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'Shrek' isn't ogre just yet: DreamWorks eyes a 5th movie with its original stars

The 'Shrek'-naissance is upon us. DreamWorks is reportedly working to expand the beloved "Shrek" franchise more than a decade after the titular ogre voiced by Mike Myers lumbered onto movie screens in 2001. In an interview with Variety published Tuesday, Illumination founder and Chief Executive Chris Meledandri said he wants to return to the world of "Shrek" with some familiar names. "It's not ...
From left, actor Mike Myers, Shrek and actor Eddie Murphy attend the after-party for the world premiere of Shrek 4- D at Universal Studios Hollywood on May 10, 2003, in University City, California.

The 'Shrek'-naissance is upon us.

DreamWorks is reportedly working to expand the beloved "Shrek" franchise more than a decade after the titular ogre voiced by Mike Myers lumbered onto movie screens in 2001.

In an published Tuesday, Illumination founder and Chief Executive Chris

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