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“Wrong will be right, when Aslan comes in sight.” Those haunting words from the White Witch (Tilda Swinton) in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) echo the essence of this fantastical saga. There’s something undeniably spellbinding about them: a sense of hope, a whisper that all can be set right in the world of Narnia.

As kids, we all felt the magic, right? The enchantment of stepping into a world where adventure and danger beckon from every corner. The Pevensies, Aslan, and the White Witch: icons now etched into our memories. Yet, as much as we yearned for more, the transition from page to screen sometimes proved to be a complicated affair.

But that’s the thing about fantasy… it’s tricky. We often want the impossible to feel possible, but as anyone who’s ever opened a wardrobe knows, not all journeys lead to Narnia.

When people think of The Chronicles of Narnia, Aslan is one of the first characters that comes to mind — and with it, the deep rumbling voice of the great Liam Neeson. Neeson voiced the fantasy iteration of Jesus Christ (it's not an allegory — he's literally Jesus in another form in another world) for all three of the Narnia films released from 2005 to 2010. The first two movies, "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" and "Prince Caspian," feature Aslan in a significant role. As with C.S Lewis' source material, however, the third film, "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader," gives Aslan far less to do in terms of the story. It seems that it was also a significantly less enjoyable experience for Neeson himself as he voiced the Great Lion.

In a 2010 interview with the fansite NarniaWeb, the Irish-born actor was asked if it was difficult to portray Aslan in...

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A Minecraft Movie is a fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Jared Hess from a screenplay co-written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Gavin James, and Chris Galletta. Based on the popular video game Minecraft developed by Mojang Studios, the 2025 film follows a group of misfits who find themselves transported into the cubic world known as the Overworld and now they must set out on a perilous journey to find their way back home. A Minecraft Movie stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Hansen. So, if you loved the wonderous adventure, entertaining story, and lovable characters in A Minecraft Movie, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Greta Gerwig has been hard at work on a new adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia for Netflix. Amidst reports that she has secured a theatrical release, including plenty of IMAX screens, it seems Gerwig is close to finding at least one major cast member for the blockbuster project. Previously played by Tilda Swinton in the 2005 film adaptation, Narnia could feature the brattiest witch of them all if a new report is to be trusted.

According to Deadline, worldwide pop star sensation Charli Xcx is being eyed to play Jadis the White Witch in Netflix's upcoming Narnia movie franchise. No deal has been struck yet, and while the trade is not 100% confident that it is for the iconic villain, Narnia would be by far the artist's most high-profile acting gig yet. Deadline adds that Charli Xcx is among several actors on the top of the list for the White Witch,...

Actor Peter Dinklage is best known as Tyrion Lannister in the hit fantasy drama series Game of Thrones. Dinklage emerged as one of the show’s breakout stars with his character proving a fanfavorite. However, before his six-season stint in Westeros, he was also a part of another extremely popular franchise based on a series of fantasy novels.

Peter Dinklage is best known for playing Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones (Credit: HBO).

Dinklage played the role of Trumpkin in the franchise’s second installment, Prince Caspian. During an interview, Dinklage revealed his reasoning for accepting the part of a dwarf in the $1.5 billion franchise. Here is what the actor had to say about his appearance in The Chronicles of Narnia and how it impacted his most popular role.

Peter Dinklage revealed the reason he joined The Chronicles of Narnia franchise

Peter Dinklage appeared as the cynical dwarf Trumpkin in...

Greta Gerwig fans jumped for joy when Netflix granted the new Narnia adaptation a limited IMAX release, before the film arrives on the streamer in 2026. But, according to Netflix's CEO, Ted Sarandos, subscribers shouldn't get used to it. After Gerwig's new take on C.S. Lewis' beloved series of fantasy books was announced, the director went toe-to-toe with Netflix, asking for the movie to receive a theatrical release. The streamer permitted it, with the new Narnia adaptation releasing in 1,000 IMAX theaters before hitting Netflix. However, other Netflix original movies won't be so lucky.

During Netflix's quarterly company call (via Deadline), Ted Sarandos revealed that Narnia's IMAX release will be the exception, not the new rule, for the company's general release strategy for new movies. "Our core strategy is to give our members exclusive first round movies on Netflix," Sarandos said. While fans are happy that they will get to...

