Movies: “X-Men: Apocalypse” Star Alexandra Shipp, A Different Kind Of Heroine In “A Dog’s Way Home”

Alexandra Shipp, best known for her role as the iconic mohawked super heroine Storm in X-Men: Apocalypse, plays a different kind of heroine in Columbia Pictures’ new heartwarming family adventure A Dog’s Way Home.

In the film, based on author W. Bruce Cameron’s beloved novel of the same name, the young actress plays Olivia, an animal rights activist who rescues Bella, A Dog’s Way Home’s canine star, in an abandoned broken down house.

Movies: New Actor Jonah Hauer-King Is Bella’s Beloved Human In “A Dog’s Way Home”

For young British actor Jonah Hauer-King, working with his canine costar in Columbia Pictures’ family adventure A Dog’s Way Home was a rewarding experience — especially given that it was his first time working with animals.

“I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but she’s kind of the dream dog,” Hauer-King says of Shelby, the rescue dog that plays Bella, the dog whose journey the film is about. “She’s kind, loving, and warm. It was fascinating to learn how the trainers work with her — but more than anything else, it was a joy.”

Movies: Bryce Dallas Howard Lends Voice To Bella In “A Dog’s Way Home”

To tell the heartwarming story of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human, the producers of Columbia Pictures’ A Dog’s Way Home found the perfect voice talent in Bryce Dallas Howard, whose vocal performance captured all the emotions Bella feels on her adventure.

It was a casting decision that made the author of the novel the film was based on very happy. “The very first time I heard your voice, I thought, ‘that’s perfect!’,” says W. Bruce Cameron, author of A Dog’s Way Home the novel and also co-screenplay writer for the big-screen adaptation, to Howard in a joint interview for the film. “That’s exactly what I heard in my head when I was writing A Dog’s Way Home. The way you brought that to life, the joy, the way you captured the way that dogs are just so always optimistic. You think about all of the adventures — and some of them are pretty treacherous — that Bella goes through on her journey back home, a lot of potential dangers, but yet [she remains] optimistic, happy, having fun the whole time.”

Movies: “Dolphin Tale” Director, Star Reunite For “A Dog’s Way Home”

Having appeared in and directed a number of films involving animals — including helming the two hit Dolphin Tale movies — Charles Martin Smith, director of Columbia Pictures’ heartwarming tale A Dog’s Way Home, admits to being enthralled with the genre.

“I’m probably the only director in the business that actually prefers working with kids and animals,” says Smith with a laugh. “I’m fascinated by making movies about animals, nature, and wilderness, and A Dog’s Way Home combines them in a way that’s very exciting for me. When I was a young man acting in Never Cry Wolf, the director of that film, Carroll Ballard, taught me so much about working in nature and working with animals and understanding how to capture that on film. I try to carry that forward in the films that I make now.”

Movies: “A Dog’s Way Home” Explores The Power Of Unconditional Love

Based on the bestselling novel by the beloved author of A Dog’s Purpose, Columbia Pictures’ A Dog’s Way Home is an emotionally charged and uplifting spiritual odyssey that follows one dog’s journey home that highlights the power of unconditional love between a dog and her owner.

A Dog’s Way Home chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human, Lucas, an aspiring med student and VA hospital volunteer. Bella touches the lives of many during her unwavering quest; from an orphaned mountain lion cub to a homeless veteran down on his luck, Bella brings joy and comfort to everyone she meets with her unique spirit and faith.

Movies: A Dog’s Way Home Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Available January 11 Via Sony Music Masterworks

With Music By Award-Winning Composer Mychael Danna

(Life Of Pi, Moneyball, 500 Days Of Summer, Little Miss Sunshine)

Sony Music announces the release of A DOG’S WAY HOME (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) with music by Oscar®, Golden Globe® and Emmy® winning composer MYCHAEL DANNA – available everywhere January 11.  Based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron and directed by Charles Martin Smith, Columbia Pictures’ A Dog’s Way Home makes its debut in Philippine theaters nationwide on February 06.

“In the grand tradition of classic films, A Dog’s Way Home inspired me to write a classic melody-driven score, performed by a Hollywood studio orchestra and the added colors of banjo, ukulele, guitar and piano. It is a moving experience to feel how an audience is unified in their connection with Bella. I loved taking this journey with her and telling her story with music,” said composer Mychael Danna.

Movies: “A Dog’s Way Home” New Trailer Further Reveals Heartwarming Tale

“The greatest adventure is the one that guides you home.” Watch the brand new trailer of A Dog’s Way Home now which has just been launched by Columbia Pictures.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/0RKu-vHj9w8

A Dog’s Way Home chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.

Directed by Charles Martin Smith, the screenplay is by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon, based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron.

The film stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Ashley Judd, Jonah Hauer-King, Alexandra Shipp, with Wes Studi and Edward James Olmos.

Use the hashtag #ADogsWayHome

In Philippine cinemas 2019, A Dog’s Way Home is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. 

Movies: Watch The First Trailer Of Feel-Good Adventure “A Dog’s Way Home”

“A lot can happen between lost and found.” Watch the first trailer of the new family adventure A Dog’s Way Home now which has just been launched by Columbia Pictures.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/4fK2KixCAE8

A Dog’s Way Home chronicles the heartwarming adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.

Directed by Charles Martin Smith, the screenplay is by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon, based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron.

The film stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Ashley Judd, Jonah Hauer-King, Alexandra Shipp, with Wes Studi and Edward James Olmos.

In Philippine cinemas 2019, A Dog’s Way Home is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.