DVD Review and Giveaway: A Dog’s Journey (and bonus giveaway)

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DENNIS QUAID AND BAILEY ARE BACK IN THE HEARTWARMING SEQUEL TO
 A DOG'S PURPOSE!

Picking up where A Dog’s Purpose left off, A Dog’s Journey, continues the tale of lovable farm dog Bailey, as he finds a new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond, and learns that some friendships transcend lifetimes. A hit with audiences, who rated it an “A” CinemaScore, the movie is “a must-see for any dog lover” (Chuck Yarborough, The Plain Dealer) and the perfect choice for family viewing, teaching universal lessons about the values of friendship and devotion. “Pawsitively” uplifting from start to finish, A Dog’s Journey features over 30 minutes of bonus content including deleted and extended scenes, a hilarious gag reel and featurettes with the cast and a behind the scenes look at the memorable animal performances.

SYNOPSIS:

Bailey (voiced again by Josh Gad; Beauty and the Beast, Frozen) is living the good life on the Michigan farm of his former “boy” now grown to manhood, Ethan (Dennis Quaid; A Dog’s Purpose, I Can Only Imagine) and Ethan’s wife Hannah (Marg Helgenberger; “C.S.I.,” “Under the Dome”). He even has a new playmate: Ethan and Hannah’s baby granddaughter, CJ (Kathryn Prescott; “24: Legacy”). Everything is great on the farm until CJ’s mom, Gloria (Betty Gilpin, Isn’t It Romantic, “GLOW”), decides to take CJ away and chase her own fulfillment in the big city. Ethan asks Bailey to watch over CJ wherever she goes, and thus begins Bailey’s adventure through multiple lives, filled with love, friendship and devotion, as he, CJ, and CJ’s best friend Trent (Henry Lau; Internationally famous pop star) experience joy and heartbreak, music and laughter, and few really good belly rubs.

Directed by Emmy winner Gail Mancuso (“Modern Family”), A Dog’s Journey is produced by Gavin Polone (A Dog’s Purpose), and written by W. Bruce Cameron & Cathryn Michon, and Maya Forbes & Wally Wolodarsky, based on the best-selling novel by Cameron.

Bonus Features:

The DVD features over 30 minutes of bonus content, including deleted and extended scenes, plus:

- a hilarious Gag Reel

- A DOG'S Sequel - New and returning cast members discuss their roles in A Dog's Journey, and share their appreciation for director Gail Mancuso.

- Everyone's Best Friend - Sit down with the cast to hear about their life-long love of man's best friend.

-Working with Dogs - Cast and crew share the joys of working with animal-actors.

- A Healing Journey - Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid and others discuss the bond between dogs and humans.

- Scoring the JOURNEY - Director Gail Mancuso and composer Mark Isham discuss the music in the film.

- Feature Commentary with Director Gail Mancuso

Trailer:

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Review:

GRAB the tissues. Seriously, if you've ever loved a dog, you're gonna need AT LEAST one box of them! So you MIGHT want to watch before you watch with the kids, if you don't want them to see you blubbering away about your dogs! Just like the first movie, this one features moments that will come back to you in random moments,and make you smile! This movie really touches on a lot of different topics, all of which make for GREAT life  discussions with your kids, especially teens. Sometimes we take simple things for granted and don't understand what they really ARE, like a dog's unconditional love. This movie will help to teach your kids just what IS important, and what shouldn't be lost. Be sure you don't miss it on Family Movie Night!

A Dog's Journey is already out on digital, and comes out on BLU-RAY, DVD and on DEMAND on AUGUST 20, 2019!

Giveaway

One BTHM reader will win this giveaway pack of the Review Copy (Blu-Ray and Regular Disc DVD set, NO digital copy) and the adorable Thoughts of Dog Academic Year Planner, that runs September 2019 through December 2020!

Based on the Thoughts of Dog planner is based on the popular @dog_feelings Twitter account, penned by Matt Nelson of WeRateDogs fame, this 2019-2020 16-Month Weekly/Monthly Planner Calendar will warm the hearts of dog lovers thanks to its adorable illustrations and sweet, funny reflections on life from the pup-spective of good doggos, who, above all else, love their humans (JUST like Boss Dog!). It also features:

- September 2019-December 2020 pages, great for school or academic planning with Lay-flat binding

- Weekly 2-page spreads, plus monthly planning pages

- 2021 planning pages and at-a-glance calendar, and extra pages for jotting notes and additional planning

- Widely celebrated and nationally recognized holidays and observances for the United States, already included for easier planning 

- Smaller size, 5" x 8½", easily fits in purses, book bags, totes, backpacks, and satchels

-Sturdy cover, with a storage pocket at the back cover, and an elastic band closure

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