Uggie, 'The Artist' Dog, Not Performing With Billy Crystal At The Oscars: Report
In your required Uggie news of the day, Reuters is reporting that the breakout non-human star of "The Artist" will not appear at the 84th annual Academy Awards.
The news means that, contrary to previous rumors, the scene-stealing Jack Russell terrier will not be performing a sketch with host Billy Crystal. A spokesperson for The Weinstein Company confirmed, stating "Uggie has not been asked to participate or appear at the Oscars." (Paging Blackie.)
Whether the Oscars suffer with the absence of Uggie remains to be seen. Unfortunately, it does mean that future Uggie red carpet photos are in peril, especially after he "announced" his retirement due to a mysterious illness.
Tune into the Oscars on February 26 to see if Crystal gets another pet-related sketch in to the broadcast. Check out Uggie's appearances throughout awards season below.
[via Ottawa Citizen]
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Uggie, the dog from the film "The Artist"
Uggie, the dog from the film 'The Artist' and his understudy Dash (R) ham it up for photographers as they arrives for the first annual Golden Collar Awards, February 13, 2012 at the Century Plaza Hyatt Regency in Los Angeles, California. The Golden Collar Awards celebrates "Best Achievement in Acting" by Hollywood's canine actors in five different categories. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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Uggie, the dog from the film "The Artist"
Uggie, the dog from the film 'The Artist' and his understudy Dash (R) ham it up for photographers as they arrives for the first annual Golden Collar Awards, February 13, 2012 at the Century Plaza Hyatt Regency in Los Angeles, California. The Golden Collar Awards celebrates "Best Achievement in Acting" by Hollywood's canine actors in five different categories. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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Owner Omar von Muller with his dog Uggie
Owner Omar von Muller with his dog Uggie, from the film, 'The Artist,' accept the award for Best Dog in a Theatrical Film at the first annual Golden Collar Awards, February 13, 2012 at the Century Plaza Hyatt Regency in Los Angeles, California. The Golden Collar Awards celebrates ìBest Achievement in Actingî by Hollywoodís animal actors in film and television. Awards are presented in five canines categories. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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Uggie, the dog from the film "The Artist"
Uggie, the dog from the film 'The Artist', arrives at the first annual Golden Collar Awards, February 13, 2012 at the Century Plaza Hyatt Regency in Los Angeles, California. The Golden Collar Awards celebrates "Best Achievement in Acting" by Hollywood's canine actors in five different categories. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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Uggie, the dog from the film "The Artist"
Uggie, the dog from the film 'The Artist', arrives at the first annual Golden Collar Awards, February 13, 2012 at the Century Plaza Hyatt Regency in Los Angeles, California. The Golden Collar Awards celebrates "Best Achievement in Acting" by Hollywood's canine actors in five different categories. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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Inaugural Presentation Of The LA City Council's "Made In Hollywood" Commendation Presented To "The Artist"
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Director Michel Hazanavicius, actors Jean Dujardin, James Cromwell, Penelope Ann Miller and Uggie the dog attend the Inaugural presentation of the Los Angeles City Council's 'Made in Hollywood' commendation presented to the cast of 'The Artist' at Red Studios on January 31, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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Inaugural Presentation Of The LA City Council's "Made In Hollywood" Commendation Presented To "The Artist"
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Uggie the dog and actress Missi Pyle attend the Inaugural presentation of the Los Angeles City Council's 'Made in Hollywood' commendation presented to the cast of 'The Artist' at Red Studios on January 31, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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Inaugural Presentation Of The LA City Council's "Made In Hollywood" Commendation Presented To "The Artist"
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Actors Jean Dujardin, Uggie the dog and Penelope Ann Miller attend the Inaugural presentation of the Los Angeles City Council's 'Made in Hollywood' commendation presented to the cast of 'The Artist' at Red Studios on January 31, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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Inaugural Presentation Of The LA City Council's "Made In Hollywood" Commendation Presented To "The Artist"
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Actors Jean Dujardin, Uggie the dog and Penelope Ann Miller attend the Inaugural presentation of the Los Angeles City Council's 'Made in Hollywood' commendation presented to the cast of 'The Artist' at Red Studios on January 31, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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Inaugural Presentation Of The LA City Council's "Made In Hollywood" Commendation Presented To "The Artist"
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Actor Jean Dujardin and Uggie the dog attend the Inaugural presentation of the Los Angeles City Council's 'Made in Hollywood' commendation presented to the cast of 'The Artist' at Red Studios on January 31, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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Uggie the dog sits up at a ceremony honoring "The Artist"
Uggie the dog sits up at a ceremony honoring the cast and crew of 'The Artist' with the "Made In Hollywood" honor, January 31, 2012 at RED Studios in Hollywood, California. Parts of 'The Artist' were filmed at RED Studios. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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Uggie the dog sits to the side
Uggie the dog sits to the side as director Michel Hazanavicius (L) and actors Jean Dujardin (C) and Missi Pyle (R) attend a ceremony honoring the cast and crew of 'The Artist' with the "Made In Hollywood" honor, January 31, 2012 at RED Studios in Hollywood, California. Parts of 'The Artist' were filmed at RED Studios. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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Uggie the dog yawns as he sits in front of Jean Dujardin
