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Shrek 2

motion picture [2004]

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Shrek 2 is a 2004 animated film and a sequel to the 2001 hit Shrek. The Shrek franchise centers on a green ogre named Shrek, voiced by Mike Myers, whose intimidating appearance hides a kind heart.1

The first film, Shrek, introduced the character living in a swamp and his adventures with Donkey, leading to his rescue of Princess Fiona, who is also an ogre. They fall in love and marry.1

Shrek 2 continues the story as Shrek and Fiona navigate the complexities of royal life in Far Far Away, Fiona's homeland. The film involves Shrek dealing with Fiona's parents and facing challenges from Prince Charming. The Shrek films are known for blending fairy tales with pop culture references. The original Shrek film won the first Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.12

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Julie Andrews
…the animated Shrek films (2004, 2007, and 2010). In addition, Andrews voiced characters in Despicable Me (2010), Despicable Me 3 (2017), and Aquaman (2018). In 2011 she won a Grammy Award for Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies, a
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…the animated Shrek films (2004, 2007, and 2010). In addition, Andrews voiced characters in Despicable Me (2010), Despicable Me 3 (2017), and Aquaman (2018). In 2011 she won a Grammy Award for Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies, a
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Antonio Banderas
Hollywood success: Philadelphia and Interview with the Vampire
…in Boots in the popular Shrek sequels (2004, 2007, and 2010) and in a spin-off film, Puss in Boots (2011).
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…in Boots in the popular Shrek sequels (2004, 2007, and 2010) and in a spin-off film, Puss in Boots (2011).
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John Cleese
…including the Shrek series (Shrek 2 [2004], Shrek the Third [2007], and Shrek Forever After [2010]) as well as Charlotte’s Web (2006), Trolls (2016), Elliot the Littlest Reindeer (2018), and Arctic Dogs (2019).
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…including the Shrek series (Shrek 2 [2004], Shrek the Third [2007], and Shrek Forever After [2010]) as well as Charlotte’s Web (2006), Trolls (2016), Elliot the Littlest Reindeer (2018), and Arctic Dogs (2019).
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DreamWorks Animation
Shrek 2 (2004) was the highest-grossing film—of any type—in the United States during the year of its release. Other DreamWorks animated features that were successful enough to spawn at least one sequel included Madagascar (2005), Kung Fu Panda (2008), and How to Train Your Dragon…
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Shrek 2 (2004) was the highest-grossing film—of any type—in the United States during the year of its release. Other DreamWorks animated features that were successful enough to spawn at least one sequel included Madagascar (2005), Kung Fu Panda (2008), and How to Train Your Dragon…
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Larry King
…the animated Shrek films (2004, 2007, and 2010) and in Bee Movie (2007). In addition, he participated in documentaries, including 1989: The Year That Made Us (2019) and Dispatches from Quarantine (2020). After suffering a heart attack in 1987, he wrote books on heart disease. His autobiography, My Remarkable…
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…the animated Shrek films (2004, 2007, and 2010) and in Bee Movie (2007). In addition, he participated in documentaries, including 1989: The Year That Made Us (2019) and Dispatches from Quarantine (2020). After suffering a heart attack in 1987, he wrote books on heart disease. His autobiography, My Remarkable…
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Eddie Murphy
…in the Shrek series (2001, 2004, 2007, and 2010). In 2007 Murphy earned his first Academy Award nomination—for best supporting actor—for his performance in Dreamgirls (2006).
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…in the Shrek series (2001, 2004, 2007, and 2010). In 2007 Murphy earned his first Academy Award nomination—for best supporting actor—for his performance in Dreamgirls (2006).
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Jennifer Saunders
…film credits included the animated Shrek 2 (2004), Coraline (2009), Minions (2015),Sing (2016), and Isn’t It Romantic (2019).
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…film credits included the animated Shrek 2 (2004), Coraline (2009), Minions (2015),Sing (2016), and Isn’t It Romantic (2019).
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Shrek
…that movie and its sequels—Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek the Third (2007), and Shrek Forever After (2010)—the ogre’s voice was provided by well-known comedic actor Mike Myers, who gave Shrek a signature Scottish accent. The Shrek films were noted for incorporating pop culture references into a fairy-tale setting. The story…
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…that movie and its sequels—Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek the Third (2007), and Shrek Forever After (2010)—the ogre’s voice was provided by well-known comedic actor Mike Myers, who gave Shrek a signature Scottish accent. The Shrek films were noted for incorporating pop culture references into a fairy-tale setting. The story…
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