The team behind Oscar-winning documentary "The Cove" have successfully orchestrated a sting operation at a California restaurant they accuse of serving up illegal whale meat. Louie Psyhoyos and Ric O'Barry's movie follows a group of activists as they struggle with police and fishermen to gain access to a secluded cove in Taiji, southern Japan, where dolphins are hunted.
Days after the film won the Best Documentary Oscar at Sunday's, March 7 Academy Awards, U.S. federal prosecutors announced the producers helped to uncover an alleged violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act at Santa Monica restaurant, The Hump. According to police reports, two undercover diners working with the documentary's associate producer and "director of clandestine operations", Charles Hambleton, requested whale as part of a $600 omakase - a sushi meal in which the chef picks the dishes. The pair pocketed a sample of and gentic testing confirmed it was meat from the endangered Sei whale.
Days after the film won the Best Documentary Oscar at Sunday's, March 7 Academy Awards, U.S. federal prosecutors announced the producers helped to uncover an alleged violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act at Santa Monica restaurant, The Hump. According to police reports, two undercover diners working with the documentary's associate producer and "director of clandestine operations", Charles Hambleton, requested whale as part of a $600 omakase - a sushi meal in which the chef picks the dishes. The pair pocketed a sample of and gentic testing confirmed it was meat from the endangered Sei whale.
- 3/12/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The team behind Oscar-winning documentary The Cove have successfully orchestrated a sting operation at a California restaurant they accuse of serving up illegal whale meat.
Louie Psyhoyos and Ric O'Barry's movie follows a group of activists as they struggle with police and fishermen to gain access to a secluded cove in Taiji, southern Japan, where dolphins are hunted.
Days after the film won the Best Documentary Oscar at Sunday's Academy Awards, U.S. federal prosecutors announced the producers helped to uncover an alleged violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act at Santa Monica restaurant, The Hump.
According to police reports, two undercover diners working with the documentary’s associate producer and “director of clandestine operations”, Charles Hambleton, requested whale as part of a $600 (GBP375) omakase - a sushi meal in which the chef picks the dishes. The pair pocketed a sample of and gentic testing confirmed it was meat from the endangered Sei whale.
Spokesman for the United States attorney for the Central District of California, Thom Mrozek, declined to say what charges could be brought against the restaurant, but said the office is "moving forward rapidly" and charges could come as early as this week (ends12Mar10).
The Hump lawyer Gary Lincenberg tells the New York Times, “We’re going to look into the allegations and try to determine what is true. Until we have done that, I don’t have any other comment.”
The possession or sale of marine mammals can lead to a year in prison and a fine of $20,000 (GBP12,500).
Louie Psyhoyos and Ric O'Barry's movie follows a group of activists as they struggle with police and fishermen to gain access to a secluded cove in Taiji, southern Japan, where dolphins are hunted.
Days after the film won the Best Documentary Oscar at Sunday's Academy Awards, U.S. federal prosecutors announced the producers helped to uncover an alleged violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act at Santa Monica restaurant, The Hump.
According to police reports, two undercover diners working with the documentary’s associate producer and “director of clandestine operations”, Charles Hambleton, requested whale as part of a $600 (GBP375) omakase - a sushi meal in which the chef picks the dishes. The pair pocketed a sample of and gentic testing confirmed it was meat from the endangered Sei whale.
Spokesman for the United States attorney for the Central District of California, Thom Mrozek, declined to say what charges could be brought against the restaurant, but said the office is "moving forward rapidly" and charges could come as early as this week (ends12Mar10).
The Hump lawyer Gary Lincenberg tells the New York Times, “We’re going to look into the allegations and try to determine what is true. Until we have done that, I don’t have any other comment.”
The possession or sale of marine mammals can lead to a year in prison and a fine of $20,000 (GBP12,500).
- 3/11/2010
- WENN
"The Cove" has been selected as the next motion picture to be screened in the "Kat Kramer's Films That Changed the World" series.
