Katzenberg: A Front-Row Seat at the Movies Oct 30, 2009
Facetime October 29, 2009, 5:00PM EST. "People want to see great stories, and while you have to adapt to changes, I think they are opportunities, not liabilities". (BusinessWeek)
James Cameron's 'Avatar' Film to Feature Vocals From Singer Lisbeth Scott Oct 30, 2009
Lisbeth Scott's film and television repertoire is of an equally high caliber: Of the last 5 years' top-grossing movies, she's been a featured vocalist in almost half (Passion of the Christ, Narnia, Shrek 2, Transformers, and Munich). Through 2009 she will have made her mark on 2 of television's current top 10 shows as well, with her songs being chosen for both HBO's "True Blood" (a collaboration with composer ) and ABC's "Brothers and Sisters". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
DreamWorks Animation Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results Oct 28, 2009
The Company's 2007 releases, Shrek the Third and Bee Movie, delivered $8 ... 0 million of revenue from Shrek The Musical ... The Company recently announced that Shrek The Musical will play its final performance on Broadway on January 3, 2010. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Timberlake producing US TV pilot Oct 25, 2009
And he voiced a character in last year's animated blockbuster Shrek the Third. The Grammy-award-winner launched a record label last year and co-founded the William Rast fashion line with friend Trace Ayala. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
3-D TVs Lag, But 3-D PCs Ready To Brag Oct 24, 2009
Among the most anticipated 3-D films is the Dec. 19 premier of James Cameron's sci-fi epic "Avatar." 3-D films slated for 2010 include "Alice in Wonderland," "Shrek Forever After" and "Tron Legacy.". "The time will come when all movies will be made in 3-D," said Lenny Lipton, a fellow at the Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineers and a pioneer developer of 3-D, who also spoke on the panel. (Investors Business Daily)
“Astro Boy” rockets into excellence Oct 24, 2009
With lighthearted competition such as the Ice Age and Shrek movies, Astro Boy soars above with the powerful addition of emotion to the action and humor. I would compare this movie to Disney/Pixar's Up if anything. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
View: Who's afraid of the big bad tweet? Oct 24, 2009
Cameron Diaz and Mike Myers, both stars of the upcoming Shrek movie, have been allegedly forbidden from disclosing any information about the film on Twitter. Closer home, Gul Panag has been banned from talking about her upcoming movie with Prakash Jha on the wildly popular microblogging site. (India Times, India)
Shrek show to close on Broadway Oct 23, 2009
Broadway show Shrek The Musical will close early next year because of poor ticket sales, it has been confirmed ... Shrek, based on the children's book by William Steig, is one of the most successful animated films of all time and tells the story of an ogre with a heart of gold ... A fourth Shrek film is scheduled to be released in 2010, and a touring production of the musical is to begin next July in Chicago. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Hey, 'Fela!' You need some buzz Oct 23, 2009
I wrote on Wednesday that "Shrek" must close, and what happens ... I wrote on Wednesday that "Shrek" must close, and what happens. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
SHREK THE MUSICAL(R) to Play Final Performance on Broadway on Sunday, January 3, 2010 Oct 22, 2009
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- SHREK THE MUSICAL, the Tony Award-winning production, will play its final performance on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway) on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. following 441 performances and 37 previews. SHREK THE MUSICAL will launch a national tour at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement, July 13 - September 5, 2010 ... SHREK THE MUSICAL features a book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winner, David Lindsay-Abaire,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Drop the curtain, it's ogre Oct 22, 2009
Shrek' must bow so others may open ... THE sea of red ink engulfing "Shrek: The Musical" is ex panding at an alarming rate ... But at "Shrek," that number is stubbornly stuck at about $500,000, nearly $300,000 short of the show's weekly running cost. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Shrek the Musical' to close on Broadway in 2010 Oct 22, 2009
Shrek the Musical' to close on Broadway in 2010 - USATODAY.com ... Shrek the Musical' to close on Broadway in 2010 ... Brian d'Arcy James stars as Shrek in the Broadway musical. (USA Today -- Life)
Thou shalt not tweet, studios tell stars Oct 21, 2009
Cameron Diaz and Mike Myers will have to curb their tweeting when filming the next Shrek ... DreamWorks and Disney are the first studios to clamp down on tweeting, with Cameron Diaz and Mike Myers among the first to be affected when they film the upcoming Shrek sequel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Jai to face $400 theft charge Oct 21, 2009
