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Find the original animated How To Train Your Dragon review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-06-12T04_00_00-07_00 Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ In this episode, Maverick and his co-host Andrew review the latest release: How to Train Your Dragon (the 2025 version). They explore the differences between the original animated film and the new 2025 release, and discuss how small changes make the difference between the two films.----------Highlights: 0:00 'How To Train Your Dragon' Introduction4:03 Hiccup as a Protagonist13:35 Stoic the Vast20:18 Astrid Remade?28:57 Ensemble Cast of Vikings40:03 Toothless Reimagined45:26 Finale and the Dragons51:14 Final Thoughts and Lasting Impact#httyd #howtotrainyourdragon #howtotrainyourdragon2025 #hiccup #stoic #stoicthevast #astrid #gobber #toothless #nighfury #alostplot #film #filmthoughts #podcast #dreamworks #reddeath 

Daniel and Erwin review the new live action remake of the beloved Dreamworks film, "How to Train Your Dragon." Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!

Dreamworks has entered the "live action remake" arena with How to Train Your Dragon, and Earth's Mightiest Critics have a take or two on the déjà vu!Dean DeBlois returns with an update of the 2010 animated hit, which he co-directed with Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, The Wild Robot). He's riding solo this time and, depending on who you ask, the "new" version is either so faithful that it puts Disney's recent live-action efforts in their place--or renders the whole experience "toothless"!This week's EMC panel promises fire-breathing spectacle nonpareil, as our animated animation fans present both POV's with gusto!Join us for a look at the good, the bad and the repetitive. We also take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Subscribe, like, and comment on Kicking the Seat here on YouTube, and check us out at:kickseat.comXLetterboxdBlueSkyInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the How to Train Your Dragon (2010) trailer.Watch the How to Train Your Dragon (2025) trailer.Bonus! Catch the "Target Audience's" take on the new How to Train Your Dragon film, with Ian and Luke's latest review!Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".

We spoke to the multi-talented Animator, Writer, Director, Producer, Voice Over Artist, Lyricist Aliki Theofilopoulos Kiriakou. Her incredible career spanning over 25 years, has included working on Phineas and Ferb, Dew Drop Diaries, Zombies: The Re-Animated Series and much more. Her love for cartoons started as a young child and with the gift of drawing, she set out to fulfill her dream of being part of the animation world. Her work has been primarily with The Disney Company, the gold standard in the animation industry, however she has also worked with Nickelodeon and Dreamworks. Aliki's Greek-American work ethic has made this Mother, whose household includes 5 children, the top in her field. Follow Aliki on IG@alikigreeky

This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is keeping an eye out for night furies. Fast Film Review's Mark Hobin returns to talk with Aaron and Abe about the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon. Hear what this group has to say about this return to the world of Berk from DreamWorks and director Dean DeBlois. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, games, and listener thoughts. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (12:21), Trailer Talk for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein(35:07), the main review (41:03), Games (1:20:37), and Out Now Feedback (1:35:32). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Mark_Hobin Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, Fast Film Reviews Read Aaron's review for How to Train Your Dragon Read Mark's review for How to Train Your Dragon Trailer: Frankenstein Next Week: 28 Years Later

Dreamworks first live action remake, "How To Train Your Dragon", is now playing in theaters worldwide. Is this pretty much the same movie? What did I think of Celine Song's new film "Materialists"? Will this be the last time I ever use "free" chapstick? Tune in now to hear it all...

This week, The Filmlosophers are flying high as they passionately discuss DreamWorks' latest live-action adaptation, How to Train Your Dragon (2025)! The crew is practically waxing poetic, applauding the studio's incredible efforts to not only successfully adapt a beloved animated property but also deliver something genuinely unique – an experience that, unlike a certain "House of Mouse," feels fresh and distinct from its animated predecessor. From the breathtaking visuals to the heartfelt storytelling, they'll dissect what makes this adaptation soar and why it's setting a new standard for live-action remakes. And speaking of confusion (perhaps from all the excitement!), Host Eddie, in the spirit of recent scheduling mayhem, decides to put the other hosts to the ultimate test. Get ready for a fun and perplexing game of "Guess the Movie from the Poorly Explained Plot!" Join us as we celebrate a truly successful live-action adaptation and a hilarious challenge of cinematic deduction! So pull up a chair, grab your popcorn, and tune in to this week's high-flying dragon ride of an episode of The Filmlosophers!

In this episode of Challenge Accepted, Frank and Thomas revisit the 2010 animated hit How to Train Your Dragon, celebrating its powerful themes, stunning animation, and emotional depth. They explore what makes the original film stand out even today, how it compares to the new live-action version, and why Toothless became one of DreamWorks' most beloved characters. From world-building and sound design to the bond between Hiccup and his dragon, the duo digs into every corner of Berk and beyond. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00:00 Welcome to the show 00:00:06 Why How to Train Your Dragon still works 00:02:44 Full movie breakdown 00:05:30 World-building and dragon lore 00:08:00 Toothless' animal-like behavior and animation details 00:10:26 Relationship building through invention 00:13:38 Astrid's role and growth 00:16:05 Flying scenes and metaphor for trust 00:17:15 Disability representation and character arcs 00:19:49 Hiccup's friendships and social shift 00:21:00 Training montage and smart storytelling 00:23:03 Themes of empathy and understanding 00:26:48 John Powell's score and musical impact 00:29:03 Cast shoutout and voice acting highlights 00:31:02 Dean DeBlois directing both versions 00:34:43 Comparing to the Lilo & Stitch remake 00:36:12 Final battle and visual design 00:37:30 Emotional beats that still hit hard 00:39:12 Era of emotional storytelling in animation 00:40:00 Fun facts and trivia 00:45:13 Does it make the Top 100? 00:47:00 Next week's pick: Jaws 00:48:38 Wrap-up and call to action Key Takeaways: How to Train Your Dragon holds up through its heartfelt story and layered characters. The film uses inventive animation and sound to bring Toothless to life in a relatable, pet-like way. Hiccup's journey is about empathy, invention, and identity, making him a rare and compelling lead. The flying sequences, scored by John Powell and designed with input from Roger Deakins, are still cinematic highlights. The story's approach to disability and emotional growth gives it depth that resonates with audiences of all ages. The new live-action remake stays true to the spirit of the original thanks to director Dean DeBlois returning. Quotes:

Tonight on Damn You Hollywood!, Mark Radulich and Robert Winfree take flight with the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon! Based on the beloved DreamWorks animated trilogy and Cressida Cowell's book series, this 2025 reimagining brings Hiccup, Toothless, and the Viking island of Berk into the realm of live-action fantasy.Join us as we break down the casting choices, visual effects, faithfulness to the original, and whether this adaptation justifies its existence or rides on the coattails of nostalgia. Is Toothless still the most adorable dragon in cinema? Did the magic translate? We'll answer all that and more—plus the usual box office analysis, critical response roundup, and plenty of laughs along the way.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

