Emma Roberts sinks teeth into canine comedy

By Tatiana Siegel

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Emma Roberts is going to the dogs.

The "Nancy Drew" star has signed on to star in the live-action comedy "Hotel for Dogs," which revolves around two orphaned teenagers who hide dozens of stray dogs in an abandoned hotel.

Visual effects maven Thor Freudenthal will make his feature directorial debut on the DreamWorks film, which is based on Lois Duncan's novel.

Roberts, whose big-screen credits also include "Aquamarine," recently signed on to reprise her role as the teen detective in a "Nancy Drew" sequel.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter