Apr 07, 2016 will braden is raising funds for henri, le chat noirs new book reflections on human folly on kickstarter. A pbs documentary explores the life of ukulele player jake shimabukuro, venmo lets phone users transfer money from one device to another, and more top picks. In november, friskies gave a lifetime achievement statue to angsty existentialist henri, le chat noir, at the brands own awards ceremony and donated 250,000 cans of. Share tweet comments au revoir black and white existential angst fin henri henri le.
Henri le chat noir was asked by the seattle times to make a short video sharing his political opinions. Le chat noir grew so popular after a few years that it moved to larger premises, marking the event with a bombastic procession. Oct 24, 2012 the worldweary star of a seattle mans hit video series is played by a catnextdoor, motivated by friskies. Henri le chat noir is an actor, known for nine lives 2016.
Videos featuring henri have been viewed millions of times, and have been featured by news outlets such as the huffington post and abc news. Curator of the cat vid fest, henri le chat noir, meet will braden, the man behind henri le chat noir, the winner of the first golden kitty award, will braden after 22. Henri, le chat noir and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. In november, friskies gave a lifetime achievement statue to angsty existentialist henri, le chat noir, at the brands own awards ceremony and donated 250,000 cans of cat food to shelters around.
Nov 17, 20 will is generously offering cat wisdom 101 readers an exclusive giveaway prize sure to brighten the most cat lover one lucky reader will win an autographed copy of henri le chat noir, an henri tshirt and 2014 calendar. To enter our giveaway simply leave a comment before 11. Nestle purina signs endorsement deal with grumpy cat. The existential musings of an angstfilled cat by braden, william isbn. With merchandise, a new york times bestseller, another book on the way, a friskies endorsement deal and a feature film in the works, grumpys. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The existentialist musings of an angstfilled cat will be published by an imprint of random house next year. Henri is also a friskies spokescat, author his upcoming book of angst will be released on april 30, and the voice of a generation of cats suffering from malaise. Its smart, but its also very accessible to the masses. Bohemians and bourgeoisie alike flocked from near and far to the colourful medievalinspired interior to watch performances of the shadow theatre.
Cats scratch their way to fame, fortune on the internet. Make your cat famous like henri le chat noir, nyan cat. If henry wont cooperate, braden bribes him with catnip and friskies party mix. Internet cat stars scratch the surface for fame fox news. Its all in a days work for henri, le chat noir, a 8yearold tuxedo cat who stars in two popular youtube videos about his listless existence as a bored house cat. These 20 videos were selected by a panel of judges.
The existentialist musings of an angstfilled cat will be published by an imprint of. Grumpy cat wins lifetime achievement award at the friskies. And then it was time to head out and relax with our golden catuette. Amy wagstaff helped form henri le chat noir into what it is today by creating a new design and branding. This gift book is a collection of photos and quotes from henri, the existential cat whose ennui has captivated people all over the world. Henri the existential cat sells out to peddle friskies. Henri is happily retired, but the thieving filmmaker, will, works on at please email him at the link below. Meet will braden, the man behind henri le chat noir 3. Although in the end, cats were the biggest beneficiaries 250,000 cans of friskies were donated to 25 shelters. This gift book is a collection of photos and quotes from henri. Henri, the french existential cat, visits the vet in the third sequel of le. That same year, friskies created a series of four henri, le chat noir short films on the subject of cat food boredom and several internet celebrity cats were used in a christmas music video called its hard to be a cat at christmas.
Although in the end, cats were the biggest beneficiaries 250,000 cans of friskies. She continues to assist in keeping the site responsive and well organized for the readers. Hes worldweary, hes philosophical, and hes just not that into boxes. As a contributor to henri le chat noir, amy mainly covers mobile news and gadgets. Through his series of short films and interactions with an enthusiastic online community, henri s contemplation and disillusion with the world has struck a chord with millions of fans. Friskies gave a lifetime achievement statue to angsty existentialist henri, le chat noir, at the brands own. This is henri le chat noir by cat content on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Now, more than a month after winning the peoples choice award at the walker art centers cat video festival, she was presented with a lifetime achievement award at the friskies. Henri the existential friskies ad business insider. Tanked from animal planet follows the antics of two brothersinlaw as they run the largest aquarium manufacturing company in the nation.
Reflections on human folly from a feline philosopher william braden on. In november 2012, friskies gave a lifetime achievement statue to henri, le chat noir, at the brands awards ceremony and donated 250,000 cans of cat food to shelters around the country. Some of its early games included cat fishing, jitterbug and pull n play, which each focused on chasing moving targets on the screen. Through his series of short films and interactions with an enthusiastic online community, henris contemplation and disillusion with the world has struck a chord with millions of fans. At the inaugural internet cat video film festival, this video of henri le chat noir won the golden kitty award. Existential, angstridden philosopher cat henri, le chat noir has been commissioned by friskies to explore the phenomenon of cat food boredom, for the benefit of. I interviewed him at the recent friskies awards in new york and we.
We were given a really cool friskies swag bag full of fun cat things. Mel may receive an affiliate payment from companies linked to on this website. The celebrated feline winner of the golden kitty award at the internet cat video film festival, expert on the pointlessness of life as elucidated in videos by will. This is actually the second in a series of black and white short films that filmmaker will braden has made about his long haired black and white beautiful cat who, as he puts it, suffers from existential angst. Nov 16, 2012 the moment that came closest to the truth was a surprise onscreen cameo by henri, who pointed out, cat video awards should be presented to the cats themselves. Starting in 2011, friskies has been developing digital games for cats on mobile devices that are played using touchscreens. Henri, le chat noir is a web series of short films on the existential musings of the tuxedo cat.