Cameron Diaz and Mike Myers will be among the first affected when they work on the fourth film in the Shrek franchise. The Hollywood Reporter says new contracts from DreamWorks and Disney forbid confidentiality breaches via ''interactive media such as Facebook, Twitter or any other interactive social network or personal blog. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Soprano family values Oct 20, 2009
Shrek' stars Mike Meyers and Cameron Diaz are first. Thompson, facing an uphill fight against Bloomberg in the Nov. 3 election, is expected to get a shoutout. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Universal Studios theme-park at Sentosa to offer 18 unique rides and attractions Oct 20, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. According to Tan, the project is in the final stages of construction, and Universal Studios Singapore will be one of the biggest and most exciting theme-parks in the world. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Buyers flock to 'The Passion of the Christ' - Sep. 1, 2004 Oct 17, 2009
Intense media attention and a heavy Christian turnout helped propel the controversial film to $610 million in ticket sales worldwide, including more than $370 million in North America, making it the year's third-highest-grossing movie behind "Shrek 2" and "Spider-Man 2.". Feldstein said much of the promotional campaign for DVD sales of "Passion," like its theatrical release, has been aimed at Christian audiences. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
‘Where the Wild Things Are’ takes Sendak’s story on a voyage to the end of childhood Oct 16, 2009
Where the Wild Things Are isn t for little kids so much as it s about them, and parents and tykes expecting the next Shrek or even a seamless work of Pixar genius will be sorely disappointed if not a little freaked out. The movie is a wild thing, and that s not such a bad thing at all. (Boston Globe)
'Passion of the Christ for kids' Oct 15, 2009
When it emerged in 2001 that Disney would be co-producing the film, there were fears that the studio and Andrew Adamson, the New Zealand-born director of the film, who made Shrek and Shrek 2, would produce a secular version of the book, first published in 1950. Now, however, some fans of the Narnia novels, which have sold more than 85 million copies worldwide, say that Disney could be in danger of overemphasising the religious elements of the stories. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
80 pounds of cocaine seized in Eastern Washington drug bust Oct 14, 2009
A social networking Web site for the business said Yuill is known in the town as "the guy that dresses up as Shrek every Halloween," referring to the popular's children's movie. "He's very widely known and respected in his community," Hawk said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Best Movie Adaptations of Children'... Oct 14, 2009
An Oscar winner for best animated feature, Shrek is based on the fractured fairytale by William Steig ... Unlike Shrek, Curious George is aimed entirely at its target audience of toddlers and preschoolers. (Suite101.com)
He Lives in a Pineapple Under the S... Oct 13, 2009
While this was considered somewhat of a disappointment mainly because of stiff box-office competition like National Treasure and Shrek 2, in reality, it is generally moderately successful since it is one of the highest-grossing Nickelodeon movies of all time. In this feature-length movie, SpongeBob is wishing to be promoted to management, but becomes disappointed when Squidward gets the award. (Suite101.com)
Apology quiz Oct 8, 2009
It's Shrek, the green ogre from the animation film of the same name. He said: "They [Hear'Say] are the ugliest band I've ever seen. Danny looks like Shrek. I feel sorry for them." He later apologised to the band when they both appeared at The Royal Variety Show. (BBC News -- UK)
Paramount Chief Grey Banks on `Tintin,' `Rango' as DreamWorks, Marvel Exit Oct 7, 2009
In addition, Paramounts rights to distribute films from the Glendale, California-based maker of the Shrek movies, expire after 2012, filings show. CEO of DreamWorks Animation, said on May 28 the current terms are no longer competitive and he expects a more favorable accord by mid-2010. (Bloomberg)
Where the wonder goes Oct 4, 2009
Shrek is the model: A slender and amusingly contrarian tale about a stinky ogre, drawn with William Steig s patented wobbly lines, the Dreamworks film became a slick CGI franchise featuring the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz. The Shrek movies are well done: witty and fast and occasionally even subversive in a way that children and Steig might salute. (Boston Globe)
How Maurice Sendak made the world safe for monsters Oct 4, 2009
There are grotesque science-fiction horrors, undead ghouls of all stripes, and baroque marvels of CGI. But Sendak s work helped usher in a whole host of monster-protagonists, from Jim Henson s Muppets to Captain Caveman to Shrek, who are less fearsome than empathic, and about as normal as you or I. In 1964, when Sendak wrote the book, Wild Things existed in a distant land of their own. In 2009, their descendants are everywhere, like relatives who came to visit and never left. (Boston Globe)
