First Isle of Dogs freaked everyone out when they realized the title sounds like “I Love Dogs.”
sometimes you’ve just got to shout it from the top of a trash pile https://t.co/Uy4vhGbpp9
— Isle of Dogs (@isleofdogsmovie) March 23, 2018
Then, there were a series of screenings of the Wes Anderson movie just for dogs.
Picturehouse was behind the initiative, which took place all over the UK on Sunday.
Screenings were also held around the United States.
This morning we welcomed some special 4 legged visitors for our #IsleOfDogs preview 🐶 Plus a special intro from the top dog himself! pic.twitter.com/qVKNAiK2Ac
— Duke of York’s (@DukeofYorks) March 25, 2018
My #staffy Hope is ready to go for the #dogfriendly screening of #isleofdogs Thankyou @ClaphamPH for providing this!!! THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!! #dogfriendlycinema #winningatlife 💕🐶🎬 pic.twitter.com/ZzM8qEAoyP
— jojo (@missjohud) March 25, 2018
#IsleOfDogs @picturehouses pic.twitter.com/r63qjGWxaT
— John Churchley (@johnchurchley) March 25, 2018
Ireland’s screening of the animated film is believed to be a first dog-friendly open-door policy for that country.
🎞We had the BEST time watching #IsleOfDogs at Ireland’s first dog friendly movie 🐶screening at @thelighthoused7! So many well behaved dogs 👍Here’s hoping to many more events! Thanks so much @thedoggiedo, @20thcenturyfoxirl & @LightHouseD7 for organising. #dogfriendlyireland pic.twitter.com/7LXZbQOcfH
— Dogs Trust Ireland (@DogsTrust_IE) March 25, 2018
The Lighthouse Cinema in Dublin hosted the truly tail-wagging event.
Joy…overload. #isleofdogs #dogfriendlyscreening pic.twitter.com/2KA5pS6CIJ
— Light House Cinema (@LightHouseD7) March 25, 2018
What’s not to love?
“this is the best heckin flim mine eyes did ever did see” #IsleOfDogs #Dogfriendlyscreening
(image via https://t.co/ntOySbUALU) pic.twitter.com/yrSaNgCXDv— Light House Cinema (@LightHouseD7) March 26, 2018
Representing all Slugs…great & smol at Ireland’s first dog-friendly screening with @thedoggiedo @LightHouseD7 #SlugLife pic.twitter.com/OKQjDzskr6
— io 🐌 (@life_of_io) March 25, 2018
9 yrs old and first trip to the cinema @LightHouseD7 for #IsleofDogs @thedoggiedo #Bonesthedog pic.twitter.com/kBLUstpiMA
— Enid Beb (@Dutchiebikes) March 25, 2018
Dogs rule.
A deeply engaging introductory talk for the #IsleOfDogs canine-friendly screening at @LightHouseD7 pic.twitter.com/cKEPTeXv3R
— R M Clarke (@RMClarke_) March 25, 2018
Theatres around the world need to do more of this.
A bunch of dogs went to an Isle of Dogs screening dressed up as Wes Anderson characters, and I guess this is as good as it’s ever going to get pic.twitter.com/u1ct0tk6eY
— Rachel Paige (@rachmeetsworld) March 24, 2018
Very excited for Ireland’s first dog friendly screening! Thanks to @thedoggiedo and @20thcenturyfoxireland! #isleofdogsmovie pic.twitter.com/tRKGaIdUwA
— Dogs Trust Ireland (@DogsTrust_IE) March 25, 2018
Jeff Goldblum and Bill Murray, who lend their voices to the film, agree.
My new fantasy is just “Jeff Goldblum + puppy” pic.twitter.com/sDtBEA6Yqj
— Rachel Paige (@rachmeetsworld) March 22, 2018
Goldblum attending a puppy-screening in New York, saying: “I’ll come and clean up, too, if they make any mess,” he said. “Bring them in! We can’t get too close to dogs!”
And Murray telling the Hollywood Reporter much the same.
“I think it’s a very good idea. I think it’s a great idea, as a matter of fact,” Murray said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of theaters had dog days. We have dog days at baseball parks, and it’s a huge hit. I think they should have dog days in the movie theater.”
Main Photo Lighthouse Cinema/Twitter