La Audacia del Cine aborda “Cómo entrenar a tu Dragón”, la apuesta fuerte de Dreamworks por iniciar su propia serie de live actions sobre sus películas animadas, un futuro incierto después de ver lo que Disney ha entregado.@AudaciaDelCine

Nouvel épisode de LCDS (La Critique Des Sorties ), notre format critique où l'on analyse une œuvre cinématographique ou sériel !Dreamworks qui refusait pendant des années de céder à la tentation de faire des remake live-action de leurs classiques d'animation à fini par franchir le pas. Disney de son côté à empocher des milliards de dollars en exploitant son catalogue de classiques Disney jusqu'au récent Lilo & Stitch qui est en passe de dépasser le milliard de dollars. Dragons est l'une des licences les plus connues de Dreamworks, Dean Deblois revient au commande du remake du film qui l'a propulsé. Encore un remake sans intérêt ou enfin un bon film ?Acast: https://shows.acast.com/650efd10f66c690011960c1aSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UydxAKx8fGt2v8dHbPtLUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-nuit-des-sorties/id1709018669Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/fr/show/1000297301Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaNuitDesSortiesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lanuitdessortiesTwitter/X: https://x.com/LanuitdesortiesBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lanuitdessorties.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@la.nuit.des.sortiesD Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Joe, Sydney, and Claira discuss the latest live-action remake and the first from Dreamworks. Check out the team on social media!Joe ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LetterboxdSydney⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Intro music created by Taylor Hollingsworth, check him out on Instagram!⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠---------------------------------------------------------------------House of Cinema officially has merch! Check it out over on: ⁠houseofcinemapod.com/⁠---------------------------------------------------------------------Check out the Patreon and become a Roomie! Exclusive episodes, access to the private Discord, and a lot more!⁠www.patreon.com/HouseofCinema⁠

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL-TV to help audiences decipher #WhatToWatch for the weekend of June 13, 2025. The excellent live-action remake of "How to Train Your Dragon" benefits from strong casting, the iconic musical score remaining largely unchanged, and the incorporation of additional characters. Fans of the animated movie and subsequent streaming series should be pleased. Producer KellieAnn Halvorsen even offers her own review for the live-action film on today’s episode, after Andy finishes his “What to watch?” segment.  Also out is "Materialists;” this one is a thoughtful look at relationships and marriage in the modern age, and poor Dakota Johnson, having to choose between Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal. And a new Western movie offers a change of pace, with Samuel L. Jackson and Pierce Brosnan starring in "The Unholy Trinity." For streaming, there's also a new film on Apple TV+ called "Echo Valley," starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney, but the characters were too unlikable for Andy. But Andy did enjoy the new movie "Deep Cover" over on Prime Video much more, but he didn't get to watch it in time to include it in this segment.    The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.  Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.  Listen regularly on your favorite platform, at kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSLNewsRadio App. Join the conversation on Facebook @FanEffectShow, or Instagram @FanEffectShow. Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premiere movie entertainment company.

Ronald Young Jr. reviews How to Train Your Dragon with Pamalamadingdong Perez… RYJ and Pamela ponder the question, Why does this movie exist?PP  - 3 of 5 starsRYJ -  3.25 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, and Letterbxd - @ohitsbigronAvailable in theatersStarring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, and Ruth CoddWritten and directed by Dean DeBloisFor more information about How to Train Your Dragon, check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link

With the live action reboot in theaters now, Brandon and Stoney saw no better time to relive this Dreamworks classic from 2010. We're talkin' How to Train Your Dragon on today's episode of Movie Review Rewind! 

THE FINAL CHAPTER BEFORE LIVE ACTION!! How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! With Dreamworks' Live Action Reimagining of the Original How to Train Your Dragon in theaters now, Aaron & John return to Berk ONE more time to give their How to Train Your Dragon 3 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review!! Join Aaron Alexander & John Humphrey as they return to Berk for DreamWorks' epic trilogy finale How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019). Now chief and dragon rider, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (Jay Baruchel, Entourage, This Is the End) struggles to build a peaceful dragon utopia while fending off the ruthless dragon hunter Grimmel (F. Murray Abraham, Amadeus, The Grand Budapest Hotel). Alongside him, fearless Astrid Hofferson (America Ferrera, Ugly Betty, Onward) leads the dragon patrol, and Hiccup's father Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, 300, Olympus Has Fallen) returns in flashback to guide his son. Gobber (Craig Ferguson, The Late Late Show), Fishlegs (Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Kick-Ass), Snotlout (Jonah Hill, Superbad), and Ruffnut (Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids) supply comic relief and heart. A-A-Ron & Johnald break down every soaring highlight—from the breathtaking reveal of the Hidden World's bioluminescent caverns and Hiccup's first encounter with the elusive Light Fury, to the thrilling “Titan Wing” escape and the climactic showdown where Toothless and the Light Fury defend their nest against Grimmel's armada. Don't miss the emotional “farewell” moment that cements the bond between Hiccup and Toothless as they lead the last dragons to freedom. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Joe Shearer joins me to review DreamWorks' live-action remake, How to Train Your Dragon in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I share my thoughts on the new AppleTV+ original movie, Echo Valley. We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Joe - 02:15 Screening in Indy - 08:02 News Before the Reviews - 17:51 Feature Review How to Train Your Dragon (2025) - 33:29 Spoiler - 1:13:55 Exit Joe - 1:41:06 Secondary Review Echo Valley (2025) - 1:46:25 Closing the Ep - 2:03:57 Patreon Clip - 2:05:36 Related Links Tower Junkies - 096 - Movie - The Life of Chuck (2025) - Guest: Kim C (The Year of Underrated Stephen King) Mia Goth Joins Ryan Gosling In ‘Star Wars: Starfighter' ‘Mass Effect': Doug Jung Joins Amazon's Series Adaptation Of Video Game As Showrunner   Joe's Letterboxd Joe's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Joe's Review of How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Joe's Review of Fight or Flight (2025) Joe's Review of The Surfer (2025)   My 2025 Podcast and Writing Archive Patreon Special - 28 Days Later (2002) at Alamo Drafthouse - May 23, 2025 Immediate Reaction - Clown in a Cornfield (2025) - May 16-21, 2025 Immediate Reaction - The Life of Chuck (2025) - May 29, 2025 Patreon Companion Episodes Collection Companion Ep - OV477 - Final Destination 1-5 Retrospective - May 24-25, 2025 Patreon - Severance Episode Reviews   Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Kan-Kan  Living Room Theaters Keystone Art  Flix Brewhouse   Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content Official OV Merch Buy Me A Coffee Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.5.4) Joe: Tonor USB Microphone via Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV479   Next Week on the Podcast OV480 - Materialists (2025 & Ballerina (2025)  

In this episode of The Moviegoers Society, we're soaring into How to Train Your Dragon, the brand-new live-action adaptation of DreamWorks' beloved franchise directed by Dean DeBlois.With stunning visual effects, heartwarming performances, and a faithful retelling of Hiccup and Toothless' legendary bond, this remake aims to capture the magic of the original trilogy. We break down Mason Thames' take on Hiccup, Nico Parker's Astrid, Gerard Butler's return as Stoick, and how this live-action version stacks up against the animated classic.

