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Netflix unveils new shows aimed at preschoolers
Netflix is expanding its selection for tots. The streaming giant announced today that it would be adding seven new shows, all geared towards children between the ages of two to six-years-old. Included in the new lineup is DreamWorks Dragons Rescue Riders, a CG-animated follow-up to DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge, another Netflix series in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise for slightly older kids.
Netflix has a new original series for kids, courtesy of DreamWorks
The relationship between Netflix and DreamWorks is one that just keeps on giving. Accordingly, the video-streaming giant has announced that it is partnering with the studio yet again, this time to bring DreamWorks Dragons to the platform as an original series for kids. Dragons, based on the popular How to Train Your Dragon franchise, will debut next year on Netflix and is said to "bridge the gap" between the first feature film and the sequel that's slated to premiere this summer. Previously, the TV series had made Cartoon Network its home, with a total of 40 episodes split between two seasons.
MMObility: Mobile and browser face off in School of Dragons
I was excited to learn about a mobile version of School of Dragons, a browser-based, kid-friendly MMO based on the fantastic movie How to Train Your Dragon. I pictured soaring through the skies and interacting with characters from the movie, all while sitting down with my favorite tablet. Unfortunately, I am not able to play on my favorite tablet yet (my Android), but I was able to download it on my wife's iPad Air. I didn't have much experience with the browser-based version, so I read up on Karen's MMO Family article, made an account, and logged in. I was impressed by the game's visuals even though they are fairly primitive, as they do a good job of giving a sense of scale and accurately recreate many of the movie's characters. The game is very active, even during odd times of the day, and the chat is filled with players discussing the finer points of being a viking. Unfortunately, the game lacks in polish. Is it be good enough to satisfy younger, less picky fans? Possibly, but after playing the browser-based version, I hoped that the mobile version would somehow feel smoother and more natural.
MMO Family: First impressions of Dreamworks' School of Dragons
Who knew that the rough, barren cliffs of Berk could be so popular? The animated film How to Train Your Dragon has blossomed into a hit TV show, two upcoming sequels, and even its very own MMO. The studio behind Jumpstart has teamed up with Dreamworks to create School of Dragons, a kid-friendly MMO that blends in viking adventure, lessons in science, and plenty of fire-breathing dragons. In this week's MMO Family, I donned my pointy viking helmet and heavy fur cloak to check things out. Read on for my first impressions of the game!
Blu-ray releases on October 12th 2010
We're not sure what is up with there being yet another highly rated animated feature but there is. Don't get us wrong, we enjoy watching movies like How to Train Your Dragon as much as the next, but no way any animated film could deserve an IMDB score of 8.3, there's just no way. We do hate to tell you that the 3D version is yet another one that's tied to hardware so unless you want to pick up two pairs of Samsung 3D glasses, you're out of luck on that one for now. How to Train Your Dragon (DreamWorks) 5.K.1 (E1) Arn: The Knight Templar (E1) Bangkok Adrenaline (Image) Callas Forever (Image) The Darjeeling Limited (Criterion) The Magician (Criterion) Deep Blue Sea (Warner) The Hangover (Warner) Jonah Hex (Warner) Lost Boys: The Thirst (Warner) Three Kings (Warner) Dollhouse: Season Two (Fox) I Am Love (Magnolia) S&man (Magnolia) Kevin Hart: I'm a Grown Little Man (Image) Leaves of Grass (First Look) Magic (Dark Sky) Red Dragon (Universal) Sex and Lucia (Palm Pictures) Wolverine and the X-Men: The Complete Series (Lionsgate)
Joyswag: Dreamworks' How to Train Your Dragon [update]
Update: Sorry, folks -- giveaway is now closed. Keep an eye on your email to see if you one! With the holiday being over, we figure you're feeling all bloated and lazy, sitting on the couch and don't very much feel like going out and buying a new game. Well, Joyswag has got you covered, buddy! We're looking to unload two copies of Dreamworks' How to Train Your Dragon -- for the Wii and DS -- onto one lucky reader. See how you can enter below, and good luck! Leave a comment telling us who your favorite dragon of all time is (can be from a cartoon, a game, a movie, etc.). You must be 13 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec). Limit one entry per person, per day. This entry period ends at 3:15PM ET on Monday, April 12. At that time, we'll randomly select one grand prize winner to receive a copy of Dreamworks' How to Train Your Dragon for the Wii ($50 ARV) and a copy for the DS ($30 ARV); check your emails! For a list of complete rules, click here. What is Joyswag? Since we don't keep the games and merchandise we receive for review or promotional purposes, it becomes "Joyswag," which is passed along to our readers. Please note that Joyswag may be in "used" condition. For more info on our policy, click here.
