Shrek(2001) Official

: Mike Myers originally recorded the entire film in his natural voice. After seeing a rough cut, he decided Shrek needed a Scottish accent to contrast with the "Lord's English" of Duloc. This late-stage change reportedly cost the studio roughly $4 million to re-animate the lip-syncing.

Shrek (2001) was a landmark film for , famous for its irreverent humor and pioneering technology. Below are the key "features" and technical highlights from the production: Groundbreaking Animation & Tech Shrek(2001)

: The film featured what were considered the most advanced CGI liquid and fire effects of its time, particularly in the dragon’s lair. To ensure the swamp felt "authentic," the effects team reportedly took real-life mud showers to study how muck clings and flows. : Mike Myers originally recorded the entire film

: Before Myers took the role, Chris Farley was cast as Shrek and had recorded nearly 90% of his lines before his passing in 1997. His version of Shrek was intended to be a much younger, "innocent bumbling ogre". Shrek (2001) was a landmark film for ,

: Shrek made history as the first-ever winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2002. Home Media Bonus Features