Look To The Stars News: James Cromwell

Stars To Perform Cats For Cat Charity

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000

A host of stars will take part in a very special one-night-only performance of the musical Cats to support a very worthy charity this weekend.

Fred Willard, James Cromwell, Kevin McHale, Peter Gallagher, Ioan Gruffudd, Anna Gunn, Hunter Parrish, Mindy Sterling, Owain Yeoman, Paul Vogt and Mandy Moore are some of the stars expected to take part in the concert, which will benefit the Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats.

According to the organization: "At Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats, we take special care in socializing feral kittens and graduating Ivy League lap cats into your life long loving home. We are also committed to providing grown ferals their GED diplomas by providing spay/neuter services in the form of Trap Neuter Release (TNR). Our mission is to provide all cats able to adjust to indoor life with a warm and loving lifelong home, while providing those cats who need to continue living outdoors with a caring colony manager, assuring all cats, lap or otherwise, a humane and happy existence.

James Cromwell Calls On Jockey Club To Stop Horse Slaughter

Mon, 09 May 2011 12:30:00 +0000

As Derby weekend began, Oscar- and three-time Emmy-nominee James Cromwell sent an urgent letter to James Gagliano, president of The Jockey Club, calling on him to adopt PETA’s proposal for a concrete plan to help fund the retirement of thoroughbred racehorses.

More than 10,000 thoroughbreds in the U.S. alone are sent to Mexico and Canada every year to be slaughtered for dog food and even for overseas human consumption. In the letter, Cromwell—whose many film credits include Secretariat—points out that The Jockey Club is in a unique position to ensure the lifelong well-being of these horses.

“The slaughter of 10,000 thoroughbred racehorses every year is the great shame of the racing industry,” wrote the actor. "These magnificent animals should not end up on a meat hook after a terrifying journey to a terrifying death.

Farm Sanctuary Celebrates 25 Years Of Animal Protection

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

This year, Farm Sanctuary, the organization responsible for bringing farm animal issues into the mainstream consciousness celebrates its 25th anniversary.

As the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, Farm Sanctuary urged passage of the first U.S. laws to protect animals on farms, initiated the first cruelty convictions at stockyards and slaughterhouses, and established the first and largest rescue and refuge network for farm animals in North America. Along the way, the organization has encouraged the public to embrace compassionate living through public campaigns, like getting the first veggie burger on Burger King menus and welcoming visitors to its sanctuaries, where thousands of people have had transformational experiences — including Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone, who became a vegan after a visit to the New York Shelter.

Stars Come Out For PETA 30th Anniversary Party

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Alec Baldwin let the stars shine at PETA’s 30th Anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards Show on Saturday night, celebrating the groundbreaking work of the animal welfare charity and its celebrity supporters.

Honored at the event were Olivia Munn, Eli Roth, Dave Navarro, Christian Serratos, Joanna Krupa, Kellan Lutz, Charo, Lea Michele, Eva Mendes and Anjelica Huston. A massive number of their peers came out to applaud their work, including Pamela Anderson, Wilmer Valderrama, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck, Kelly Osbourne, James Cromwell, Jenna Dewan Tatum, Fred Willard, Jay Hernandez, Iggy Pop, Yvonne Strahovski, Sophia Bush, Owain Yeoman, Lucy Davis, Jim Parsons, Jena Malone and many more.

Guests were treated to a special performance by Bryan Adams, a silent auction – which included items donated by Tim Gunn, Ellen DeGeneres and Bob Harper – and a tribute to PETA’s investigative work into the treatment of animals led by Casey Affleck and Joaquin Phoenix.

James Cameron To Attend Avatar Home Tree Event On Earth Day

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Following their visit to the Amazon rainforests last week, James Cameron and Sigourney Weaver headed back to Washington DC to talk about their experience.

“A lot of people around the world consider the Amazon the last great river and the Amazon forest is vital to the survival of the whole planet,” said Weaver. “[We saw] tribal chieftains talking about their grandchildren, how the way of life that they’ve lived for centuries will disappear on a whole section of the Amazon.”

The pair were in Brazil to raise awareness of the indigenous communities’ battles to stop the massive Belo Monte Dam on the Xingu River in the Amazon rainforest. On returning to the US, they learnt a judge had ordered the suspension of the preliminary license for the Belo Monte hydroelectric dam and the cancellation of the auction.

Celebrities Sign Letter To Stop Tail Docking

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:30:00 +0000

An animal rights charity has gathered support from a number of celebrities for its urgent call to end a cruel practice commonplace in the dairy industry.

On behalf of Kim Basinger, Alicia Silverstone, Bill Maher, Bob Barker and a host of other California celebrities – as well as their more than 200,000 members and supporters – Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, sent a letter today to Governor Schwarzenegger urging him to do the right thing and sign a bill sitting on his desk that would end the cruel and outdated practice of amputating dairy cows’ tails.

Both chambers of the California legislature recently passed a bill that would ban tail docking in the dairy industry, but the bill will not become law unless the governor signs it.

Stars To Support Anti-Death Penalty Awards Dinner

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Advocacy organization Death Penalty Focus is to hold its annual Awards Gala on Thursday, May 21, with some high profile guests slated to attend.

The 18th Annual Awards Dinner will honor Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico; John Van de Kamp, former Attorney General of California; Nancy Miller, creator of TV series Saving Grace; and several others. Guests will include Six Feet Under’s James Cromwell, Mike Farrell and Amy Brenneman, and the host committee includes Alec Baldwin, William Baldwin, Jackson Browne, Morgan Fairchild, Danny Glover, Lily Tomlin and Noah Wyle.

Founded in 1988, Death Penalty Focus is dedicated to the abolition of capital punishment through public education; grassroots and political organizing; original research; media outreach; local, state and nationwide coalition building; and the education of religious, legislative and civic leaders about the death penalty and its alternatives.

Dom DeLuise's Charity Legacy

Wed, 06 May 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Actor Dom DeLuise sadly passed away on Monday, May 4, after a long battle with cancer. But the comedian is leaving a lasting legacy for charity.

In lieu of flowers, DeLuise’s family has asked for donations to some of his favorite charities, such as the Elixir Fund, the Lily Sanctuary, the Hydrocephalus Foundation, and the Pearl S. Buck Foundation.

DeLuise is also one of the stars who has donated doodles to this year’s annual Celebrity Doodle auction to raise money for Neurofibromatosis, Inc..

Ellen DeGeneres Awarded By The Humane Society

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:30:00 +0000

The stars gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, March 28, for The Humane Society’s 23rd annual Genesis Awards, held in tribute of the organization’s ProtectSeals Campaign.

Special guests such as internationally acclaimed photographer Nigel Barker, Corey Feldman, Hal Sparks, Jorja Fox, James Cromwell, “Bones” star Emily Deschanel, former Oakland Raider Jarrod Cooper, Jennifer Coolidge, Carrie Ann Inaba, “Big Love’s” Ginnifer Goodwin and many more were on hand to present awards to a variety of celebrities, shows, and activists who have spent the last year making the world a better place for animals.

The major award of the night – the Wyler Award – went to Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi for using their wedding and Ellen’s talkshow as an opportunity to publicize to a broad audience their ethical decision to avoid animal products in the hope of influencing public behavior. After viewing videotaped congratulations from Sir Paul McCartney, both DeGeneres and de Rossi spoke about their journey toward ethical living and the changes they have made in their lives to reduce animal suffering.

Lint Roller Party Picks Up Big Names

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:38:00 +0000

An impressive list of stars will be turning into party animals at the newly restored Hollywood Palladium on Thursday, November 13th, for the 15th annual Lint Roller Party.

Lisa Edelstein along with Eric and Tania Idle are Honorary Co-Chairs for the night, which supports the Best Friends Animal Society. The party’s honorary committee includes animal lovers such as Adrian Grenier, Charlize Theron, Nicollette Sheridan, Bill Maher, Dan Aykroyd and Willie Nelson, to name but a few.

The event raises funds for the Society’s programs in LA, which improve and save the lives of animals, including: A Puppy-Store-Free LA, Pet Adoption Festivals, Date with a Dog, Indie Rescue, Catnippers, Best Friends Brigade, Pup My Ride Transport Program.

Signed W Film Posters Up For Auction

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000

Lionsgate Films are auctioning signed film posters of their latest movie, W, to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer.

W tells the story of George W Bush – one of the most controversial public figures in recent memory. Lionsgate describes the film as an: “unprecedented undertaking, [with] acclaimed director Oliver Stone bringing the life of our 43rd President to the big screen as only he can. W takes viewers through Bush’s eventful life – his struggles and triumphs, how he found both his wife and his faith, and of course the critical days leading up to his decision to invade Iraq.”

The auction – which runs until October 20 – features five W posters signed by the film’s director, Oliver Stone, and leading actors – Josh Brolin, James Cromwell, Elizabeth Banks, and Ellen Burstyn.

Shanna Moakler Makes PETA Ad

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:30:00 +0000

Meet The Barkers’ Shanna Moakler is the latest celebrity to appear in an ad for PETA.

The 33-year-old joins Sir Paul McCartney, Joss Stone, Alicia Silverstone, Forest Whitaker, Casey Affleck, and James Cromwell in advertising for the organization, and didn’t hesitate when asked to film an advert.

“There are so many good reasons not to eat meat, but for me, the well-being of my children is the most important,” said Moakler, who has appeared in several films and on many TV shows, including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Dancing With the Stars. “I want them to be healthy and also to understand that when they say ‘No!’ to meat, they’re saying ‘No!’ to animal cruelty. We talk about our pets, and I say, ‘You wouldn’t eat Biscuit, would you? Well, then let’s not eat any animal, O.K.?’”