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  • Spielberg-Reliance’s global hit ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ comes to India

    Spielberg-Reliance’s global hit ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ comes to India

    MUMBAI: Anil D. Ambani-led studio Reliance Entertainment, and Steven Spielberg’s partnership venture, Amblin Partners’ film “A Dog’sPurpose”, is set to release in India today. The movie is an American comedy-drama film directed by Lasse Hallström, based on the best selling 2010 novel of the same name by W. Bruce Cameron.

    The film is about a dog that looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners. It turns out that human beings are not the only ones that have existential thoughts such as the meaning of life. Man’s best friend is also looking for purpose, hence the title A Dog’s Purpose. The caveat here is that these beloved canines are able to reincarnate into new bodies, sometimes switching breeds and genders.

    A Dog’s Purpose, which released earlier this year in the US and China, has been a runaway success globally. The film has already crossed US$ 175 million (Rs. 1,100 crore) at the global box office, with China alone already contributing over US$ 75 million (Rs. 500 crore).

    The movie is yet to release in several major international markets, such as UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Australia, Japan, Russia, etc.

    Speaking about the film, Dennis Quaid, the actor, said, “Its such a fantastic story; I just had to do it. For me, it reminded of my first pet, Gertrude — that classic boy-dog experience,” he shared, his voice breaking a bit. “I’m getting welled up again.”

    A Dog’s Purpose, besides being the first Hollywood film to release in India at the start of the summer, is a film for families and all ages, and will be enjoyed by parents and children alike.

  • Zee Studio presents ‘An Unfinished Life’

    Zee Studio presents ‘An Unfinished Life’

    Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 9:00 p.m.

    Director : Lasse Hallstrom

    Written by : Mark Spragg, Virginia Korus Spragg
    Produced by : Alan Ladd, Jr. Kelliann Ladd, Leslie Holleran

    Cast : Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez, And Moregan Freeman, Josh Lucas, Camryn Manhein, Damian Lewis, and introducing Becca Gardner

    Set against the rugged ranchlands of Wyoming, An Unfinished Life is the story of a modern-day western family, as stoic as they are divided, learning the true meaning of forgiveness. Robert Redford stars as Einar Gilkyson, a toughed-skinned, retired rancher who long ago turned his back on memories. Still in shock from his only son’s death a decade ago Einar has left his ranch fall into ruin along with his marriage.

    Now, Einar spends his days caring only for his hired hand, and last trusted friend, Mitch (Morgan Freeman), who was gravely injured in an encounter with a grizzly bear. Einar intends to live out his days in this heartbroken solitude…. until the very person he blames for his son’s accident comes to town; his daughter-in-law Jean (Jennifer Lopez).

    Jean shows up broke, on the run and with a girl named Griff (Newcomer – Becca Gardner), who she swears is the granddaughter Einar never knew he had. Suddenly, Einar’s quiet life is turned upside down as anger and accusations resurface. But slowly, miraculously, 11 year-old Griff’s curiosity about Western life, and longing for family and a father figure, begin to chip away at the stone that has become Einar’s heart – opening up the way for unexpected connection, adventure, mercy and true reunion.