Slain RCI officer's daughters to take part in memorial walk Oct 3, 2009
Kaylee Wroten remembered when her father would mimic the cartoon character Shrek. He was like a perfect imitation. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Next hurdle: Josh Johnson Sep 30, 2009
In 2001 it came back to popularity with the movie Shrek performed by Smash Mouth. Eddie Murphy also recored it as well. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'Monsters' helps make 3-D all the rage Sep 30, 2009
Like so many Dreamworks productions (from "Shrek" through the "Madagascars"), "Monsters vs. Aliens" relies entirely on pop culture knowledge. Without a good handle on them, stuff like "E.T. go home" isn't all that funny. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Cinema File: 'Cloudy'one of best movies of year Sep 24, 2009
This is a film that will age better than the "Shrek" and "Ice Age" series because the jokes aren't of the moment, but rather a perfect balance of the kind of things that will make adults and children laugh without insulting anyone's intelligence. I thought of the original "Airplane!" film several times throughout the movie for some reason, and I think that's a testament to the level of originality we're dealing with here, but "Meatballs" is more than just goofy puns. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Universal Studios Singapore(R) Announces Launch of World's ONLY 'Madagascar' Theme Park Attraction From DreamWorks Animation Sep 24, 2009
Singapore's Resorts World(R) Sentosa will also bring to life the world's FIRST 'Far Far Away' Castle from the world of Shrek ... Southeast Asia's first and only Universal Studios theme park will also be home to the world's first Far Far Away Castle, a landmark in the box-office hit Shrek series ... King Harold's 40-metre high castle will house attractions such as Shrek 4-D, Donkey Live and Magic Potion Spin. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Daily TV and radio guide Sep 19, 2009
Shrek 6:15 p.m. (HBO). A delightful animated spoof about an ogre and a princess. (Boston Globe)
Dan Browns worst sentences (or at least twenty of them) Sep 19, 2009
" I thought these examples were hilarious and stupid. It's just a blog, people. Lighten up. Danforth on September 18, 2009 at 10:02 PM So, just to double-check: I'm not allowed to criticize Shrek the Third, right? None of us are. Because none of us made a movie that made $320 mil. Therefore it is a very remarkably good movie. Any criticism I made of it would automatically be pedantic. Nrbr on September 18, 2009 at 09:29 PM One other thing. If anyone wonders why people who enjoy literature with... (Harper's Magazine)
Future of 3-D animation? Anything but Cloudy Sep 17, 2009
Some old favorites will try to cash in on the 3-D craze, including the Smurfs (due out Dec. 2010), a fourth Shrek movie and even the Beatles. Disney just announced plans to have Robert Zemeckis direct a three-dimensional remake of the Fab Fours 1968 psychedelic animated picture The Yellow Submarine. (MSNBC -- News)
Analyst Picks and Pans: E*Trade, Discover Financial, DreamWorks Sep 15, 2009
"While we admit we cannot predict ultimate consumer reception, we came away from the preview impressed with DreamWorks' upcoming content," he said, singling out "Shrek Forever After," the fourth in the Shrek franchise. Schackart also pointed to the company's aggressive push into 3-D films. (BusinessWeek)
A look at this fall’s movies Sep 13, 2009
How to Train Your Dragon The latest from the folks at DreamWorks Animation, who ve given us the Shrek trio and Kung Fu Panda, among others. This one s about a teen Viking who has to prove his medieval mojo by taming one of the title beasts. (Boston Globe)
Why 3D movies have become the real thing Sep 12, 2009
At MovieWorld on the Gold Coast, Shrek was screened in "4D" with viewers enduring a shower of light rain, a rush of wind and a tingling touch around the feet when a snake appeared on screen. But now the 3D revival is serious. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Media Debt Sales of $18.3 Billion Show Financing Is Available for Mergers Sep 11, 2009
analyst in New York, wrote on Aug. 31 that Glendale, California-based maker of the Shrek movies, may be an attractive acquisition target. a spokesman for the studio, declined to comment. (Bloomberg -- US)
'The Other Man' fails to generate thrills Sep 11, 2009
And later, when making a point, he reminds us: "A cosmopolitan such as I " He was a far more dashing Lothario as Puss in Boots in the last two installments of Shrek. The best aspect of the film is the scenic locations, including Lake Como's tony Villa D'Este. (USA Today -- Life)
The Movie Career of Eric Idle Sep 10, 2009
Idle also had a cameo in the Dreamworks hit Shrek the Third (2007) which also featured the voice of John Cleese. Idle played Merlin, a role he is set to reprise in Shrek Forever After, due in 2010. (Suite101.com)
Actress from Oakdale shining in 'Shrek' on Broadway Sep 9, 2009