Since the earliest explorations of world mythology, fantasy and adventure have been cornerstones of fiction, especially iconic Hollywood movies like The Lord of the Rings. Cinema has delivered decades of excellent fantasy movies, from mythological epics to adaptations of beloved novels. Offering one of the purest forms of escapism there is, the genre is at its best when combined with adventure, sending heroes on grand quests to defeat the forces of evil and find lost relics.

Fantasy movies have raked in billions of dollars at the box office, often soaking up hefty budgets and appealing to a large swath of moviegoers. Ranging from grim and scary dark fantasy stories to inspirational quests and high fantasy world-building, the genre is among the most entertaining there is. When blended with adventure, it has left audiences with some powerful stories that are must-see chapters of cinema.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe...

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Though there are many great villains in the world of film, surprisingly few of them are female. Generally, there aren't anywhere near as many female villains as male ones. Maybe it's because society generally sees women as above that sort of thing. But, spoiler alert: they're not.

Many an unsuspecting child watching an animated film has been lured in by a kindly and motherly character, only to be stabbed in the back when they turn out to be evil. Certain iconic female villains prove they're just as good at evil-doing as the men... in fact, in many cases, they're better.

The Fairy Godmother Was Ruthless Movie: Shrek 2

The Fairy Godmother doted on her son, Prince Charming, and she wanted him to be the one to marry Princess Fiona. Unfortunately, Fiona returned to Far, Far Away as an ogre married to Shrek, and so the Fairy Godmother was utterly consumed by rage.

Fiona's human form gets reimagined in an impressive new live-action Shrek concept art video. Released in 2001, Shrek, which was directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, became a major animated hit, birthing a franchise that now features four films in the main saga and two Puss in Boots spinoff movies. Cameron Diaz's Fiona plays an integral role in the first film and in its three sequels alongside Mike Myers' Shrek, appearing mostly as an ogre but occasionally transforming into her human form.

Artist Ulya Stuzhuk now shares a new video on Instagram, taking the ogre version of Fiona and transforming her into a human. It's worth noting that the artist doesn't transpose Fiona's human form into her own drawing and instead maintains more of the character's ogre characteristics during the transformation. The end result features a number of similarities to Fiona's human form as depicted in Shrek, but...

In a career reaching back to the 1960s, Steven Spielberg has made a string of classics, but the projects that didn't materialize are just as interesting. Ultimately, it's hard to look back on Spielberg's glittering career so far and suggest that he should have done anything differently. Still, it's a shame to see some of the exciting projects that fell through, and fans can only imagine how they would have looked.

Steven Spielberg's best movies include Jurassic Park, Jaws and the Indiana Jones franchise. Had things played out differently, he might have some other classics to his name. Spielberg has worked in a variety of genres, and he has always shown a willingness to experiment with new ideas. Some of the most interesting movies he almost made include sci-fi thrillers, animated video game adaptations, and biopics about historical figures.

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AI-generated images reimagine Shrek as a dark fantasy adventure akin to a Dark Souls video game. Despite its creative potential, a dark version of Shrek is unlikely due to commercial considerations. Shrek excels as a family-friendly PG adventure, and future films are likely to continue this.

Shrek is re-imagined as a dark fantasy adventure in a new batch of AI-generated images. Released in 2001, Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, with Mike Myers voicing the titular ogre. The film was a hit critically and commercially, and Myers has now reprised the role for three sequels, with Shrek 5 now confirmed to be on the way. Though its Myers and fellow cast members Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz who are major reasons behind the films' success, the animated world of the story is also a big draw.

AI-generated images shared by u/Furciferus on Reddit now totally re-imagine the...

Compared to Disney, DreamWorks Animation is a much more recent animation studio that has made some very memorable films. Its first project, Antz, came in 1998 and received great ratings. Not only did Antz do well at the time of its release, but it has also aged well. Since then, Dreamworks has gone on to produce more entertaining films, but with their own unique stamp that separates them from other animations.

Most DreamWorks movies can be identified by the adult jokes they include, which are cleverly written so that children don't notice them. Older audiences are able to enjoy the films just as much as kids because there's a good amount of adult humor that keeps the films engaging. As a result, some of the funniest jokes that fans loved as kids are elevated with a more mature context.

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Shrek 2 remains the franchise's crowning achievement with greater stakes, new characters, and an epic final battle scene. Shrek 2 takes full advantage of new characters like Puss in Boots and the devious Fairy Godmother in the glamorous Far Far Away. There are plenty of pop culture references in Shrek 2, from parodies of Los Angeles to a hilarious battle scene set to Bonnie Tyler's classic hit.

