The movie called “Dog” starring Channing Tatum, which just hit theaters today, may hit close to home for a lot of viewers. It certainly does for Tatum, seeing as it’s all based on a true and very personal memory. Show The movie “Dog” follows U.S. Army Ranger Jackson Briggs (Tatum). He is given a new task that involved bringing a dog named Lulu down the Pacific Coast so she can attend her handler’s funeral. The military dog has an owner that is a fallen soldier. The two depart together, which is when things get truly entertaining. As it turns out, Briggs and Lulu don’t really get along and a lot of chaos comes from the road trip. The film also stars Jane Adams, Kevin Nash, Ethan Suplee, and Emmy Raver-Lampman. An Inspiring, Personal Story for Channing TatumFor Channing Tatum, this is a very personal project for a number of reasons. First, Tatum is the writer, co-director, co-producer of the film. This also marks his return to acting after taking several years away. Mostly, it hits close to home because the story is inspired by the loss of his own dog, also named Lulu. During an interview with Yahoo! Tatum shared that the movie is inspired by his last road trip with his dog Lulu. His dog was a pit bull Catahoula mix. When Tatum found out his dog was diagnosed with cancer in 2018, he decided to take her on one last epic road trip. He took this time to enjoy Lulu’s company before she sadly passed. The movie “Dog” is quite different. Instead of focusing on the dog’s death, “Dog” is like the beginning of a story. It will show the beginning of a dog-owner relationship and the beginning of lasting memories. “Developing it [Dog] and really talking about what dogs mean and what dogs mean to specifically me, or to soldiers, or to anyone really, and primarily we landed on this word ‘surrender’. And that was to me really what I had to learn. When I went on my last road trip with my puppy, [I experienced] that feeling of, ‘There’s nothing I can do. There’s nothing left to do.’ You just have to accept it and be thankful for the time that you did get and know that they’re not supposed to be here forever. I’m supposed to go on and she has to go someplace else,” Tatum said to the news outlet. Challenge of Starring In and Directing ‘Dog’Recently, Channing Tatum appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” to talk about his new movie. Kelly Clarkson said that she believes the movie takes people on an emotional rollercoaster. Not only does it make you laugh, but it makes you stop and think about some important subjects. Clarkson also asked Tatum what it was like to both star in and direct this new picture. “It was a lot harder than I expected it to be. We thought it was a simple movie, you know it’s me and a dog and whatnot but at the end of the day, I probably won’t direct again if I’m going to be in the movie. I’m in every frame of the film and to try and direct, you don’t have any time to actually go watch what you’ve just done. It’s a little frustrating,” Tatum said. In conjunction with the USO and Fort Benning MWR, the Fort Benning Exchange’s Lucas Theater hosted free screenings of United Artists’ new release “Dog” with some special guests: star Channing Tatum and director Reid Carolin.  Channing Tatum poses with Military Police and K-9s during one of the screenings of “Dog,” which features Tatum as an Army Ranger on a road trip with Lulu, a Belgian Malinois dog. The Hollywood A-lister spoke at three of the showings, which were screened for select audiences: one showing for Gold Star families and Fort Benning command; one for the 75th Ranger Regiment, the unit to which Tatum’s on-screen character belongs; and one for the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade trainees. “Having a big name like Channing Tatum come to visit the Soldiers and families at Fort Benning was a real morale boost for our community,” said Fort Benning Exchange General Manager Don Sydlik II. “A huge ‘thank you’ to the USO for all their efforts in making this special event happen for our Soldiers and families.” Though the rumor of a possible Tatum appearance at Fort Benning had been buzzing around post, many in the audience were completely surprised by the star’s presence. Tatum thanked the audiences for their service and sacrifice. “It was a really, really great event, especially with Channing Tatum taking the time to talk to the audience and the Gold Star families,” said Maj. Crystal Rorebeck, Fort Benning garrison executive officer, who attended one of the screenings where Tatum spoke. “You could see the excitement on everyone’s faces, especially the kids. It was pretty neat.” Tatum and Carolin were accompanied by 11 Army Rangers who served as support staff on the film. “Dog” is a buddy comedy that follows the misadventures of two former Army Rangers paired against their will on the road trip of a lifetime. Army Ranger Briggs (Tatum) and Lulu (a Belgian Malinois dog) buckle into a 1984 Ford Bronco and race down the Pacific Coast in hopes of making it to a fellow Soldier’s funeral on time. The Fort Benning Exchange theater hosted nine free screenings of “Dog” in total for about 500 members of the Fort Benning community. Hollywood A-lister Channing Tatum signs posters for “Dog” at Fort Benning. The Exchange also partnered with United Artists to bring free screenings to 17 other military installations. Thanks to the Exchange, Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, military families and retirees got to see the movie in advance of its Feb. 18 nationwide release. “Bringing complimentary showings of first-run movies to our military heroes before the rest of the world gets to see them is one way the Exchange expresses our gratitude for their service,” said Nalan Howard, the Exchange’s motion picture program planner. “These screenings are an opportunity for service members to relax with family and friends.” Tatum and Reid recently joined “Chief Chat” to engage with the military community about the movie. Click here to watch the interview. Was Channing Tatum in the Marines?Channing Tatum Singing, Dancing as a U.S. Navy Sailor
— a “mystery comedy” about a “fixer” working in 1950s Hollywood. Tatum, 35, was actually sent to a military school in ninth grade, but never entered the service upon graduation. Instead, he became a model and then an actor and yada yada yada.
What military base was in the movie Dog?9, the actor visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to promote his film "Dog," which hit theaters on Friday. Lackland is one of the military's premier canine training grounds. During his visit, the details of which were posted on Facebook by JBSA, Tatum had his priorities in order: He played with puppies.
Why did Channing Tatum and Jessie J split?It was announced Channing and Jessie J's relationship ended after the pair had 'different priorities'. A source revealed there 'wasn't any drama' between Tatum, 39, and Jessie, 31 and that 'they just decided to part ways and were still good friends'.
Is the movie Dog based on true story?The movie Dog is partially based on a true story. Co-director and star of the film, Channing Tatum rescued a mix-breed dog named Lulu in 2008. She lived with him for the last decade of her life, passing away from cancer in December of 2018.
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