You can now visit the Viking world of How to Train Your Dragon and walk among the dragon trainers from the hit DreamWorks Animation franchise. io9 was on hand for opening week’s media preview in advance of this Friday’s first day for the newest theme park to join Universal Orlando’s offerings: Epic Universe. Of the portal […]
All the Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, and Genre Movies to Care About This Summer
For movie fans, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. The summer movie season is here and with it, the promise of exciting popcorn films that could become future classics. Now, does that usually happen? No. Of course not. We’re lucky if each year one or two films jump out and become those certified, […]
Summer Movies Are Here, and So Are the New Popcorn Buckets
The year 2024 firmly changed movie theater concession stands forever. Thanks to Dune: Part Two, and dozens of films after the fact, the themed popcorn bucket has become a staple of the multiplex. Anytime a new movie comes out, fans now think “Well, what is the popcorn bucket going to be?” The answer to that question […]
How How to Train Your Dragon Is Coming to Life on Screen and Off
Take flight as a dragon rider of Berk with the latest look at How to Train Your Dragon. The Universal Pictures live-action film based on the animated DreamWorks classic has landed with a glimpse of Viking life in the movie, as well as ways you can gear up for the film’s release and the opening […]
Epic Universe Essentials for Stylish Theme Park Fashion
Get a head start on planning your journey to Epic Universe—and figure out what you’re going to wear while you’re at it. The Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park is set to open in May and the elements you’ll encounter, from monsters to dragons to the Florida heat, should influence your style and level of […]
A How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Sequel Is Already on the Way
The buzz around this summer’s How to Train Your Dragon has given Universal Pictures the confidence to confirm a sequel will soon follow. Director Dean DeBlois is moving full Viking dragon ride ahead with the franchise as How to Train Your Dragon 2 has just officially been given the green light. The cinematic sequel will […]
Universal Just Gave Us Our First Look Inside Epic Universe
Take a look at the nearly completed worlds at Epic Universe that will transport theme park guests into their favorite adventures within the realms of Nintendo, Universal Monsters, Harry Potter, and How to Train Your Dragon. In about two months the park will open, welcoming people from all over world for Universal Orlando’s momentous occasion, […]
The Universal Monsters Merch for Epic Universe Didn’t Have to Go This Hard but We’re Glad It Did
The level of immersion at Universal Epic Universe won’t stop at the portals exploring the worlds of the Universal Monsters, Super Nintendo, How to Train Your Dragon, and Harry Potter. Fans will be able to take home merch that elevates the idea of “souvenirs” to a whole new level, with unique knick knacks and goods that […]
How to Train Your Dragon’s Director Answers Some of Your Biggest Questions
As I drove to Universal recently, I had many questions about How to Train Your Dragon. The film, which just released its latest trailer, is a remake of one of my favorite—and probably among the best—animated films in recent memory. A triumphant, emotional, exciting masterpiece. It’s basically perfect. So, to remake it makes you wonder “Why […]
The New How to Train Your Dragon Trailer Aims to Match the Magic of the Original
The best thing How to Train Your Dragon has going for it is our love of the original. It’s pretty rare you can go into a movie and know with a certain degree of certainty that the movie will be good. But here, that’s kind of the case. We’ve seen the animated film. We know […]