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DreamWorks Plans Sequel To ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ For 2013

October 11, 2010

GLENDALE, Calif.

DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. says it will return to an island where Vikings and dragons once fought with a sequel to “How to Train Your Dragon” in 2013.

The original, released in March, got off to a bumpy start but has since powered its way to nearly $500 million in worldwide box office. The sequel is also set for release in 3-D.

‘Dragon,’ ‘Titans’ Readying Sequels – Warner Bros. Drops Batman, Superman, ’Hobbit’ Hints

April 28, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Sequel-mania is alive and well in Hollywood!

DreamWorks Animation will launch a follow-up to “How To Train Your Dragon” in 2013, CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg announced Wednesday.

More sequel news — inside!

‘Dragon’ Wings It Back To No. 1 With $15 Million

April 25, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“How to Train Your Dragon” continues to breathe fire at the box office, while newer releases are mostly blowing smoke.

‘Kick-Ass’ Claims Top Spot At Box Office Over ‘How To Train Your Dragon’

April 19, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The top movies at the weekend box office have flip-flopped again, with the superhero comedy “Kick-Ass” edging out the animated adventure “How to Train Your Dragon.”

Final studio numbers Monday have Lionsgate’s “Kick-Ass” at No. 1 with $19.8 million. DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon,” distributed by Paramount, ran a close No. 2 with $19.6 million.

‘Kick-Ass’ & ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Land In Photo Finish For Box-Office Top Spot

April 18, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

It’s another close weekend at the box office, with the animated adventure “How to Train Your Dragon” and the superhero comedy “Kick-Ass” dueling for No. 1.

According to studio estimates Sunday, “How to Dragon Your Dragon” took in $20 million, with “Kick-Ass” just behind at $19.75 million.

With just $250,000 separating them, the No. 1 spot was too close to call.

‘Dragon’ Stokes Up Box Office With $43.3M Debut

March 28, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“How to Train Your Dragon” has breathed a bit of box-office fire with a $43.3 million opening weekend and a No. 1 debut.