Filed under: animals — Michael d'Estries @ 4:21 pm
December 4th 2008
Not so long ago, Knut the polar bear had it made. Magazine covers with Leonardo DiCaprio, movies deals, book releases, and an adoring public all added up to a level of fame few bears have ever enjoyed. Then, things started to unravel. First, came the weight gain. Then, the threat of another new cute polar [...]
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Tagged: knut, leonardo-dicaprio
Filed under: green and famous — Michael d'Estries @ 2:09 pm
July 17th 2008
Even though Knut the polar bear is now a giant, 600lb creature that wants nothing more than to eat your family (I kid, I kid, I’m sure he’s still cuddly), we can still remember the good ‘ole days when he was a symbol of climate change and hung out with Leonardo DiCaprio. Check out this [...]
Filed under: green and famous — Michael d'Estries @ 3:47 pm
April 8th 2008
Steve Martin once said while hosting the Academy Awards in 2005, “I love welcoming the young stars to show business because it reminds me of my own death.”
Not that Knut the famous climate change polar bear needs to be thinking about his own mortality at such a young age, but the competition is certainly stepping [...]
Filed under: green and famous — Michael d'Estries @ 7:18 am
April 1st 2008
Adding even more sadness to what is quickly becoming a typical Hollywood career implosion, Knut the polar bear was arrested today along the Pacific Coast Highway while driving under the influence. Malibu police also found trace amounts of cocaine and heroine in a cooler filled with sardines in the back seat. “We think he was [...]
Filed under: contests — Michael d'Estries @ 2:54 pm
March 4th 2008
[UPDATE] Congrats to Summer from BTC Elements on this week’s winning entry! A copy of The Green Book is coming your way. Honorable Mention: Knut — “What’s with you and icebergs? [suggested by AZ_Sun over on the 11th Hour Action Blog]
Ah, remember the good old days when Knut was only a cuddly little guy and [...]
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Filed under: animals, books — Michael d'Estries @ 5:34 pm
February 18th 2008
You can’t argue Woody Harrelson’s commitment to green living; although you might have to first wait patiently to even make the attempt. Such was the case for one New Zealand reporter who was left hanging for 40 minutes for an interview with the actor. Apparently, Harrelson was not about to use one of the plastic [...]
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Tagged: ed begley jr., knut, woody harrelson
Filed under: animals, movies — Michael d'Estries @ 12:32 pm
January 3rd 2008
It was only a matter of time.
After wooing the world with books, magazine covers, and irresistibly cute photos, Knut the polar bear is now being offered a movie deal. The 245lb “symbol of climate change” is currently going through contract negotiations with Hollywood producer Ash R. Shah. The Berlin Zoo is acting on behalf of [...]
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Tagged: katie holmes, knut, suri cruise, tom cruise
Filed under: animals, babies and bumps, campaigns — Michael d'Estries @ 4:04 pm
December 5th 2007
Knut, the baby polar bear that killed people with cuteness and became a symbol of global warming campaigns, has celebrated his first birthday. Over 700 people jammed into the Berlin zoo to watch the now 245lb bear snack on a birthday cake made from 300 eggs and 20 pounds of marzipan.
Just like mom used to [...]