Next up, the live-action remake fad continues, although this time, it's not Disney, but Dreamworks dustinf off an existing animated IP for us.HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON125 Minutes, Rated PGWritten by Dean DeBlois, Cressida Cowell, William DaviesDirected by Dean DeBloisSynopsis:As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup's friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.Can they avoid the live-action track record Disney has been putting together, or can they soar above it all to success?~~~~~You can read more reviews and opinions on our website: https://VSMoviePodcast.com.Please LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW us on:Facebook (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://facebook.com/vsmoviepodcast)X (@vsmoviepodcast) (https://x.com/vsmoviepodcast)Instagram (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://instagram.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Threads (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://threads.net/@visuallystunningmoviepodcast)BlueSky (@vsmoviepodcast.bsky.social) (https://bsky.app/profile/vsmoviepodcast.bsky.social)YouTube (@visuallystunningmoviepodcast) (https://youtube.com/visuallystunningmoviepodcast)Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our audio wherever you listen to podcasts (https://shows.acast.com/vsmoviepodcast).And please, if you like what we do, consider helping us keep on entertaining you. Find out how on our Contact/Support page (https://VSMoviePodcast.com/Contact-VSMP/). Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/vsmoviepodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard spent years at Dreamworks writing for the How To Train Your Dragon Franchise making VR senarios and episodes of The Netflix series. Todaay he's writing great YA graphic novels for Mad Cave's Imprint Maverick 3 volumes of Scoop a cross between the X-Files and Veronica Mars, and Tech-Tiv, a young woman who love pulp detective stories solving a mystery in a post apocalyptic world. 

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we recap our attendance at the Adelaide Mega Toy Fair event. This annual event promotes itself for its long running campaign; but with new organisers this year, how did it actually go? We chat towards what we spotted, what we think needs to be improved & what we scored!! Spoiler alert: Pub Lunch & making a day of it with great friends, is always the overall highlight!! Then Trent does an awesome Toyline Retrospective on the early 80's franchise that was: Blackstar! With a Filmation Cartoon airing first in 1981; then a corresponding Toyline from Galoob in 1983! Featuring the fight between our Hero: John Blackstar against the Evil Ruler: Overlord on the Planet Sagar. This Toyline & franchise actually has more ties to Masters Of The Universe than one may think.... There are some EPIC Beasts, questionable modes of transport & the incredibly sort after Ice Castle Playset - this Franchise really tried hard & its interesting to think in a sliding doors parallel reality - could this have been a more popular franchise than Masters Of The Universe?! Then rounding out the episode, we squeeze a quick round table, around some of our Latest Scores! Also, as mentioned in this ep; be sure to checkout the incredibly comprehensive website from Avon Fox - around all the Vintage style Transforming Robots that aren't Hasbro branded! - www.the-liberator.netSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week finds hosts Rod and Ben look at an article on best Dreamworks films, then we catch up on all the things they've watched over the past few weeks, including "Predator: Killer of Killers", "Bring Her Back" and "Magazine Dreams". Rod gets into the TV shows he is watching, including "Stick" and "The Better Sister". Then, we get into reviewing "Ballerina" in all it's action-packed glory. Do please enjoy!

Join us as we delve into the growing trend of live-action adaptations of beloved animated films. In this episode, we discuss the impacts, issues, and audience reception of Disney and DreamWorks' live-action remakes, such as 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'How to Train Your Dragon.' We share our perspectives on why some adaptations fail to capture the magic of the originals and debate the potential future of this trend. Tune in for in-depth discussions, a few rant moments, and thoughtful suggestions on how the industry could improve its approach to these beloved stories.

Travis Hopson reviews Dreamworks' live-action HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and Gerard Butler!“On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast, 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. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village's quirky blacksmith Gobber by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding. As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup's friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.”HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON is in theaters now. All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube:    / @punchdrunkcritics1  Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter:   / pdcmovies  Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook:   / pdcmovies  You can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale anywhere you get your podcasts!#howtotrainyourdragon #GerardButler #dreamworks

Disney has been remaking its animated classics for years to great financial success– Lilo & Stitch has been dominating the box office for weeks now. So it's no surprise that DreamWorks is now getting in on the action with a remake of How to Train Your Dragon. It's full of epic battles, majestic countrysides and, of course, dragons galore. Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

