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Box Office: ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Soars with $55.5M Domestic Debut

DreamWorks Animation’s crowd-pleasing conclusion to one of the most beloved animated trilogies of all time reaches a global tally of $275 million and counting for distributor Universal Pictures.

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Where Have All the Dragons Gone? Dean DeBlois Concludes His Spectacular Trilogy with ‘The Hidden World’

‘How To Train Your Dragon’ series writer and director Dean DeBlois reflects on his ten years with the beloved franchise, detailing how new technologies helped bring ‘The Hidden World’ to the screen.

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How To Design an Infinite Number of Dragons in DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Hidden World’

Head of character animation Simon Otto helps bring more than 65,000 fantastical dragons to life for one of the biggest sequences in the culmination of the studio’s ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ trilogy.

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DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Hidden World’ Earns $40.2M in Early U.S. Ticket Sales

Already in theaters in 41 international markets, DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ has grossed $84.4 million to date.

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Chloe Schools Gidget on ‘Cattitude’ in New ‘Secret Life of Pets 2’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 1, 2019 at 6:11pm

Our fierce yet fluffy canine gets a crash course in all things feline in the latest trailer for this summer’s Illumination Entertainment sequel to their 2016 animated hit, ‘Secret Life of Pets.’

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On the Road to the 91st Oscars: The Visual Effects Nominees

Leading up to Oscar Sunday on February 24th, catch up on AWN’s coverage of the films and creative teams nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 91st Academy Awards.

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Designing the Spectacular Realm of the Dragons for DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Hidden World’

From concept art to finished frames, production designer Pierre-Olivier Vincent brings a singular touch to the final film in the blockbuster ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ trilogy.

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GIVEAWAY: ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch’ Arrives on Blu-ray February 5

Illumination and Universal Pictures’ heartwarming holiday tale, with bonus Minions and Max mini-movies, available now on digital download and via the digital movie app Movies Anywhere.

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MPSE Announces Nominees for 66th Golden Reel Awards

Animation and games featured in seven outstanding achievement in sound editing categories, while VFX-driven film and TV take spots in eight others.

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2019 Academy VFX Bake-Off: Celebrating A Year of Excellence in Visual Effects

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 6:51pm

Ten Oscar hopefuls vie for nominations at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’  annual Visual Effects Bake-Off.

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Driving ‘Mortal Engines’: Weta Crafts a Dystopian World for Universal’s YA Adaptation

VFX supervisor Ken McGaugh and animation supervisor Dennis Yoo face the challenges of creating a steampunk-inflected dystopian world inhabited by giant, predator cities on wheels for Oscar-winning VFX artist-turned-director Christian Rivers’ feature adaptation.

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DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Takes Flight Overseas

Series director Dean DeBlois returns with the culminating chapter of one of the most beloved animated franchises in film history, setting opening day records in Australia and New Zealand ahead of the film’s North American release on February 22.

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Tiffany Haddish’s Daisy Searches for a Hero in Latest ‘Secret Life of Pets 2’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 2:23pm

Illumination Entertainment introduces a new character and new mission in the fourth trailer for next summer’s sequel to their 2016 animated hit, ‘Secret Life of Pets.’

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Snowball Reveals His Cuddly Superhero Side in New ‘Secret Life of Pets 2’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 11:26am

Illumination Entertainment releases the third trailer for next summer’s sequel to their 2016 animated comedy hit, ‘Secret Life of Pets.’

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‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Barely Edges 'The Grinch’ to Remain Box Office Champ

By Dan Sarto | Monday, December 10, 2018 at 12:27pm

Disney’s ‘Wreck-it Ralph’ sequel holds off Illumination’s Christmas tale to take top spot for third straight week.

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WATCH: First Trailer Arrives for Illumination’s ‘Secret Life of Pets 2’

Patton Oswalt replaces disgraced comedian Louis C.K. in the lead role of Jack Russell terrier Max in the sequel to Illumination Entertainment’s 2016 hit animated feature.

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WATCH: Second Trailer for ‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Arrives

Series director Dean DeBlois returns with the culminating chapter of one of the most beloved animated franchises in film history, arriving in theaters on February 22, 2019.

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WATCH: Hiccup’s Destiny Revealed in New Clip for ‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’

DreamWorks Animation unveils a brand-new clip for the highly anticipated ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ at NYCC and moves the film’s release date up to February 22, 2019.

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