Like its Academy Award(R)-winning predecessor that crushed previous home video records upon its DVD release in 2001, the Shrek 2 DVD will be loaded with hours of entertainment including an all-new exclusive side-splitting surprise ending that takes the clever classic and pop culture satire peppered throughout the film to the pinnacle of parody hilarity.
In addition to becoming the top movie of the year, the most successful animated film of all time and the third largest domestic grossing motion picture ever, "Shrek 2" overtook numerous other box office records including: earning $300 million faster than any other film, hitting the $400 million mark faster than any other film, biggest opening weekend for an animated film ($108 million), best single-day box-office ever ($44.8 million on Saturday, May 22), and best second weekend box office.
"SHREK 2 DVD" SPECIAL FEATURES
Menus
The moment viewers pop in the "Shrek 2" DVD, the all-new animated menus playfully propel them into the movie's irreverent humor. Complete with hilarious character banter recorded by the original voice talent, the menus are designed to entertain, as well as help the viewer navigate through a wealth of bonus material. To go to a desired section of the DVD, viewers simply click on the character. The following details each section:
Far, Far Away Idol
The lovely ogress Princess Fiona hosts this section which takes viewers to the all-new animated spoof "Far, Far Away Idol," in addition to fun programs that complement this exclusive to DVD parody.
* Far, Far Away Idol: Created by the Shrek 2 filmmakers and animators, this interactive segment enables viewers to "cast their vote" for the next Far, Far Away Idol -- giving each presentation of the program a fresh new twist every time they choose a different character. Staying true to the "spoof" nature of the Shrek franchise, this all-new animated piece is an uproarious parody of one of today's most popular shows and features Shrek characters battling it out in a hilarious singers' showdown. With a judging panel that includes Shrek, Fiona and everyone's favorite sharp-tongued critic Simon Cowell, each charming performance is met with some con-structive, some de-structive, but always hilarious quip! This send-up picks up where the movie left off and gives the home viewing audience even more of the movie they love.
* Far, Far Away Idol Printables: Adding more fun and interactivity to Far, Far Away Idol, printable activities are available. While watching the Far, Far Away Idol challenge, viewers can print up their
own score cards, Far, Far Away Idol posters, signed glossy photos of the contestants, and a Far, Far Away Idol press guide that provides each competing character's biography and details about the song they perform.
* Cast Your Vote: After viewers have selected their favorite Far, Far Away Idol in their own home, they are offered the chance to have their voice heard around the world! A link to a DreamWorks website allows
viewers to join millions of Far, Far Away Idol fanatics in casting a
vote to determine the ultimate winner in this side-splitting send-up.
"Shrek 2" fans can continuously log on to the site to see who's ahead in
the race to become the #1 Far, Far Away Idol!
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