“How To Train Your Dragon 2” 3D To Be Screened First At Pre-Festival Event Of L.A. Filmfest Five Days Before National Release; Hiccup Looks Like ‘Harry Potter’s Neville Longbottom?
It is confirmed that "How to Train your Dragon 2" will be screened during the pre-festival event of the Los Angeles Film Festival along with "22 Jump Street." Meanwhile, a website claimed that Hiccup, the lead in the Dreamworks film, is similar to "Harry Potter's" Neville Longbottom.
"How to Train your Dragon 2" will be screened in 3D on June 9 while screening for "22 Jump Street" will follow a day after, according to TheHollywood Reporter. The L.A. Film Festival will formally kick off on June 11.
According to the official site of Dreamworks, "How to Train Your Dragon 2" continues the adventures of Hiccup and the Toothless five years after they united the Vikings and dragons of Berk. Apart from the dragon races, the favorite thing to do by Hiccup and Toothless is exploring the island.
In one of their adventures, they come upon a secret cave that is home to the mysterious Dragon Rider and now, "the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace."
Meanwhile, JustJared.com claimed that Hiccup of "How To Train Your Dragon 2" looks similar to "Harry Potter's" Neville Longbottom from the time they were in their puberty to teens.
But the similarities don't end in looks alone, the website added, as Hiccup and "Harry Potter's" Neville Longbottom both surprised fans with their transformation after growing up.
"How to Train Your Dragon 2" is penned and helmed by Dead DeBlois. The film features the voice of Kit Harrington, Cate Blanchett, Gerard Butler, Johan Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera and Jay Baruchel.
Produced by Dreamworks Animation and 20th Century Fox, the film will be released nationally on June 13, 2014 in 3D and 2D theaters as well as IMAX 3D.
With a budget of $165 million, "How To Train Your Dragon" earned $494,870,911 at the domestic and international box office.
