When Dreamworks released the animated feature “How to Train Your Dragon” in 2010, it seemed almost inevitable that a live-action feature would come along.
Cinematographer Roger Deakins gave the feature a stunning cinematic style that felt almost live-action, and composer John Powell added a sweeping score to the narrative.
Director Dean DeBlois heard a live-action movie was in the works, and he called Powell. The animated feature was not only beloved, but it had also become part of pop culture history. His first call asked Powell, “Should we do a live-action?” Powell says, DeBlois next said, “Well, if I do it, would you do it?”
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