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Pet Dish Weekly is headed to Nashville for Blog Paws! We’re excited to see all of our fur loving friends, both the human and the four-legged kind for a weekend of learning and tail-wagging good times. This year we are excited to be with the DOG for DOG team! DOG for DOG is a Buy One Give One brand which a great mission to help feed dogs in need. The company’s founder, Rocky Kanaka, will be there as well. We’re coming with a super big announcement that we can’t wait to share! See you soon! Robert Vince knows a thing or to about making movies about adorable dogs doing extraordinary things. Starting with, “Air Bud,” the movie about the basketball playing Golden Retriever, Vince has gone on to create a whole library of dog-centric, family films. His latest, Russell Madness, out today via Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Air Bud Entertainment, is about a Jack Russell Terrier who becomes a wrestling superstar. For Vince, the most important elements to his movies are a strong theme and the funny factor. “The need for kids and animals to be part of a real family is so important,” said Vince, Russell Madness, not only highlights the importance of family, but also, especially for animals, the importance of adoption and the need to find homes for the many, many animals out there desperate for that forever home. The comedy elements in, Russell Madness, are plentiful too, and kids are sure to get a kick out of seeing, real life wrestling star, John Hennigan, as “The Hammer,” take on the pint sized Russell in the wrestling ring. Vince said, “A large man and a small dog wrestling is pure comedy.” It was no small feat to make these scenes happen either according to Vince, “it’s tricky to pull that off in a comical way, that still allowed the audience to suspend belief. “ The end results are sure to entertain the young and young at heart. Of course, one can’t help but wonder why Vince, has made a career for himself out of talking animal films but Vince put it simply, “It’s really about making family movies., and pets are the most important family member, at least in my family.” He went on to say, “The connection between man and man’s best friend is undeniable. They are always happy to see you and you them. It’s a powerful connection.” Vince, is currently a pet parent to one of the dogs that he worked with on one of his recent “Buddies” movies. He took the little puppy home after falling in love with it while filming. Russell Madness, stars John Ratzenberger Fred Willard, David Milchard, Mason Vale Cotton, McKenna Grace and John Hennigan along with the voices of talking animal stars Will Sasso and Sean Giambrone. Russell Madness is directed by ‘Air Bud’ and ‘Buddies’ veterans Robert Vince and is written and produced by Robert Vince and Anna McRoberts. The film is available on DVD, Blue-Ray and HD Digital Download. February 20th is national Love Your Pet Day, a day for you to give that special fur, feathered or finned animal in your life a little extra loving. Our pets bring so much joy and happiness to our lives who could deserve it more! In honor of this special day, the stars of the new movie, “Russell Madness, “ are helping to spread the love with this cute pic. Don't forget that special pet in your life tomorrow! What will you do to show your pet you care? Tell us and #RussellMadness
Be sure to check out, "Russell Madness," when it comes to Blu-Ray/DVD and HD Digital Download on March 10th! If you were one of the thousands of people yesterday left feeling completely disgusted over a certain company's planned Super Bowl ad featuring a puppy, take heart because Budweiser is here to save the day with a commercial packed full of puppy cuteness and animal love. Thank you Budweiser for creating a commercial that does puppy right! Be warned this will likely have you reaching for the Kleenex box. If you've tuned into The Today Show this week then you've probably noticed there is a new member of the NBC morning show family, an adorable puppy! The puppy with a purpose will be staying with the show for the next 16 months while he trains to become a guide dog. The Today Show introduced their new family member to viewers yesterday and asked for their help in selecting a name for the puppy.
Of the list of options viewers could take to Twitter to cast their vote. The winning name with over 80,000 votes was Wrangler. Host, Carson Daily, announced the name live on air during Thursday’s show. Wrangler was gifted a collar bearing his new namesake. Wrangler’s official Twitter account @WranglerTODAY has also been created for fans to follow his adventures. Judging by his current 10,000 plus following it is likely that Wrangler is going to be one popular pup! In addition to his training, Wrangler will be making several appearances on the show throughout the year and be sure to look for him in a cameo in the show’s upcoming Super Bowl 2015 ad. Welcome to Today Wrangler! 12/8/2014 1 Comment Russell Madness coming Spring 2015!By: Staff Writer From Air Bud Entertainment, the creators of "Air Bud" and the "Buddies" movies, comes a brand new adventure for the whole family to enjoy! "Russell Madness, " starring an adorable Jack Russell Terrier, will debut in select theaters on February 21, 2015 as part of the special Fandago Family Screening Series before Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment releases the film later this spring. Check out the official trailer! And be sure to catch the film this spring! By: Staff Writer If the chatter on Twitter is any indication, NBC’s Peter Pan Live, was definitely popular TV viewing for the night, and whether you loved or hated the performances of Allison Williams, as Peter Pan or Christopher Walken, as Captain Hook, one thing’s for sure the performance of Bowdie, as Nana, the Darling’s beloved dog, was a hit! Being a star of a live television musical is pretty major for a dog that, according to Today.com, is a mixed poodle breed, rescue from Utah. The very nature of live means anything can happen, so you have to hand it to the producers who upped the risk factor by adding the very unpredictable talents of a animal star to the show. However, rest assured there were many hands working hard to insure everything, including the tail wags, went off without a hitch. Bowdie, just like every other cast member, went through months of preparation before his star making performance tonight. William Berloni, an animal trainer, with more than 35 years of experience rescuing animals and turning them into Broadway stage performers, is the man responsible for making sure Bowdie hit his marks and didn’t mark the stage! While Bowdie’s performance will be remembered as scene stealing, especially for those of us who love dogs, rumor has it, that Lexi, the understudy, was ready and waiting in the wings should stage fright have set in. Perhaps this very fact will keep Bowdie's head from swelling to big as lets face it, as any actor knows, everybody is replaceable. While Lexi, may be waiting in the wings tonight the applause go to Bowdie! Job well done! 11/25/2014 0 Comments Michael buble, luisana lopilato, dog for dog and petsmart canada launch special buy one, give one, get one to kick off the holiday season of givingBy: Staff Writer Just in time for the Holidays, Michael Bublé and his wife Luisana Lopilato announce the launch of DOG for DOG's week-long initiative to help dogs in need. Now through November 30, 2014, DOG for DOG will be running a special campaign at PetSmarts across Canada called Buy One, Get One, Give One. In addition to one DOG for DOG item donated to a local rescue group for every item purchased at your local PetSmart Canada, every customer will receive a second bag free as a thank you for their support. The donated items will help rescues and shelters throughout Canada. “As partners in the company we are passionate about helping dogs in need which is why we’ve invested in DOG for DOG,” said Michael Bublé. Continued Luisana, “We’re so glad to be a part of bringing this important movement to Canada and our local community through PetSmart. It gives everyone who purchases the treats the chance to help dogs in need.” Bublé and Lopilato each took to their social media accounts to share the news with their millions of followers and help spread the word. Bublé and Lopilato are partners in the mission based dog food company that gives one item to a local shelter or rescue for every item you purchase. |
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