Director Dean DeBlois recreates "The Forbidden Friendship" and "Test Drive" sequences with a new and improved Toothless.

But arguably the most fun catch we made is the inclusion of director DeBlois in the actual Isle of Berk. Actor Mason Thames (Hiccup) and Nico Parker (Astrid) confirmed the cameo to NBC Insider when we spoke to them for the film's junket.

This week on The Backstage Experience it’s all about the new live action adaptation of "How to Train Your Dragon" as Jon and Dave are transported to the isle of Berk with stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker,

Dean DeBlois’ live-action remake of the beloved 2010s classic How to Train Your Dragon makes a number of important changes to the animated original, but one thing that remains consistent is the status of Hiccup’s mother, Valka. For the most part ...

From busted chins to axes in the face to COVID, stars Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and director Dean DeBlois show off their mementos working with "dragons."

Warning: Minor spoilers for How to Train Your Dragon ahead Dean DeBlois' live-action adaptation of the beloved animated classic How to Train Your Dragonis a nearly shot-for-shot remake, and despite knowing what's ahead for the franchise, the post-credits ...

Dean DeBlois about how re-doing the first 'How to Train Your Dragon' set up chances to lay more direct paths to potential remakes of the sequels.

The leap from computer animation to 'live action' is safer than the trial-and-error update strategy Disney’s been trying with its hand-drawn classics.