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Thousands Sign Petition Calling for Dog To Receive Honorary Oscar

Thousands Sign Petition Calling for Dog To Receive Honorary Oscar

Summary

An online petition is calling for a dog named Indy, who starred in the horror movie "Good Boy," to receive an honorary Oscar. The petition has gained over 43,000 signatures. Indy played a key role in the film, which is told from the perspective of a dog and has been critically acclaimed.

Key Facts

  • Indy is a Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever featured in the movie "Good Boy."
  • The petition for Indy to get an honorary Oscar has over 43,000 signatures.
  • "Good Boy" is a horror movie shown from the perspective of a dog.
  • The movie was directed by Indy’s owner, Ben Leonberg, as his first major film project.
  • "Good Boy" has a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and earned $8.7 million worldwide.
  • The film was made on a $70,000 budget.
  • Historically, no animal has ever received an Oscar for a performance.
  • Mickey Mouse received an honorary Oscar in 1932, awarded to creator Walt Disney.

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