Joe Camp and movie animal trainer Mark Forbes have set up a Facebook page that allows pet owners and Shelter Workers to post photos of their dogs and various strays that could possibly make the cut as Benji. If you think the next superstar hound resides in your living room, let Joe Camp and Mark Forbes know:
Joe Camp and Mark Forbes aren't just stopping at this juncture. The two have teamed up on a nationwide search, scouring shelters and rescues across the country. Joe hopes to keep the spirit of the original film in tact, and had this to say about the upcoming film.
"Parents and grandparents will recognize the spirit of Benji. He was always a mutt and will always be a mutt. He is the everydog."
About appeasing his father, who now lives in Nashville, Joe Camp offered these thoughts.
"The irony is he doesn't have to say a thing. I hear his voice constantly in my head. If I screw this up, I have to look him in the eye."
Benji hopes to begin filming sometime next year. All they need is the right dog!
Benji comes to theaters in 2014 and stars Benji. The film is directed by Brandon Camp.
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Josh
@nburgmei Hey, man. I'm 28 too and loved me some Benji as a lad.
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ejk1
I didn't like when Benji's girlfriend was abused by those douchebag kidnappers.
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Nburgmei
I loved me some Benji when I was a kid (I'm 28). It does make me feel a little old that you guys haven't even heard of it.
11 months agoby @nburgmeiFlag
Vesna Sunrider
Or the father is included in the making but the writer forgot to mention?
11 months agoby @Vesna-SunriderFlag
Vesna Sunrider
Shouldn't there stand 'Brandon' instead of 'Joe' before the quoted text, since Brandon is doing the reboot and Joe is the father who did the original movies - therefore Brandon needs to appease Joe?
11 months agoby @Vesna-SunriderFlag
Mutant
Lassy was in black in white, Benji came in the 80's.
Dear lord I'm older than some of you! The Horror
born 1971
11 months agoby @zenderFlag
Josh
Benji was the first movie I ever saw in theatres.
11 months agoby @shuabertFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@skywise Gotcha
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skywise
@bawnian-dexeus oooh you tryin to get smacked? LOL
try early 30's!
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Bawnian©-Dexeus
@skywise What do you range? Early 40's ?
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skywise
@narrator Im not sure when the original came out (i think there may have been a black and white version) but yes the Benji i know was from the 80's
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the Narrator
Lol, @skywise. I take it this was a show or film from the early eighties or earlier?
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skywise
@narrator@bawnian-dexeus YOu guys make me feel old!
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Bawnian©-Dexeus
@narrator Neither have I
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the Narrator
...uhm, am I missing something? I've never even heard of Benji before. Why the reboot of a franchise I'm pretty sure most weren't even aware was out there?
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Vamp
I'd be game for a Benji reboot. They were always fun movies. I love the contradictory ending to this article, though. "Benji hopes to begin filming sometime next year. All they need is the right dog! Benji comes to theaters in 2012 and stars Benji." lmfao.
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