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TV dog trainer Cesar Milan investigated for animal cruelty
Dog Whisperer TV star Cesar Millan is being investigated for animal cruelty following an incident on his current TV show.

The complaint was made against Milan's Dog Psychology Center, north of Los Angeles, on Thursday. The complaint possibly stems from an incident in which a dog fearful of pigs attacked a pig during a training session on a recently aired episode of his current show, Cesar 911 on Nat Geo Wild Channel.

"There was a complaint that we received and we are investigating the matter," Deputy Director Danny Ubario of L.A. County Animal Control, told TheWrap. "An officer visited the center today and it is currently under investigation."

When investigators arrived at the facility, family members said Millan was away on a business trip. Millan must comply to a 24-hour notice from animal control about the well-being of the pig.

The incident on the show outraged some animal activists and other dog trainers, inspiring professional dog trainer Laura Nativo to organize a petition demanding the cancellation of the show. Nearly 8,000 signatures have been collected so far.

"It was really difficult to watch," Nativo said. "It's not the way to rehabilitate an animal that is fearful and and aggressive to pigs."

Millan is a self-taught dog trainer who became a star with his show, "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan" from 2004 to 2012.


Danny McBride, Walton Goggins face off in first trailer for HBO's 'Vice Principals'
Danny McBride and Walton Goggins star as competing school officials in the first trailer for HBO's latest comedy series, Vice Principals.

The trailer released Thursday, features a strict McBride and an eccentric Goggins going to extreme lengths in order to secure the coveted position of principal at a southern high school.

Described as "the story of a high school and the two people who almost run it," the clip features the duo disciplining students, arguing in the teachers lounge, and destroying a living room inside a fancy house.

Vice Principals marks a return to HBO for McBride who last starred in their hit baseball comedy series Eastbound and Down, which ended its run in 2013. Goggins was last seen in director Quentin Tarantino's western, The Hateful Eight.

Vice Principals comes to HBO this July.


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"With my hero. My Dad. #throwbackthursday #2013"
--Hugh Jackman, sharing a sweet snap with his father Christopher, on Instagram


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Which 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' actor is in talks to star as Lara Croft in 'Tomb Raider' reboot?


Tim Burton confirms development of 'Beetlejuice 2'
Tim Burton says Beetlejuice 2 is happening once again.

"The film is a go and has been approved by the Warner Bros. team, we have talked with the cast members we wanted for the film and they are all on board, this includes both Winona and Michael," Burton said to Showbizspy confirming that original cast members Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder would be returning to reprise their roles as Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz.

"We have the script in hand everything is in place all we need to do now is get ready to start filming," he continued hinting that the film could enter production soon.

Warner Bros. has to yet to comment on the film or confirm any recent developments for the long-rumored and often discussed film.

Ryder also confirmed the existence of the sequel back in August of 2015 while appearing on Late Night with Seth Meyers. "I think I can confirm it because Tim Burton did this interview," she said at the time.

"It was very 'hush-hush, top secret, I don't know what may happen,' and then he was doing some press for Big Eyes ... and said on camera, 'Oh yeah, we're doing it and Winona's going to be in it.'"

Released in 1988, the fan-favorite Beetlejuice features dead couple Adam and Barbara Maitland (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis), hiring the supernatural titular character to scare away Lydia and her parents (Catherine O'Hara and Jeffrey Jones) from their home.


Dos Equis 'Most Interesting Man in the World' actor blasts off in final commercial
Jonathan Goldsmith, the actor behind Dos Equis' "Most Interesting Man in the World," starred in his final commercial as the character Wednesday as the company looks for a new spokesperson.

Released onto their official Youtube page, the final ad features Goldsmith walking a red carpet filled with friends he's made from around the world as he marches into a spaceship ready to take a one way trip to Mars.

"His only regret, is not knowing what regret feels like," the narrator says of the popular commercial character who is always able to achieve the impossible. "Stay thirsty my friends," Goldsmith says one final time over the spaceships radio.

Dos Equis began the campaign with Goldsmith in 2007. "The Most Interesting Man in the World" was a huge success for the Mexican brewing company which saw its business nearly triple with a 34.8% increase in shipments since being introduced, according to USA Today.

Dos Equis will continue to use the character and plans on introducing a new actor in the role later this year. "From superheroes to superspies, our fans are accustomed to and enjoy different takes on the same character. We know 'The Most Interesting Man in the World' will continue to endure and grow, as the character's story is bigger than one individual," said Andrew Katz, vice president of marketing for Dos Equis to The Hollywood Reporter.

"Stay Thirsty isn't just a tagline - it's a mindset Dos Equis embraces daily to connect with our consumer and inspire everything we do," he continued.


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Which 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' actor is in talks to star as Lara Croft in 'Tomb Raider' reboot?

Daisy Ridley is in talks to star as iconic video game archeologist Lara Croft in an upcoming Tomb Raider film reboot according to reports.

Deadline is reporting that the Star Wars: The Force Awakens star is on a short list of actresses being considered for the lead role in the film which producing partners Warner Bros. and MGM hope to put into production soon.

Lara Croft was famously portrayed by Angelina Jolie in 2001's Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and again in 2003's Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life.

The character has appeared in a number of video games starting in 1996 on the original Playstation. Warner Bros. and MGM have reportedly been inspired by Square Enix's latest entry in the series which featured a younger, more realistic Lara Croft as she continues to explore the world in search for treasure much in the same vein as Indiana Jones.

Ridley is currently filming Star Wars: Episode VIII, with plans to executive produce an upcoming documentary, The Eagle Huntress.

On Wednesday, the actress took to social media to respond to body shamers who were claiming she was setting "unrealistic expectations" for young girls with her slim frame in The Force Awakens. "I will not apologize for how I look, what I say and how I live my life cause what's happening inside is much more important anyway and I am striving to be the best version of myself, even if I stumble along the way," she wrote on Instagram.

"For anyone who has a problem with anyone in life, be them someone you know or someone you don't, remember that expression, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all," she continued.