GLENDALE, Calif., Oct. 29 -- In an unprecedented move, PDI/DreamWorks created an all-new longer ending to the $266 million box office phenomenon, "Shrek," specifically for the film's November 2nd VHS and DVD debut.
Picking up where the movie left off, the new footage called, "Shrek In The Swamp Karaoke Dance Party," continues the fun with more than 150 "Shrek" characters. Created by the same filmmaking talent that brought to life the critically-acclaimed hit, the new footage is a rousing musical extravaganza that showcases Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and other fairytale creatures in karaoke moments that exemplify their stand-out scenes.
Featuring five decades of music, the longer ending is highlighted with hilarious performances including the tough cookie Gingerbread Man singing "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me," (Culture Club), the Big Bad Wolf and The Three Pigs getting funky with "Who Let The Dogs Out" (Baha Men) and many more.
"It was very important for us to create something that was special and would build upon the viewer's experience that was so remarkable in the theaters," said Jeffrey Katzenberg, one of "Shrek"'s producers and a principal partner in DreamWorks, SKG.
In addition to the new longer ending, the "Shrek" release also features a ground breaking double-disc DVD, created directly from its original digital format, bringing this movie home movie in the most pristine presentation existing. The DVD also offers more than 11 hours of entertainment and features 15 minutes of all-new animated material including interactive menus created by the movie's directors. Just as the movie broke new ground in technology, the DVD features Shrek's ReVoice Studio, a never-before-used DVD ROM program available for the first time ever that enables viewers to voice the lines of their favorite characters.
The "Shrek" VHS and DVD will also feature an "Instant Win" game offering millions of great prizes instantly including X-Box Video Game Consoles with the TDK "Shrek" video game, Shrekked-out Kia Sedona mini vans, GameBoy Advances and free Baskin-Robbins ice cream. In addition, DreamWorks has teamed up with an all-star line up of promotional partners including Philips Electronics and TDK Interactive to offer consumers special discounts and merchandise. The VHS will be ownably priced at $15.95 and the DVD will be available for $19.95.
"SHREK" SYNOPSIS
Once upon a time in a far away swamp, there lived an ornery ogre named Shrek (Mike Myers) whose precious solitude was suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. There are blind mice in his food, a big, bad wolf in his bed, three little homeless pigs and more, all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow). Determined to save their home -- not to mention his own -- Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) to be Farquaad's bride. Accompanying him on his mission is a wisecracking Donkey (Eddie Murphy) who will do anything for Shrek ... except shut up. Rescuing the Princess from a fire-breathing dragon may prove the least of their problems when the deep, dark secret she has been keeping is revealed!
DreamWorks SKG was formed in October 1994 by its three principal partners, Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen, as a single company to produce live-action motion pictures; animated feature films and television programs; network, syndicated and cable television programming; records; books; toys and consumer products.
Shrek
Street Date: November 2, 2001
Running Time: Pan & Scan - 93 minutes; Widescreen - 93 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Closed Captioned