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Zoneboy · 03-06-2009, 01:28 AM

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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – 20th Century Fox must disagree with W.C. Fields' admonition never to work with animals. It's a veritable zoo at the Hollywood studio.

In its latest animal-central project, Fox has signed director Tom Dey to develop a big-screen adaptation of "Marmaduke."

Brad Anderson created the decades-running newspaper comic, which revolves around a mischievous Great Dane who lives with the Winslow family in 1954. The big dog then appeared in several animated episodes of "Heathcliff" and "Garfield and Friends."

The project is in the early stages of development, and the studio declined comment on specifics. It hasn't been decided whether "Marmaduke" will be a live-action film, animated or a mutt.

Fox no doubt registered the huge response to the Fox 2000/Regency Enterprises 2007 hit "Alvin and the Chipmunks," directed by Tim Hill. The family comedy, which mixed live-action human characters and CG-animated rodent protagonists, grossed $358 million worldwide. A sequel, "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," is in production for a Christmas Day release.

Additionally, Fox 2000/Regency's Christmas 2008 release "Marley & Me," about an ill-mannered but lovable dog and his owners, has grossed $166 million worldwide.

The studio also has "We Bought a Zoo" and the Farrelly brothers' project "Walter the Farting Dog" in development.

Dey directed "Shanghai Noon," "Showtime" and "Failure to Launch."

catlover79 · 03-06-2009, 01:30 AM

NOOO!!

Marvo301 · 03-06-2009, 01:41 AM

Well this wouldn't be the first great dane to hit the big screen. There have been two Scooby Doo theatrical releases. That having been said, what's up with all these movies being made from comic strips and board games? Are the studios being run by kids?

tv star collector · 03-06-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – 20th Century Fox must disagree with W.C. Fields' admonition never to work with animals. It's a veritable zoo at the Hollywood studio.

In its latest animal-central project, Fox has signed director Tom Dey to develop a big-screen adaptation of "Marmaduke."

Brad Anderson created the decades-running newspaper comic, which revolves around a mischievous Great Dane who lives with the Winslow family in 1954. The big dog then appeared in several animated episodes of "Heathcliff" and "Garfield and Friends."

The project is in the early stages of development, and the studio declined comment on specifics. It hasn't been decided whether "Marmaduke" will be a live-action film, animated or a mutt.

Fox no doubt registered the huge response to the Fox 2000/Regency Enterprises 2007 hit "Alvin and the Chipmunks," directed by Tim Hill. The family comedy, which mixed live-action human characters and CG-animated rodent protagonists, grossed $358 million worldwide. A sequel, "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," is in production for a Christmas Day release.

Additionally, Fox 2000/Regency's Christmas 2008 release "Marley & Me," about an ill-mannered but lovable dog and his owners, has grossed $166 million worldwide.

The studio also has "We Bought a Zoo" and the Farrelly brothers' project "Walter the Farting Dog" in development.

Dey directed "Shanghai Noon," "Showtime" and "Failure to Launch."

I know Marmaduke appeared with Heathcliff--but when did he ever appear on
Garfield & Friends?

70s show watcher · 03-07-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

NOOO!!

i agree i cant stand marmaduke

Zoneboy · 03-07-2009, 01:41 AM

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i agree i cant stand marmaduke

I never cared for Marmaduke either, Maybe they can get Terrell Owens to play him.

ABlairican Pie · 03-08-2009, 01:12 PM

Gee, a big dog for the big screen. What a novel concept.

I wonder if these guys have ever heard of 'Beethoven' and all its sequels?

We know what's crying out to be made is a sequel is 'Cujo'.

Next in the works: Clifford. He's red. He's lovable. And he's......

TJL · 03-08-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

Gee, a big dog for the big screen. What a novel concept.

I wonder if these guys have ever heard of 'Beethoven' and all its sequels?

We know what's crying for a sequel is 'Cujo'.

Next in the works: Clifford. He's red. He's lovable. And he's......

Clifford could work becasue they could have some fun with the visual effects.

As you said, they have already cranked out a ton of goofy dog movies over the years. No need to continue that trend.

God help them if they decide to make Marmaduke a CG character. The computerized pooch they came up with for the Scooby Doo movies was terrible.

Still, he was more lifelike than Freddie Prinze Jr.

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