(WHTM) — Is the next canine basketball star sitting in your home right now? Robert Vince, creator of the “Air Bud” franchise, recently announced he and his team are looking for the dog star of the ...

The newest installment in the Air Bud franchise is ready to hit the ground running. At the center of the franchise is basketball-playing golden retriever Buddy, portrayed in Air Bud Returns by Roscoe, ...

"Air Bud Returns," the 15th film in the franchise, is set for theatrical release in summer 2026. Filmmakers have been holding an open casting call for golden retrievers to star as the next Air Bud.

Writer-director Robert Vince's film is the latest installment in the franchise centering on a basketball-savvy golden retriever. By Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment Reporter Air Bud Returns focuses ...