Local dog stars alongside Brad Pitt in new blockbuster
A kiwi dog is starring in a new Hollywood blockbuster hitting movie theatres this week. Heart of the Beast stars Oscar winner Brad Pitt as a retired US Army Special Forces veteran, who is forced to battle nature's brutal elements after his sea plane crashes in the Alaskan wilderness. But the film was actually shot across the South Island. Playing the supporting role of his dog Odin, is a New Zealand dog called Uber. Uber's head trainer, Andrew Simpson spoke to Lisa Owen.
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