Richard Gere’s New Movie “Hachiko” Premieres!
Legendary actor and humanitarian Richard Gere attended the World Premiere for his new movie “Hachiko: A Dog’s Story” July 8, 2009 at the Marunouci Picadilly Theater in Tokyo, Japan!
Finally! The film is based on the true story of a professor’s strong bond with an abandoned dog he adopts into his home, which has been described as “the true story of faith, devotion and undying love”. Awwww……
The release date for the film is August 8, 2009 in Japan. I can’t wait to see this one! What could be better than Richard Gere AND a sweet dog in one film???
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All Aboard! The Harry Potter Train Rolls Into Town!
The hype is just starting for the new Harry Potter film; “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!
The animal and human cast of the film rolled into Gare du Nord in Paris France, June 8, 2009 aboard a very special train to promote the new film.
Animals and actors will tour the country on The Harry Potter Train, which will stop at 11 towns across the country until June 21, 2009. The cast pictured above, includes Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright, James Phelps and Oliver Phelps along with Crockdur (Hagrid’s dog) and Hedwig, Harry Potter’s owl!
The film hits theaters in the UK July 7, 2009 and France and the US July 15!
Photo Credit: Bauer-Griffin
Tracy Morgan Phone Home~!
Actor Tracy Morgan was chased by a Pitbull while riding a highly stylized bike and dressed in a cell-phone costume today, June 3, 2009 in Queens, New York!
Well, geeze….I’d go nuts too if I saw something like that taking off on a bike like that, LOL!
Tracy was filming a scene from “A Couple of Dicks” that he stars in with Bruce Willis and a fellow dog afficionado, Adam Brody! Won’t be out til next year though….it sounds hilarious!
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Artists and Dogs (and Cats)
Reknowned postminimalist artist, “artist’s artist”, Richard Tuttle is pictured at the premiere and after party for the film “Herb and Dorothy” at the Cinema Village Cinema yesterday, June 1, 2009 in New York City.
Attending the premiere and party with him is his chocolate poodle, “Choco”, who’s so quiet and well-behaved that once, Richard left him behind in his carrier at a restaurant!
The film, directed by Megumi Sasaki, is a fascinating true story about Herb and Dorothy Vogel; a postal worker and a librarian, who built one of the most important contemporary art collections in history(!!) on their small budget and contained it in their tiny apartment where they live with their cat.
The film has won several film festival awards including the Audience Appreciation Awards and Best of Fest award, and is premiering at the Cinema Village Cinema in NYC June 5, 2009. Pictured below are Herb (in wheelchair) and wife Dorothy, Richard Tuttle and Choco, and the director herself; Megumi Sasaki.
I just want to know how Richard balances Choco on his shoulders; I can hardly keep mine on my lap! And Herb looks like he may have been overserved!
Marley and Me Coming Out Soon!
If you’re a fan of, or haven’t yet seen the film version of the best-selling book Marley and Me, it’s being released in Blu-Ray and DVD March 31st!
Starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, and based on the real-life story of a family who learns important life lessons from their adorable, but naughty and neurotic dog, it’s a must-have for any dog lover!
Photo Credit: Bauer-Griffin
