Posted Wed Jul 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM PDT by Tom Landy
The direct-to-video puppy prequel will send Blu-ray to the doghouse this August.
In an early press announcement, 20th Century Fox has just revealed 'Marley & Me: The Puppy Years' for a Blu-ray release on August 16 exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores.
Filmed on location in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia (where the tax breaks are crisp and refreshing), and directed by Michael Damian ('Flicka 2,' 'Moondance Alexander'), this touching side story to the original $240 million global box office smash 'Marley & Me' introduces us to Marley as the lovable pint-sized pup.
Fall into puppy love with “the world’s worst dog,” who now has a frisky voice and an attitude to match. Join Marley for his mischievous puppy years, as he and his summer pal, Bodie Grogan, wreak havoc on a neighborhood dog contest. Marley outwits Dobermans, Shepherds and Collies, while stealing hearts in his own unique and lovable way. Get your paws on 'Marley & Me: The Puppy Years' and fetch big laughs for the whole family!
The Blu-ray will feature 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include Marley & Me: The Puppy Years Goes to Training Camp, Part of the Family, and My Favorite Moments.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray is $29.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'Marley & Me: The Puppy Years' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under August 16.
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