Henri politique i love henri, watch all of his clips henri the existential cat speaks out on cats in. In the end, he shares his favorite treat friskies party mix with everyone. Millions of views and legions of fans later, henri has charmed cat lovers. I love that this is a book about cats that favors cerebral humor over the typical cutesy cat books.
Henri part i, the french cat, articulates the pain of existence i cant tell whether or not this is ridiculous or depressing yet. The judges were henri le chat noir creator will braden. You guessed it, trips to the vets office are useless in fighting his depression. Le chat noir by henri desbarbieux, 1922 by vintage lavoie art print, 14 x 18 inches. Will is generously offering cat wisdom 101 readers an exclusive giveaway prize sure to brighten the most cat lover one lucky reader will win an autographed copy of henri le chat noir, an henri tshirt and 2014 calendar. Henri, feline philosopher and winner of the golden kitty for best cat video at the internet cat video festival 2012, has a book, an endorsement deal with friskies, merchandise including calendars, and advertising on his youtube channel. Henri on friskies pull n play toy henri 8, henri the cat. Public voting for friskies cat video awards the mary sue. Henri le chat noir catvideofest contest cat titles winners. Henri le chat noir was already feeling damnedtrapped in an existential hell from which there is no escape. Ten speed press, a subsidiary of random house, released the book henri, le chat noir. Henri, the french existential cat, visits the vet in the third sequel of le chat noir series. Friskies aims to end cat boredom with new psa end cat boredom psa friskies treats last month, we received a firsthand errpaw.
See more ideas about henri the cat, le chat noir and cat gif. Reflections on human folly from a feline philosopher. Henri le chat noir golden kitty award winning video. The friskies judging panel helped present the awards.
He is a beautiful blackandwhite tuxedo feline who expresses his existential angst through halflidded eyes with a touch of parody my thumbs are not opposable, yet i. Henri le chat noir talks bacon in this friskies commercial. Henri le chat noir also known as henri the existentialist cat. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The existential mewsings of an angstfilled cat by braden, william isbn. See more ideas about henri the cat, cats and le chat noir. Oct 16, 20 at times, it seemed like grumpy cat overshadowed the shows 12 cat finalists narrowed down by judges including the brains behind henri, le chat noir and oskar the blind cat viral videos as she sat on a plumcolored pillow during the hourlong ceremony, dishing out jabs on a big screen over the stage like id rather be. He is a beautiful blackandwhite tuxedo feline who expresses his existential angst through halflidded eyes with a touch of parody my thumbs are not opposable, yet i oppose everything. Did you know the mastermind behind the henri videos and upcoming book henri, le chat noir is based in seattle. Oct 16, 20 the judges were henri le chat noir creator will braden.
The existential musings of an angstfilled cat is available now on amazon, or through any of the booksellers listed here. Henri, le chat noir by william braden amazing book i had to. According to wikipedia, william braden shot, edited and narrated the first henri film in 11 days in 2007, while he was a student at the seattle film institute. Henri, le chat noirs new book reflections on human folly. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The onlineonly multiplayer firstperson shooter video game, destiny, is not highly praised among its community. Henri, le chat noir ponders the meaninglessness of life. The moment that came closest to the truth was a surprise onscreen cameo by henri, who pointed out, cat video awards should be presented to the cats themselves. Perhaps you have heard of henri, the youtube sensation and now friskies spokescat. Friskies commissioned a series of four short films on the subject of cat food boredom. Memed is a new series profiling famous viral internet animals and their rise to meme fame.
Youtube sensation and winner of the golden kitty award at the internet cat video film festival, henri le chat noir also known as henri the existentialist cat has officially sold out to. The fans of the game dont find to much joy in playing this video game. Mick szydlowski, who won a grand prize last year for oskars first toys. Henri, le chat noir is a web series of short films on the existential musings of the tuxedo cat henri, written and directed by william braden. May 15, 20 in a world of naive kittens and overfed humanpleasers, henri, le chat noir, stands alone. Nestle purina signs endorsement deal with grumpy cat local. Henri, le chat noir, an angstfilled feline philosopher henri le chat noir existential musings of a disaffected house cat henri le chat noir an hilarious film series by thieving filmmaker will braden. French for the black cat is a web series of short films on the existential musings of the tuxedo cat henri, written and directed by william braden. Own a piece of your favorite internet celebrity cat catster. After a bestselling debut book, henri is back with more cat philosophy.
I met will braden, creator of henri, le chat noir and of course grumpy cat. Henri is encouraged that this glorious meat will finally be available to cats. I sat down with the depressive cat to ask about his love life, his petting preferences, and his book. In a world of naive kittens and overfed humanpleasers, henri, le chat noir, stands alone. The viral french cat henri le chat noir is back with a melancholy, politically charged. For free coupons and a chance to win a years supply of bacon, visit isk. He was adopted from the seattle animal shelter in seattle, washington. Henri the existential cat sells his bleak and blackened. Existential, angstridden philosopher cat henri, le chat noir has been commissioned by friskies to explore the phenomenon of cat food boredom, for the benefit of all catkind. In july, they narrowed down nearly 2,500 video submissions to 20 semifinalists. Its actually the second in a series of black and white short films that filmmaker will braden has made about his long haired black and white cat who, as he puts it, suffers from existential angst. Henri is back to deliver more of his wit and wisdom.
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