In November 2021, an episode in the costume TV series "The Mistress of the House" caused netizens to question: In the play, a white cat fell off the table, vomited blood and died on the spot. On
Weibo, Liu, who claimed to be a staff member of the crew of "The Mistress of the House", broke the news that the crew injected the cat with an unknown liquid 4 to 5 times, poisoning the "White Cat" to death in order to achieve realistic effects. actor". In December 2021, the relevant film and television company reported the case to the Public Security Bureau of Dongyang City, Zhejiang Province. The crew of
once issued a statement explaining that after the
case was transferred to the Dongyang City Procuratorate in Zhejiang Province, the prosecutor in charge found the owner of the cat, and based on the comparison of characteristics and witness testimony, it was confirmed that the "cat in question" was participating in the filming of another crew.
As the "cat involved" was found, the fact that Liu spread false information and caused serious confusion in public order was also confirmed. In March 2022, the Procuratorate of Dongyang City, Zhejiang Province prosecuted Liu for the crime of picking quarrels and provoking trouble. In May of the same year, the court sentenced Liu to seven months in prison, and the judgment is now in effect.
Screenshot of the video explaining the situation released by the crew at that time
Later, the Dongyang City Procuratorate of Zhejiang Province issued a procuratorial suggestion to the Management Committee of the Hengdian Film and Television Cultural Industry Cluster Area, proposing to strengthen the safety management of film and television props, especially animal actors, and guide film and television enterprises to respond correctly Suggestions such as network public opinion and strengthening the legal education of extras.
Currently, Hengdian film and television authorities are working with public security agencies and crew service companies to explore and gradually establish management standards for knives, certificates, RMB and other special props and animal actors.
