One of the Top 10 Films of 2010 and One of the Best Reviewed Films of the
Year*, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD Friday, October
15th
"...like the mythical creatures at the heart of this tale, the movie soars."--Los Angeles Times A Brand New Dragon Is Revealed In DreamWorks Animation's Signature Double DVD Pack and Blu-ray/DVD Combo Featuring The All-New Animated Adventure Legend Of The Boneknapper Dragon With The Original Voice Cast Celebrate Dragon Weekend With Contest For Kids To Create Their Own Dragon, Store Events, The Launch Of Exclusive BD-Live Content And More! </pre> <p><span class="xn-location">HOLLYWOOD</span>, Calif., <span class="xn-chron">Oct. 4</span> /CNW/ -- A winner with audiences and critics alike, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: DWA) "spectacular" ("Access <span class="xn-location">Hollywood</span>"), "funny and touching" (Rolling Stone) action-adventure HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON soars onto DVD and Blu-ray <span class="xn-chron">FRIDAY, October 15, 2010</span> with even more fun, excitement and, of course, more Dragons! Written and directed by <span class="xn-person">Chris Sanders</span> and Dean DeBlois, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON rolls fire-breathing action, epic adventure and laughs into a captivating and original story. The tale of a young Viking named Hiccup who defies tradition and befriends a dragon mesmerized audiences and grossed over <span class="xn-money">$492 million</span> at the worldwide box office.</p> <p/> <p>To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click; <a href="http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/paramount/46500/">http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/paramount/46500/</a></p> <pre> (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101004/MM75319) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101004/MM75319) </pre> <p>Giving fans more of what they loved, DreamWorks Animation will unveil LEGEND OF THE BONEKNAPPER DRAGON, an all-new animated adventure that introduces a brand-new, never-before-seen dragon and features the original voice cast. DreamWorks Animation's signature bonus adventure will be available for a limited time only in a Double DVD Pack and also in a Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack. The <span class="xn-location">Venice</span> Film Festival Persol Award-winner for "the most creative 3D film of the year," HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON will also be exclusively available on Blu-ray 3D as part of Samsung's 3D starter kit for a limited time period.</p> <pre> Dragon Weekend </pre> <p>Making the Blu-ray and DVD debut of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON a fun-filled, weekend-long event, viewers can get their first look at the all new DreamWorks Animation dragon in LEGEND OF THE BONEKNAPPER DRAGON when it has its broadcast premiere on Cartoon Network <span class="xn-chron">October 14th</span> at <span class="xn-chron">8 p.m.</span> Kids can also log onto <a href="http://www.cartoonnetwork.com">www.cartoonnetwork.com</a> between October 7-October 31 to create their very own dragon. Kids' imaginations can take flight as they describe their dragon, including its name, special powers, unique features and, most importantly, how to train it--the sky's the limit!</p> <p/> <p>Additionally, retail locations across the country will be celebrating Dragon Weekend with special premiums throughout the weekend, including activity booklets, free photo opportunities and more. Plus fans can enjoy an all-access look at the making of the film as previously unreleased footage hosted by the film's directors, <span class="xn-person">Chris Sanders</span> and Dean DeBlois, is made available via BD-Live. The enthralling behind-the-scenes feature, "Finding The Story" gives viewers a chance to experience the phenomenal amount of work and creativity that went into producing the delightfully original story and visually breathtaking film.</p> <pre> DVD and Blu-ray </pre> <p>The DreamWorks Animation's Dragon Double DVD Pack and Blu-ray/DVD Combo boast a wealth of Viking-sized extras. The Blu-ray includes the Animator's Corner featuring Picture-in-Picture storyboards, behind-the-scenes footage and insightful interviews; a chance to uncover more dragon fun facts through pop-up trivia, build 3D Dragons, a race for the gold in the Viking Winter games, deleted scenes, a tutorial on drawing Toothless, a Viking personality test and much more fiery fun. The DVD includes filmmakers' commentary and featurettes on the Viking-sized cast and the technical artistry behind the dragons. Offering tremendous value and hours of entertainment for the whole family, the Dragon Double DVD Pack and Blu-ray/DVD Combo will be available as low as <span class="xn-money">$19.99</span> and <span class="xn-money">$24.99</span> respectively.