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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Keiko_(orca)Keiko (orca) - Wikipedia

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   Keiko c. 1977/1978 – 12 December 2003) was a male orca captured in the Atlantic Ocean near Iceland in 1979. He was best known for his portrayal of Willy in the 1993 film Free Willy. In 1996, Warner Bros. and the International Marine Mammal Project collaborated to return Keiko to the wild. After years of preparing Keiko for reintegration ...

   • Breed: Icelandic
   • Weight: 12,300 lb (5,600 kg)

   • Sex: Male
   • Species: Orca (Orcinus orca)

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3. www.orcanetwork.org › keiko-life-storyKeiko's Life Story — Orca Network

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   Learn about Keiko, the orca who inspired the movie Free Willy and was released back to the wild after years of captivity. Read his history, challenges, achievements and legacy in this comprehensive account by Orca Network.

4. www.theguardian.com › environment › 2024‘You lied to us’: did the real-life saga behind Free Willy ...

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   Feb 10, 2024 · Jason James Richter and Keiko in the film Free Willy, which led to three sequels and a TV series. Photograph: Everett/Alamy. Thousands of children phoned and wrote to the film studio, Warner Bros ...

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6. screenrant.com › what-happened-to-whale-after-freeWhat Happened To The Whale From Free Willy After The Movie

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   Aug 17, 2023 · Keiko's death in 2003, believed to be caused by pneumonia, marked a tragic end for the beloved movie star. In 1993, an orca named Keiko became a worldwide star after appearing in the movie Free Willy, but what happened to the whale after the film is a tale of tragedy. With a name meaning "lucky one," Keiko was captured in 1979 at the age of two.

7. www.imdb.com › title › tt0106965Free Willy (1993) - IMDb

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   Jul 16, 1993 · A boy befriends a captive orca whale and tries to free him from a marine park. The film features Michael Jackson's song Will You Be There and raised awareness of Keiko's plight in captivity.

   • 6/10 (81K)
   • Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family

   • Director: Simon Wincer
   • Release Date: 1993-07-16

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   Is Keiko a robot whale in Free Willy?

   • The scene is incorporated into “Free Willy.” They expect to use a robot whale for the scene, but they give Keiko a try, and he performs flawlessly on the first take. The cast and crew grow very fond of Keiko. 1992: Warner Bros. Studios films Free Willy on location in Mexico City.

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   Will Free Willy whale go back to wild?

   • On more than a dozen occasions Keiko encountered wild whales, and interacted with them directly on nearly half a dozen occasions. He was able to stay out in the open ocean environment for up to three days at a time. Nevertheless, London Daily Telegraph announces "Free Willy" whale will never go back to wild.

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   Was Keiko a captive mammal in 'Free Willy'?

   • Nowhere in recent history has a captive mammal garnered go much attention as Keiko, the orca star of the 1993 hit film, “Free Willy.” The film’s success, partnered with growing public interest in animals held in captivity, launched a children’s crusade that called for Keiko’s release into the wild.

   THE DOCUMENTARY - Keiko The Untold Story of the Star of Free Willy

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   What happened to Keiko in Free Willy?

   • Keiko's death in 2003, believed to be caused by pneumonia, marked a tragic end for the beloved movie star. In 1993, an orca named Keiko became a worldwide star after appearing in the movie Free Willy, but what happened to the whale after the film is a tale of tragedy. With a name meaning "lucky one," Keiko was captured in 1979 at the age of two.

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9. www.keikotheuntoldstory.com › about › the-documentaryTHE DOCUMENTARY - Keiko The Untold Story of the Star of Free ...

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   Joshua Records LLC Presents A Documentary by Theresa Demarest. Watch how Keiko, the orca star of the hit film Free Willy, became the first captive orca to be successfully returned to his ocean. From capture to stardom to rehabilitation, from seapen to daily outings with caretakers, experience how Keiko gained over 3000 lbs, mixed it up with ...

10. www.keikotheuntoldstory.com › about › keikoLong Synopsis - Keiko The Untold Story of The Star of Free Willy

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    Making it possible, Reino Aventura – which had originally paid $350,000 for Keiko – donated the whale to the newly founded Free Willy-Keiko Foundation, formed by the Earth Island Institute. At the same time, the Oregon Coast Aquarium agreed to build a new state-of-the-art facility to serve as a way station of sorts to allow Keiko to regain ...