are the kill switch.' A third wrote: 'Now watching and boy howdy the Indian censor board has embarrassed itself with the abrupt cuts they've made to the film. Fans have taken to social media to express their frustration over the cuts The organisation said the moment was 'too sensual' to be branded with the U/A film certification, which roughly translates to a 12A or Parental Guidance in other countries around the world 'The 'morality' of aside, the way they've managed to mangle the flow is atrocious. Awful editing job all around by the CBFC.' It comes after Superman had a super opening weekend as the new action adventure soared to the top of the box office. Fans of the superhero turned over some $122 million to see the new action adventure during its debut, according to The Numbers. The action adventure starring David Corenswet at the Man of Steel earned an 82-percent critics rating and an even more enthusiastic score of 93-percent from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. The film earned another $95 million internationally, but did not do as well overseas, perhaps due to the current political climate between the United States and the rest of the world. 'Superman has always been identified as an American character, and in some parts of the world, America is currently not enjoying its greatest popularity,' David A. Gross, of the movie consulting firm FranchiseRe told Variety. Gross praised director James Gunn for focusing on the story rather than relying on big stars to attract the audience. 'This is the original, comic book hero story about a flawed and reluctant every-man who uses his special powers to fight evil. That arc is reliable and relatable,' he said.

Why The Odyssey Is Played Right Before James Gunn's Superman
Why The Odyssey Is Played Right Before James Gunn's Superman

News18

time11-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • News18

Why The Odyssey Is Played Right Before James Gunn's Superman

Things did not go as planned due to censorship issues, and the makers decided to release The Odyssey's trailer with Superman. Christopher Nolan is coming back with another one of his big films next year. Titled The Odyssey, the action fantasy epic is an adaptation of the ancient Greek poem by the same name, attributed to Homer. Over a year ahead of its release on the big screens, a brand-new trailer of the upcoming film has officially premiered in the theatres. The trailer for The Odyssey is played right before the start of James Gunn's Superman, which entered the cinemas on July 11, giving fans a glimpse into what to expect from Nolan's next epic. The team was originally supposed to debut the trailer with Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey's dinosaur film Jurassic World Rebirth. However, that did not go as planned due to censorship issues, and they decided to release the trailer with Superman. Denzil Dias, VP and Managing Director- India Theatrical at Warner Bros. Discover, shared a post on X, informing about the change. He wrote, 'The #TheOdyssey trailer is attached to all prints of #SupermanMovie. We aimed for #JurassicWorldRebirth, but censorship was an issue. A week late, but definitely better late than never! If you don't see it playing before #SupermanMovie at your favourite cinema, let us know!" The #TheOdyssey trailer is attached to all prints of #SupermanMovie. We aimed for #JurassicWorldRebirth, but censorship was an issue. A week late, but definitely better late than never! If you don't see it playing before #SupermanMovie at your favorite cinema, let us know! With The Odyssey scheduled to release on July 17, 2026, fans have been excited to see what the Oscar-winning actor would bring to the table this time. The film will follow the long and perilous journey of King Odysseus as he tries to return home following the Trojan War, as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope. Matt Damon is set to portray the Greek king of Ithaca, Odysseus, in the film. Just weeks back, the preview of The Odyssey was leaked online, and audiences got a glimpse into Tom Holland's character Telemachus, the son of Odysseus. The teaser also gave a hint into Jon Bernthal's character, but the name was not revealed. In the trailer, Telemachus asks a mysterious character (Bernthal), 'Who has a story about Odysseus?" The latter replies, 'You? You have a story? Some say he's rich. Some say he's poor. Some said he perished. Some said he's imprisoned." Furthermore, a dramatic voiceover then said, 'Darkness. Zeus' law was smashed to pieces. I'm without a king since my master died. He knew it was an unwinnable war. And then, somehow, he won it." Besides Matt, Tom and Jon, The Odyssey will also feature Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and Mia Goth in other pivotal roles. First Published: July 11, 2025, 17:36 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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