A CLASSIC ROCKER FINDS OUT HE HAS A LOVE CHILD FROM THE 80's, some insane Movies announced and A wild list of celebrities and how they caught their significant others cheating… it's like celebs are just like us guys!CRAP ON FRIDAY Rick Moranis has been gone way too long. Even those new "Ghostbusters" movies didn't lure him back to Hollywood. But I am quite excited to announce that he WILL return to once again play Dark Helmet in "Spaceballs 2"!!! Bill Pullman will return as the hero Lone Starr, too. And Mel Brooks will be back as Yogurt . . . and, presumably . . . President Skroob. (He played both characters in the original.) Josh Gad co-wrote the script, and he's expected to be in it, too. Pullman's son Lewis Pullman has also been cast, along with Keke Palmer . . . but there's no word who they're playing. There's also no word on any other returning cast members. Obviously, John Candy, Joan Rivers, and Dick Van Patten won't be back, since they're no longer with us. Mel released the first teaser yesterday. There's no footage, since filming hasn't begun yet. It starts with a text crawl that makes fun of all the "Star Wars" prequels, sequels, sequels to the prequels, prequels to the sequels, and TV spin-offs. Then it lists all the "Dune", "Jurassic Park", "Avatar", and Marvel movies, plus DC's TWO attempts to start a cinematic universe . . . and just about every other overdone franchise you can name. Then, after a quick appearance from Mel, we get a shot of Rick Moranis' cracked helmet, and the tagline: "The Schwartz Awakens in 2027." Which sounds like a possible title but it's spaceballs and mel brooks so it could be anything. Here is Mel making his announcement. Jerry Seinfeld Proposes ‘Live-Action Sequel' to 'Bee Movie'Jerry Seinfeld has people buzzin' with this idea!The comedic genius posted about the possibility of a “live-action sequel” to his 2007 animated hit Bee Movie.“Bee Movie, which came out nearly 20 years ago, is #4 on Netflix,” he wrote on Instagram showing a hand holding a tennis ball with a honey bee on it. The next slide was the movie's poster, an image of Seinfeld's character Barry B. Benson similarly straddling a tennis ball.“Today, my friend Spike Feresten, one of the writers on the film, was playing tennis and this happened."He continued, “Clearly a sign. Time for a live-action sequel..?" DreamWorks' Bee Movie, which Seinfeld produced, co-wrote, and starred in along with Renée Zellweger, has become a cult favorite since its release.Bee Movie also featured the voices of Matthew Broderick, John Goodman, Chris Rock, Kathy Bates, Megan Mullally, Oprah Winfrey, and several celebrities appearing as animated versions of themselves, including Larry King, Ray Liotta, and Sting.Saint Louis' own Nelly and Ashanti are putting their lives on TV for all to see. They announced an upcoming reality show called Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together.A show synopsis says Nelly and Ashanti "rekindle their love, navigate the ups and downs of being newlyweds and new parents, and juggle their careers."The eight-episode series will air on Peacock starting June 26th.A DNA Test Connects Billy Idol To A Son He Didn't Know He HadDetails on the lovechild Billy Idol didn't know he had until a few years ago have surfaced.Idol's daughter, Bonnie, shared in the new doc, 'Billy Idol Should Be Dead', "My husband just surprised me with a DNA test as a Christmas present [a few years ago]. Then a few weeks later, I get the results back on the app and open it and I'm like, who is this? This Brant. His info reads, 'New York, 1985, looking for my biological dad.' I was like, ‘What?'"Brant, Idol's lovechild, grew up believing his dad was someone else until a different DNA questioned his mother's claims about his father. After confronting his mom, she told Brant, "Well, it's pretty crazy, but back in the day, we broke up and I actually spent a weekend with Billy Idol."Fans have done the math and calculate that Brant was conceived during Idol's wildly successful 1984 'Rebel Yell' tour.Idol has whole-heartedly accepted Brant as family, saying, "I really enjoyed being a dad. I always wanted a boy and a girl, and I finagled my way into a boy and a girl. I actually had a son that I didn't realize, who I fathered on the Rebel Yell tour without knowing it. So I somehow finagled this as well."Brant was at Idol's Walk of Fame ceremony back in 2023.Prime Video Will Soon Show Double The AdsAmazon Prime Video is about to double the number of commercials shown per hour on its ad-supported membership level. An Adweek report got the news from an Amazon spokesperson about the amount of commercials going to "four to six minutes per hour" from the two to three minutes that Prime users are used to. In 2024, subscribers who had ad-free access were forced to pay an extra $3 a month to maintain the status. Jay-Z Loses $1 Million NBA Finals Bet Jay-Z is out $1 million after losing a bet on the NBA Finals. Jay placed a bet prior to the series, banking on the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the championship in five games. After Wednesday night's Thunder loss to the Indiana Pacers, OKC can't win the series unless they do it in six or seven games. Jay-Z would have won $3.5 million if the bet had cashed in. With a net worth of $2.5 billion, we're sure Jay-Z will be alright. Ok you guys remember Spinal Tap? The Album cover debate with the label and why it became an all black cover or as Nigel would say NONE MORE BLACK? It was because the original had a woman on all fours with a dog leash on and it was deemed sexist…. To which Nigel replies “Whats wrong with being sexy? Well get this, Sabrina Carpenter announced her new album yesterday, and it's causing a lot of controversy. It's called "Man's Best Friend", and the cover has Sabrina on all fours, in front of a man who's pulling a handful of her hair. A women's advocacy group in Scotland called it "regressive", saying it reduces women to, quote, "pets, props, and possessions," and promotes "an element of violence and control." Sabrina's fans are defending it as SATIRE, and a commentary on how badly women are treated. And some are pointing out that the first single, "Manchild", actually makes FUN of men. HERE IS A CLIP OF THATMeanwhile, in the new "Rolling Stone" cover story, Sabrina talks about being criticized for the sexual imagery in her stage show. She says, quote "It's always so funny to me when people complain. They're like, 'All she does is sing about this.' But those are the songs that you've made popular. Clearly you love sex. You're obsessed with it." She adds, quote, "I truly feel like I've never lived in a time where women have been picked apart more, and scrutinized in every capacity. I'm not just talking about me. I'm talking about every female artist that is making art right now." Pope Leo isn't even the most famous guy in his family. The "New York Times" researched his family tree, and found out that he's related to a bunch of celebrities. The link is an ancestor from about six generations back. He name was Louis Boucher de Grandpre, and he was born in Quebec.And because of him, Leo is distant cousins with Justin Bieber, Justin Trudeau, Angelina Jolie, Hillary Clinton, Jack Kerouac, and Madonna. It's interesting that Leo would be related to Madonna, given that the Catholic Church has condemned her several times . . . most famously when she released her "Like a Prayer" video in 1989. A few years ago, Madonna reached out to Pope Francis, asking to meet with him to discuss "important matters." She told him, quote, "I've been ex-communicated 3 times. It doesn't seem fair." If you've ever wondered how the creators of "Friends" came up with the character of Joey Tribbiani . . . we might just have the answer this morning. Joey Lawrence claims Matt LeBlanc's character was based on HIS character Joey Russo from "Blossom". Lawrence says, quote, "Joey Russo was so successful that when they were creating 'Friends', they wanted a 25-year-old version of that." Supposedly, Matt's character wasn't even originally called Joey, but they changed it because the "Blossom" character was so successful. Joey even claims that Matt was sent to tapings of "Blossom" where he would, quote, "sit up in the audience with a yellow notepad and take notes on how I portrayed Joey Russo." He says they wanted Matt to bring the "innocence" of Joey Russo to Joey Tribbiani, so the character could, quote, "get away with his womanizing." I guess the Grammys were sick of hearing about whether Beyoncé deserved to win Best Country Album for "Cowboy Carter". So, they just announced a major change. For next year's Grammys, the award formally known as Best Country Album will now be called Best Contemporary Country Album . . . and they will also be adding a new category: Best Traditional Country Album. There's a lot to unpack here. And one year after Beyoncé wins makes the timing of this all the more clickbait-y. According to the Grammy website, "traditional country music", quote, "adheres to the more traditional sound structures of the country genre, including rhythm and singing style, lyrical content, as well as traditional country instrumentation such as acoustic guitar, steel guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, piano, and live drums." Where "contemporary country music", quote, "remains reminiscent and relevant to the legacy of country music's culture, while also engaging in more contemporary music forms." Someone tweeted, "Morgan Wallen and Post Malone better not be in the traditional country category at the Grammys, because in what world are they traditional country?" Wait, hold up. When Morgan collaborated with Alvin and the Chipmunks, that wasn't traditional country??New in Theaters: "How to Train Your Dragon", "Materialists", and "The Life of Chuck" There's nothing like a good breakup story. Here are seven times a celebrity found out their partner was cheating in an unconventional way: 1. Demi Moore learned that Ashton Kutcher was having an affair in 2011, from a Google Alert. When she called him on it, he admitted it right away. Her response was, quote, "Are you [effing] kidding me?" 2. Britney Spears started dating lawyer David Lucado in 2012. But in 2014, her father found out there was paparazzi footage of David kissing another woman. He bought it to prevent it from being released, and Britney broke it off. 3. Kourtney Kardashian dumped Scott Disick in 2008, after finding texts on his phone from a contact called, quote, "my wife." They did the on-and-off thing until 2015, when photos emerged of Scott with another woman in France. 4. Elizabeth Hurley found out Hugh Grant was cheating on her in 1995, when he got arrested for GETTING IT ON with Sunset Boulevard prostitute Divine Brown in his car. They didn't break up until 2000, and they're still friends. 5. Laura Dern found out Billy Bob Thornton was being unfaithful when the news broke that he had ELOPED with Angelina Jolie in 2000. She was away making a movie, and she never saw it coming. 6. Eva Longoria's marriage to NBA star Tony Parker ended in 2010, after she found inappropriate texts with another woman on his phone. 7. This one's ancient history, but it was a HUGE tabloid story back in the day: In 1958, actress Debbie Reynolds was missing her husband, Eddie Fisher, because he was supposedly away on tour. So she decided to give her friend Elizabeth Taylor a call . . . and who answered Liz's phone? Eddie FREAKIN' Fisher. (!!!) Eddie left Debbie and married Liz, but that only lasted five years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lara and Philip revisit the original 'Lilo & Stitch' from 2002. This was the feature animation debut for both directors, Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders, who would team up again on DreamWorks' 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2010). Chris Sanders had originally conceived the Stitch character in 1985, and he has gone on to voice the character in numerous appearances, beginning with the famous "Inter-Stich-als" promotional campaign for this film. He would later reprise the role for the 2025 live-action adaptation, directed by Dean Fleisher Camp. The story followed an escaped alien genetics experiment who crash lands in Hawaii. He poses as a dog and is adopted by recently orphaned sisters Lilo and Nani, but their difficult life seems to only take a turn for the worse with the addition of this new family member. Follow The ThawedCast: Conversations About Animation: twitter.com/thawedcast and instagram.com/thawedcast. instagram.com/partoflarasworld, instagram.com/laraakal, instagram.com/philipehlke. Visit thawedcast.com

