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When Shrek married Princess Fiona, becoming the next King and Queen of Far, Far Away wasn't part of the plan. So when his father-in-law, King Harold, falls ill, it is up to Shrek to find a suitable heir or he will be forced to give up his beloved swamp for the throne. Recruiting Donkey and Puss In Boots for a new quest, Shrek sets out to bring back the rightful heir to the throne, Fiona's rebellious cousin Artie. Back in Far, Far Away, Fiona's jilted Prince Charming storms the city with an army of fairy tale villains to seize the throne. But they have a surprise in store because Fiona, together with her mother, Queen Lillian, has drafted her fellow fairy tale heroines to defend their "happily ever afters." As Shrek, Donkey and Puss work on changing Artie from a royal pain in the you-know-what into a future king, Fiona and her band of princesses must stop Prince Charming to ensure there will be a kingdom left to rule. — More here

1. SYNOPSIS
Being king isn’t for everyone – especially if you’re an ornery ogre who smells like the shallow end of a swamp. When Shrek married Fiona, the last thing he wanted was to rule Far Far Away, but when his father-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, Shrek is quickly fitted for the crown. Now, unless the reluctant would-be king can find a suitable replacement, he’ll be royally screwed for the rest of his days.

2. The Evolution of Shrek
What began as a short children’s story by William Steig has evolved into one of the most successful and beloved film franchises in the history of entertainment.

3. A Family Affair
As Shrek’s world expands, so too does the family of actors who bring the expertly animated characters to life. Though it would be impossible to imagine any “Shrek” film without the commanding voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz, it is now just as difficult to picture Shrek’s world without such familiar additions as Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews, Rupert Everett, John Cleese and Larry King.

4. The Tech of Shrek
Not content to rest on their laurels, the “Shrek” creative team constantly strives to move past the expected in search of new ways to dazzle moviegoers. Huge leaps in technology have afforded them the ability to refine and enhance important details of the characters – from the enormous presence of Shrek all the way down to the tiny bits of fur on the Three Blind Mice.

5. Character Studies
One of the great attributes of the “Shrek” film series is its unique and personable characters. The filmmakers were particularly excited about their new tools, because it meant they would be able to capture the depth and emotion of Shrek and his friends better than ever before.

6. Enhanced Reality
These details give “Shrek the Third” what Lamorlette calls a new “stylized reality”– a more natural look that adds up to an extraordinary visual experience. “You can really feel the material of the fabric in Fiona’s dress,” explains Hui. “It’s a little bit shinier when it's facing the light. I swear you can feel the texture of it; you can feel the softness.”

7. The Magic Show
New characters bring with them new opportunities for special effects exploration. One such character who makes his debut in this film is the legendary magician Merlin. “Since Merlin is in ‘Shrek the Third,’ that means a lot of magic,” says Baer. “There has always been magic in the ‘Shrek’ films, but each film has to have its own unique look.”

8. Raising The Bar – Again
From the film’s most minute details to its vast environments, “Shrek the Third” sets a new standard in animation. “It is absolutely stunning,” states co-producer Denise Nolan Cascino. “The moment we saw the pencil sketches we knew this was going to be something special. We have a different kind of environment for ‘Shrek The Third’ and it stands out as something very special.”

9. Making Beautiful Music Together
With full knowledge that some show-stopping musical numbers helped define “Shrek” and “Shrek 2,” the filmmakers were again eager to raise the bar with “Shrek the Third.”

Get an idea of the news this film is generating by glancing at the news below. We post a variety of news clipings from a wide range of international publications. Movies are truly the powerful common stories of "the gobal village" that are bringing world transformation.

Shrek the Third
Creative Loafing Atlanta, GA - May 16, 2007
Smug and self-congratulatory, Shrek the Third takes perfunctory potshots at such cutting-edge topics as high school, dinner theater, hippies and vain, ...

'Shrek the Third' is way too grown up
Los Angeles Times, CA - May 16, 2007
If "Shrek the Third," directed by Chris Miller from a screenplay by Jeffrey Price & Peter S. Seaman and Miller & Aron Warner from a story by Andrew Adamson ...

Interview: Cameron Diaz and Julie Andrews Get Royal in Shrek the Third
IESB.NET, CA - May 16, 2007
The real queen was in the house at the W Hotel in Westwood – Julie Andrews, who plays the queen in Shrek the Third was on hand with Fiona herself, ...

`Shrek' Plays Ogre In The Middle
Guardian Unlimited, UK - May 16, 2007
The animated comedy ``Shrek the Third'' arrives Friday, the second of three May blockbusters expected to give Hollywood an early boost toward what could end ...

"Shrek The Third"? How About "Shrek 15"?!
CBS News, NY - May 16, 2007
Sedaris said she'd seen a preview of "Shrek the Third" and "loved it," and Diaz volunteered, "That's why we're hawking it here!" ...

INTERVIEW: MAYA RUDOLPH AND AMY POEHLER (SHREK THE THIRD)
Cinematic Happenings Under Development, NY - May 16, 2007
The novelty of Shrek the Third is that a group of princesses normally relegated to the damsel-in-distress role end up saving the day at the end. ...

“Shrek the Third” premieres
Kyiv Post, Ukraine - May 16, 2007
The third part of the spectacular animation series about a cute greenish ogre named Shrek hits Kyiv cinemas this week. Shrek, who once lived in a swamp, ...

Rupert Everett on Shrek the Third
ComingSoon.net - May 16, 2007
Will Prince Charming find his happily ever after in DreamWorks Animation's Shrek the Third? Charming (Rupert Everett) is certainly going to try if he has ...

Mike Myers "Shrek the Third" Interview with Kam Williams
NewsBlaze, CA - May 15, 2007
Here, Myers talks about reprising his role as Shrek opposite Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz for the third installment of the animated franchise. ...

Back to Making You Laugh - Eddie Murphy in Shrek The Third
The BV Entertainment Newswire Blog, NY - May 14, 2007
In "Shrek The Third", which opens on May 18th, Murphy's character, Donkey, once again, sides along with Shrek and Puss In Boots in their quest to regain the ...

Matt White’s “Best Days” previewed on Shrek the Third
Monsters and Critics.com, UK - May 14, 2007
... Matt White debut album will be released this July on Geffen and his first single “Best Days” will be featured on the Shrek the Third soundtrack. ...

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