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    Uggie, 'War Horse' among Pawscar award winners

    FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2011 file photo, Jean Dujardin holds his co-star Uggie the dog arrive at the AFI gala screening of "The Artist" at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles. Hollywood really has gone to the dogs this year. There's even a brand-new awards show, The Golden Collar Awards, honoring canine performers. Alan Siskind, creator of Dog News Daily, a website and marketing firm, came up with the idea to honor on-screen dogs in January when he noticed how many films prominently featured man's best friend.(AP Photo/Katy Winn, file)

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Oscars aren't until Feb. 26, but winners of the Pawscars are already celebrating.

    The American Humane Association, which advocates for animals on film and TV sets, announced the top animals Thursday being honored with Pawscar awards.

    Uggie, the four-legged star of "The Artist," was named best scene stealer. Fellow Jack Russell terrier Cosmo, whose thoughts were communicated through subtitles in "Beginners," won best animal speaking role.

    "War Horse" was recognized for "best perception versus reality" for a scene that shows the title horse becoming entangled in barbed wire that was actually made from soft rubber.

    Other winners include "Dolphin Tale," ''We Bought a Zoo" and "Mr. Popper's Penguins."

    The Pawscars are among an emerging breed of awards honoring animal actors. The Golden Collar dog awards will be presented next week.

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    Online:

    http://www.americanhumane.org

     

    8 comments

    • Daniluv121  •  New York, New York  •  3 months ago
      I think it's so adorable that they had these special awards for the animals.Uggie did great in "The Artist" and while I haven't seen the other movies,I'm sure the animals deserved to win.
    • qwerty q  •  Bergenfield, New Jersey  •  3 months ago
      does uggie have a publicist? call me uggs -- 213-568-9590
    • Suit of Flames  •  3 months ago
      "Wah Hahse"
    • Yakov  •  Cypress, California  •  3 months ago
      I have a batter name for this movie - "Saving private horsey".
    • CalGal  •  San Leandro, California  •  3 months ago
      The war horse was magnificent, the movie less so, found it depressing.
    • SuperG  •  Portland, Oregon  •  3 months ago
      War Horse, a boring and mawkish tale of a horse "done wrong". I liked the bidding war for it at the end. The guy who bought the horse for an enormous amount in memory of his grand daughter, just says OK and gives it to the soldier after he says he raised it. What? Duh.
      • Marie 3 months ago
        @SuperG -- Thank you for telling the end of the story for all of us that haven't seen it yet. It was very considerate of you.
    • Access Overrated  •  3 months ago
      This is the dumbest "award" I've ever heard of.
      • ConservativeCA 3 months ago
        You're not too bright yourself. Probably more than YOU will ever win.
      • J 3 months ago
        Why did you click on it, read it, and then comment?
    • Wealthyconnect.com  •  Los Angeles, California  •  3 months ago
      the dog is cute!! I want to have one!!!!
      conncet rich guys ! my nume!!!
      • ghost hunter 3 months ago
        Do you know how to spell? What does rich guys have to do with Uggie? DUH? Are you sure your not a real blonde? what is my NUME and CONNCET??
      • charlotte 3 months ago
        Hey, some of us blondes are educated. ha-ha
      • INCOGNITO 3 months ago
        save your money and get more breast enhancement