Ian and Luke return with a high-flying review of Dreamworks' live-action How to Train Your Dragon remake!The Simmons family caught a sneak peak of the new film earlier this week (in IMAX, no less!) and are here to share their thoughts on how it stacks up to the 2010 animated movie--and how someone who's never seen the original, or its sequels, is affected by this action-packed period fantasy (one of your two hosts is brand new to the series)!So cozy up by the (dragon-lit) fire and enjoy this spoiler-free review!Subscribe, like, and comment on Kicking the Seat here on YouTube, and check us out at:kickseat.comXLetterboxdBlueSkyInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the How to Train Your Dragon (2025) trailer.Catch up with all of Ian and Luke's reviews in our "Target Audience" Playlist!

Rated PG Opens: June 13, 2025 Kevin says HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON ROCKS! Disney isn't the only studio producing live-action remakes of their animated films. DreamWorks has thrown its hat into the ring with HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON. Closely following the animated film from fifteen years ago, the story follows a young Viking […]

Rated PG Opens: June 13, 2025 Kevin says HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON ROCKS! Disney isn't the only studio producing live-action remakes of their animated films. DreamWorks has thrown its hat into the ring with HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON. Closely following the animated film from fifteen years ago, the story follows a young Viking […]

Netflix ha celebrado sus 10 años en España con un fiestón y con la visita de Ted Sarandos, uno de los hombres más poderosos de la industria audiovisual. En este episodio analizamos las luces y sombras de esta década en nuestro país y comentamos los estrenos en salas. Dreamworks se apunta a la acción real con la readaptación de 'Cómo entrenar a tu dragón' y a las puertas del Orgullo llegan propuestas diferentes como 'Miss Carbón', la historia de la mujer trans que abrió camino en las minas de Argentina, o la película rumana 'Tres kilómetros al fin del mundo'. También os recomendamos el drama 'Esmorza amb mi' y, en televisión, celebramos a una estrella como Sara Montiel.

How to Train Your Dragon is only the latest piece in a cultural puzzle that dates back thousands of years. How realistic are dragons, anyway?“While other places have ponies or parrots, we have…dragons.”When you think of modern day animated classics, the first projects that people tend to think of are the titans of Disney/Pixar. But under no circumstances should you sleep on the brilliant people at Dreamworks Animation who have their own share of legitimate masterpieces in the form of the Shrek franchise, last year's brilliant The Wild Robot, and the endlessly impressive How to Train Your Dragon franchise. And when it comes to the central concept of that franchise, dragons, well…the folks at Dreamworks have done it about as well as anybody ever has!Think about it. The use of dragons in storytelling far transcends the “pop culture” label. Forget movies, TV, and animation, there's literature, mythology, and something in our collective unconscious that compels us to keep returning to the familiar imagery associated with them. While we usually associate dragons with a particularly European flavor of fantasy, if you pick any culture or society, you'll probably find a dragon myth or story. That's how pervasive they are.Not only that, but they're timeless! Some of the biggest franchises of not just the last century, but this century, prominently feature dragons. Lord of the Rings, Dungeons & Dragons, Game of Thrones, and yes, How to Train Your Dragon are proof that some old-fashioned concepts never really go out of style. Is it possible that with a slight evolutionary shift we could have ended up with dragons crowding our skies? And why IS the dragon concept so universal, anyway?All this and more in the latest episode of Does it Fly? right here…https://youtu.be/Ww84E8udLrASUGGESTED VIEWING We based much of our discussion in this episode on the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, specifically How to Train Your Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon 2, and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. We hadn't seen the live action remake that's currently in theaters at the time of recording.But while we have your attention, we'd like to direct you to a nearly forgotten piece of dragon-related media. 1981's Dragonslayer is a remarkably dark piece of fantasy from a forgotten period where Disney was experimenting with more adult themes in its work. It's not quite Game of Thrones but there's plenty of gore and some sexy themes that you wouldn't expect. It's also the rare dragon flick that's genuinely scary at times!FURTHER READING Do you want to delve a little deeper into the facts, concepts, and stories Hakeem and Tamara referenced in today's episode? Of course you do! Flying Reptiles?!?While it's natural to think in terms of the pterodactyl when thinking of real world parallels to dragons, those weren't the only flying reptiles of that long ago age. But you might also want to consider a reptile that is still flying around today, the Draco lizard, when you wonder how dragons might eventually evolve. As long as they have hollow bones….Convergent Evolution and Evolutionary BottlenecksHakeem takes us on quite a journey as he tries to explain the processes by which dragons could have evolved. But two fo the key concepts involve evolutionary bottlenecks (which likely influenced human development) and the concept of convergent evolution, which would help explain why dragons were to develop very specific and distinctive traits (check out a bunch of real world examples right here).But What About Fire-Breathing?You might think that a fire-breathing dragon is far-fetched, but we'd like to remind you of the existence of the electric eel, the bombardier beetle, and the spitting cobra, all of which have distinctive self defense mechanisms that are pretty alien to humans. So the idea that a dragon could contain methanogens in its gut that provide the fuel for a fire might not be that far-fetched after all!Read the Books!A quick reminder that the How to Train Your Dragon movies were based on a book series by Cressida Cowell. Check ‘em out!“We have wonder…”That lovely quote from Dean Deblois that Tamara found comes from the documentary special feature, Where No One Goes: The Making of How to Train Your Dragon 2, which covers a lot more ground than just that second movie!The Hero's JourneyAs Tamara points out, if you haven't read Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Journey, that will unlock so many touchpoints in the stories you love that you won't look at your favorite franchise the same way again!WANT MORE FROM DOES IT FLY?For some of our other takes on excellent modern animation, check out our episodes on The Incredibles and Big Hero 6!Need more Does it Fly? fantasy deep dives in your life? We've examined The Witcher and Lord of the Rings in previous episodes!FOLLOW US!Stay in the loop! 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Send us a textTwo animated heavyweights enter, but only one film can advance! This week on Elimination, it's a battle of style, heart, and hilarity as Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl faces off against Disney's classic Dumbo.As always, it's a three-way vote to decide which movie we like best—and which one gets eliminated. Expect passionate debate, laughs, and maybe a few tears as we weigh up flying elephants, sinister penguins, and claymation charm.

