Having raked in more than $439 million at the box office to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time, Shrek 2 is set to break home video records as well when it arrives on DVD and VHS on Friday, Nov. 5. DreamWorks Home Entertainment is loading the release with hours of exclusive extras including an all-new surprise ending.
Created by the Shrek 2 filmmakers and animators, a new animated spoof of the American Idol television show features a talent competition that puts Shrek, Fiona and an animated Simon Cowell in the judges’ seats to evaluate singing performances by favorite Far, Far Away characters. DVD viewers are then able to join in the judging. This interactive feature will be supported by an online component at the DreamWorks website where millions of viewers will determine the ultimate winner.
Puss In Boots hosts the special features section, treating viewers to such bonus goodies as technical goofs, cast and filmmaker bios, production notes and commentaries with directors Conrad Vernon and Kelly Asbury, producer Aron Warner and editor Mike Andrews. There are also featurettes titled Meet Puss In Boots, Meet the Cast of Shrek 2, The Music of Shrek 2 and The Tech of Shrek 2, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the talent and HP technology behind the film.
For the little ones, the disc will offer games and creative activities including Shrek’s Music Room, Fiona’s Jukebox Scene Index and Fairy Godmother Sing-Along. Young fans will also find an assortment of Shrek-themed set top games such as Find Puss In Boots and Save Fiona! More activities can be accessed with the DVD-ROM component.
Just in time for the Holidays, DreamWorks will also release Shrek: The Story So Far, a four-disc collection featuring all of the Shrek adventures in one boxed set. Available Friday, Nov. 5 and priced under $40.00, this collection includes the single disc Shrek DVD, a home video version of the Shrek 3-D theme park attraction (complete with four pairs of 3D glasses) the fully-loaded Shrek 2 DVD and an exclusive bonus disc featuring never-before-seen programs such as a Puss In Boots music video and tutorials on how to draw Shrek, Donkey and Puss In Boots and how to burp with Shrek and Fiona.
The Shrek 2 VHS will list for $15.95 and the DVD will carry a suggested retail price of $19.95.
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