The Pound Puppies Go to Africa

Pound Puppies: Collision Course is a 1998 American animated adventure comedy film based on the 1986-1987 Hanna-Barbera television series Pound Puppies (itself being based on the popular toy line originally created by Tonka). The film was directed by Ruth Buzzi and Adrienne Alexander. Set after the events of the second season, the film follows the Pound Puppies whose road trip is put on hold when they are suddenly mistaken by two CIA agents for a group of look-alike criminals who are venturing the globe to steal priceless artifacts.

The film stars the voices of Eugene Levy, Bill Murray, Olivia Hack, Danny DeVito, Milla Jovovich, Heather Graham and Matt LeBlanc. It also features the regular television cast: Dan Gilvezan, Ruth Buzzi, Nancy Cartwright, B.J. Ward, Robert Morse, Pat Carroll and Adrienne Alexander. This was the final film role for Don Messick as he passed away in 1997.

It was released theatrically by Artisan Entertainmenton July 23rd, 1998 to positive reviews. However, due to the competition of the other summer blockbusters from 1998, the film was considered a box office disappointment.