The Dreamworks’ classic How to Train Your Dragon returns to the big screen in a new live-action version. Kennedy Unthank of the Plugged In team talks with the movie’s director, Dean DeBlois to get some insider secrets on Toothless and Hiccup. The team then discusses the Netflix docu-series Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, giving insight on the content as well as what it reveals about young influencers. Click here to get your copy of Jonathan McKee’s great book The Teen's Guide to Face-To-Face Connections in a Screen-To-Screen World: 40 Tips to Meaningful Communication! Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: Up Bolt Avatar How to Train Your Dragon How to Train Your Dragon (2025) Youtube Reviews Outdoor Boys Check out the Plugged In Blog: Bad Influence and Devil in the Family: The Truth about Influencing The Plugged In Show: Episode 240 - The Dark Side of the Influencer World. Plus, a Conversation with Director Andrew Erwin The Plugged In Show: Episode 134 - Of Influencers and Dinosaurs Netflix’s The Social Dilemma Paints a Sober Portrait of Tech’s Influence The Plugged In Show: Episode 46 – Examining the Social Dilemma and Our Interaction with Social Media The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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This week's “How She Finds Purpose” insight comes from Jenn Cohen. She says – “Our intuition isn't here to keep us small. It's here to guide us into something greater, even if it means stepping into the unknown.” Jenn Cohen is an intuitive consultant who spent 27 years in the entertainment industry working with major studios like DreamWorks, NBC Universal, IMAX, and Warner Media. She says some of the most pivotal decisions in her career came from tuning into her intuition. After leaving corporate life, she now helps individuals and teams recognize blind spots, find clarity, and make more aligned decisions—both personally and professionally. Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: You'll hear what it really looks like to follow that “inner nudge” when everything on the outside seems fine but something still feels off. You'll learn how intuition can show up in real-life moments of restlessness, irritation, and unexpected change. You'll walk away with a gentle mindset shift about honoring your own needs, especially if you're the one everyone else always depends on. Connect with Jenn at: https://www.jenncohenintuitive.com/   Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com   Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!   This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for GenX Creative Entrepreneurs at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz    

This is our spoiler-free review of  the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, directed by Dean DeBlois. Join us as we break down the look and feel of this live-action remake, the performances that bring Berk back to life, and the film's overall approach to retelling a story fans already love. Does it capture the magic? Tune in to find out.How To Train Your Dragon hits theatres June 13, 2025 Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HERE

