HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Big Game Spot

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. 

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. 

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Live-Action Teaser Trailer Drops

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. 

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. 

Geeks Go Shopping! Universal's Movie Super Packs

Sooooo...what movies are on your must buy list this holiday season? Surely everyone has listed several among their requests, but seeing as how a lot of us are still locking down for safety's sake, that list most likely includes titles from classics to modern masterpieces to that B movie you pop in whenever new friends come over, because you absolutely need to blow their minds. Universal Home Video makes your list making a bit easier this year, packing hours of eye candy into 10 movie Blu-ray sets that will leave NO ONE disappointed. 

NYCC 2019: DreamWorks Announces Season 4 of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power for November 5

During New York Comic Con, DreamWorks Animation announced that the highly anticipated fourth season of the Netflix original series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power will debut 13 new episodes on November 5. Fans were surprised with the world premiere of the first episode of season 4, followed by an in-depth conversation with executive producer Noelle Stevenson, Aimee Carrero (Adora/She-Ra), A.J. Michalka (Catra), Karen Fukuhara (Glimmer), and Lauren Ash (Scorpia) moderated by TV Guide Features Editor Krutika Mallikarjuna.

NYCC 2018: Guillermo del Toro, Diego Luna with DreamWorks Tales of Arcadia: 3Below

Guillermo del Toro offers a first look inside his upcoming Netflix original series DreamWorks Tales of Arcadia: 3Below, the second chapter in the Tales of Arcadia trilogy. The panel will also include executive producers Rodrigo Blaas, Marc Guggenheim and Chad Hammes, and actor Diego Luna. The series follows two royal teenage aliens, and their bodyguard who flee a surprise takeover of their home planet by an evil dictator and crash land in Arcadia. Now on the run from intergalactic bounty hunters, they struggle to blend in and adapt to the bizarre world of high school all the while attempting to repair their ship so they can return and defend their home planet.

DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Teaser Trailer Launches

The savior of Etheria is here as DreamWorks She-Ra and The Princesses of Power brings to life a story of magic, friendship, loyalty, and an epic battle for peace. Inspired by the popular ‘80s series, DreamWorks She-Ra and the Princesses of Power tells the story of an orphan named Adora, who leaves behind her former life in the evil Horde when she discovers a magic sword that transforms her into the mythical warrior princess, She-Ra. Set in a world where women are unabashedly at the forefront, the series brings forth indomitable female characters each with their unique abilities and flaws to empower and entertain audiences everywhere.

Dreamworks Voltron: Legendary Defender Full Trailer Premiere

The time has come to see if you are going to be down with this new incarnation of Voltron...probably with just one look! As is the case with most things that cause flashbacks, if the first trailer for a project doesn't hit the right notes, use a pleasing art style or nod heavily to the original work, fans will begin the slagging. Ohh....so much slagging to be had. Let's see if the new Voltron is going to spark cheers or hate mail from 12 year old Minecraft trolls...

Voltron: Legendary Defender

From days long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe comes the Netflix Original Series, VOLTRON: LEGENDARY DEFENDER! DreamWorks Animation reimagines one of the most popular fan-favorite shows of all time in this all-new comedic action-packed show from executive producer Joaquim Dos Santos (The Legend of Korra, Avatar: The Last Airbender) and co-executive producer Lauren Montgomery (The Legend of Korra).

Toy Fair 2016: Kung Fu Panda 3 Strikes

UK Toy Fair has closed its doors and Nuremberg is chugging away, but that doesn't mean we don't get reports from other parts of the globe as well. Today we're going to check out the new toys coming out for Dreamworks' Kung Fu Panda 3...presumably everywhere! Since we are seeing global releases, it's been difficult to pin down the manufacturer of each item, so we'll note the manufacturer when we have that information. The movie releases TODAY in the states, so we are sure to see plenty of toy announcements very soon. Actually it's surprising they aren't already in stores...

SDCC 2014: Dreamworks Rolls Out Penguins of Madagascar & Home

You might look at the title of this article and say..eh...Dreamworks...lovely lil animation studio...not our beloved PIXAR...what's so special about them coming to San Diego Comic-Con? ...and then I speak the sacred word.

CUMBERBATCH

And now I have your undivided attention..especially if you've got girl parts.

Dreamworks rides into San Diego Comic-Con 2014 to delight fans with a look at their two upcoming animated features' Penguins of Madagascar and Home. Thursday, July 24th at 11:30 in Hall H, join Benedict Cumberbatch, John Malkovich, Tom McGrath, Directors Simon J. Smith and Eric Darnell for tons-o-fun....already in 3D because EVERYONE WILL BE REAL!! It will be like they are right there in the room with you....because they will be.

BEA 2014: How To Train Your Dragon 2: Dragon Racing & More

Scouring the floor of Book Expo America last weekend, we came across many animated film tie-ins as well as comic book characters presented in everything from adult to children's books alike. Happily, we found some amazing products for Dreamworks' How To Train Your Dragon franchise, including the TV show and upcoming feature film sequel! Be warned...SPOILERS AHEAD!!!