That's what Oakdale native Colleen Hawks does in eight shows a week as an ensemble member in the Broadway production of "Shrek The Musical." ... Local audiences may remember her for her starring role as Laurey in Modesto Performing Arts' 2002 production of "Oklahoma!" She was supposed to star in the company's current production of "Crazy For You" but had to quit when she got the part in "Shrek." ... Hawks auditioned for "Shrek" in May and joined the cast July 7 as a replacement, about seven... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Lights, camera - agenda! Sep 8, 2009
Same in 2007, with Spider-Man 3, Shrek 3 and Transformers leading the pack at $336 million, $322 million and $319 million. We understand not all movies can be family movies, nor do we suggest it. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Disney-Marvel news boosts DreamWorks Sep 1, 2009
The maker of Shrek movies could attract a big entertainment company or foreign studio that doesn t have animation capabilities, a analyst wrote. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
A-list actors relive shameful audition moments Aug 27, 2009
Mike Meyers "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me," "Shrek". Don't Miss. (CNN)
'The Fantastic Mr. Fox': Jason Schwartzman's 'Favorite' Wes Anderson Film Aug 26, 2009
MTV: This is your first animated film, but I would think it's much different than doing a "Shrek" or something. Schwartzman: Well, when we did the first pass of it, Wes and I did it together in a studio, reading the entire script through all the way. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Read the 'News Watch' transcript Aug 24, 2009
To them, the Green Giant has always been Shrek, not some big guy on a can of vegetables. They've never had to use a card catalog to try to find a book at the library. (Fox News)
Reel-life love lessons Aug 22, 2009
The story: Shrek (voice of Mike Myers), a sensitive, witty, big, green ogre, unexpectedly falls in love with Princess Fiona (voice of Cameron Diaz), in a beauty-and-the-beast type of affair after rescuing her from a dragon-infested castle. The case: True love being blind to superficial physicality. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Lionsgate(R) and Universal Studios Hollywood(SM) Present Heart-Stopping All-New 'My Bloody Valentine' Maze for 2009 Halloween Horror Nights Aug 22, 2009
The theme park features such groundbreaking attractions as "The Simpsons Ride," "Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride," "Shrek 4-D(TM)," "Jurassic Park - The Ride," and the world-renowned Studio Tour, which takes guests behind-the-scenes of such landmark TV and movie locations as Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds." For more information please visit. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unit of Universal Parks & Resorts, a division of NBC-Universal. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Do your bit and we'll shine Aug 22, 2009
The highest grossing movies of all time: 1 Titanic (1997) $58 million; 2 Shrek 2 (2004) $50m; 3 The Return of the King (2003) $49m; 4 Crocodile Dundee (1986) $48m; 5 Fellowship of the Ring (2001) $47m; 6 The Two Towers (2002) $46m; 7 The Dark Knight (2008) $46m; 8 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) $42m; 9 Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace (1999) $40m. 10 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) $40m. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Card catalog? For class of '13, times are changin' Aug 22, 2009
The "green giant" has always conjured up images of Shrek, not the big guy picking vegetables. 4. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
School's out forever Aug 21, 2009
Helmed by "Shrek" co-director Vicky Jenson, "Post-Grad" finds Alexis Bledel sinking into the quicksand of typecasting, playing nearly the same role she perfected during seven seasons as the ambitious Rory on "Gilmore Girls." Only this time, Rory is Ryden, a slightly less quick-witted overachiever whose dream job in publishing is foiled by a cartoon of a nemesis, the husky-voiced valedictorian Jessica Bard, who swoops in and ruins everything, leaving Ryden unemployed. Living my nightmare, Ryden... (Salon)
Comedy about jobless graduate opens Friday Aug 21, 2009
Animation veteran Vicky Jenson ("Shrek," "Shark Tale"), directing her first live-action feature from a script by first-timer Kelly Fremon, awkwardly juggles all these subplots. There's a sitcommy quality to the way certain scenes end abruptly on a wacky or raunchy note, or sometimes with a feel-good moment of supposed poignancy. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Capsule reviews: `Inglourious Basterds,' others Aug 20, 2009
Animation veteran Vicky Jenson ("Shrek," "Shark Tale"), directing her first live-action feature from a script by first-timer Kelly Fremon, awkwardly juggles all these subplots. She also squanders the comic presence of J.K. Simmons, Fred Armisen, Craig Robinson and Demetri Martin in minuscule supporting roles. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: DreamWorks Aug 20, 2009
Antz, Bee Movie, Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, Monsters vs. Aliens ... At a rate of 2 movies a year (1 cash cow and 1 new IP) and the possibility of new profitable series like Shrek, I think DreamWorks' growth is going to be pretty amazing. (MSNBC -- Business)