</p> <pre> DreamWorks Animation's HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Double DVD Pack </pre> <p>The HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Double DVD Pack delivers more high-flying fun with bonus features including the following:</p> <pre> Disc 1: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON -- Filmmakers' Commentary -- The Technical Artistry of Dragon -- Viking-Sized Cast -- DWA Trailers Disc 2: LEGEND OF THE BONEKNAPPER DRAGON -- Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes -- The Story Behind the Story -- Racing for the Gold -- How to Draw a Dragon -- Your Viking Profile -- DWA Video Jukebox -- Dragon Activity Center (DVD Rom) -- Build Your Own Dragons -- Viking Zone -- Links DreamWorks Animation's HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Blu-ray/DVD Combo The HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack includes the following: Blu-ray (all bonus features in HD) HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON LEGEND OF THE BONEKNAPPER DRAGON -- The Animators' Corner (BD Exclusive) -- Trivia Track (BD Exclusive) -- Filmmakers' Commentary -- The Technical Artistry of Dragon -- Viking-Sized Cast -- Deleted Scenes -- DWA Trailers -- The Story Behind the Story -- Racing for the Gold -- How to Draw a Dragon -- Your Viking Profile -- DWA Video Jukebox -- BD-Live - "Making The Story" - Directors Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois take fans behind-the-scenes for a fun and in-depth look at the two year process of making the smash hit DVD HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON -- Filmmakers' Commentary -- The Technical Artistry of Dragon -- Viking-Sized Cast -- DWA Trailers DreamWorks Animation's HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON DVD The single-disc DVD includes the following: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON -- Filmmakers' Commentary -- The Technical Artistry of Dragon -- Viking-Sized Cast -- DWA Trailers HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Synopsis </pre> <p>A winner with fans and critics alike, DreamWorks Animation's HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON rolls fire-breathing action, epic adventure and laughs into a captivating and original story. Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes - a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, the unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds in this "wonderful good-time hit." (Gene Shalit, Today).</p> <pre> LEGEND OF THE BONEKNAPPER DRAGON Synopsis </pre> <p>Set sail for an all-new dragon adventure in DreamWorks Animation's LEGEND OF THE BONEKNAPPER DRAGON. Hiccup and the Viking gang are back to battle Gobber's archenemy - the legendary Boneknapper dragon - in this full-"scale" action-adventure. Shipwrecked on a mysterious island, the courageous kids devise a plan to capture the cagey creature...if he even exists!</p> <pre> About DreamWorks Animation SKG </pre> <p>DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series, live entertainment properties and online virtual worlds, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE® Magazine for two consecutive years. In 2010, DreamWorks Animation ranks #6 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are now being produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 20 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, <span class="xn-location">Madagascar</span>, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. DreamWorks Animation's next feature film is Megamind, scheduled to be released in 3D on <span class="xn-chron">November 5, 2010</span>.</p> <pre> About Paramount Home Entertainment </pre> <p>Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Paramount Famous Productions, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.</p> <pre> </pre> <p> </p> <pre> DreamWorks Animation's HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Specifications -------------------------------------------------------------- </pre> <p> </p> <pre> Street date: October 15, 2010 Runtime: 98 minutes U.S. Rating: How To Train Your Dragon: PG Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon: Not Rated Canadian Rating: How To Train Your Dragon: PG Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon: G Widescreen version Enhanced for 16x9 DVD Aspect Ratios: televisions DVD Sound: English Audio Description English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Sound DVD Subtitles: English, French and Spanish Blu-ray: 1080p high definition Blu-ray Sound: English Audio Description English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD French 5.1 Dolby Digital Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Brazilian Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Blu-ray Subtitles: Brazilian Portuguese * 98% T-Meter rating on RottenTomatoes.com
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