Like virtually every other film, Shrek was designed as a standalone story. It wrapped up the storyline at the film's conclusion because, naturally, they couldn't assume it would be a hit.

Word comes from today's Variety that Shrek 2 has a new pair of screenwriters. Early reports suggested that the screenwriting duo that penned the original, Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, would also ...

The DVD includes a making-of featurette. DVD, $27.95. (Warner Bros.) Shrek hugs Puss-in-Boots in “Shrek 2,” out today on DVD and video.

The centrepiece of this DVD is Far Far Away Idol ... it boasts more than enough extras to keep Shrek 2 fans as happy as an ogre in a puddle of mud.