Air Bud (series)
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The Air Bud film series (also known as Air Buddies or Disney Buddies) is an American film franchise based on a sports-playing golden retriever
named Buddy, portrayed by Air Buddy
. The franchise began in 1997 with the theatrical release of Air Bud
, followed by the theatrical release of Air Bud: Golden Receiver
in 1998. The rest of the films in the series were released in direct-to-DVD form. The Air Buddies or Disney Buddies spin-off series began in 2006 with the release of Air Buddies
and it focuses on the adventures of Air Buddy's talking golden retriever puppies.
As of November 2011, there are twelve movies in the franchise, including five in the Air Bud series, six in the Air Buddies series, and one spin-off of the Air Buddies series.
. The Buddies are not in this movie.
Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a medium-sized breed of dog. They were historically developed as gundogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties. As such, they were bred to have a soft mouth to retrieve game undamaged and have an instinctive love...
named Buddy, portrayed by Air Buddy
Air Buddy (dog)
Buddy was an American dog actor.-Legacy:Buddy was well-known for playing Comet the dog in the television sitcom Full House; he began acting in it the year after he was born. He acted in the show from 1989 to 1995....
. The franchise began in 1997 with the theatrical release of Air Bud
Air Bud
Air Bud is a 1997 American family/dramedy film that sparked the franchise centered on the real-life dog, Buddy, a Golden Retriever. The film's title may in fact be wordplay with "Air Jordan", a nickname of basketball superstar Michael Jordan. It is the first film to be distributed together by...
, followed by the theatrical release of Air Bud: Golden Receiver
Air Bud: Golden Receiver
Air Bud: Golden Receiver is the 1998 sequel to Air Bud. This family film was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is also the last of the Air Bud films to be released theatrically. Outside the United States the film was often titled 'Air Bud 2.' This is also the last Air Bud film to star...
in 1998. The rest of the films in the series were released in direct-to-DVD form. The Air Buddies or Disney Buddies spin-off series began in 2006 with the release of Air Buddies
Air Buddies
Air Buddies is the sixth film in the Air Bud series and the first in the direct to video spin-off series Air Buddies, which follows the life of a lonely teenager and his dog who has the uncanny ability to play every sport. The film was released on December 12, 2006...
and it focuses on the adventures of Air Buddy's talking golden retriever puppies.
As of November 2011, there are twelve movies in the franchise, including five in the Air Bud series, six in the Air Buddies series, and one spin-off of the Air Buddies series.
Air Bud films
The first two films in the franchise were released in theaters, while later entries were direct-to-DVD releases.- Air BudAir BudAir Bud is a 1997 American family/dramedy film that sparked the franchise centered on the real-life dog, Buddy, a Golden Retriever. The film's title may in fact be wordplay with "Air Jordan", a nickname of basketball superstar Michael Jordan. It is the first film to be distributed together by...
(1997) - Josh meets a golden retriever and finds out that he can play basketball. - Air Bud: Golden ReceiverAir Bud: Golden ReceiverAir Bud: Golden Receiver is the 1998 sequel to Air Bud. This family film was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is also the last of the Air Bud films to be released theatrically. Outside the United States the film was often titled 'Air Bud 2.' This is also the last Air Bud film to star...
(1998) - Josh's golden retriever learns to play football. - Air Bud: World PupAir Bud: World Pup-Plot:Teenager Josh Framm's mother, Jackie, has just married her veterinarian boyfriend, Patrick Sullivan. Josh and his best friend, Tom Stewart, have just made their school's soccer team when their coach reveals that their team will become co-ed...
(2000) - Josh and Emma discover that Buddy's ballplaying skills apply to Soccer. - Air Bud: Seventh Inning FetchAir Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch-Plot:Josh is off to his first year of college and Buddy has stayed behind with Josh's little sister, Andrea, and the rest of the family. Andrea, attempting to fit in with her Jr. High classmates, decides to join the baseball team and along the way discovers that Buddy also has the uncanny ability...
(2002) - Buddy makes the baseball team and becomes a star player. - Air Bud: Spikes BackAir Bud: Spikes BackAir Bud: Spikes Back is the fifth and final film in the original Air Bud series. The film series itself was followed by a spin-off series: the Air Buddies franchise.-Plot:...
(2003) - Buddy tackles volleyball.
Air Buddies films
The Air Buddies films focus on Buddy's puppies, and they were all direct-to-DVD/Blu-ray releases.- Air BuddiesAir BuddiesAir Buddies is the sixth film in the Air Bud series and the first in the direct to video spin-off series Air Buddies, which follows the life of a lonely teenager and his dog who has the uncanny ability to play every sport. The film was released on December 12, 2006...
(2006) - Buddy and Molly's offspring work together to help each other while attempting to rescue their parents. - Snow BuddiesSnow BuddiesSnow Buddies is a 2008 direct to video in the Air Bud series. It was released on DVD on February 5, 2008. The movie was shot on location in Canada at Mount Seymore and the town of Ladner, British Columbia.-Plot:...
(2008) - The offspring of Buddy and Molly go on an Alaskan adventure. - Space BuddiesSpace BuddiesSpace Buddies is a 2009 family comedy film. It is the third film in the Air Buddies series. It was released February 3, 2009. Like Air Buddies and Snow Buddies, this film was released directly on DVD and became the first Air Bud film to be released on Blu-ray.-Plot:The film starts as Buddha and...
(2009) - The Buddies tag along for a field trip to the space museum and accidentally crawl aboard a rocket ship. - Santa BuddiesSanta BuddiesSanta Buddies is a 2009 direct to video film. It is the fourth instalment of the Air Buddies spin-off series, and ninth film in the entire Air Bud franchise...
(2009) - Santa's puppy ventures out on his own, but gets in trouble and needs the Buddies' help. - Spooky BuddiesSpooky BuddiesSpooky Buddies is a 2011 Disney direct-to-DVD family film that is part of the Disney Buddies franchise, a series often referred to as the Air Bud and Air Buddies franchise. For the fifth installment in the Air Buddies series, the team has a Halloween adventure in Fernfield...
(2011) - The buddies are in a new adventure when Halloween hits Fernfield. - Treasure Buddies (2012) - The buddies find themselves on an Indiana Jones style adventure. This film entered production and was completed in 2010, but isn't scheduled for release until January 31, 2012.
Spin-Off
The Search for Santa Paws is a spin-off of the Air Buddies series and a sequel to Santa BuddiesSanta Buddies
Santa Buddies is a 2009 direct to video film. It is the fourth instalment of the Air Buddies spin-off series, and ninth film in the entire Air Bud franchise...
. The Buddies are not in this movie.
- The Search for Santa PawsThe Search for Santa PawsThe Search for Santa Paws is a 2010 direct to video film. A Prequle to Santa Buddies, it is a spin-off of the Air Buddies series , and the tenth film in the overall Air Bud franchise...
(2010) - When Santa is in trouble, Paws has to save Christmas with the help of some friends.
External links
- Disney Buddies
- Air Bud