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The How to Train Your Dragon live-action sequel is officially in production!

Filmmaker Dean DeBlois‘ second installment was confirmed months before the first live-action adaptation hit theaters, and he’ll return as writer, director and executive producer.

Last week, Dean confirmed they were back in action to start work on the sequel.

“Back in the saddle! Day 1 of principal photography on HTTYD2! 🐉 The adventure begins…….. 🐉 🖤,” he shared on Instagram, along with a pic of himself with a clapperboard.

Here’s a synopsis: When Hiccup and Toothless discover a secret ice cave filled with hundreds of wild dragons and a mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of an epic battle to save the future of men and dragons!

With the upcoming sequel, set to hit theaters on June 11, 2027, in production, we’re taking a look at the confirmed cast of returning stars, and the new additions who have been announced.

Keep reading inside to find out more about the new and returning cast of How to Train Your Dragon 2…

Many celebrities have signed a new campaign opposing the use of AI.

Cate Blanchett and Scarlett Johansson, who has been against AI for years, are among the 800 creatives that have lent their names to a campaign against the use of AI without permission.

The initiative was launched by Human Artistry Campaign, which is a coalition of creators, union and industry groups who are advocating for their rights, according to The Wrap.

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“And the Oscar goes to…”

Only a rare few actresses in history hear those iconic words at the Academy Awards ceremony before accepting their award.

And when they arrive on stage, they’ve met the moment time after time with powerful, often deeply emotional acceptance speeches.

In honor of the upcoming 2026 ceremony, we’re looking through all the incredible actresses who successfully secured the Best Actress statuette.

Keep up with everything Oscars as we approach this year’s ceremony right here on Just Jared.

Click through to watch every acceptance speech from every Best Actress winner from the past 20 years…

Cate Blanchett is reprising a fan-favorite role!

On Thursday (January 15), it was announced that the 56-year-old two-time Oscar winner will be returning as Valka for the upcoming How to Train Your Dragon 2 live-action movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

She will now be the second actor from the animated movies to reprise their role in the live-action movies behind Gerard Butler.

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The stars stepping out for fashion’s big night in the UK!

Cate Blanchett, Colman Domingo, Rita Ora, Joe Alwyn, and Iman were among the many stars that attended The 2025 Fashion Awards presented by Pandora on Monday (December 1) held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

While on the red carpet, this actress and this singer both announced that they’re pregnant!

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Cate Blanchett was among the many celebrities who met with Pope Leo XIV during the Papal Audience with the Film Industry over the weekend.

The Pope hosted a meeting with dozens of actors, actresses, filmmakers, and screenwriters on Saturday morning (November 15) at the Clementine Hall in Vatican City, Vatican.

Pope Leo noted during the meeting that cinema represents “a popular art in the noblest sense, intended for and accessible to all.” The Vatican said Pope Leo aimed to “deepen dialogue with the World of Cinema, and in particular with actors and directors” to explore “the possibilities that artistic creativity offers to the mission of the Church and the promotion of human values.”

Also in attendance at the meeting were Greta Gerwig, Viggo Mortensen, Spike Lee, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, Monica Bellucci, Dave Franco and Alison Brie, Adam Scott, Chris Pine, Darren Aronofsky, Nicolas Winding Refn, Alba Rohrwacher, Gus Van Sant, and Giulio Base, among many others.

Browse through the gallery for all of the photos…

Pope Leo has invited 8 celebrities to the Vatican this weekend and we have the list of who’s attending.

The reason why an invitation has been extended to several celebrities is to “deepen dialogue with the World of Cinema, and in particular with actors and directors” in an effort to discover “the possibilities that artistic creativity offers to the mission of the Church and the promotion of human values.”

Previously known as Robert Francis Prevost, he was elected to the papacy on May 8 following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025.

The special audience will be held on Saturday (November 15) at Vatican’s Apostolic Palace.

Keep reading to see who is attending the event…