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Poster for Old Dogs
Directed by
Walt Becker

Screenplay by
David Diamond and David Weissman

Music Composed by
John Debney

World Premiere
November 9, 2009 (El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA)

Theatrical Release Date
November 25, 2009 (pushed back from April 10, 2009)

DVD Release Date
March 9, 2010 (order)

Production Companies
Tapestry Films, Walt Disney Pictures

Distribution Company
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Summary

The story revolves around a divorced father (Robin) of 6-year-old twins and his womanizing best friend/business partner (Travolta) who have their hands full when they're forced to care for the kids for two weeks.
Dillon will play the overzealous leader of the summer camp where they take the kids. He is ultraconservative and thinks the two men are actually gay lovers who have adopted the twins. He keeps a sharp eye on the two at all times.

Trailer
Robin on "Old Dogs"

"It's basically the idea that old dogs can learn new tricks," laughed Williams. "It's about two men in what they call the twilight of the golden years, older men. My character finds out that he has twins that he didn't know about and then the kids are suddenly told 'This is your dad, and you're going to stay with him for the weekend'."

"John's character is a really hardcore bachelor, who thinks that the idea of having kids around would be great for cougar bait," laughed the spastic "License to Wed" star, adding, "For those of you who don't know what a cougar is, check online: Single white females, or single females looking for husbands."

Once the guys start watching "SpongeBob," they find that the world looks quite different from a child's perspective. "The idea of you having children really appeals [to some women]," Williams said of the flick, referring to the character of Travolta's real-life wife and co-star Kelly.

"It's learning about life," the Oscar-winner proclaimed. "What are you going to do now, smart boy, that you're single at the age of 50? ... That is the essence of the movie."
(Source: MTV - reproduced in part)

Photo Gallery
Main Cast

Robin Williams
Dan Rayburn

John Travolta
Charlie Reed

Ella Bleu Travolta
Emily

Conner Rayburn
Zach

Kelly Preston
Vicki

Matt Dillon
Barry

Seth Green
Ralph White

Bernie Mac
Jimmy Lunchbox

Regan Mizrahi
Timmy the Roof Boy

Tagline
Sit. Stay. Play Dad.
 
DVD info

The DVD contains the following extra features:

Bloopers
Deleted Scenes
Young Dogs Learn Old Tricks
Audio Commentary
2 Music Videos
Filming Info

Dates
July 9, 2007 - October 5, 2007

Reshoots
June 2008

Locations
New York City, NY
Redding, CT
Bridgeport, CT
New Canaan, CT
Westport Beach, CT
Miami, FL
Santa Ana Zoo, Santa Ana, CA

International Release Dates

Russia
November 26, 2009

Spain
December 3, 2009

Estonia
Iceland
December 4, 2009

Netherlands
December 17, 2009

Sweden
December 18, 2009

Ukraine
December 24, 2009

Finland
December 25, 2009

Australia
December 26, 2009

Portugal
December 31, 2009

Turkey
January 1, 2010

New Zealand
Romania
January 8, 2010

Germany
January 14, 2010

Argentina
January 28, 2010

UK
March 5, 2010

International Titles

France
Papy-Sitter

Extra Filming Info

"Old Dogs" was filmed along Park Ave around E. 40th in New York City on Friday, July 20th, 2007.

On July 26, 2007, the crew filmed a scene while the Mets game was in progress. The stars signed autographs, and they both took hitting practice before the game. Seth Green and Kelly Preston were also there.

Fun fact: Both Travolta and Williams had an umbrella holder, a fan holder, and a sweat dabber.

Box Office Details

Budget
$35,000,000

Gross
$47,695,255 (USA)
N/A (international)
$47,695,255 (total)

Opening Weekend
$16,894,511 (3,425 theaters)

Widest Release
3,425 theaters

In Release
47 days /6.7 weeks

Awards

Razzie Awards
Nom - 2010 - Worst Film
Nom - 2010 - Worst Director (Walt Becker)
Nom - 2010 - Worst Actor (John Travolta)
Nom - 2010 - Worst Supporting Actress (Kelly Preston)