Marmaduke Movie Answers
Last month I promised that Marmaduke, the hilarious Great Dane from the new movie also called Marmaduke, will be answering your questions. Well, today is the day! Marmaduke comes out in theaters today, and here at THE STACKS, we have the inside scoop from the movie dog himself. . .
Liz: Hi Marmaduke! I wish I could meet you in person! What is your favorite thing to do and do you like being a movie star?
Marmaduke: Hi, there Liz! Thanks for your question! I still enjoy hangin' with my step-bro and all-around cool-cat Carlos and with my human fam', the Winslows. My newest hobby is surfing, which I learned (the hard way!) after moving to Orange County. Being a movie star is a lot of fun; the best part is hearing from fans like you.
Dewdrop208: What is your favorite food?
Marmaduke: Hey, Dewdrop, My favorite food is whatever my human fam, the Winslows, are having for dinner that night. But if it's Saturday morning, you gotta love the Debster's waffles.
mirialin_moon_knight4789: Why is your name "Marmaduke?" Why not "Scruffy?"
Marmaduke: Great question, MMK! Actually, "Marmaduke" is sort of a compromise name (or: hybrid). When I was a pup, the Winslows couldn't decide between giving me the name "Marmalade" or the name "Duke" - so take half of each name and, presto, I became "Marmaduke." Works better than "Dukemarma," don't you think?
Rachelt: Dear Marmaduke, What is it like being a dog? Is it fun? I would like to be a dog for a day. Would you like to be a human? PS. Write back soon please!!!!
Marmaduke: Hi, Rachel — thanks for your question. Being a dog is AWESOME, but it also comes with A LOT OF responsibilities – like keeping my human family, the Winslows, in line. I think I'll stick with being a dog because, well, it's just cooler than being human. PS. Was that soon enough?
Aquabubblz: Hey Marmaduke! Do you have any nicknames? Are you afraid of cats?
Marmaduke: Hey there, Aquabubblz. Nicknames? Never. Nope. Nobody ever called me Dogzilla, Bigpaw, or Marmasaurus Rex. And afraid of cats? No way! My best pal and "step-bro" is the super-cool cat Carlos, who lives with me and the Winslows in the O.C. (The only thing that scares me about him are his furballs.)
mintchocolatechip100: In the movie, is Marmaduke played by just one dog or a couple different ones? I heard they do that because dogs don't always cooperate. Also, do you like pie?
Marmaduke: Greetings Mintchocolatechip. (What a flavorful name!) First, I love pies. Very good question. And second, there were two main dogs that played yours truly. They got along great because they had separate trailers. Also, they're fantastic actors and should start practicing some awards speeches, IMHO.
ICEDEMON96: What is the REAL name of the dog that plays Marmaduke?
Marmaduke: Whoa, Icedmon96 – do you really want me to give away Hollywood trade secrets? Well, since it's you who's asking. . . There are two main dogs who play me in the movie, and their names are George and Spirit. I guess my personality is just too big to be played by only one dog. By the way, they are truly gifted actors – they really captured the real me!
author4evr: Marmaduke, what is your favorite thing to do in the whole world?
Marmaduke: Author4ever, I've got two words for you: LIVE LARGE. Marmaduke is the name, and having fun is my game. My best times are always with my pal Carlos, and my new friends in The O.C.
Tatyianna: lol! You are soooooo funny & I think you make a lot of $$$$ off of this. How much money did you make acting in this movie?
Marmaduke: Hey there, Tatyianna, If by $$$$ you mean bones, let's just say I’m a bone-illionaire now!
Wolfsong11: Do you like cats?
Marmaduke: Dear Wolfsong, Some of my best friends are cats. Actually, my best friend IS a cat! Mostly because he looks up to me. Like all normal sized pets.
Lizzy: What's your fave movie? What's your fave chewy toy? If you smell ham, would you go running off the set and getting it?
Marmaduke: Dear Mz. Lizzy, My fave movie: is that a trick question? MARMADUKE, of course! Fave chewy toy: I like the super-tough rubber toys – they have to be tough to last after I've gone a few rounds with them! Ham is tough to resist. . . almost impossible. . . ok, yes, I admit it, when ham was in the air, I was there. The nose wants what the nose wants!
NinjaJuice: I dare Marmaduke to act civilized for a day. Can you do it?
Marmaduke: Dear NinjaJ, If by being civilized you mean feisty, energetic, mischievous, affectionate, nosy, romantic, even heroic then. . . YES, ABSOLUTELY! DONE!
