ay yy to such modern classics as Uggie, Mr. Jinx and Crystal the capuchin, animal stars have played and continue to play importantroles, entertaining people while also teaching new generations to love and cherish oS FORi including Lassie, Mr. Ed and Flipper oe y> so = C we eoPre a (NAPSA)—Since the dawn of Hollywood, animalstars have played someof the most unforgettable characters ever seen on thesilver screen. Their characters have charmed and delighted moviegoers andtelevision audiences for generations. From legendary characters of a bygone era RCoatce x Keeping Animal Stars Safe animals. To keep these beloved stars safe, the country’s first national humane organization, American Humane Association, has been working to protect animal actors since 1940 through its well-known “No Animals Were Harmedprogram. Working on thousands of movie and television productions, the group makes sure that some 100,000 animals are treated humanely each year, and has overseen the protection of millions of animal actors over the past seven decades. Now, during the program’s 75th year, the organization has put out a new bookto celebrate these often unsung heroes of the small andsilver screens and spread the word about the importance of the furred, finned and feathered actors who have taught millionsto fall in love with animals and care for them. “Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes With Your Favorite Animal Actors” offers a sneak peek behind the curtain at America’s favorite stars. From Joey in “War Horse” to the wolves in “Game of Thrones,” what we see on screen is only a small part of the story. The heartwarming profiles in “Animal Stars” put a spotlight on the trainers, actors, directors and, of course, the dogs, cats, horses and birds who work to capture hearts through their skill and movie magic. Readers will discover that certain animal stars have diva tendencies, while others have rags-to-riches backstories— in fact, nearly 80 percent of the dogs andcats in filmed entertainment have been rescue animals, proving that given a second chance, whether in a home or on Movie star Crystal the capuchin with Dr. Robin Ganzert. the screen, shelter adoption animals can really shine. From penguins to horses to mixed-breed rescue dogs to lynx, the animals on set are as lovable, personality filled and, at times, as frustrating as their humanstars. Film icons Steven Spielberg, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor and Hailee Steinfeld share personal recollections about working with the animal stars whostole their hearts. As a bonus, at the end of each chapter, world-class Hollywood animaltrainersoffer tips for training the animals who star in yourlife. “Animal actors have been delighting audiences for more than a century and I know that some of my earliest and fondest memories from when I was a kid have to do with those animals I saw in movies and watched on TV,” said American HumaneAssociation President and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert, who authored the book with Allen and Linda Anderson. “This book is a love letter to Hollywood’s beloved animalstars, and I know readers will have a newfound admiration and senseof caring for the hard work these animals and their trainers do to bring their spectacularroles to life on screen.” “Animal Stars” is published by New World Library andis available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and bookstores. To learn more about the book and to see videos with a selection of the animal stars featured in it, visit www.animalstarsbook.com.
