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Expected Release Date: August 27th, 2004 (wide)
Description : While current films often rely heavily on special effects, robotics and animation, Camp says that the appeal of the enormously successful Benji franchise has been and will continue to be the canine-actors themselves. "The public loves Benji because he is a scrappy, determined underdog who is the heart and soul of the story," said Camp. "More importantly, they are watching and falling in love with an animal actor -- in this case, for the first time, an animal acting team, with Benji and his unwanted sidekick, Shaggy.
The emotion and dialogue that comes from deep in these scraggly mutts' eyes and their almost-human actions are what connects with viewers of all ages and demographics worldwide." As with previous Benji movies, the film is told from the dog's point-of- view with no gimmicks -- no talking dogs, animation or narration. The story of this new Benji's early life is the backdrop for "Benji Returns: Rags to Riches." In what may be the first true "mutt buddy" picture in feature film history, the storyline finds Benji in an unwanted partnership with a hapless but loveable shaggy dog. The unlikely duo struggle to save Benji's mother from the dangers of a greedy and irresponsible backyard breeder. The new Benji was rescued from an animal shelter, as was the original Benji. The new floppy-eared star was discovered in a shelter in Gulfport, Mississippi, where the film's storyline is set. Benji was one of three finalists selected following a nationwide search of animal shelters. The runners-up are also hard at work on the film -- one as Benji's understudy and the other stars as his unwanted sidekick, "Shaggy."
Cast: Benji (Benji), Nick Whitaker, Chris Kendrick, Christy Summerhays, Neil Barth, Randall Newsome, Duane Stephens, Carlton W. Bluford, Nate Bynum, Melinda Clarkson-Haynes, Lincoln Hoppe; Like the other Benji movies, there is no narration for Benji; Benji's not a "talking dog". Manufacturers URL : www.benjireturns.com |
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