Uggie the dog yawns as he sits in front of actor Jean Dujardin at a ceremony honoring the cast and crew of 'The Artist' with the "Made In Hollywood" honor, January 31, 2012 at RED Studios in Hollywood, California. Parts of 'The Artist' were filmed at RED Studios. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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Actor Jean Dujardin (R) gets a kiss from Uggie
Actor Jean Dujardin (R) gets a kiss from Uggie the dog, held by actress Missi Pyle, at a ceremony honoring the cast and crew of 'The Artist' with the "Made In Hollywood" honor, January 31, 2012 at RED Studios in Hollywood, California. Parts of 'The Artist' were filmed at RED Studios. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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Uggie Visits The Empire State Building
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 24: Uggie, a Jack Russell Terrier, visits The Empire State Building with his trainer Omar von Muller on January 24, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images)
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Uggie Visits The Empire State Building
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 24: Uggie, a Jack Russell Terrier, visits The Empire State Building on January 24, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images)
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Uggie Visits The Empire State Building
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 24: Uggie, a Jack Russell Terrier, visits The Empire State Building with his trainer Omar von Muller on January 24, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images)
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Uggie Visits The Empire State Building
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 24: Uggie, a Jack Russell Terrier, visits The Empire State Building with his trainer Omar von Muller on January 24, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images)
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Uggie Visits The Empire State Building
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 24: Uggie, a Jack Russell Terrier, visits The Empire State Building with his trainer Omar von Muller on January 24, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images)
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Uggie Visits The Empire State Building
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 24: Uggie, a Jack Russell Terrier, visits The Empire State Building on January 24, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images)
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Uggie Visits The Empire State Building
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 24: Uggie, a Jack Russell Terrier, visits The Empire State Building on January 24, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images)
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The Weinstein Company's 2012 Golden Globe Awards After Party - Arrivals
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Uggie from The Artist arrives at The Weinstein Company's 2012 Golden Globe Awards After Party at The Beverly Hilton hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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The Weinstein Company's 2012 Golden Globe Awards After Party - Arrivals
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Actor James Cromwell and Uggie arrive at The Weinstein Company's 2012 Golden Globe Awards After Party at The Beverly Hilton hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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69th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: (L-R) Producer Thomas Langmann, actress Missi Pyle, Uggie the Dog, actor Jean Dujardin, and director Michel Hazanaviciu pose in the press room with the Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy award for 'The Artist' at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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69th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Uggie the Dog from 'The Artist' poses in the press room at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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69th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Uggie the Dog from 'The Artist' poses in the press room at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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69th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Uggie the Dog from 'The Artist' poses in the press room at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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69th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Uggie the Dog from 'The Artist' arrives at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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Screening Of The Weinstein Company's "The Artist" - Red Carpet
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Uggie the dog arrives to a special screening of The Weinstein Company's 'The Artist' at AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater on November 21, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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Uggie At AFI Fest
(Files) Picture taken on November 8, 2011 shows dog 'Uggie' on arrival for the Gala screening of 'The Artist', it is co- starring, during AFI Fest 2001 in southern California. The trick-performing terrier, who saves his master's life in the black and white film which won three Golden Globes and is hoping for Oscars glory, was nominated Wednesday for a newly-minted Golden Collar award from Dog News Daily. AFP PHOTO / FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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AFI FEST 2011 Presented By Audi - "The Artist" Special Screening - Red Carpet
HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Uggie the dog arrives at 'The Artist' Special Screening during AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi on November 8, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for AFI)
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AFI FEST 2011 Presented By Audi - "The Artist" Special Screening - Arrivals
HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Uggie the dog arrives at 'The Artist' Special Screening during AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi on November 8, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for AFI)









First Posted: 02/15/2012 11:19 am Updated: 02/15/2012 11:19 am