
Dug's Special Mission(2009)
Dug is sent on foolish missions by Alpha, Beta, and Gamma so they can hunt for the Bird of Paradise Falls by themselves. Dug may find that where he belongs is not where he's been looking.


“New adventure. Same wingman.”
Carl Fredricksen reluctantly agrees to go on a date with a lady friend—but admittedly has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl's pre-date jitters and offer some tried-and-true tips for making friends—if you're a dog.

Ed Asner
Carl (voice)

Bob Peterson
Dug / Alpha (voice)
Carl's Date is a animation, family, comedy, romance film released in 2023 exploring themes of date, love, dog, short film. Directed by Bob Peterson, it stars Ed Asner, Bob Peterson. Carl Fredricksen reluctantly agrees to go on a date with a lady friend—but admittedly has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl's pre-date jitters and offer some tried-and-true tips for making friends—if you're a dog.
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