Naomi Watts plays the lead role in “The Friend,” an adaptation of Sigrid Nunez’s acclaimed novel of the same name. The movie explores the profound connection between a woman and a large-breed dog.

NEWTON, Iowa — From the doghouse to the silver screen, one Iowa dog has a new leash on life. Bing, a Great Dane from Newton, stars in the upcoming film "The Friend" alongside Naomi Watts and Bill ...

As the heartwarming human-animal movie “The Friend” expanded nationwide over the weekend (tallying $1.69 million to land in the top 10 at the box office), the Bleecker Street film’s star Bing the ...

Falling in love with a dog can change everything. Most dog people already know this but I'll say it again just for the record: a dog is more than just a pet. They are a family member, they are your ...