LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2009 In celebration of the releases of Disney s highly popular Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Bolt and Space Buddies on Disney Blu-ray and DVD, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is hosting a special casting call to find one camera-ready canine for a bark-on role in an upcoming Buddies film the highly lovable DVD franchise for the whole family.

The first audition, will be held at The Grove in Los Angeles, on March 7th, 2009, will feature dogs strutting their stuff on a catwalk, and auditioning in front of friends, fans, and furry creatures a like. The event will feature the popular DJ from KiisFM as emcee Manny on the Streets.

Audition slots are limited with sign-ups beginning at 12pm and are on a first come, first serve basis. The Beverly Hills Chihuahua catwalk requires participants to arrive "camera ready" in the style of Beverly Hills Chihuahua...glamour, fashion & doggy bling with outrageous outfits!

The Bolt runway is looking for all types of dogs, action star and super heroes full of talent and tricks! Auditions will take place across the country in seven cities and will be documented for Director Robert Vince to choose the final star.

It will be fun for the whole family! Local pet care vendors will be on hand to give tips on keeping the family pet current for their lifestyle, fitness and health needs. Attendees will get a chance to get up close and personal with a real Disney dog star, Chloe , from the hit film Beverly Hills Chihuahua. The events have tons of fun for everyone, even the family dog.

Audition dates, cities and venues:

LOS ANGELES Saturday, March 7th The Grove 101 The Grove Drive Los Angeles, CA 90036

SAN DIEGO Sunday, March 8th Fashion Valley Mall 7007 Friars Rd San Diego, CA 92108

PHOENIX Friday, March 13th Bolin Memorial Park 1649 W Adams St Phoenix, AZ 85007

DALLAS Sunday, March 15th Fair Park (Museum of Nature & Science Bldg) 1300 Robert B Cullum Blvd. Dallas, TX 75315

ATLANTA Friday, March 20th Centennial Park 265 Park Ave West N.W. Atlanta, GA 30313

MIAMI Sunday, March 22nd Bayfront Park 301 North Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132