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Genre :
Comedy, FamilyRelease Date :
January 16, 2009MPAA Rating :
PGDirector :
Thor FreudenthalStarring :
Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon, Don Cheadle, Johnny Simmons, Troy Gentile, Tiya Sircar
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Emma Roberts and Friends Come to the Rescue of Stray Dogs in 'Hotel for Dogs' Clip
January 14, 2009 10:01:19Literally days away from "Hotel for Dogs" theatrical release, Yahoo! Movies has got its hands on an exclusive clip of the DreamWorks family comedy movie. Entitled "Being Rescued", the nearly one and a half minute video previews the scene where 16-year-old Andi, her younger brother Bruce and their friends are in a mission to save stray dogs.
Opening the clip, Andi played by Emma Roberts and Dave portrayed by Johnny Simmons come across two stray dogs, one of them is stuck under a fence. After rescuing the pair, another rescue attempt is taking over the screen. This time, the dog rescue crew sets up a scheme which allows them to release a group of captured stray dogs from a dogcatcher's van. Aside from this newly-released clip, "Hotel for Dogs" has previously let out nine other clips.
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'Hotel for Dogs' Welcomes Second Trailer
October 30, 2008 03:10:00DreamWorks family comedy "Hotel for Dogs" has just got a brand new trailer. Focusing on the trouble the kids are in, the video footage presents a different take to the movie from the previous trailer. Instead of telling how the kids find the place for the dogs, this video tells how the kids come out with the idea to save stray dogs by using the old and abandoned hotel building.
When their new foster parents forbid 16-year old Andi and her younger brother Bruce to have a pet, the young orphans have to quickly find a new home for their dog, Friday. One day, they stumble upon an abandoned hotel. Seeing it as a fit place to hide Friday, they transform it into a dog-paradise and also help stray dogs to find a shelter there. However, when the dogs' bark generates suspicion among the neighbors, they now have to figure out way to keep others away from the hotel.
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Thor Freudenthal Chased by the "Dogs"
June 21, 2007 03:06:05Granting the guy wider access into directing field, DreamWorks Pictures has assigned visual effects maven Thor Freudenthal to helm its comedic feature "Hotel for Dogs."
Formerly worked as a CG artist on the "Stuart Little" movies, Freudenthal thereby replaces "Agent Cody Banks" helmer Harald Zwart who was originally appointed for the position back in January. It is unclear whether the Norwegian filmmaker's departure has anything to do with his directing stint in "The Pink Panther 2."
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Harald Zwart Opens "Hotel for Dogs"
January 19, 2007 03:01:53Going back behind the camera after four years, Harald Zwart has signed on to direct "Hotel for Dogs", a comedy project coming from DreamWorks Pictures, Variety has revealed.
While details on the project are being kept tightly under wraps, it is confirmed that Jeff Lowell is set to pen the script with Lauren Shuler Donner of "X-Men" franchise seating as the flick's producer.
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Reader's Reviews
awful
posted by tt on Jan 28, 2009okay it had some bad parts that were horrible
posted by uu on Jan 28, 2009I loved it. even tho it made me bawl lol (: it was a good family movie
posted by Amber on Jan 29, 2009
I loved this movie, if my dog were still alive, I would probably do that, in my own house. Jake T. Austin and Emma Robert play so good siblings!
posted by DD on Feb 08, 2009ive never seen the film but from the trailer it looks really boring and pappy! DONT WATCH its a copy on the also awful cats and dogs film. (i have seen that one)
posted by me on Feb 10, 2009A decent movie to take the kids to. No, nothing earth shifting but what would you expect?
posted by TR on Feb 16, 2009I luv the movie. It was AWESOME and my fav dog was Friday. I cried and laughed during this movie. It's my Favorite Movie now.
posted by JM on Feb 17, 2009I hope they make a Hotel for Dogs 2
posted by JM on Feb 18, 2009awesome movie...Saw it in the theatre at park place mall...
posted by Bob on Feb 18, 2009awesome movie...Saw it in the theatre at park place mall...
posted by Bob on Feb 18, 2009That movie was adorable. I loved it.
posted by MM on Feb 19, 2009The movie was cool.The dogs were so cute.
posted by JM on Feb 19, 2009I can't wait to see the movie again.Emma and Jake are good siblings in it. And the dogs were awesome actresses and actors too.
posted by JM on Feb 19, 2009I LUV Friday
posted by JM on Feb 19, 2009I LUV Friday
posted by JM on Feb 19, 2009its ok ttyl !!!!!
posted by cait101 on Mar 01, 2009I loved the movie!!! A true movie for dog lovers with a happy ending!
posted by dogluv on Mar 17, 2009you guys rock i love Hotel for Dogs
posted by Chloe on Apr 13, 2009I love that movie !!!
posted by mika on Apr 14, 2009I love the fact it really had a story line. Great for the whole family.
posted by angell777 on Apr 28, 2009My children loved it and i thought showed caring and responsibility towards others.
posted by jr on Apr 30, 2009This movie was bad. Don't waste you're time like I did.
posted by Yoyo on May 06, 20092YpJAK
posted by Gghpvcih on Jul 14, 2009It was okay. It made me sad at some parts and happy at others. It's meant for family's mainly. I thought it was cute though ^^ Nice ending :)
posted by Becca on Nov 23, 2009