L'info du matin - Un classement mondial révèle les pays à la population la plus diplômée : la France se classe 25e. Le winner du jour - En télétravail, un salarié a maintenu la touche "z" enfoncée pour simuler son activité... jusqu'à se faire démasquer. - Aux Sables-d'Olonne, un homme s'endort sur la plage sans remarquer la marée montante. Le flashback d'avril 2011 - M6 lance "Cauchemar en cuisine" avec Philippe Etchebest, adaptation de l'émission de Gordon Ramsay. - "Just Can't Get Enough" des Black Eyed Peas occupe la tête du Top 50. Le savoir inutile - Pour ouvrir facilement une pistache, pressez les deux extrémités de la coquille : la soudure située en bas cède naturellement. 3 choses à savoir sur le commandant Cousteau Qu'est-ce qu'on regarde ? - "Dragons" sort aujourd'hui au cinéma en version live action, remake du film d'animation DreamWorks. - Les 7 saisons de "The 100" sont désormais disponibles sur la plateforme Max. Le jeu surprise Bastien de Spéracèdes vers Cannes repart avec un iPad Mini Les coffres à jouets RTL2 Alma, 8 ans, de Marsannay-la-Côte vers Dijon repart avec une trottinette électrique La banque RTL2 - Estelle de Rians dans le Var gagne 500 euros Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Caleb Masters reviews the DreamWorks live-action remake of the beloved 2010 classic, How to Train Your Dragon. The post The ‘How to Train Your Dragon' Live-Action Remake Brings Nothing New to the Table – The Cinematic Schematic appeared first on The Cinematropolis.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; Trent does a quick recap of the first three episodes of the Lego Masters - Grand Masters Of The Galaxy, with some behind the scenes insight & over-all fun from those episodes. Then both Frank & Trent speak to another TV show they are both present on: Cards & Collectables TV - now with a June 22nd air release date! Then its straight into the News - & wow, we have a lot to cover indeed! New Transformers Lego announcements, Megatron controversy, MASK doing awesome Mask things; plus another sub-category to the Four Horsemen's awesome Toyline, in the form of Infinite Legions!! Neca dropping the ball on the Wednesday sculpts, but great things are happening in the Predator Universe! Biker Mice From Mars are kicking butt & eating Hot Dogs; plus Marvel Legends ports the ol' Marvel Vs Capcom Games into plastic! Fantastic 4 Movie Figures & Popcorn Buckets, Sherella - with origin story, but kind of overshadowed by Mondo's 200X HeMan fig! Some confusion around Beastman & lots of Joy for more TMNT. SDCC exclusive announcements from TMNT & Street Fighter too. Shoutouts becomes its own segment & we finally have a date for our Milestone Episode 400 - Sat June 21st - so mark those calendars for a LIVE Video Recording! Enjoy!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today we're threading together sewing, and fate with some of the extraordinary people behind one of the most innovative and visually striking films of the year—Sew Torn. It's a thriller. A dark comedy. And a stitched-together cinematic wonder that explores how every decision unravels a different destiny.In Sew Torn, Barbara Duggen—‘The Mobile Seamstress'—stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong. Faced with a suitcase full of cash and two injured men, she must choose what's next Each decision plays out in a unique timeline, with wildly different and increasingly dangerous consequences. The result is a story of grief, survival, and redemption—where thread becomes both weapon and lifeline.Joining me are the father-and-son creative team behind the film: Freddy Macdonald, the 24-year-old - youngest-ever Directing Fellow at the American Film Institute. Freddy's debut feature Sew Torn premiered at SXSW and headlined the Locarno Film Festival's Piazza Grande. His thesis film, Shedding Angels, won a Student Academy Award and was shortlisted for a BAFTA. Sew Torn was acquired by Vertigo Releasing and Sunrise Films and opened theatrically nationwide Alongside him is his father and producing partner Fred Macdonald—a seasoned media executive and writer whose companies have collaborated with Disney, DreamWorks, Lionsgate, and more. As former CEO of Olive Jar Studios, Fred led creative for award-winning theme park media and advertising campaigns, including a CLIO Gold-winning Coca-Cola spot.Also joining us is the magnetic Irish actor, Eve Connolly. A graduate of Dublin's Gaiety School of Acting, Eve launched her screen career in Into the Badlands, and has since appeared in The Other Lamb, Vikings, and River Wild. In Sew Torn, she brings grit, emotion, and inventiveness to her role as Barbara—a woman who sews her way out of impossible circumstances.We'll talk about how sewing literally powers the film—from embroidered “Talking Portraits” to stitched title cards to intricate Rube Goldberg-style thread rigs. And we'll explore how the film's visual and emotional complexity reflects the choices we make—and the ones that make us.(3:27) Hear a clip from the movie that sets the scene for the whole movie. Fred and Freddy comment on it. Hear how the concept for this film was Freddy's entrée to the American Film Institute. No Country For Old Men had something to do with this!(6:33) What was it like to get a call from Joel Cohen? Fred explains. The three things Fred heard on the initial call from a friend Peter Spears, Joel Cohen wants to meet, Searchlight wants to buy the short film, Rich Klubeck from United Talent Agency (UTA) wants to represent Freddy as a director. This all happened while Freddy was still a high school senior.(10:17) How did the whole movie launch from the simple idea of a lost button? And by the way…there were NO computer-generated effects in the movie. (13:30) What's it like for Freddy and Fred to work together? Do they always agree? agree? Freddy learned stop motion animation at the age of nine…from his dad. At the same time Fred taught Freddy to write films! (17:11) Three altering decisions. Why this story structure? Freddy explains the difficulty in making the feature length film out of the short. (19:49)How long did it take from beginning to end to make the film? Well…Freddy was 18 when they started – and just turned 24 as it was released! (20:24)Freddy and Fred explain the Rube-Goldberg contraptions they built. No-tricks…everything was in camera…with a small budget too! And…what was their OMG moment?! (23:46) The embroidered talking portraits…Fred and Freddy talked about these innovative elements in the movie and how they were created. Learn how BERNINA was essential in creating these and how they all worked together. Hear about the Metler introduction and how this made such an impact in the movie (27:46) Location, location, location. How did the town where they shot the movie affect the feeling and cinematography of the movie? Learn about this town and the people who live there…and how some of them were extras in the movie. (31:03) Barbara's journey…what influenced her arc? Physical want + emotional need. (32:25) This deeply physical film leans surprisingly heavily on non-verbal. How did Freddy and Fred make this work? Also, hear about Eve's audition for her part and what she did to win the role.(35:06) Sound design and the music score were deeply important to this movie. Learn how Jacob Tardien the music composer created the sound that added so much to the film. And learn how that sound was made.(37:32) What was the toughest scene to film and how did they approach it? And how did no dialog carry this critical 6 minutes?(40:02) There are three very distinct stories in this movie…how were they filmed? Well, Freddy, as the script supervisor, explains how they put all of this together and maintained continuity.(41:24) Any special behind-the-scenes stories that can be revealed just for this podcast? Oh yes…listen to Fred's story about an actor that maintained character…all the time!(45:38) What's next for Freddy and Fred? Working together is at the top of this list. Do they have one in the works…yes, yes they do! And Fred would like a slightly bigger budget for the next film!(46:50) Anything we didn't ask that they wish we had?! Not a thing.(47:40) How can you reach Freddy and Fred? www.macdonaldentertainment partners.com. (48:13) Now…meet Eve Connolly(48:50) Eve talks about what drew her to the script. The short film had a lot to do with it!(49:45) Eve tells of the initial conversation she had with Freddy and Fred. Their explanation of wanting emotional depth for Barbara was a large draw.(51:33) How did Barbara prepare for this role? Years of working as an actor prepared her…but finding something to identify with was even more important. Once on set…she's ready to go and she's in the moment!(52:46) Hear Barbara's favorite clip form the movie…and the pivotal conversation that tells so much. Now Barbara shares what this meant to her and why.(55:28) This incredible physical role…How did Eve do this?(56:27) The rigs that were created in the film…Barbara tells all. How did she learn to build and manage these? Does Eve sew?!(58:41) The dance in the movie…Barbara tells of doing this dance and how she felt doing. How did she audition for this? Over ZOOM…and the dance…it was a natural for her…and very emotional.(1:01:39) Location–Location-Location. How did this affect her performance?(1:02:30) And that haunting stillness?(1:03:41) What part of Barbara's character stayed with Eve? That very strong connection with her mother…and the fact that she did this even though it was quite intimidating. Eve know the potential for this film and wanted to do justice to this creation. Overcoming her nerves was pretty big for her!(1:05:56) Did this experience change how Eve will play future roles?(1:07:07) What was her favorite of filming. The cast, the crew…all the people involved in the movie. Definite respect for Freddy as her director. Oh, and singing High School Musical every day before filming!(1:08:11) Her favorite part of the movie…refer back to the clip we played! And filming the scenes on the road.(1:09:19) Any behind the scenes stories? She talks about the car. And yes, it wasn't a prop…it's a real thing!(1:10:51) What's Eve's dream? Not what you might think. What's next…she's developing a series in Ireland.(1:11::51) Anything we didn't ask?(1:12:03) How can you reach out to Eve? @eveconnolly on Instagram. Our Thanks to Freddy and Fred Macdonald and Eve Connolly for their time and conversation.You can now order Sew Torn to be released on June 13th on Apple+TV. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

Breaking news from Magic Kingdom! Disney has officially revealed Piston Peak National Park, the Cars-themed expansion set to replace both Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America. After decades of tranquil views and historical charm, the area will officially close on July 7, 2025. This marks a significant shift in the Magic Kingdom landscape and the end of an era for one of Walt Disney World's most scenic and nostalgic locations. More Breaking News: New Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket at Epcot In a surprise addition just before press time, Epcot debuted a brand-new Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket, sending collectors racing to the park. The colorful balloon-style bucket has already drawn massive crowds near the Creations Shop and popcorn carts around World Celebration. Epcot Updates Continue The popcorn bucket isn't the only big update at Epcot. Guests visiting this week will find: A brand-new Phineas and Ferb meet and greet The debut of the Cool Kids Scavenger Hunt Magic Shot A first look inside GEO-82, the newly revealed lounge space Ongoing visible progress on the Test Track refurbishment Updated family crests in the UK Pavilion, including one with a special nod to the Skywalker name Disney Springs & DVC At Disney Springs, Flavors of Florida is confirmed to return this summer with sunshine-inspired eats and treats. Meanwhile, DVC Welcome Home Week is also back, bringing exclusive member-only perks, pop-up surprises, and summer celebrations. Grab-a-Goof and Goofycore Hall The long-rumored Goofy Grab & Goof quick service location is officially open, offering fun snacks and kid-friendly fare. Just steps away, guests can explore Goofycore Hall, a whimsical tribute to Goofy's legacy with visual gags, props, and photo ops. Universal Check-In: Greg Goes Beyond Disney Greg took a detour this week to check on the progress at Universal Orlando's upcoming How to Train Your Dragon land. Located in the new Epic Universe theme park, this immersive land promises to bring the beloved DreamWorks franchise to life with thrilling rides and themed environments. Stay tuned as Greg continues to follow the progress of what could be Disney's biggest competitor in 2025. Popcorn Bucket Wars: Disney vs. Universal Greg also breaks down the ever-growing popcorn bucket war between Disney and Universal. With each park releasing increasingly elaborate and collectible buckets, fans are now seeing a weekly arms race for snack container supremacy. This week's new Mickey Balloon at Epcot vs. Universal's Jaws 50? You decide. Other News Snow White is Coming to Disney+ on June 11, 2025. King of the Hill Season 14 is in the works. Rise and Fall of Disney Quest Chicago. Streamed LIVE on June 4, 2025 — Join Sam and Greg every Wednesday at 9pm ET for This Week at Walt Disney World, where we break down the latest in parks, popcorn, and beyond! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFS41U3Ouwg

