Marmaduke Movie in Development
Looks like another beloved comic strip is being prepped for the big screen, and in this case, “big” is certainly the appropriate adjective. Marmaduke the mischievous Great Dane has been around since 1954, if you can believe it, but has never appeared on film (although he did appear in several episodes of the Heathcliff and Garfield and Friends cartoons). The folks at 20th Century Fox are currently looking at the best way to adapt the wacky hijinks of Marmaduke and the Winslow family, although they still haven’t decided whether or not to make Marmaduke real or CG (or a combination of both).
I can understand their dilemma. If Marley & Me hadn’t turned out to be such a big hit, they probably would have stuck to the Garfield/Alvin and the Chipmunks formula, but now the answer is not so clear. Personally I think live action is the only way to go, but I guess my opinion is irrelevant because there is a 0.000001% chance I will end up seeing this. Tom Dey (Shanghai Noon, Failure to Launch) is signed to direct, but seeing as the comic strip was created by a guy named Brad Anderson, I think director Brad Anderson (Transsiberian, The Machinist) should have been given a shot. Maybe he could have turned it into the next Cujo. Now that’s a movie I want to see.
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I can’t believe you beat me to the Marmaduke story.
Posted by Wintle on March 6th, 2009http://marmadukeexplained.blogspot.com/
Posted by Derek on March 6th, 2009That comic should have been retired after about a month, when they found they’d run out of ideas.
We get it: The dog is big. Move on.
I think it’s the only comic with less original content in it than Family Circus.
— Doug
Posted by Doug on March 7th, 2009At least Marmaduke can be a troublemaker. The kids in the Family Circus make the ones in the Brady Bunch or Leave It To Beaver TV shows look like the ones from South Park. There have been a few Family Circus TV specials; need we wonder why they are rarely seen on video or DVD these days?
Posted by Braniff on March 10th, 2009You are sooooooo…
Posted by Julie on April 28th, 2009A: not a dog person,
and
B: have no clue about Great Danes.
Marmaduke can follow in the wake of great family/kid friendly movies like Beethovan. How many sequals did they make?? My kids can’t wait to see this one. We need good, funny, kid and animal movies the whole family can go see in theatres. Yea 20th century!
Posted by Ally on June 1st, 2009This is amazing! I have an audition signed up for this movie. I’m auditioning for the character Barbie Winslow!!!!!!
Posted by Jessthemess on June 5th, 2009How was the audition?
Posted by Ant on June 7th, 2009My daughter auditioned for the role of Barbara and my son auditioned for the role of Brian. So exciting.
Posted by CP on June 9th, 2009Does anyone know who was cast as the parents?
Posted by MM on June 18th, 2009Does anyone know if they’ve had callbacks yet?
Posted by LL on June 25th, 2009Hey everyone! so no they havnt had callbacks yet because the deadline to audition is July 1st. so I would hope not because I am sending my video in today/tomorrow(:
Posted by Melanie on June 27th, 2009my audition is tomorrow july 8th so excited i just got the info from my agent!!!
Posted by Barbara on July 7th, 2009My son had a callback in early June. We were told that it was going to start shooting July 6th. But if they are still auditioning on July 8th, I guess I was misinformed.
Posted by auditionmom on July 8th, 2009My daughter had an audition on the 7th for Barbara. Has anyone heard about callbacks for Barbara yet?
Posted by Karla on July 9th, 2009Have the roles of Brian and Barbara been cast yet? auditionmom said her son had a callback in June, but people were still auditioning early July. It would be great to know when the roles are cast. I have a couple novice auditionees with me who are very anxious and it would relieve anticipation to hear that it has been cast. Thanks so much!
Posted by ceilidh on July 9th, 2009I am just wondering if any on-line submission auditionees get a callback. It will be interesting to see if they consider any of those.
Posted by rena on July 10th, 2009Hello, has anyone heard of any on-line audition callbacks yet. I am both anxious and curious! Thanks!!!
Posted by Erikah on July 13th, 2009hi,
Posted by sue on July 14th, 2009my mum lives in vancouver and tells me that they have started filming/setting up opposite to where she lives. they have been there about a week now.
I heard that they have postponed the filming until August/Sept. I have also heard that callbacks have not happended to the the 2 kids roles. No one can seem to verify that???? I too would like to know if anyone has been callbacked at all???
Posted by Karla on July 14th, 2009Thanks to all who seem to know more than us!
Maybe if there are callbacks, someone will post it. I know if we get one, we will definately post! Thanks again,
Posted by Rena on July 14th, 2009Rena
I have a friend that auditioned for a role on the movie just last week. She is a teen so I am not sure what that means but I am guessing no one got a callback and they are still looking for the right one!!
Posted by Me on July 16th, 2009Hello Me, it’s Me again. Dave Mustaine called and said a teen is a person between the ages of 12 and 20. Hope this helps!
Posted by Me Too on July 16th, 2009I heard something about Jodelle Ferland and Quinn Lord being considered. True?
Posted by natalie on July 16th, 2009I was on set yesterday,,the dog handlers had 2 huge identical Great Danes there.Could be there for reference to CGI later or could be the stars of the show.I didn’t ask. (computer generated imagery)
Posted by Jack on July 23rd, 2009so no new news on the child cast eh?
Posted by seirra on July 26th, 2009I know that most of you are interested in who the people actors are but the two Great Danes you saw were most likely “George” and “Spirit”. Both will be two years old in the fall and are the grand pup’s of my female Great Dane. It is my understanding that “George” is the main star and his littermate “Spirit” is his back up.
Another friends 10 week old Dane just went up to VAncouver today to play the role of Marmaduke as a puppy.
Posted by Kim on July 27th, 2009Casting is finalised. Finley Jacobsen is Brian and Caroline Sunshine is Barbara.
Posted by jes on July 27th, 2009What a cool show I’m currently working on the show. Good bunch o film folk and animals involved
Posted by Bc rosscoe on August 9th, 2009Can’t wait to see the trailer, posters, etc! Appears it will be a great show!
Posted by Sunshine fans on September 25th, 2009They are filming now in Valencia, CA. One block from me….
Posted by Elliott on October 2nd, 2009hey,if anyone know how 2 get a hold of anyone on casting i have the REAL MARMADUKE,PLEASE CONTACT ME,THANKS
Posted by conanthegreatestdane on October 5th, 2009OMG! I know the girl who’s playing the young daughter of the family! She goes to my school and she’s super nice! i like love her to death were best friends! Her names Caroline! She has biology and drama with me! Anyway i can’t wait to see this movie!!!! haha
Posted by Sage on October 19th, 2009hi, anyone know when the movie is supposed to be in theatres…? Spring 2010, Summer 2010? Thank you!
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