Category Archives: Have Trunk Will Travel

Have Trunk Will Travel Responds to Alleged Abuse of Tai the Elephant

Posted on May 9, 2011 by

Updated 5/12/11: In light of the new ADI video that shows extended footage of the elephants at HTWT, we have updated this post to share only the official statement from HTWT. To the activists, please note we are only a … Continue reading →

Posted in Have Trunk Will Travel, Tai, Water for Elephants | 174 Comments

RECAP: Our Charity Auction Raised $3151 for International Elephant Foundation Research

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Thanks to everyone that bid on our auction! We raised $3151 for International Elephant Foundation, Tai’s philanthropy, to fund research for a cure for EEHV, the disease that killed her 3 year old elephant nephew, JP. We just received this thank … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Have Trunk Will Travel, Tai, The Kinkers, The Site, Water for Elephants | Tagged | 1 Comment

VIDEO: Behind the scenes of ‘Water for Elephants’ from the American Humane Association

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

Wonderful video with lots of information on the use of animals during filming of Water for Elephants. Includes cast interviews with Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson as well as friend to the blog, Kari Johnson, Tai’s human mommy. Thank you manders_lb for … Continue reading →

Posted in Circus Animals, Elephants, Have Trunk Will Travel, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Tai, Water for Elephants | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

AUCTION: Tai’s Painting + Rob, Reese, Christoph and Tai Signed Poster to be Auctioned for Charity to Benefit International Elephant Foundation

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

The Kinkers at www.WaterForElephantsFilm.com Fan Site are pleased to announce our charity auction to benefit the International Elephant Foundation‘s mission to Stomp Out EEHV, a disease that is killing baby elephants. This disease recently claimed the life of 3 year old JP, the elephant … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Christoph Waltz, Elephants, Have Trunk Will Travel, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Rosie, Tai, Water for Elephants | 10 Comments

VIDEO: HBO First Look at Water for Elephants

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

There are not enough words to describe how spectacular this was. Enjoy The special will be available on HBO On Demand April 11th. Click HERE to view the schedule. Source Follow @h2oforelephants on Twitter and Facebook!

Posted in Christoph Waltz, Circus Animals, Costumes, Fox Movie Studio, Francis Lawrence, Have Trunk Will Travel, Press Junket, Production, Production Designer, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Rosie, Tai, TV Appearances, Water for Elephants | Tagged , , | 19 Comments

Interview: Tai’s Trainer Talk In-Depth About Tai’s Role as Rosie in ‘Water for Elephants’

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Spielfilm.de interviewed Gary Johnson, owner of Have Trunk Will Travel. Gary is also Tai’s human daddy and trainer. Our friends at Robsteners have translated the article from German to English for your reading pleasure. Spielfilm.de: Can you explain to us … Continue reading →

Posted in Elephants, Have Trunk Will Travel, Rosie, Tai, Water for Elephants | Tagged | 14 Comments

Tai’s Charity: Vote International Elephant Foundation as a Great Nonprofit

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Tai’s human mommy at Have Trunk Will Travel asked us to help Tai spread the word and vote for International Elephant Foundation as a Great Nonprofit! Dear Water for Elephants Fans, If you love our work then tell the world! … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Have Trunk Will Travel, Tai, Water for Elephants | 1 Comment

Exclusive: The Answer to THE Question – Did Tai Remember Rob and Reese?

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

After reading the Entertainment Weekly article yesterday, no doubt everyone was wanting to know the answer to the question: did Tai the elephant remember Rob and Reese? It had been months since Tai had seen them, and Rob confessed he … Continue reading →

Posted in Elephants, Exclusive, Have Trunk Will Travel, Official Photos, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Rosie, Tai, Water for Elephants | Tagged | 29 Comments

Water For Elephants production notes

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

This scoop from RPlife was very emotional for me. It’s no surprise we love Robert Pattinson around here but blogging about this film for over a year now, we are intensely attached to all aspects of filming. These production notes … Continue reading →

Posted in Christoph Waltz, Cinematographer, Circus Animals, Costumes, Elephants, Filming Locations, Fox Movie Studio, Francis Lawrence, Hal Holbrook, Have Trunk Will Travel, Production, Production Designer, Props & Sets, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Rosie, Sara Gruen, Script, Tai, The Book, Water for Elephants | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Meeting Tai the Elephant – Star of ‘Water for Elephants’

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Kinker Tink and I (Kinker Jen) were extended the most extraordinary invitation to visit Tai and her sisters at the Have Trunk Will Travel (HTWT) ranch in Perris, California on February 19! It was a magical day and a rare … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Have Trunk Will Travel, Rosie, Sara Gruen, Tai, Water for Elephants | Tagged , , | 54 Comments