A Dog's Purpose (film)

A Dog's Purpose

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Lasse Hallström
Produced by Gavin Polone
Darren Reagan
Mark Sourian
Roy Lee
Jeffrey Skoll
Chris Bender
Screenplay by Audrey Wells
Based on A Dog's Purpose
by W. Bruce Cameron
Starring
Music by Rachel Portman[1]
Cinematography Terry Stacey
Production
company
Distributed by Universal Pictures[3]
Release dates
  • January 27, 2017 (2017-01-27)
Country United States
Language English

A Dog's Purpose is an upcoming American comedy-drama film directed by Lasse Hallström and written by Audrey Wells. It is based on the 2010 novel of the same name by W. Bruce Cameron. The film stars Britt Robertson, Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad, Peggy Lipton and Juliet Rylance. The film is scheduled to be released on January 27, 2017, by Universal Pictures.

Cast

Production

DreamWorks acquired the film rights for Cameron's novel in 2015.[7] On May 8, 2015, it was announced Lasse Hallström would direct the film.[8] On August 5, 2015, Britt Robertson and Dennis Quaid joined the cast.[4] On September 18, 2015, Pooch Hall was cast in the film.[6] On October 15, 2015, Bradley Cooper joined the cast to play the dog's inner voice.[9] Josh Gad eventually replaced him.[5] Principal photography began on August 17, 2015.[10]

Release

In December 2015, it was announced the film would be distributed by Universal Pictures in first quarter 2017.[11] That same month, the film switched from a DreamWorks Pictures release to under the Amblin Entertainment banner, as per Amblin Partners' newly enacted branded strategy.[2] The film is scheduled to be released on January 27, 2017, by Universal Pictures.[12]

References

  1. ↑ http://filmmusicreporter.com/2016/07/26/rachel-portman-scoring-lasse-hallstroms-a-dogs-purpose/
  2. 1 2 Busch, Anita (December 16, 2016). "It's Official: Spielberg, DreamWorks, Participant, eOne, Others Pact For Amblin Partners". Deadline.com. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Film releases". Variety Insight. Retrieved 2016-11-05.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Kit, Borys. "Britt Robertson, Dennis Quaid Join DreamWorks' 'A Dog's Purpose' (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  5. 1 2 "Josh Gad is Reincarnated Over and Over in the A Dog's Purpose Trailer". 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2016-08-26.
  6. 1 2 Lincoln, Ross A. (2015-09-18). "Pooch Hall Joins 'A Dog's Purpose', Doug McKeon Will Run With 'LBJ'". Deadline. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  7. ↑ Kit, Borys (September 16, 2016). "Bradley Cooper in Talks to Voice 'A Dog's Purpose' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  8. ↑ Fleming, Mike (2015-05-08). "'A Dog's Purpose' Set At DreamWorks With Lasse Hallstrom To Direct". Deadline. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  9. ↑ Kit, Borys (2015-10-15). "'A Dog's Purpose': Bradley Cooper in Talks to Voice". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  10. ↑ "On the Set for 8/21/15: Eddie Redmayne Starts Fantastic Beasts, Russo Brothers Wrap Up Captain America: Civil War". SSN Insider. 2015-08-21. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  11. ↑ "Universal Pictures and Amblin Partners announce multi-year film partnership". NBCUniversal.com. December 16, 2015. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
  12. ↑ Busch, Anita (2015-09-22). "'A Dog's Purpose' Movie Based On Best-Selling Book To Unleash In 2017". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-01-27.

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