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DreamWorks Animation’s first live-action film, ‘How to Train Your Dragon’, a reinterpretation of the franchise that has received much love from fans and has grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide, has confirmed its first worldwide release in Korea on June 6.In addition, a special video has been released that realistically captures the legendary dragon ‘Toothless’ flying all the way to Seoul, South Korea, creating a buzz.
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ is a story about Hiccup, who is not recognized by everyone because of his unnatural appearance and personality, and the legendary dragon Toothless, who overcome discrimination and prejudice and change the world with their special friendship.
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The released video captures the scenery of Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square from the first-person perspective of the dragon Toothless flying from Berk Island to Seoul.Toothless, who has come to Seoul to visit for the first time in his life, looks around and discovers a building covered by the shadow of a dragon, and performs aerobatic flight while circling around it, creating a spectacular scene that grabs attention.Soon after, Toothless’s huge wingbeat creates wind, revealing a new image of ‘How to Train Your Dragon’, heightening interest and curiosity about the work.Finally, the video vividly depicts Toothless safely landing on Gwanghwamun Square and meeting the Korean potential audience in person, adding special charm to the video.
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ is a live-action re-imagining of the world-renowned animation powerhouse DreamWorks ‘flagship franchise,’ How to Train Your Dragon.’ The production team, including Dean DeBlois, who directed all three of the animated series of the same name, which was nominated for an Academy Award four times and earned $1.6 billion in box office revenue worldwide, and who was also nominated for an Academy Award three times and won a Golden Globe, are all participating, raising expectations.
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