MGM Gains Rights to A Dog Posted: Dec 14, 2006

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) has acquired the worldwide rights to A Dog's Breakfast, an original dark comedy shot by members of the cast and crew of the science fiction/adventure series Stargate Atlantis and Stargate SG-1 while on a production hiatus earlier this year. The film, which will be distributed for television and home video, marks the directorial debut for actor David Hewlett, who stars as Dr. Rodney McKay on Stargate Atlantis.

"We are delighted to be working with David Hewlett and Kibble Productions on this hilarious comedy," said Charles Cohen, Executive Vice President, MGM. "A Dog's Breakfast is a film that Stargate fans, families and pet-lovers around the world will truly enjoy."

A Dog's Breakfast tells the story of Patrick (David Hewlett) and Marilyn (Kate Hewlett) who are siblings that have always driven each other a little crazy. When Marilyn brings home her new TV-star fiancé, Ryan (Paul McGillion), it seems to send Patrick over the edge. First he tries to drive a wedge between the happy couple, and then he reaches for sharper instruments. Every family has a few skeletons in the closet: A Dog's Breakfast is the mess Patrick makes when he tries to add another to his.

A Dog's Breakfast was shot in high definition on a budget of under $1 million. Principal photography began on Friday 13th, January 2006 at a house on Deer Lake in Vancouver BC during one of the wettest winters on record.

The film also stars Christopher Judge (Stargate SG-1), Rachel Luttrell (Stargate Atlantis), Amanda Byram (Swan), Mars the Dog, with writing by Hewlett and is produced by Jane Loughman, and John G. Lenic. MGM acquire all rights to distribute the film in any and all media including television, new media and home video.