<Li> Becca Lish as Gertrude the Parrot </Li> <Li> Lyco and Scott as Winn - Dixie </Li> <P> The movie based on the book was released in 2005 . It was directed by Wayne Wang; produced by Trevor Albert, Walden Media, and Joan Singleton; distributed by 20th Century Fox; with music composed by Rachel Portman . It stars AnnaSophia Robb as India Opal Buloni, Jeff Daniels as "The Preacher", Opal's father, Mr. Buloni, Cicely Tyson as Gloria Dump, Luke Benward as Steven "Stevie" Dewberry, Dave Matthews as Otis, Eva Marie Saint as Ms. Franny Block, Courtney Jines as Amanda Wilkinson, BJ Hopper as Mr. Alfred, Nick Price as Dunlap Dewberry, Elle Fanning as Sweetie Pie Thomas, Harland Williams as Policeman, John McConnell as Store Manager, Becca Lish as Gertrude the Parrot, and two dogs, Lyco and Scott as Winn - Dixie . </P> <P> The film was shot on location in Napoleonville, Louisiana, USA . To make sure both dogs got on well with AnnaSophia Robb, who played Opal, she was brought in early to get acquainted with the dogs and give them treats . By the time shooting started, they considered her a "safe" area . Winn - Dixie was played by multiple Picardy Shepherds, a rare breed from France . The DVD extra "Diamond in the Ruff" shows the two principal dogs, Scott and Lyco, but producer Trevor Albert mentions at 18: 00 and 40: 26 in the DVD feature commentary that, in all, four dogs were used . At 00: 36 in AnnaSophia Robb's commentary "Meet Winn - Dixie" she mentions that the stunt dog Tasha jumped over the flour . The film's mouse was played by a rat . The choice was made carefully because while a mouse would have been preferable, rats are much easier to train . </P>

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