Miyazaki still loves hand-drawn animation Aug 15, 2009
" A goldfish (Noah Cyrus) decides she wants to be human.Miyazakis latest presents the Little Mermaid-type story of Ponyo, a tiny sea creature who gets a taste of life above the surface, falling for a spirited young boy and embarking on a frenzied quest to become human.The voice cast for the English-language version includes Cate Blanchett, Liam Neeson, Matt Damon and Tina Fey.Computer animation has become the big-screen standard with such blockbusters as Pixars Finding... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Ponyo: A Hit from the Creator of Spirited Away? Aug 14, 2009
Ponyo' Review: A Hit from Creator of 'Spirited Away. Ponyo: A Hit from the Creator of Spirited Away. (Time.com)
Extreme Music Rolls out the Red Carpet for Sir George Martin and the Kings of the Control Room Aug 13, 2009
Extreme's client and project list speaks for itself and includes all major networks and studios, ad agencies and production companies including FOX, HBO, NBC, BBC, MTV, SKY, ABC, Discovery, Nickelodeon, Turner Entertainment Networks, Universal, Lions Gate, Miramax, Sony Pictures, Touchstone and Disney; feature films and trailers include Ice Age 3, The DaVinci Code, Angels & Demons, The Harry Potter Movies, The Bourne Trilogy, Doubt, Monsters vs Aliens, Bee Movie, Transformers, The Departed, The... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Daily TV listings Aug 11, 2009
Tween shopping; women who enjoy pregnancy; a performance from Shrek the Musical. Daily Show With Jon Stewart at 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 8 p.m. on COM.. (Boston Globe)
Gangster glory Aug 7, 2009
" The Paris-born Vincent Cassel shot to fame in gritty urban drama La Haine Earlier this year both Cassel and Richet received Cesars - France's equivalent of the Oscar - for their work on the films. The actor's award came 13 years after his first nomination, prompted by his breakthrough role in provocative urban drama La Haine. Cassel's movies since have ranged from violent rape drama Irreversible and historical epic Elizabeth to the more light-hearted Shrek and Ocean's Twelve. But he remains... (BBC News -- Europe)
Justin Timberlake Takes Film Career To 'The Open Road' Aug 7, 2009
His past acting roles include "Edison," "Alpha Dog," "Black Snake Moan" and "The Love Guru." Next up, he'll be reprising his role as Artie in the animated "Shrek Forever After," alongside ex-girlfriend Cameron Diaz. In addition to his latest , Timberlake is also up for in September for his appearance at the ESPY Awards and his much-loved work on "Saturday Night Live." Recently, "SNL" head writer Seth Myers joked to magazine that Timberlake is more than welcome to join the cast of his show. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Museum puts fans face to face with 115 wax celebs Jul 30, 2009
The biggest figure in Madame Tussauds Hollywood is Shrek, who took 1,000 pounds of wax tomake, publicist Jerry Digney said. The smallest are Alvin and fellow chipmunks Theodore and Simon (the three count as one figure). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
John gets Jacko's bodyguard! Jul 30, 2009
John, who was intimidated by the bodyguard initially, said, When I first saw Lee, I was a little uncomfortable, but as I got to know him I discovered that hes actually a gentle giant and reminded of Shrek. Lee, meanwhile, has become part of the crew already. (India Times, India)
DreamWorks Animation Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Jul 29, 2009
The Company's 2007 releases, Bee Movie and Shrek the Third, delivered $9 ... 1 million of revenue from Shrek The Musical as well as continued catalogue home entertainment performance and international free television for feature films ... The Company has theatrically released a total of eighteen animated feature films, including Shrek, Shrek 2, Shark Tale, Madagascar, Over the Hedge, Shrek the Third, Bee Movie, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Monsters vs. Aliens. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Starstruck? See celebs at Hollywood museum Jul 29, 2009
The biggest figure in Madame Tussauds Hollywood is Shrek, who took 1,000 pounds of wax to make, publicist Jerry Digney said. The smallest are Alvin and fellow chipmunks Theodore and Simon (the three count as one figure). (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
On the Call: DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg Jul 29, 2009
QUESTION: "I think you envisioned 6,000 to 7,000 3-D screens for 'Shrek 4' next May. Any updated thoughts there? I mean, are we at risk of not getting to that number given the delay with the digital rollout?". ANSWER: "I think it is too early to know where we are going to end up. I would say I don't have the same level of confidence that we will be at 7,000 screens. On a worldwide basis, we will be at 7,000 screens ... The good news is that all of the exhibitors independently are now moving... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
