• Most Popular
  • Most Shared

Emma Roberts sinks teeth into canine comedy

Tue Aug 14, 2007 2:40am EDT
Cast member Emma Roberts attends the world premiere of ''Nancy Drew'' held at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood June 9, 2007. Roberts 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. REUTERS/Phil McCarten

By Tatiana Siegel

Film

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
Film


More from Reuters

Joint Terminal Attack Controller SSgt Clinton J. Herbison, a U.S. Airman from the 817 Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron (EASOS) takes a break during a night mission near Honaker Miracle camp at the Pesh valley of Kunar Province August 12, 2009. Credit: REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Pictures of the Year

A look at the best photos of 2009.  Slideshow 

    PICTURES
    The Dalai Lama jokes with a nasal spray after being asked his opinion on the swine flu during a press conference after his first lecture in Lausanne, Switzerland, August 4, 2009. REUTERS/ Valentin Flauraud

    What a wacky year it's been...

    Um, what's up the Dalai Lama's nose? "Oddly Enough" editor Bob Basler rounds up the goofiest photos of the year.  Full Article 

    Oddly Enough
    A caution sign is seen next to a stock board at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in Sydney September 5, 2008. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz
    Political Risk in 2010:

    Don't say we didn't warn you

    With the financial crisis (mostly) in the past, U.S. investors are eying a fresh start to the coming year. Here's a look at what speedbumps lie ahead.  Full Article 

    Global Markets