Canines in Hollywood

There are two movies to watch for that feature our four-legged friends. One is Marley and Me, based on the well- loved book of the same name by John Grogan. It's an autobiographical depiction of the journalist's thirteen years with Marley, a boisterous labrador. The movie stars Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston and is due out Christmas Day. You can see more at http://www.marleyandmemovie.com/

The second movie is Hotel For Dogs, based on a children's book by Lois Duncan. It's the tale of two children who are forced to find a place for their dog, when their new guardians refuse to allow a pet. The brother and sister, along with two friends create a home for their dog and eight other strays in an abandoned hotel. The movie stars Emma Roberts and JakeAustin as the siblings, and a supporting cast that includes Lisa Kudrow, Don Cheadle and Kevin Dillon. Release is set for January 16. You can see a trailer at www.hotelfordogsmovie.com.