In the Himalayan village of Snow Mountain, Khampa (J.K. Simmons) is a Tibetan Mastiff. A descendant warrior dog whose role in the village is to protect the local sheep population from the wolves. As a tradition which has been handed down from father to son, Khampa naturally wants his son to follow in his footsteps. But his son Bodi (Luke Wilson) has other ideas about his future. After discovering a radio which is dropped by a passing aeroplane, Bodi hears rock music for the first time, in particular a rock star cat Angus Scattergood (Eddie Izzard). Inspired by the music and the inspirational words of Angus, Bodi realises his calling, he wants to pursue his own dream of becoming a Rock Star.
Rock Dog is based on Zheng Jun’s graphic novel Tibetan Rock Dog and follows a familiar philosophy of following your dream. It may not be the most original idea,...
Rock Dog is based on Zheng Jun’s graphic novel Tibetan Rock Dog and follows a familiar philosophy of following your dream. It may not be the most original idea,...
- 9/25/2017
- by Philip Rogers
- The Cultural Post
You don’t get a lot of animated features that sneak up on you these days, but the marketing promotion for Rock Dog seems to have been drowned out by award season buzz over the last few months. With no connection to something you already know, and an odd-sounding plot, the film hasn’t managed nearly enough attention recently, but some new clips will hopefully change that.
The film revolves around the Tibetan Mastiffs who protect Snow Mountain from wolves. Life is rather simple for the dogs, until one day Bodi (Luke Wilson) finds a radio and decides that he wants to be a rock-and-roll star. From there, the story wanders a familiar road that involves chasing dreams, defying fathers, and exploring beyond the world you know, but if these latest nuggets can be believed, it brings it all together rather well.
The film boasts an impressive cast – Jk Simmons,...
The film revolves around the Tibetan Mastiffs who protect Snow Mountain from wolves. Life is rather simple for the dogs, until one day Bodi (Luke Wilson) finds a radio and decides that he wants to be a rock-and-roll star. From there, the story wanders a familiar road that involves chasing dreams, defying fathers, and exploring beyond the world you know, but if these latest nuggets can be believed, it brings it all together rather well.
The film boasts an impressive cast – Jk Simmons,...
- 2/25/2017
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Something was evidently lost in translation where the blandly rendered Rock Dog is concerned. An adaptation of the graphic novel, Tibetan Rock Dog by Zheng Jun, this draggy, computer-animated feature exhibits neither bark nor bite in its portrayal of a sheep-guarding, guitar-playing Himalayan mastiff who has his head perpetually in the clouds.
Coming after the film’s Chinese release last summer, which disappointed its 14 executive producers by bringing in less than 10 percent of its $60 million budget, the Americanized version, with a voice cast including Luke Wilson, Eddie Izzard, J.K. Simmons and Sam Elliott, will be hard-pressed to do...
Coming after the film’s Chinese release last summer, which disappointed its 14 executive producers by bringing in less than 10 percent of its $60 million budget, the Americanized version, with a voice cast including Luke Wilson, Eddie Izzard, J.K. Simmons and Sam Elliott, will be hard-pressed to do...
- 2/24/2017
- by Michael Rechtshaffen
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Don’t get too excited, geologists: “Rock Dog” isn’t about an animal into minerals. It’s music that stirs the mountain mastiff in this sweet if ineffectual animated movie, purportedly the first instance of a Chinese animation property — an adaptation of Zheng Jun’s graphic novel “Tibetan Rock Dog” — outsourcing its production to America (“Free Birds” studio Reel FX). With obvious nods to the melding of Eastern and Western cultures, and a hoped-for international appeal, the result is a low-key, simple — very, very simple — story of pursuing one’s dreams (and protecting sheep and foiling wolves) that never exactly soars.
- 2/24/2017
- by Robert Abele
- The Wrap
Lionsgate’s Summit Premiere released a new trailer to the upcoming animated comedy Rock Dogs, which features the voices of Luke Wilson, J.K. Simmons, and Eddie Izzard. Based on the Chinese graphic novel Tibetan Rock Dog by Chinese rockstar Zheng Jun, the film is directed by Ash Brannon, who co-wrote the script with Kurt Voelker. Synopsis: For the Tibetan Mastiffs living on Snow Mountain, a dog’s life has a simple riff: Guard a peaceful village of wool-making sheep from…...
- 12/19/2016
- Deadline
Altitude Film Distribution acquires family animation Rock Dog featuring J.K. Simmons, Luke Wilson and Eddie Izzard.
Altitude Film Distribution has acquired UK rights to family animation Rock Dog, which had its European premiere at the recent BFI London Film Festival. The film features a voice cast including J.K. Simmons, Luke Wilson, Eddie Izzard and Sam Elliot.
Co-founder and CEO of Altitude Film Entertainment Will Clarke commented, “Following the great response to the film at the BFI London Film Festival, we’re looking forward to introducing this to a wider UK audience.” The film marks Altitude’s first theatrical animation acquistion.
Ralph Kamp, chairman and CEO of the film’s sales agent Timeless Films, commented, “From the very first screening, [Altitude’s] enthusiasm and passion for the film made it clear to us they would be the perfect distribution partner. We hope the film will become a big success in the UK and look forward to the release next year...
Altitude Film Distribution has acquired UK rights to family animation Rock Dog, which had its European premiere at the recent BFI London Film Festival. The film features a voice cast including J.K. Simmons, Luke Wilson, Eddie Izzard and Sam Elliot.
Co-founder and CEO of Altitude Film Entertainment Will Clarke commented, “Following the great response to the film at the BFI London Film Festival, we’re looking forward to introducing this to a wider UK audience.” The film marks Altitude’s first theatrical animation acquistion.
Ralph Kamp, chairman and CEO of the film’s sales agent Timeless Films, commented, “From the very first screening, [Altitude’s] enthusiasm and passion for the film made it clear to us they would be the perfect distribution partner. We hope the film will become a big success in the UK and look forward to the release next year...
- 10/31/2016
- ScreenDaily
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