Behind the Scenes of How To Train Your Dragon

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Go behind the scenes of How to Train Your Dragon and discover how the world of Berk was brought to life in this live-action reimagining. From the intense stunt training of Mason Thames and Nico Parker to the groundbreaking visual effects used to create Toothless and the other dragons, this exclusive featurette offers a glimpse into the craftsmanship, creativity, and passion fueling one of the most beloved fantasy stories ever told. Hear from director Dean DeBlois and the cast as they explore what it means to retell this iconic tale for a new generation.  How To Train Your Dragon Cast:   Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz and Murray McArthur   How To Train Your Dragon will hit theaters everywhere June 13, 2025!

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00:00Okay, action!

00:06I decided to revisit How to Train Your Dragon because

00:09I want you to feel the thrill of flying on top of a dragon

00:14But also the fear that you could fall

00:18Dragon fire is hot

00:20Enemy dragons mean near-death situations

00:24I want that thrill to deliver that level of immersion and excitement

00:28It's time hiccup

00:30And it meant we had to build the island of Burke

00:33Going into the arena for the first time I remember Dean was like

00:47Really amp up how cool this is

00:49And walking in and we were like

00:50We don't need to do that, it's really cool

00:53I am here in this world

00:57With all that energy and I love that

00:59Experiencing those sets that then are dressed and are lit

01:05And have, you know, torches on fire in the Great Hall

01:08People get caught up in that energy

01:10And they believe in the story

01:12We are the warriors of Burke

01:14This is the first time we are actually filming in the village of Burke

01:19The village, I think it was 15, 20 houses

01:22It really looks alive with Vikings running around in chaos

01:26See? Lots and lots of new houses

01:28It's one thing to sit there and draw or paint or even create in a computer

01:33But to be able to build it

01:35And with the attention to craftsmanship

01:37And the love that goes into every detail

01:40It allows the audience to get even more richly involved with Hiccup and Toothless

01:45Everything was made with such love

01:47And it's such a heartfelt story

01:49Especially on the big screen in the live action scale

01:52Having the opportunity to do this kind of world building

01:58And to revisit characters but with a fresh spin

02:01Is just super exciting to me

02:03Because I know where the heart of this story is

02:06You ready?

02:07It's a wonder to be a part of

02:09And I am thrilled

02:11This is Burke

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