The film's logo.
American Dog is a Disney film written and directed by Chris Sanders and was supposed to be released in 2007.
Plot[]
A dog named Henry stars in his own show where he's a secret agent. While he was in his show, something goes wrong and Henry blacks out. He then wakes up into Nevada desert, 2,000 miles away from his home. It's up to Henry and some friends, including a one eyed cat with an eyepatch and a large rabbit along the way, to either make it back home, or find a new one.
Why It Was Cancelled[]
- It was considered too bizarre for children.
- Chris Sanders was kicked out the team during the film’s production.
Results[]
- The film was reworked into the 2008 Disney film Bolt.
- Disney member Chris Sanders left Disney completely and joined DreamWorks to direct the 2010 film How to Train Your Dragon.
- Chris Sanders reused the eyepatch-wearing cat in his webcomic, Kiskaloo.
Gallery/Concepts[]
Heinrich - Concept Art by Rune Brandt Bennicke
Heinrich hand poses
Concept art of Ruthie - supposedly a zombie girl scout
More Ruthie
Poses for Todd
Hand poses for Todd and Penny
Jo? - design by Chris Sanders - Art by Rune Brandt Bennicke
Footage[]
American Dog-2
Test footage for the film shown at SIGGRAPH 2005.
James Stapp- Character Reel - Sept. 2021
Model turn arounds of characters from the film by animator James Stapp (exactly at 1:27).