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First Look: The Art of The Croods

March 22, 2013March 22, 2013 by CuteMonster Staff

Titan Books has just released “The Art of The Croods”, a lavishly compiled hardcover book filled with concept art, sketches, digital paintings, storyboards, behind the scenes stories, interviews, and more. It’s a perfect companion to the DreamWorks animated pre-historic comedy feature film, “The Croods”. Fans of animation will enjoy the book’s in depth look into the creative process which resulted in the complex yet visually stunning world brought to life by a team of talented artists.

Jack Frost Will Warm Your Heart

December 8, 2012 by Vincent Daly

Jack Frost has always been a minor player as far as beloved children’s mythical characters go. Arguably, if it were not for Nat King Cole’s version of “The Christmas Song” which contains the line “Jack Frost nipping at your nose”, Jack may well have drifted into complete obscurity. Enter DreamWorks animated feature film “Rise of the Guardians”, a movie which aims to propel Jack Frost from minor historical footnote to bona fide hero.

How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular

August 4, 2012 by Vincent Daly

When I was asked to review the DreamWorks “How To Train Your Dragon” Live Spectacular, I couldn’t have been more excited. Having reviewed and appreciated the animated feature film, I eagerly anticipated the chance to see these fantastic creatures come to life in a more tangible way than any 3D movie could ever offer. The big question remained how successfully the live show creative team would be able to adapt the many exhilarating dragon flying sequences into an arena venue.

How to Train Your Dragon

November 12, 2010April 6, 2010 by Vincent Daly

The level of popularity of fictional monsters can often be measured by what’s trendy at the moment (think vampires for example). Yet without question, Dragons are eternally cool. These legendary creatures, usually possessing some reptilian or serpentine traits. hold a prominent place in the mythology of cultures throughout the world. The common European version, usually a large fire breathing reptilian beast with bat like wings and a bad attitude, continue to captivate the imagination of children and adults alike. Typically Dragons take on the role of nemesis. More importantly they embody a rite of passage one must face and conquer in order to fulfill one’s destiny. The Dreamworks Studios new animated feature film, “How to Train Your Dragon”, presents a coming of age tale with a delightfully modern twist as its reluctant hero battles the unexpected in his quest for acceptance. Read on for the review and the essentials you need to know about “How to Train Your Dragon.”