#A dogs purpose boycott movie

I have been a lifelong animal lover and A DOGРІР‚в„ўS PURPOSE is my third film about dogs. We were all committed to providing a loving and safe environment for all the animals in the film. I am very disturbed by the video released today from the set of my film A dogРІР‚в„ўs purpose. Josh Gad (РІР‚СљFrozenРІР‚Сњ), who voices the movieРІР‚в„ўs dog protagonist, took to Facebook to voice his concern: РІР‚СљWhileРІР‚В¦I was never on set for the making of this film, I am shaken and sad to see put in a situation against its will.РІР‚Сњ DirectorР’В Lasse HallstrР“В¶m (РІР‚СљChocolatРІР‚Сњ) tweeted that he РІР‚Сљdid not witness these actions,РІР‚Сњ adding that he has РІР‚Сљbeen promised a thorough investigation into this situation is underway and that any wrongdoing will be reported and punished.РІР‚Сњ Both men emphasized that they are lifelong dog lovers.

#A dogs purpose boycott movie

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It is set to open in theaters nationwide on January 27th, but its intended audience of dog lovers mightР’В not be lining up anytime soon. РІР‚СљA DogРІР‚в„ўs PurposeРІР‚Сњ is produced by Amblin Entertainment, Walden Media, and DreamWorks. Offscreen, a man can be heard saying: РІР‚СљYou just gotta throw him in.РІР‚Сњ The video thenР’В cuts toР’В show the dog in the water, his head disappearing below the surface, andР’В the crew rushing over to him before someone yells,Р’В РІР‚СљCut it! Cut it! Cut it!РІР‚Сњ

TMZ has obtained footageР’В from the set of the movie РІР‚СљA DogРІР‚в„ўs PurposeРІР‚Сњ in which a handler is seen forcingР’В a shaking German Shepherd into a pool of rapidly churning water as the dog attempts to scramble back up the side.