2001 film Shrek gets a 20th Anniversary 4K release in May

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The 2001 CG animated DreamWorks film “Shrek” will officially be getting a 20th Anniversary Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray release on May 11th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film, which was directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, featured a voice cast of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS:X sound on a BD-100 disc. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” meaning that it will come with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and even a Blu-ray Disc of this 20th Anniversary Edition of the film now available for preorder over at Amazon.

UPDATE: There will also be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook of the film available an exclusive over at retailer Best Buy. It can now be found available for preorder and is pictured below.

The bonus materials set to be included on the release will be on both the 4K disc and the Blu-ray Disc are listed below.

  • Shrek’s Interactive Journey: I
  • Spotlight on Donkey
  • Secrets of Shrek
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Shrek in The Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
  • Music Videos
  • Audio Commentary with Director Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson and Producer Aron Warner
  • TEN SHORT FILMS:
    • Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Party
    • Far Far Away Idol
    • Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos
    • The Ghost of Lord Farquaad
    • Scared Shrekless
    • Thriller Night
    • The Pig Who Cried Werewolf
    • Shrek the Halls
    • Donkey’s Caroling Christmas-tacular
    • Shrek’s Yule Log
  • FIVE EPISODES FROM “THE ADVENTURES OF PUSS IN BOOTS” TV SERIES:
    • Episode 1: Hidden
    • Episode 2: Sphinx
    • Episode 3: Brothers
    • Episode 4: Duchess
    • Episode 5: Adventure

Further below, after the break, you can find the official press release which was just issued by Universal with the full details about the 20th Anniversary Edition release of this film.

 

 

PRESS RELEASE:

 

THE GREATEST FAIRY TALE NEVER TOLD AND EVERYONE’S FAVORITE OGRE DEBUTS ON 4K ULTRA HD FOR THE FIRST TIME

EXPERIENCE SHREK LIKE NEVER BEFORE

INCLUDES AN EXTRA DISC WITH OVER FOUR HOURS OF FUN BONUS FEATURES

OWN THE NEW 4K ULTRA HD COMBO PACK
WITH BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL CODE ON MAY 11, 2021
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

 

Universal City, California, March 12, 2021 – The first-ever Academy Award® winner for Best Animated Feature, SHREK, celebrates its 20th anniversary this spring. SHREK is a hilarious adventure comedy that stars the voice talents of Mike Myers (AUSTIN POWERS franchise), Eddie Murphy (THE NUTTY PROFESSOR), Cameron Diaz (CHARLIE’S ANGELS) and John Lithgow (“THE CROWN”). The incredibly original and unique blockbuster film that launched three sequels, a spin-off, TV series, holiday specials, theme park attraction and more has stayed a fan favorite and a must own for all ages! Universal Pictures Home Entertainment celebrates with SHREK 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION available on 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever on May 11, 2021 as well as Blu-ray™ and DVD. Adventure into over four hours bonus material including a bonus disc that comes with five episodes from “The Adventures of Puss in Boots” television series and ten shorts including Scared Shrekless, The Pig Who Cried Werewolf, The Ghost of Lord Farquaad and more!

You’ve never met a hero quite like SHREK. The endearing ogre sparked a motion-picture phenomenon and captured the world’s imagination with…the Greatest Fairy Tale Never Told! Critics have called SHREK “not just a brilliant animated feature, but a superb film on any level” (Larry King, USA Today). Relive every moment of Shrek’s (Mike Myers) daring quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) with the help of his loveable loud-mouthed Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and win back the deed to his beloved swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow). Enchantingly irreverent and “monstrously clever” (Leah Rozen, People Magazine), SHREK is an ogre-sized adventure you’ll want to see again and again!

 

BONUS FEATURES ON 4K Ultra Hd, BLU-RAYTM and DVD:

  • TEN SHORT FILMS:
    • Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Party
    • Far Far Away Idol
    • Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos
    • The Ghost of Lord Farquaad
    • Scared Shrekless
    • Thriller Night
    • The Pig Who Cried Werewolf
    • Shrek the Halls
    • Donkey’s Caroling Christmas-tacular
    • Shrek’s Yule Log
  • FIVE EPISODES FROM “THE ADVENTURES OF PUSS IN BOOTS” TV SERIES:
    • Episode 1: Hidden
    • Episode 2: Sphinx
    • Episode 3: Brothers
    • Episode 4: Duchess
    • Episode 5: Adventure

BONUS FEATURES ON 4K UHD & BLU-RAY™:

  • Shrek’s Interactive Journey: I
  • Spotlight on Donkey
  • Secrets of Shrek
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Shrek in The Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
  • Music Videos
  • Commentary with Director Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson and Producer Aron Warner

BONUS FEATURES ON DVD:

  • Spotlight On Donkey
  • Secrets of Shrek
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party
  • Music Videos
  • Commentary with Director Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson and Producer Aron Warner

 

SHREK 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM and DVD.

  • 4K Ultra HD is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HD features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience.
  • Blu-rayTM unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
  • DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.

 

FILMMAKERS:
Director: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
Producer: Aron Warner, John H. Williams, Jeffrey Katzenberg
Screenplay: Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman, Roger S.H. Schulman
Voice Talent: Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona), John Lithgow (Lord Farquaad), Vincent Cassel (Monsieur Hood)
Based on the Work(s) of: William Steig

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD:

Street Date: May 11, 2021
Selection Number: 46215247 (US) / 462152650 (CDN)
Layers: BD 100
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG for mild language and some crude humor.
Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Sound: English DTS:X and Dolby Digital 2.0, French European Dolby Digital 5.1 and Latin American Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 5.1
Run Time: 01:30:22

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: May 11, 2021
Selection Number: 46215249 (US) / 46215267 (CDN)
Layers: BD 50
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG for mild language and some crude humor.
Languages/Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Sound: English DVS and Dolby TrueHD 7.1, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Run Time: 01:30:22

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