Characters

BOLT is a modern-day four-legged action hero and star of his own hit television show, and has been raised on the set to believe that everything that happens in his fictional TV show is real and that he's been genetically engineered to have amazing powers, including incredible strength, laser vision, and a powerful superbark. But when he's accidentally shipped to New York City, his daredevil stunts no longer go according to plan. As reality begins to challenge his delusions, Bolt learns that his whole life has been a lie. Or has it? Amidst adversity and hard knocks, he discovers that a dog's true superpower lies in his loyalty to the owner he loves. Two-time Oscar®-nominated actor John Travolta brings just the right blend of toughness, humor and appeal to this fetching performance. The character of Bolt's design cue is loosely based on American White Shepherds with changes to the ears, nose and overall body size.

PENNY co-stars alongside Bolt in the film's fictional TV series. She's smart and strong-willed, but her relationship to her canine co-star is not merely scripted. When the hectic demands of her acting life get to be too much, she finds solace in the adorable white dog she herself rescued from a shelter years ago. When Bolt disappears, she is devastated and dreams of his return. The multi-talented Miley Cyrus (star of stage, screen and television as the incredibly popular Hannah Montana) brings heart and humor to this winning vocal performance.

MITTENS is an untrusting, streetwise and scrappy New York City alley cat who finds herself at the core of Bolt's efforts to return home to his Hollywood life and his beloved Penny. Forced to accompany Bolt on his cross-country journey, Mittens' sarcastic sense of humor and pessimistic outlook provide a sharp contrast to Bolt's trusting and positive attitude. Mittens proves to be a resourceful traveling companion, and shows Bolt how to survive on the road. Along the way, however, Bolt's undying loyalty reawakens something in Mittens and renews her trust in others. Susie Essman (from HBO's Emmy®-winning series "Curb Your Enthusiasm") lends her vocal talents to this comical and complex kitty.

Sealed within his trusty plastic hamster ball, RHINO is rolling thunder, a pint-sized tour-de-force action hero in the making. A diehard super fan of Bolt's television adventures, this hilarious hamster has memorized every nerdy detail of the dog's missions and is awestruck when his hero arrives at the doorstep to his RV. Without a moment's hesitation, he heeds the call of duty, living out his ultimate fantasy by teaming up with Bolt. When destiny calls, this determined fellow gladly answers, and will stop at nothing to help Bolt succeed. Veteran Disney storyman Mark Walton brings his natural sense of humor and enthusiasm to this ferocious and fanatic ball of fur.