At Fun Studio Books, a combination of innovation and high quality art reproduction equals low cost entertainment for the consumer, whether they be a parents looking for an activity for hyper active kids or adults still deeply in love with the original film. Here's what we spotted...

The How To Train Your Dragon 2 Trailer

Love the new designs and I'm actually excited to see what they can do with the 3D in the sequel! Remember the book of dragons from the first film? For me, that was a prime example of what SHOULD be done with this technology...not just an excuse to pump up the ticket price.

The thrilling second chapter of the epic How To Train Your Dragon trilogy brings back the fantastical world of Hiccup and Toothless five years later. While Astrid, Snotlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races (the island's new favorite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds. When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.

See How To Train Your Dragon LIVE

I'm waaaay late to the party on this one, but the fact that the production is in Australia should give me a little leeway. No? I'm a slow git? OK then. ANYWAY...the madmen and women behind Walking With Dinosaurs are back with a spectacle plucked from the feverish minds of DreamWorks creatives...

DreamWorks Animation has created an unprecedented live entertainment event for a world-wide audience. In partnership with Global Creatures, the masterminds behind the phenomenon Walking with Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular, DreamWorks will bring to life an epic adventure inspired by the hit movie HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON.

This must-see arena spectacle will begin its world tour in Australia in March 2012 and will break all the rules of traditional arena entertainment. In this state-of-the-art production fire-breathing dragons with wingspans of up to 40 feet will soar overhead, immersing audiences into a magical and mythical world of Vikings and Dragons.

Featuring a dazzling cast including world-class circus and acrobatic performers, DreamWorks HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON arena spectacle promises to be the theatrical experience of a lifetime that will leave audiences of any age in awe! The dragons have been created by Sonny Tilders and his team at The Creature Technology Company, whose previous work brought to life the stunning, life like dinosaurs in Walking With Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular. Included in the cast of 24 dragons are all the favorites from the film: Nadder, Gronckle, Nightmare, Night Fury (Toothless) and Red Death, which is the largest animatronic creature ever made by The Creature Technology Company.

Creature Designer Tilders said “Dragons will incorporate everything we learned from Walking with Dinosaurs whilst taking the technology to a brand new level. Using state of the art computer software we are able to make these creatures perform in ways that we previously thought unimaginable. Utilizing computer controlled flying systems we have a show that inhabits the air above you as well as the arena floor below.” The creative team includes the highly acclaimed theatre director and writer Nigel Jamieson, multiple award-winning Australian production designer Peter England and leading theatre, film and opera designer Dan Potra. The stunning score features composition from Icelandic singer-songwriter Jonsi from Sigur Ros and Oscar ® nominated British film composer John Powell, who created the original score for the animated film How To Train Your Dragon.

So now you want to know when this will be hitting our American shores? The tour wraps up in Brisbane April 1st, then it's off to Auckland and then the United States in June! Keep your eyes glued here for further info as it drops.

Megamind Toys On The Way

I love living in the future. I can check facebook on the train, my car has a USB port and there are TONS of super hero movies to satiate my geeky appetite!! While The Incredibles has been my favorite animated herofest, Megamind is looking to step up and be counted. Here's the skinny..

When super villain Megamind (Will Ferrell) defeats his archrival Metro Man (Brad Pitt), the world should be his oyster. But instead, Megamind falls into total despair. It turns out that life without a rival is life without a point for him. So, he creates a new superhero rival, Titan (Jonah Hill). Unfortunately, the new hero wants to be a super villain, too. Caught in the middle, star reporter Roxanne Ritchi (Tina Fey) asks the tough questions: Who can we turn to? Who has what it takes to stand up to this menace? Who will defend the innocent? Megamind! That's who.

Toyquest jumps in to do the plastic honors with a line of Megamind collectibles you can take home and pet like they are your real friends.

6 Inch Action Figure Assortment: Includes Energy Ray Megamind with rocket firing action, Power Punch Metro Man with spring loaded arms and a display stand to allow for a flying pose, DNA Extractor minion with DNA extractor gun and Super Charged Tighten with spring loaded arms for safe throwing action (includes safe and money bag inside!) All figures have articulation in the arms and it doesn't look like much else. $9.99 MSRP - 5+

Mini Figure Assortment: Includes Megamind and Brainbot (attaches to his shoulder), Minion and Tighten, Space Escape with Metro Man and Megamind babies as well as a rocket ship and Metro Man and Roxanne Ritchie. MSRP $5.99 - 5+






Vehicles: WALKING DESTRUCTION BOT!! Features a detachable space pod, dome that opens to fit a mini figure inside and poseable arms and legs. MSRP $17.99 - 5+

You'll also find a 14 inch Deluxe Action Figure of ULTRA MINION! This figure features posable arms and legs, an animated minion inside the water dome (with bubble, natch!) and 28 seconds of phrases from the movie bellowing from his plastic innards. $29.99 - 5+ Giant monkey robot = instant geek love. SOLD!

Megamind hits theaters November 5th, 2010.