From Real-Life Ogre to Animated Icon: The Inspiration Behind Shrek!
Movie synopsis Disney’s 2001 movie, Shrek, tells the story of an ogre named Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers), who sees his prized solitude shattered by a large group of irritating fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad (voiced by John Lithgow). In order to save the fairy tale characters’ homes - not to mention his own - Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona (voiced by Cameron Diaz) and make her Farquaad's bride. Shrek soon learns that saving the Princess is nothing compared to her deep,
Movies for Christmas: Shrek the Halls
Shrek the Halls is a 2007 TV Short. This is such a cute story! When the Christmas season begins, Shrek (Mike Myers) is quietly living in the swamp with his family. Shrek hesitantly promises Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) a special Christmas surprise at Donkey's (Eddie Murphy) insistence. Shrek travels to the local bookstore in Far, Far Away to look for a present for Fiona, but the owner (Marissa Jaret Winokur) gives Shrek a copy of Christmas For Village Idiots, a step-by-step guide to enjoying the holiday, because he has no idea what Christmas is all about. Shrek decides to decorate