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Bulldog, a St. Bernard, a Labrador and a Dachshund, among others. Some were found atrescues in Los Angeles and Mexico, some were seasoned Hollywood dogs.Walt Disney Pictures presents “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” a Mandeville Films/SmartEntertainment Production. The filmis directed by Raja Gosnell (“Yours,Mine and Ours,” “Scooby-Doo,”“Never Been Kissed”) from ascreenplay by Analisa LaBiancoand Jeff Bushell, and a story by JeffBushell. The producers are DavidHoberman, John Jacobs and ToddLieberman; the executive produceris Steve Nicolaides.The behind-the-scenes teamincludes director of photographyPhil Méheux (“Casino Royale,” “The Mask of Zorro,” “Entrapment”), production designerBill Boes (“Fantastic Four,” “Scooby-Doo”), costume designer Mariestela Fernández (“BeforeNight Falls,” “The Crime of Father Amaro”), and visual effects supervisor Michael McAlister(Oscar ® winner for “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom”). The editor is Sabrina Plisco(“Charlotte’s Web”) and the composer is Heitor Pereira (“Curious George,” “Real WomenHave Curves”). A team of more than 60 animal trainers was led by head trainer/animalcoordinator Michael Alexander (“Eight Below,” “Night at the Museum”) of Birds & AnimalsUnlimited. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures distributes.A WAYWARD CHIHUAHUAA WAYWARD CHIHUAHUA FINDS HER WAYFilmmakers Blend Humor, Fun and Positive MessagesThe stage is set for “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” when Chloe’s loving and devoted ownerVivian (CURTIS) recruits her niece Rachel (PERABO) to care for the pampered pooch duringa business trip. But when the reluctant and somewhat irresponsible dog-sitter heads to Mexicoon a last-minute weekend getawaywith the overindulged Chihuahua intow, chaos erupts. When Chloe goesmissing, Rachel recruits Vivian’strusted landscaper Sam(CARDONA) and his devoted dogPapi to help in the search efforts.“Chloe lives under theassumption that she must have thatlife because she deserves it andbecause that’s her place,” saysdirector Raja Gosnell. “She has noconcept of her roots, her heritage, where she as a Chihuahua comes from. She doesn’t embraceher Mexican heritage.”In contrast, says Gosnell, Papi is well aware of his roots and has a solid self-identity. “He12