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Toothless and the cast of ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ stop traffic on the Croisette at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival

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Toothless the dragon sniffs a reporter along his walk as he makes his entrance at the Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes crowd got up close and personal with Toothless in Cannes
Photo by Nick Wall 
How to Train Your Dragon 2 Copyright 2014 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

 

A huge crowd wearing viking helmets turned out to see Toothless the dragon at the Cannes Film Festival
Photo by Nick Wall 
How to Train Your Dragon 2 Copyright 2014 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.



(L-R) America Ferrara (Astrid), Djimon Hounsou (Drago Bludvist),  Toothless, Jay Baruchel (Hiccup)
Photo by Nick Wall 
How to Train Your Dragon 2 Copyright 2014 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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From DreamWorks
Animation, the studio that brought you “Shrek,” “Kung Fu Panda” and “The
Croods,” comes the highly anticipated sequel to the Academy Award®-nominated
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, based on the children’s book series by Cressida
Cowell. In the thrilling second chapter of the epic trilogy, five years have
passed since the heroic young Viking Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) befriended an
injured dragon and forever changed the way the residents of Berk interact with
the fire-breathers. Now, Vikings and dragons live side-by-side in peace on the
fantastical isle that has been transformed into a dragon’s paradise.

But when grown-up
responsibilities loom on the horizon, Hiccup and his faithful dragon Toothless
take to the skies in search of answers. It’s much more than he bargained for,
though, when Hiccup discovers that a mysterious dragon rider is really his
long-lost mother Valka (Academy Award®-winning actress Cate
Blanchett) and that the peace between dragons and Vikings is threatened by the
power-hungry Drago (Academy Award-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou) with help
from the dragon trapper Eret, son of Eret (“Game of Thrones” actor Kit
Harington).

As Astrid (America
Ferrera), Gobber (Craig Ferguson) and Viking friends Snotlout (Jonah Hill),
Fishlegs (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) and twins Ruffnut (Kristen Wiig) and
Tuffnut (T.J. Miller), lend their support, Hiccup, his mother and tribal chief
father Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler), must work together to protect the
dragons they have grown to love. In the process, Hiccup finds the answers he
has been looking for in ways he could never have imagined.

DreamWorks
Animation SKG proudly presents HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2, featuring the voices
of Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera,
Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, T.J. Miller, Kristen Wiig, Djimon Hounsou
and Kit Harington. The film is written and directed by Dean DeBlois (“How to
Train Your Dragon,” “Lilo & Stitch”). It is produced by Bonnie Arnold (“How
to Train Your Dragon,” “Over the Hedge,” “Tarzan”). The executive producers are
Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders (“The Croods,” “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Lilo
& Stitch”). The music is by John Powell. This film is rated PG for
adventure action and some mild rude humor. 

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Jim Hill is an entertainment writer who has specialized in covering The Walt Disney Company for nearly 40 years now. Over that time, he has interviewed hundreds of animators, actors, and Imagineers -- many of whom have shared behind-the-scenes stories with Mr. Hill about how the Mouse House really works. In addition to the 4000+ articles Jim has written for the Web, he also co-hosts a trio of popular podcasts: “Disney Dish with Len Testa,” “Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor” and “Marvel US Disney with Aaron Adams.” Mr. Hill makes his home in Southern New Hampshire with his lovely wife Nancy and two obnoxious cats, Ginger & Betty.

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Disney Will Bring D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event to Anaheim, California in August 2024

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Expanded Disney Fan Experience Will Feature New and Exciting Events Across Multiple Locations, Including a D23 Takeover of the Happiest Place On Earth, Evening Entertainment at the Honda Center, D23 Day at Angel Stadium, and Much More

Fan Favorites Including Exhibits, Panels, Shows, and Shopping Will Dazzle Disney Enthusiasts at the Anaheim Convention Center

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is a one-of-a-kind fan experience like never before with spectacular shows, new venues, and multiple days of entertainment that will bring together the best of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more!

Highlightswill include:

  • Sunday, August 4: D23 Day at Angel Stadium, where D23 fans are invited to attend the Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Mets game. 
  • Thursday, August 8: D23 kickoff celebration at Disneyland Resort.
  • Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11: Shopping, exhibits, panels, and presentations will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center during the day, with the fun extending into the evening at the Honda Center, the bigger home to marquee shows.

