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KICK
OFF THE “YEAR OF THE DRAGON” WITH THE AWARD WINNING ADVENTURE
DVD
Swoops in on March 25th with Never-Before-Seen Dragons and Exclusive
Offers for The School of Dragons Online Game
LOS ANGELES, CA (February 4, 2014) – DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon fans can soar higher than ever before when Twentieth
Century Fox Home Entertainment releases on DVD the first part of the award-winning
top-rated TV series, DreamWorks DRAGONS: DEFENDERS OF BERK. Available
everywhere March 25, the DVD kicks off the franchise’s “Year of the Dragon” which
will continue with the highly anticipated film sequel arriving in theaters this
June as well as Dragon game apps, books and other fan experiences releasing
throughout the year. The DVD of the 2013 Annie Award winner for Best Animated
Television Production for Children is loaded with exciting bonus content for
the whole family to enjoy and contains 10 epic adventures and four all-new
dragons.
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Academy Award®
nominated movie How to Train Your Dragon, DRAGONS: DEFENDERS OF BERK
PART 1 follows Hiccup and his fellow dragon trainers as they battle to
protect their island home. The young Vikings must put their dragon training
skills to the test to defeat dangerous and surprising new enemies! The series
features original voice talent from the film including Jay Baruchel, America
Ferrera and Christopher Mintz-Plasse and will include, Zack Pearlman and more.
Defenders of Berk, and the previously released Riders
of Berk, is a must-own for any Dragons fan to catch up before the summer event
when How to Train Your Dragon 2 hits
theatres June 13th! The DVD is jam-packed with special features that
dive deeper into the exciting world of Dragons, including Dragon Tracker Part 3
featuring an in-depth look at the Screaming Death, Fireworm Queen, Flightmare
and Skrill dragons; Evolution of Screaming Death, a featurette with visual
effects supervisor David Jones who explains the history behind this interesting
and scary dragon; and the “SuperFly” Dragon Mash-up music video. When it comes
to action and excitement, the sky’s the limit in this high-flying animated TV
series.
Fans that purchase the DVD will also get a Digital HD
UltraViolet™ code for the title and an offer for exclusive
battle gear and one month’s free subscription to School of Dragons, the online
game from JumpStart based on DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon
franchise. With cinema-like graphics and an immersive 3D world, it takes more
than courage to train a dragon but brains as well. For more information, visit http://www.schoolofdragons.com.
DreamWorks Dragons:
Defenders of Berk Part 1 DVD Features:
·
Dragon Tracker Part 3
·
Evolution of Screaming Death
·
"SuperFly" Dragon Mash-Up
·
Sneak Peek
ABOUT DREAMWORKS ANIMATION
DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality
entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and
series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world.
The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced
management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks
Animation has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by
FORTUNE® Magazine for five consecutive years. In 2013, DreamWorks Animation
ranks #12 on the list. All of DreamWorks
Animation’s feature films are produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically
released a total of 26 animated feature films, including the franchise
properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu
Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots, and The Croods.
ABOUT TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX
HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is the
industry leading worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all
Fox produced, acquired and third party partner film and television programing.
Each year TCFHE expands its award-winning global product portfolio with the
introduction of new entertainment content through established and emerging
formats including DVD, Blu-ray™ and DigitalHD™. Twentieth Century Fox Home
Entertainment is a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox.
ABOUT JUMPSTART
Since 1991, JumpStart has been dedicated to
enhancing children’s lives through engaging educational games. Today, JumpStart
designs games under its two flagship brands JumpStart® and Math Blaster®. These
games immerse children in magical 3D worlds filled with adventure, exploration,
and most importantly, learning. JumpStart’s products are available online and
through various platforms such as Nintendo Wii™, iOS® and Android™. JumpStart
has become a prominent force in children’s educational gaming and is trusted
and tested by teachers and parents alike, helping millions of children learn. A subsidiary of Knowledge Holdings, Inc., the
company is privately held and based in Torrance, California. For more
information, go to www.jumpstart.com.
DreamWorks Dragons: Defenders of Berk Part 1
DVD
Street Date: March
25, 2014
Prebook Date: February
12, 2014
Screen Format: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English
5.1 Dolby Digital
Subtitles: English/Spanish/French
Closed Captioned: Yes
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