LATEST DOG JACK NEWS

ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING ACTOR LOUIS GOSSETT JR., STARS IN DOG JACK AS NARRATOR

(MALIBOU, CA) The academy award-winning famed star of "Officer and a Gentleman" will lend his tremendous talent to "Dog Jack" by starring as it's voiceover narrator, playing the part of older Jed as he reflects on his experiences as a boy soldier during the Civil war with his dog, Jack. Daniel Hanson, assistant director and associate producer of the film relentlessly pursued selected Hollywood big-name acting talent until he negotiated a deal with Mr. Gossett.

The narration was recorded at the famed Morningview Studios Estate in Malibu overlooking the Pacific Ocean where such notable stars as David Lynch, Anthony Hopkins, Black Eyed Peas, Bob Marley and Fergie have recorded. After the recording session, Ed McDougal and his son, Eddie, Dan Hanson and Woody Young were invited to Mr. Gossett's estate for to hear some incredible stories of Mr. Gossett's fabled past growing up in Coney Island, New York, with Harvey Keitel, Neil Simon, and Arthur Miller. Ed reflected on his experience working with Mr. Gossett: "It was an honor for me to spend a few hours with a genuine man of God --someone who is so recognized for his lifetime achievements as an actor, yet at the same time so humble and concerned about the condition of the human race." Mr. Gossett is currently starring in "A Fonder Heart" with Daryl Hannah and passionately devotes his energy when he's not acting in his non-profit organization, the Eracism Foundation, which provides positive experiences for at-risk neighborhood youth in urban areas throughout the United States. Says Mr. Gossett about "Dog Jack," “Dog Jack is a feel-good production about our history. “When people see the film, they will feel better..."

DOG JACK IS IN THE CAN!

Roger Wolski, Dog Jack's multi-talented sound designer has been relentlessly perfecting the sound tracks to the point where the film's surround mix is now completed.

In addition to his work as sound designer, Roger recorded, edited and mixed 100 channels of thousands of sound effects, music cues, and foley effects into a powerful surround mix. "I am absolutely thrilled with what Roger has singlehandedly been able to achieve - creating nothing less than a 'Slumdog Millionaire' quality soundtrack," says director Ed McDougal. "I can honestly say that I've never heard him ever say a cross word or exhibit the slightest amount of stress in his work -- a record few can attest to." Roger also supervised the visual effects (magically erasing boom boles and fire hydrants) and titles from the film.

Steve Panning of Chicago HD has reconstituted the low-res edited version of the film to original HD and created Blueray masters for the film showings.

Drew Annen assisted with the matchback and created an HD version of the trailer which was masterfully created by Erin Robb.

Bob Sliga, renowned color timer completed color work for the film this past month. Bob is one of the best in the business. He works for the FinalCut Pro team in LA, helping to write the software for the program "Color."

We also received additional music from the Georgia Sea Island Singers and re-recording of additional ballroom music by the talented Anonymous String Band.

Frank Kasy and Justin Van Genderen will supply finished posters of Dog Jack for publicity purposes. Vitaly Franko continues to pour his expert knowledge as a talented web designer into the "Dog Jack" website.

Ed McDougal says of the finished film: "I've been cautious about saying this until now but the film looks and sounds awesome! The soundtrack and visuals are amazing as well as the other elements. This, of course, has only been made possible by a gracious God who has elevated the creative process to a higher level than I ever imagined and the incredible individual and collective contributions from hundreds of its participants. There's not a day go by when I'm working on the film that I am not humbled by the huge contribution made by these very special people who have given so much to the movie. It's taken a long time to complete the film, but I hope the release of the film will coincide with a time in which the world will warm up to a great story of hope and courage."

DOG JACK'S AUTHOR, FLORENCE BIROS, TO HOST PITTSBURGH PREMIERE OCTOBER 11"

(NEW WILMINGTON, PA September 28, 2009) The story of a dog from Pittsburgh who became a Civil War hero will make its debut during a special screening event on October 11 at Soldiers and Sailors Hall and Museum in Pittsburgh’s Oakland community. Dog Jack, based on a novel by New Wilmington, Pa. native Florence W. Biros, will premiere with two special shows at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Hall’s auditorium.

Biros was inspired more than 40 years ago by a picture of Dog Jack which hangs on a wall at Soldiers and Sailors Hall and Museum. Curiosity led her on a search to reveal exactly why a mongrel dog had such a place of honor in a museum dedicated to war heroes. The film, Dog Jack brings his remarkable story to life.

“My life-long dream has been for this novel to be turned into a movie,” said Biros. “We completed filming during the summer, and I’m so excited to share it with the region’s residents in the very place that started it all. “

Filmed in western Pennsylvania and Illinois, and narrated by accomplished stage and film actor Louis Gossett, Jr., Dog Jack is a story of a 14-year-old runaway slave boy and his loyal dog, Jack, who were befriended by the men of the Penn Avenue Fire Company in Pittsburgh. The unlikely pair tagged along when the members of the fire company joined the Pittsburgh 102nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment at the beginning of the Civil War. The film and novel are based on true historical accounts and fiction.

The film is directed by Edward McDougal, a native of Chicago and director of numerous award-winning films with distribution in more than 30 countries worldwide. Many cast and crew members from the Chicago and Pittsburgh areas will be at the event including Piglet, who stars as Jack, and local history re-enactors who appear in the film. Florence Biros and Ed McDougal also will be available to talk to guests after each showing.

Tickets are available online at SonRise Publications.com or by phone at 800-358-0777. Prices for the 2:30 p.m. matinee are $10 for adults, $5 for students between the ages of six and 14. Tickets for the 6:30 p.m. showing are $15 for adults and $5 for students ages six to 14. Children under six are free.

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"DOG JACK" TO HOST NATIONWIDE SCREENING EVENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS, POTENTIAL DISTRIBUTORS AND THE PRESS

Screenings of "Dog Jack" will be held in HD and surround sound this fall in Los Angeles, Chicago and Pittsburgh for major studios and participants of the film. Months in advance of the "Dog Jack" screenings, the producers of "Dog Jack" have already been approached by major distributors, including Sony Pictures who are interested in screening the film for possible distribution.

"The West Coast screenings will introduce the film to as large of a selection of Hollywood studios and distributors as possible so that we can be in a position to negotiate the widest possible distribution for the movie," explains Edward McDougal, the director and producer of "Dog Jack."

"The Pittsburgh and Chicago showings were set up as a 'thank you' to the hundreds of crew, actors and reenactors who participated in the film." If you would like to attend the Pittsburgh showing on October 11th, please call 800-358-0777. Although the Chicago (tentative, October 24) and West Coast events are private screenings, there still might be some seats available. If you are interested, please send an email to houseofcinema@yahoo.com with the word "tickets" in the subject heading.