The screening, set for Feb. 28 at Sunset Bronson Studios in Hollywood, is aimed at focusing attention on two organizations that were instrumental in the pic's production: the Oceanic Preservation Society, which is operated by "Cove" director Louie Psihoyos, and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
Kramer selected "Cove" for inclusion because the film has heightened awareness about the killing of dolphins, particularly in the Japanese news media.
"The horrifying practice is so entrenched that it is not going to be stopped overnight, but I believe 'The Cove' will make a significant impact," said actress and producer Kat Kramer, founder of the series.
Written by Mark Monroe, "Cove" was produced by Fisher Stevens and associate produced by Charles Hambleton. The film has received numerous awards and...
The screening, set for Feb. 28 at Sunset Bronson Studios in Hollywood, is aimed at focusing attention on two organizations that were instrumental in the pic's production: the Oceanic Preservation Society, which is operated by "Cove" director Louie Psihoyos, and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
Kramer selected "Cove" for inclusion because the film has heightened awareness about the killing of dolphins, particularly in the Japanese news media.
"The horrifying practice is so entrenched that it is not going to be stopped overnight, but I believe 'The Cove' will make a significant impact," said actress and producer Kat Kramer, founder of the series.
Written by Mark Monroe, "Cove" was produced by Fisher Stevens and associate produced by Charles Hambleton. The film has received numerous awards and...
- 2/9/2010
- by By Elizabeth Guider
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chicago – Ric O’Barry made the world fall in love with dolphins. He captured and trained the five dolphins used in the classic TV series, “Flipper.” But as he learned more about these extraordinarily intelligent, self-aware creatures, he became increasingly disturbed about the detrimental effects of their captivity.
And when one of the show’s star dolphins committed suicide in his arms, by refusing to inhale one more breath, O’Barry decided to dedicate the rest of his life to being an animal activist. His battles with the captivity industry lie at the heart of Louie Psihoyos’s “The Cove,” which was recently named the year’s best documentary by the National Board of Review.
DVD Rating: 5.0/5.0
Like “Man on Wire,” “The Cove” has the rhythm and urgency of a thriller, as its human subjects repeatedly put themselves in danger while trying to capture footage that couldn’t be retrieved legally.
And when one of the show’s star dolphins committed suicide in his arms, by refusing to inhale one more breath, O’Barry decided to dedicate the rest of his life to being an animal activist. His battles with the captivity industry lie at the heart of Louie Psihoyos’s “The Cove,” which was recently named the year’s best documentary by the National Board of Review.
DVD Rating: 5.0/5.0
Like “Man on Wire,” “The Cove” has the rhythm and urgency of a thriller, as its human subjects repeatedly put themselves in danger while trying to capture footage that couldn’t be retrieved legally.
- 12/10/2009
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
See new clips from "The Cove," the critically acclaimed documentary directed by Louie Psihoyos. Roadside Attractions distributes the film which includes Joe Chisholm, Mandy-Rae Cruikshank, Charles Hambleton, Simon Hutchins, Kirk Krack, Isabel Lucas, Richard O'Barry. Hayden Panettiere, Roger Payne, John Potter and Louie Psihoyos. See new clips from "The Cove," the critically acclaimed documentary directed by Louie Psihoyos. Roadside Attractions distributes the film which includes Joe Chisholm, Mandy-Rae Cruikshank, Charles Hambleton, Simon Hutchins, Kirk Krack, Isabel Lucas, Richard O'Barry. Hayden Panettiere, Roger Payne, John Potter and Louie Psihoyos...
- 8/6/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
We have new images in the gallery for two Roadside Attractions releases. The first being "The September Issue" which sees limited areas on this September. Also in are new images from "The Cove" documentary helmed by Louie Psihoyos, written by Mark Monroe and produced by Fisher Stevens and Paula DuPré Pesman. The cast includes Joe Chisholm, Mandy-Rae Cruikshank, Charles Hambleton, Simon Hutchins, Kirk Krack, Isabel Lucas, Richard O'Barry. Hayden Panettiere, Roger Payne, John Potter and Louie Psihoyos. "The September Issue" follows Anna Wintour, the legendary editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine for twenty years, who is the most powerful and polarizing figure in fashion. Hidden behind her trademark bob...
- 6/18/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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