Uhh. . .I don't think that's what NinjaJuice meant at all, but it still sounds fun. Thanks for answering our questions, Marmaduke!
Photos and Marmaduke's answers courtesy of 20th Century Fox
i love this movie cant waite 2 see it . and i hope that some one makes a book so i can read it !!!!!!!!
Comment #26 | Posted by: bubbles i lve on June 07, 2010 at 02:00 PM
This movie sounds really funny
Comment #27 | Posted by: noah on June 07, 2010 at 02:22 PM
I think that your movie is cool but really a dog talking but whatever.
Comment #28 | Posted by: Diana on June 07, 2010 at 05:45 PM
Great movie, Marmaduke!
Comment #29 | Posted by: Hannah on June 08, 2010 at 01:26 PM
You rock Marmaduke!!! but i had no idea that you are a bone-illionaire! thats so cool lol!! I love you!
Comment #30 | Posted by: sk8rchick2 on June 09, 2010 at 09:30 AM
HEY QUESTION U R LIKE SO AWESOME HOW DO YOU GET 2 MEET EVERY1 BUT NOT MOI HOW COME .
Comment #31 | Posted by: AMBERJ13 on June 09, 2010 at 09:31 AM
i want to see this movie SOOO bad!
Comment #32 | Posted by: l8 on June 09, 2010 at 03:47 PM
I JUST SAW THE COMMIRCALS ITS GOIN TO BE A HIT CANT WAIT TOOO SEEE IT IF U SAW THIS MESSAGE GO ON STACKS AND LOOK FOR MY PROFILE THANKS LEAVE ME A SHOUT OUT BYE
Comment #33 | Posted by: just girls on June 09, 2010 at 08:09 PM
that dog is cute
Comment #34 | Posted by: 11horsesrule on June 10, 2010 at 11:28 AM
HEYYYYYY!!!!!! the twins Bionca And Zoe!!!! COMMENTING ON OUR NEW FAV. movie
Comment #35 | Posted by: Bionca, Zoe on June 11, 2010 at 11:05 AM
I LOVE THE NEW MOVIE
Comment #36 | Posted by: Jasleen S on June 11, 2010 at 07:14 PM
Haven't seen this yet, but it looks pretty good.
Comment #37 | Posted by: Leiaorgana56 on June 13, 2010 at 01:46 PM
i can't wait to see this movie iy looks good!
Comment #38 | Posted by: Jacqueline on June 13, 2010 at 10:41 PM
i really want to go see marmaduke. i hear that it's really funny and people say that it's a movie that you would enjoy
Comment #39 | Posted by: girl you don't know on June 15, 2010 at 01:03 PM
i havent seen the movie but i really want to because it looks so funny
Comment #40 | Posted by: gggirl102 on June 16, 2010 at 01:43 AM
Oh I just love dogs but Marmaduke is not a dog I could handle.
Comment #41 | Posted by: Peydog8 on June 16, 2010 at 09:56 AM
i think it will be a great movie
Comment #42 | Posted by: ginny97 on June 16, 2010 at 02:29 PM
I have not watched Marmaduke yet. But it looks good to me. Ilike the TIK TOK sountrack on it :-D
Comment #43 | Posted by: isk8r4eva on June 16, 2010 at 05:03 PM
Why did Marmaduke mess up The Winslow house? That scence made me sad!
Comment #44 | Posted by: Jillian on June 16, 2010 at 07:50 PM
hey Marmaduke i love animals so wait if you are a dog you can't never mind i love dogs bye bye Marmaduke.
Comment #45 | Posted by: Bailey on June 17, 2010 at 11:59 AM
heyy marmaduke hows it goin how many friends do u have? are the winslows nice 2 u? do u love ur family? i love u marmaduke
Comment #46 | Posted by: hey basketball on June 17, 2010 at 02:57 PM
didnt like this movie
Comment #47 | Posted by: muleyi on June 24, 2010 at 10:19 AM
i want to see marmaduke but i havent yet........has any one seen it and thinks it good?
Comment #48 | Posted by: megan on July 23, 2010 at 07:44 AM
selena i hope i can see the movie soon talor i love you
Comment #49 | Posted by: alexie on July 28, 2010 at 04:30 PM
hi Marmaduke i really really love your movie but do you actually get alone with Bosco out of the movie or are you sworn enemies?
Comment #50 | Posted by: fireface101 on December 23, 2010 at 05:30 PM