Are you searching for practical ways to reclaim your focus and find your flow while working remotely? In this insightful episode of The Quiet And Strong Podcast, host David Hall welcomes Steven Puri—founder and CEO of The Sukha Company, tech entrepreneur, and award-winning film executive—to unpack the real-world challenges and strategies of thriving in a remote work environment.You'll hear Steven's unique journey from Hollywood film production to launching his own tech startups, and how his distinctive perspective as an introvert shaped the creation of his focus-boosting platform, Sukha. Together, David and Steven discuss the myth of multitasking, the science behind flow states, and actionable methods for prioritizing what truly matters on your to-do list (hint: it starts with picking just three things). They also explore ways introverts can own their need for deep work and recharging without sacrificing meaningful connection with colleagues, friends, or family.Whether you're an introvert seeking to maximize your best times of day, a leader managing a distributed team, or simply anyone who wants to work smarter instead of longer, this episode is packed with encouragement, proven strategies, and inspiration to support your journey.Listen in, discover your strengths, and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/226Steven Puri is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company, which helps people find focus and achieve a healthy work-life balance through its productivity app. He began his career as a newscaster and a software engineer at IBM, then moved into film production, working on movies like Independence Day and serving as a senior executive at DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox. After his time in Hollywood, Steven returned to tech, focusing on building tools that support focus and productivity in the modern workplace.Website: thesukha.co- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David Hall Author, Speaker, Educator, Podcaster quietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.com Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality Assessment Follow David on your favorite social platform: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for Introverts You may also like:Quiet & Strong Merchandise

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have another segment of The Team! This round pitting not one; not two, but THREE different Villain Sub-Groups against each other in a plight to crown the perfect Character that lines up with the A-Team Format. BUT, there are some ground rules! We must pick ensure a Villain is represented from each sub-group! Who are these Sub-groups you ask?!? Well its the Thundercats, Silverhawks & TigerSharks - representing Land, Air & Sea respectively. A really fun discussion that has some quite diverse choices indeed!! Then we pivot across to another Galaxy, Far, Far Away. Andor Season 2 has wrapped, & we have a fairly healthy discussion about what made this series so enjoyable. All this & more, Enjoy!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Katzenburg, Co-Founder of DreamWorks SKG discusses the future of AI video advertising alongside Creatify CEO and Co-Founder Yinan Na. They are both joined by Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick, Alix Steel and Scarlet Fu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan sits down with Jeffrey Katzenberg, Hollywood legend and co-founder of DreamWorks, and Sujay Jaswa, former CFO of Dropbox - together, the duo behind WndrCo. They talk about building enduring companies, bridging tech and media, and what makes a great CEO partnership. The conversation also touches on storytelling as a business superpower and lessons from scaling at different stages. Whether you're a founder or a media nerd, there's something here for you. (00:00) Intro (04:26) The Genesis of the Partnership (13:06) Building and Investing in Companies (20:27) The Team and Their Roles (26:52) Decision-Making Process (33:25) Balancing Dreams and Skepticism (35:06) The Dynamics of Partnerships (37:25) Transitioning to Tech (38:45) Cultural Differences in Industries (41:26) The Value of Failure and Success (44:37) Excitement in Emerging Technologies (48:23) The Venture Capital Game (56:42) The Dropbox Talent Network (01:01:20) AI's Impact on Media and Creativity (01:06:18) Transitioning to CG Animation at DreamWorks (01:08:39) Embracing Change in the Intelligence Revolution (01:11:52) The Role of AI in Enhancing Productivity (01:14:11) Building a Consumer Cybersecurity Business (01:23:49) The Mission to Protect Children Online (01:35:17) Reflections on Partnership and Innovation Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA

In this solo episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill dives into a packed week of animation news while Drew Taylor covers the opening of Epic Universe in Florida. Topics include: The 70th anniversary of Gumby – A look back at Art Clokey's clay-animated classic and upcoming updates like Gumby Kids. Faith-based animation on the rise – Following the box office success of The King of Kings, Fairly OddParents creator Butch Hartman launches a new animation studio focused on spiritual storytelling. DreamWorks embraces early childhood IP – From the upcoming Cocomelon feature to Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie and Bad Guys 2. Paramount's shifting release schedule – New dates for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2, The Legend of Aang, and Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie. Peppa Pig's gender reveal episode debuts… on Walmart.com – A bold retail-media crossover with exclusive merchandise tied to streaming content. Smurfs movie sparks fan backlash – Rihanna's new song “Friend of Mine” fails to impress her Navy, despite her upcoming role as Smurfette. AI in animation – With $42 million raised by AI animation startups like Cartwheel and Hedra, concerns about job displacement echo the shift from hand-drawn to CG in the '90s. New Shaun the Sheep movie announced – Aardman's The Beast of Mossy Bottom arrives in 2026 with a Halloween theme. A thoughtful and wide-ranging episode covering preschool hits, legacy IP, streaming trends, theatrical strategy, and the evolving role of AI in the animation industry. Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon began her career as a performer and has appeared in 10 Broadway musicals over a 25 year career. She is most known for her performance of “I Gotcha” in the Tony Award winning original Broadway cast of FOSSE. As a choreographer, Shannon has extensive experience creating for film and television as the choreographer of Saturday Night Live's Film Units, creating dances and movement for viral videos such as “I'm Just Pete”, “Gladiator Twosical”, “Shrimp Tower”, ”Big Boys” and many more. She has also choreographed multiple pre-taped and live projects for NBC's “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon and HBO's “Last Week Tonight” with John Oliver. Shannon is the Creative Director and Choreographer of the NBC/ Universal Upfront at Radio City Music Hall. She has also created, directed and choreographed many theatrical and dance projects at such respected venues as Carnegie Hall, Ballet Jazz Montreal, Roundabout Theatre Company, Signature Theatre NYC, Town Hall, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Alvin Ailey Citicorp Theatre, Dreamworks, CLI, Dance Out Loud, NY Times Center, Bay Street Theatre, Bucks County Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse and The York Theatre Company. Shannon is the founder of FIRESTART Creative; producing and developing impactful, creative projects for film, theatre, television and live events. Her original dance short “Don't Go” was nominated for a 2023 World Choreography Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices