10 Worst Zoos: Bill Maher, Sarah Silverman and Jorja Fox Call Out Elephant Cruelty

10 Worst Zoos: Bill Maher, Sarah Silverman and Jorja Fox Call Out Elephant Cruelty Jan 27, 2023

In Defense of Animals' respected annual list of the 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants in North America has exposed suffering caused by extreme lack of space, even at zoos which have expanded or updated their exhibits. More
Big Cat Public Safety Act Passes US House

Big Cat Public Safety Act Passes US House Aug 2, 2022

The US House of Representatives has passed (278-134) a bill to ban private possession, public contact and increase restrictions on the breeding, trade, and exploitation of big cats. More
Celebrities Back Bipartisan Federal Bill to End the Use of Wild and Exotic Animals in Circuses

Celebrities Back Bipartisan Federal Bill to End the Use of Wild and Exotic Animals in Circuses Nov 23, 2021

A variety of celebrities came together last week in support of a federal bill to end the suffering of wild and exotic animals in traveling acts in the US. More
Celebrities Support US Bill To Ban Wild Animal Circus Acts

Celebrities Support US Bill To Ban Wild Animal Circus Acts Apr 27, 2018

Ricky Gervais, Pamela Anderson, Joanna Lumley, Shelley Morrison, and Marilu Henner are among a host of international stars supporting a campaign by Animal Defenders International (ADI) to end the suffering of wild animals in travelling circuses in the United States, through the passing of H.R. 1759, the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA). More
Actors, Musicians, Directors Back Federal Circus Bill

Actors, Musicians, Directors Back Federal Circus Bill Mar 27, 2017

The Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA), a bipartisan bill from Representatives Ryan Costello (R-PA) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) to end the use of wild and exotic animals in traveling shows in the US. More
Humane Society To Honor Anjelica Houston With Humanitarian Award

Humane Society To Honor Anjelica Houston With Humanitarian Award Nov 2, 2015

The Humane Society of the United States presents To the Rescue! New York to benefit and celebrate the organization’s animal rescue efforts. More
Stars Appeal To US Fish And Wildlife Service Over Killing Of Cecil The Lion

Stars Appeal To US Fish And Wildlife Service Over Killing Of Cecil The Lion Aug 3, 2015

Appalled by the tragedy surrounding Cecil the lion, who was killed by an American trophy hunter in Zimbabwe, celebrities from around the world are urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize its proposed rule to protect African lions under the Endangered Species Act. More
Stars Want Elephant Protection Law

Stars Want Elephant Protection Law Jul 14, 2015

More than 50 notable figures in the entertainment industry have come out as supporters of a bill that would ban the use of bullhooks on elephants in California. More
Oceana To Host Third Annual Nautica Beach House Event

Oceana To Host Third Annual Nautica Beach House Event Apr 29, 2015

Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation, will host the 3rd Annual Nautica Oceana Beach House event leading up to World Oceans Day with leading global lifestyle brand and proud corporate sponsor, Nautica, and LA Confidential Magazine. More
New Film Features 100 Celebrity Narrators

New Film Features 100 Celebrity Narrators Apr 23, 2015

Featuring an unprecedented cast of 100 celebrity narrators, the timely documentary Unity will be distributed by SpectiCast in select theatres worldwide beginning August 12. More
Lion Ark Roars Into Cinemas Across The UK

Lion Ark Roars Into Cinemas Across The UK Nov 4, 2014

Lion Ark, the multi award-winning film which charts the dramatic rescue and relocation of 25 lions from circuses in Bolivia by Animal Defenders International is set to land in cinemas across the UK from next month. More
Bill To End Use Of Wild Animals In Traveling Circuses Launched In Congress

Bill To End Use Of Wild Animals In Traveling Circuses Launched In Congress Apr 30, 2014

Today on Capitol Hill, Rep Jim Moran (D-VA) introduced the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act to Congress, a bill to restrict the use of wild animals in traveling circuses. More
Lion Ark Nominated For NAACP Image Award Outstanding International Motion Picture

Lion Ark Nominated For NAACP Image Award Outstanding International Motion Picture Jan 23, 2014

Lion Ark, the feature length documentary about the rescue of 25 lions from cruel circuses in Bolivia, has been nominated by America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, the NAACP, in their Outstanding International Motion Picture category for the 45th NAACP Image Awards. More
Brian Blessed Roars His Approval of Lion Ark

Brian Blessed Roars His Approval of Lion Ark Oct 2, 2013

Brian Blessed delighted a glamorous celebrity audience this evening as he played host at the star-studded world premiere of ADI Films’ action-documentary Lion Ark at the Raindance Film Festival. More
Brian Blessed and Jorja Fox To Host Lion Ark Film Premieres

Brian Blessed and Jorja Fox To Host Lion Ark Film Premieres Sep 30, 2013

Legendary actor Brian Blessed is to host the world premiere of action-documentary Lion Ark, attended by celebrity guests at the Raindance Film Festival on Tuesday, 1 October 2013. More
Bob Barker And Jorja Fox To Be Honored By Animal Defenders International

Bob Barker And Jorja Fox To Be Honored By Animal Defenders International Sep 28, 2012

Bob Barker (Emmy award-winning host of ‘The Price is Right’ and philanthropist) and Jorja Fox (’CSI’s’ Sarah Sidle) will be honored at a special lion-themed night in the Hollywood Hills on Saturday October 13th by Animal Defenders International (ADI). More
Comedians Stand Up For Animals

Comedians Stand Up For Animals Jun 18, 2012

Last week, some of Hollywood’s most outspoken comics teamed up for a benefit for the most outspoken animal rights group, PETA. More
Stars Help Launch Bill To End Cruelty In Circuses

Stars Help Launch Bill To End Cruelty In Circuses Nov 3, 2011

Yesterday on Capitol Hill, renowned celebrity animal protectionists Bob Barker and Jorja Fox joined London-based Animal Defenders International (ADI), the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and members of Congress to launch a Bill that will change the way in which animals are used in the name of entertainment in the USA. More
Ke$ha And Iggy Pop Say No To Canadian Seal Hunt

Ke$ha And Iggy Pop Say No To Canadian Seal Hunt Apr 19, 2011

Ke$ha and Iggy Pop have joined PETA's campaign to stop the barbaric slaughter of seals in Canada. More
Jorja Fox And Bob Barker Welcome Rescued Lions

Jorja Fox And Bob Barker Welcome Rescued Lions Feb 17, 2011

London-based Animal Defenders International's record breaking ‘Operation Lion Ark’, a rescue that began in Bolivia last November, has ended with the 25 lucky lions touching down at Denver International Airport en route to their specially constructed 80 acre enclosure at The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Denver, Colorado. Operation Lion Ark is the biggest rescue and airlift of lions ever seen. More
British Stars Join Operation Lion Ark

British Stars Join Operation Lion Ark Feb 2, 2011

A pride of celebrities have pledged their support to a record breaking lion rescue and are urging people to give to the appeal. More
The Kardashians To Get A Taste Of Beverly Hills For The Humane Society

The Kardashians To Get A Taste Of Beverly Hills For The Humane Society Aug 27, 2010

Celebrity playground Beverly Hills will live up to its legendary pedigree Labor Day Weekend with the “Taste of Beverly Hills,” taking place September 2-5, adjacent to the prestigious Beverly Hilton Hotel. More
Jorja Fox Helps Rescue Circus Lions From Bolivia

Jorja Fox Helps Rescue Circus Lions From Bolivia May 28, 2010

Four lions, rescued by Animal Defenders International (ADI) from a Bolivian circus when the country banned the use of animals in circuses landed yesterday at San Francisco airport, before heading on to a life of luxury at the ARK 2000 sanctuary in Calaveras County. More
Humane Society To Hold Star-Studded Genesis Awards This Weekend

Humane Society To Hold Star-Studded Genesis Awards This Weekend Mar 18, 2010

Animal welfare warriors shouldn’t forget The Humane Society's 24th annual Genesis Awards this Saturday, March 20. More
Jorja Fox Hosts the Spotlight Humane: Chicago to End Dogfighting

Jorja Fox Hosts the Spotlight Humane: Chicago to End Dogfighting Mar 5, 2010

Over the past weekend, Jorja Fox hosted the fifth annual Spotlight Humane: Chicago. More
Stars Support PETA Anti-Seal Hunting Campaign

Stars Support PETA Anti-Seal Hunting Campaign Oct 22, 2009

PETA has recruited some big names for support of its latest anti-seal hunting campaign and has launched an ad campaign with their help. More
Ellen DeGeneres Awarded By The Humane Society

Ellen DeGeneres Awarded By The Humane Society Apr 6, 2009

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. More