Tickets for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will go on sale in Spring 2024, with ticketing options to be announced later for access to the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center. Admission for D23 Day at Angel Stadium and the D23 kickoff celebration at Disneyland Resort will be available as separate ticketed events. Additional details for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be announced in early 2024.

You can get updates by staying connected to D23 via social media (@DisneyD23 on FacebookInstagramX), D23.com, and our weekly D23 FanFare email (sign up for free as a D23 General Member at JoinD23.com).

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s nearly 100-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic year-round through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; the latest news and stories on D23.com; member-exclusive offers and discounts; the popular D23 Inside Disney podcast; and special experiences for D23 Members throughout the year.

Fans can join D23 at Gold Membership ($99.99/year), Gold Duo Membership ($129.99/year), and General Membership (complimentary) levels at D23.com. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube.

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Star Wars Spoof: Space Robots in Outer Space Ep X: Battle for the Halcyon: The Last Starcruiser

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Sure, Star Wars is cool and all. But let’s not forget about that other multi-part sci-fi cinematic spectacular, “Space Robots in Outer Space.” In fact, Hank Lonely (Hollywood’s ultimate hyphenate — actor / producer / director / writer / guy who makes sure the Porto Potties are kept squeaky-clean) just announced that there’ll soon be a 10th installment of this … Well, not exactly beloved. How about we say “admired from afar” instead? … series coming to a theater near you. In fact, here’s the highly anticipated teaser trailer for that project. Which is supposed to be titled “Space Robots in Outer Space X — Battle for the Halycon: The Last Starcruiser.”

Okay. Now the real story … In honor of Star Wars Day (i.e., May 4th. As in “May the Fourth Be With You”), Len Testa and I are sharing something that we produced with the help of all the nice folks who joined us last month aboard the Halycon.

We turned the Galactic Starcruiser as well as Black Spire Outpost into the backdrop for an affectionate send-up of all things Stars Wars. We hope that you (more importantly, the legal team at Lucasfilm) take this faux trailer in the spirit with which it was intended. Special thanks to Aaron Adams for so skillfully stitching all of this footage together. Also thanks to the team at Storybook Destinations, Touring Plans and the talented cast & crew aboard the “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser” for making this “Disney Dish” fan event so memorable.

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Disney’s New Trailer Reveals How Ralph & Vanellope Get to the Internet in “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2”

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Wreck-It Ralph 2

When “Wreck-It Ralph” opened on Nov. 2, 2012, it turned in the highest opening weekend ever for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film at the time of release. Now Disney is hoping Ralph will not only break the Internet but the 2018 Thanksgiving boxoffice records as well.

The film re-teams the original director, producer and co-writer behind “Wreck-It Ralph.”  The screenplay is currently being written by Phil Johnston and Pamela Ribon. Director Rich Moore, producer Clark Spencer, and co-writer Phil Johnston partnered with fellow director Byron Howard and co-writer/co-director Jared Bush to create the Academy Award®-winning blockbuster feature “Zootopia.”

ROYAL REUNION – In “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck It Ralph 2,” Vanellope von Schweetz-along with her best friend Ralph-ventures into the uncharted world of the internet. When she finds herself surrounded by Disney princesses, she’s surprised to learn that she actually has a lot in common with them. The scene, highlighted in a new trailer for the film (below), features several of the original princess voices, including Auli’i Cravalho (“Moana”), Kristen Bell (Anna in “Frozen”), Idina Menzel (Elsa in “Frozen”), Kelly MacDonald (Merida in “Brave”), Mandy Moore (Rapunzel in “Tangled”), Anika Noni Rose (Tiana in “The Princess and the Frog”), Ming-Na Wen (“Mulan”), Irene Bedard (“Pocahontas”), Linda Larkin (Jasmine in “Aladdin”), Paige O’Hara (Belle in “Beauty and the Beast”) and Jodi Benson (Ariel in “The Little Mermaid”). Featuring Sarah Silverman as the voice of Vanellope, “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck It Ralph 2” opens in theaters nationwide Nov. 21, 2018. 

 

“RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT RALPH 2”

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https://disney.com/ralphbreakstheinternet

https://www.youtube.com/user/disneyanimation

https://www.facebook.com/WreckItRalph/

https://twitter.com/wreckitralph

https://www.instagram.com/wreckitralph/

 

U.S. Release Date:  Nov. 21, 2018

Voice cast: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Taraji P. Henson, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk

Directors: Rich Moore, Phil Johnston

Producer: Clark Spencer

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