Seven things to do based on the movie 'How To Train Your Dragon'

Thursday 25 March 2010 01:00 GMT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

For the 3D animated film How To Train Your Dragon, DreamWorks Animation studio has created a series of entertaining featurettes, toys, books, video games, and other fun materials to supplement the film's release this weekend in the US - and around the world this month.

The young Viking Hiccup, voiced by Jay Baruchel ( Tropic Thunder) is joined by The Bounty Hunter's Gerard Butler who plays Stoick, Ruffnut Thorston is Kirsten Wiig ( Knocked Up), and Jonah Hill is Snotlout. Kids can make up their own Viking names on the website: http://www.howtotrainyourdragon.com.

How to Know Your Dragon
Actor David Tennant (Harry Potter), narrates an introduction to the Dragons, noting the creatures' distinctive personalities with the sketched imagery transforming into animation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBYL7sfU7Mc

How to Draw Your Dragon
A tutorial on sketching a Night Fury dragon with several easy steps that turn oval shapes into the formidable dragon. http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/4016/1/1/how-to-draw-night-fury.htm

How to Make Your Dragon
DIY paper dragon toys are available for Groncle, Terrible Terror and Night Fury, designed by the Curiosity Group and downloadable at the How to Train Your Dragon website - see the Activities section (www.howtotrainyourdragon.com).

How to Play With Your Dragon
More than 100 Viking-themed toys and products are available, from an action figure collection of the characters and dragons to clothing, foam swords and helmets, skateboards, plush dragons and eggs, and even bed sheets. Mega-retailer, Walmart features items for How to Train Your Dragon in a Viking ship, ranging from $5 to $30.

How To Play Games With Your Dragon
This action-adventure game puts the Viking hero on an epic quest on the Island of Berk, featuring the Wild Zone and Fight Arena from the film. Players explore, train dragons, and battle for victory in multi-player combat. Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii versions cost around $50 and Nintendo DS version is priced at around $30. Free games are available at www.howtotrainyourdragongame.com

How to Read All About Your Dragon
The film is based on British author Cressida Cowell's book series, starting with How to Train Your Dragon (2003) and other volumes through How to Break a Dragon's Heart (2009). Books released with DreamWorks's animated film imagery include I Can Read Books for ages 4-8, Hiccup the Hero and Meet the Dragons, Gobber's Guides by Devan Aptekar and a Chapter Book by J. E. Bright, ages 9-12.

How to Train Your Dragon
DreamWorks studios released this six-part instructional featurette on Dragon Training, covering each of the major dragons for each lesson: Deadly Nadder, Groncle, Monstrous Nighmare, Hideous Zippleback, Night Fury, and Terrible Terror
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VJNetohMAM

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Seven things to do based on the movie 'How To Train Your Dragon'