In his newest video, reigning cat, and dog,our favorite french feline learns that the newest addition to his household is a canine, and he reacts with his typical ennui and utter dissatisfaction. We talk to henri le chat noir about hollywood, caturdays, and. Internet cat stars scratch the surface for fame fox news. Henri le chat noir catvideofest contest cat titles winners. Hes worldweary, hes philosophical, and hes just not that into boxes. How cats took over the internet at the museum of the moving. The viral french cat henri le chat noir is back with a melancholy, politically charged. This week on tanked, henri, le chat noir and the most noted feline philosopher is getting a tank from the atm guys. I met will braden, creator of henri, le chat noir and of course grumpy cat. 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. Can you get rich from making your cat an internet celebrity.
This is henri le chat noir by cat content on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. These 20 videos were selected by a panel of judges. 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. We were given a really cool friskies swag bag full of fun cat things. He unwittingly came across some internet fame back in 2007. How cats took over the internet at the museum of the. If henry wont cooperate, braden bribes him with catnip and friskies party mix. We talk to henri le chat noir about hollywood, caturdays. Make your cat famous like henri le chat noir, nyan cat, and seven. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. For free coupons and a chance to win a years supply of bacon, visit isk.
When youre henri, le chat noir, anything is possible. 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. 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. 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 u. Wayde and brett reveal a shark tank made for one of their smallest customers out of a tv. This video of henri le chat noir won the golden kitty award at the inaugural internet cat video film festival. Videos featuring henri have been viewed millions of times, and have been featured by news outlets such as the huffington post and abc news. For free coupons and a chance to win a years supply of bacon, visit bacon. 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. Friskies commissioned a series of four short films on the subject of cat food boredom. Henri has been commissioned by friskies to explore the phenomenon of cat food boredom, for the benefit of all catkind.
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 le chat noir and his owner, will braden are in charge of the strange category, jesse wellens and his cat nylah who is herself a former friskies nominee are helming the rescute category, grace helbig is at the forefront of the funny category, and viner zach king leads the epic category. Henri the existential cat sells out to peddle friskies. I interviewed him at the recent friskies awards in new york and we. A cats life can get boring quick and henri is not enthused by anything, signs around the house, birds, and even cheeseburgers. Ten speed press, a subsidiary of random house, released the book henri, le chat noir.
Reflections on human folly from a feline philosopher paperback march 25, 2016. And then it was time to head out and relax with our golden catuette. And because we couldnt have done this without you, i want to give the friskies swag to one of you. 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. 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.
Henri, le chat noir and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Henri le chat noir golden kitty award winning video. 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. He was adopted from the seattle animal shelter in seattle, washington. 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. Henri le chat noir bids us oh, revoir follow us twitter facebook rss. Public voting for friskies cat video awards the mary sue. Perhaps you have heard of henri, the youtube sensation and now friskies spokescat. See more ideas about le chat noir, henri the cat and cats. Henri le chat noir is a french feline that suffers from ennui and boredom, not even a laser pointer would excite him. The existentialist musings of an angstfilled cat will be published by an imprint of random house next year.
With merchandise, a new york times bestseller, another book on the way, a friskies endorsement deal and a feature film in the works, grumpys. Henri, le chat noirs new book reflections on human folly. In a world of naive kittens and overfed humanpleasers, henri, le chat noir, stands alone. Henri le chat noir was already feeling damnedtrapped in an existential hell from which there is no escape. Nestle purina signs endorsement deal with grumpy cat. How cats took over the internet at the museum of the moving image.
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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 07, 2015 how cats took over the internet at the museum of the moving image. Will braden is raising funds for henri, le chat noirs new book reflections on human folly on kickstarter.
Henri, le chat noir by william braden amazing book i had to. The viral french cat henri le chat noir is back with a. This time, he will specifically address the folly of humanity. This gift book is a collection of photos and quotes from henri. I love that this is a book about cats that favors cerebral humor over the typical cutesy cat books. The existentialist musings of an angstfilled cat will be published by an imprint of. Henri part i, the french cat, articulates the pain of existence i cant tell whether or not this is ridiculous or depressing yet. The existential mewsings of an angstfilled cat by braden, william isbn. Some cats might react with disgust or anger at the introduction of a dog to their home, but as we well know thats really not henri, le chat noirs bag. Millions of views and legions of fans later, henri has charmed cat lovers.
Henri the existential cat sells his bleak and blackened. Henri, le chat noir is a web series of short films on the existential musings of the tuxedo cat. After a bestselling debut book, henri is back with more cat philosophy. Reflections on human folly from a feline philosopher william braden on. Henri is happily retired, but the thieving filmmaker, will, works on at please email him at the link below. Cats scratch their way to fame, fortune on the internet. Henri is encouraged that this glorious meat will finally be available to cats.
Apr 07, 2016 will braden is raising funds for henri, le chat noirs new book reflections on human folly on kickstarter. Dec, 20 this video of henri le chat noir won the golden kitty award at the inaugural internet cat video film festival. Henri on friskies pull n play toy henri 8, henri the cat. Mick szydlowski, who won a grand prize last year for oskars first toys. Henri, le chat noir, seems to have perfectly straddled both. At the inaugural internet cat video film festival, this video of henri le chat noir won the golden kitty award. Reflections on human folly from a feline philosopher. Grumpy cat wins lifetime achievement award at the friskies. Find out what obstacles wayde and brett encountered while building this tank for henri, le chat noir. Its smart, but its also very accessible to the masses. Henri, le chat noir ponders the meaninglessness of life. Vote for the tiniest tigers snow adventure in the friskies.
Henri le chat noir is an actor, known for nine lives 2016. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I sat down with the depressive cat to ask about his love life, his petting preferences, and his book. Voting is open now and our video the tiniest tigers snow adventure is a semifinalist.
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Own a piece of your favorite internet celebrity cat catster. Henri le chat noir existential musings of a disaffected house cat henri le chat noir an hilarious film series by thieving filmmaker will braden. Henri is a black cat with an interminable sense of ennui. 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.