In the history of Good Pups, there are many. Balto famously led a sled dog team across Alaska in order to help deliver life-saving medicine to the city of Nome during a deadly diphtheria outbreak. Hachikō, an akita who belonged to a scientist in Japan, dutifully waited every day at a train station for his owner, who unexpectedly died while away at work one day, to return for almost a decade until his own death. And then there's the team of sled dogs who were left behind at a Japanese Antarctic base in 1958 after a severe storm forced the base's scientists to temporarily abandon them. However, when the researchers eventually returned to the base nearly a year later, some of the dogs were still alive. This impressive story went on to become the basis for the Japanese movie, "Antarctica," but American audiences might remember the tale best from the 2006 Disney remake,...
- 12/25/2022
- by Miyako Pleines
- Slash Film
Us actor Paul Walker tragically passed away yesterday (November 30), aged 40, after he was involved in a fatal car collision.
With a career spanning almost 30 years, the actor achieved success in modelling, TV and film and was known worldwide for his role as Brian O'Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise.
Digital Spy pays tribute to the late star, as we name five of Walker's most memorable movie roles.
The Fast and The Furious
Walker's best known role was undoubtedly that of police officer Brian O'Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise. The actor was propelled to worldwide prominence when he appeared as the undercover agent in 2001's The Fast and The Furious - which grossed over $200 million on a $38 million budget - before reprising the role in all but one of the five sequels.
At the time of his death, Walker was working on the seventh instalment of the series, Fast & Furious...
With a career spanning almost 30 years, the actor achieved success in modelling, TV and film and was known worldwide for his role as Brian O'Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise.
Digital Spy pays tribute to the late star, as we name five of Walker's most memorable movie roles.
The Fast and The Furious
Walker's best known role was undoubtedly that of police officer Brian O'Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise. The actor was propelled to worldwide prominence when he appeared as the undercover agent in 2001's The Fast and The Furious - which grossed over $200 million on a $38 million budget - before reprising the role in all but one of the five sequels.
At the time of his death, Walker was working on the seventh instalment of the series, Fast & Furious...
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
Actor Paul Walker died on Saturday. The sad announcement was made via his official Twitter and Facebook pages.
It is with a truly heavy heart that we must confirm that Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident while attending a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide. He was a passenger in a friend’s car, in which both lost their lives. We appreciate your patience as we too are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news. Thank you for keeping his family and friends in your prayers during this very difficult time. We will do our best to keep you apprised on where to send condolences. - #TeamPW
Just days ago, both Walker and Fast & Furious co-star, Vin Diesel, posted this image of the next installment of the franchise via their Twitter and Facebook pages, respectively. Fast & Furious 7 is currently filming, with a planned...
It is with a truly heavy heart that we must confirm that Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident while attending a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide. He was a passenger in a friend’s car, in which both lost their lives. We appreciate your patience as we too are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news. Thank you for keeping his family and friends in your prayers during this very difficult time. We will do our best to keep you apprised on where to send condolences. - #TeamPW
Just days ago, both Walker and Fast & Furious co-star, Vin Diesel, posted this image of the next installment of the franchise via their Twitter and Facebook pages, respectively. Fast & Furious 7 is currently filming, with a planned...
- 12/1/2013
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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