The Shrek franchise is one of the most iconic in all of modern media. Every '90s and '00s kid who grew up with the franchise can likely rattle off dozens of its iconic quotes. There's plenty to choose from, as Shrek has put out four movies (and two spin-offs centered on Puss in Boots) since 2001. After a decade-and-a-half away from the big screen, the titular green ogre is set to make his return with 2026's Shrek 5.

With so many sequels,...

Shrek movies are among the most popular animated franchises, but their quality varies greatly from project to project. Despite challenges, Shrek reshaped the world of animated movies, ensuring DreamWorks' competition with Disney/Pixar. The success of films like Puss in Boots: The Last Wish gives hope for a possible revival of the beloved Shrek franchise.

With the 2001 original being a near-instant smash financial and critical success, the Shrek movies ranked among the most popular animated franchises of all time. The franchise has spawned the Shrek film series up to Shrek 4, two Puss In Boots spin-offs, and a Shrek Broadway musical. Given the success over the years, it wouldn't be surprising if there were still more adventures with Shrek (Mike Myers) and his pals, including the long-awaited Shrek 5. However, the quality of these projects varies greatly.

Despite the long and difficult production of the first movie, including losing Shrek's original voice actor Chris Farley,...

Shrek the Third subtly reveals that a fairy tale hero turned villain, possibly due to Shrek's unintentional actions. Little Red Riding Hood was shown as a pickpocketing villain in Shrek 3, caused indirectly by Shrek and Fiona. The Shrek movies twisted fairy tales by turning heroes into villains like the Fairy Godmother, and villains into allies like the Big Bad Wolf.

The Shrek movies are unlike any other fairy tale movies, and Shrek the Third has a very subtle reveal in one scene that shows that a fairy tale hero became a villain, and it might have been Shreks fault. In 2001, DreamWorks established itself as a worthy competitor to Pixar in the world of animation with the movie Shrek. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and loosely based on the 1990 childrens book of the same name by William Steig, Shrek introduced the title ogre (voiced by Mike Myers...

Fiona's ogre curse in Shrek was subtly hinted at through her enjoyment of "ogre food," like spiderweb "cotton candy." Fiona's ogre form is briefly shown spying on Shrek and Donkey during their first camping night before the big reveal. Small details in Shrek, like Fiona's curse foreshadowing, make the movie rewatchable and full of cool discoveries.

The big twist in Shrek was Princess Fionas (Cameron Diaz) curse that turned her into an ogre every night, but this was hinted at twice before the big reveal. Back in 2001, DreamWorks brought the animated fantasy comedy Shrek, which positioned DreamWorks as a studio to look out for and a worthy competitor to Pixar in the world of animation. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, Shrek is loosely based on the 1990 childrens book of the same name by William Steig and introduces viewers to the title ogre (Mike Myers) in a world...

Fiona was cursed as a child by a witch to turn into an ogre every night, with the identity of the witch being a mystery. The curse was broken when Shrek kissed Fiona, but the sequels did not delve further into the curse or the witch behind it. A theory suggests the Fairy Godmother was the one who cursed Fiona, manipulating events to ensure Prince Charming married her.

Princess Fiona dealt with a curse before and during the events of Shrek, but the identity of the character who cursed her wasnt revealed. Shrek arrived to not only position DreamWorks as a worthy competitor to Pixar but also to completely change fairy tales, especially those made famous by Disney. Loosely based on the 1990 childrens book Shrek!, by William Steig, and directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, Shrek took the audience to a fantasy world where different fairy tale characters, creatures,...

Lord Farquaad wanted a "perfect" world by exiling fairy tale creatures, calling them "trash". Farquaad's hatred for fairy tale characters stemmed from insecurities and past trauma. After Farquaad's death, Duloc fell into a run-down state with no other ruler appointed.

The main villain in Shrek was Lord Farquaad (voiced by John Lithgow), who was trying to get rid of all the fairy tale creatures in Duloc, but the movie didnt quite explore his reasons for this. In 2001, DreamWorks established itself as a worthy competitor to Pixar with the animated fantasy comedy Shrek, directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson. Loosely based on the 1990 childrens picture book of the same name by William Steig, Shrek took viewers to a world where different fairy tale characters, creatures, and humans co-exist, but it completely changed the idea of the traditional fairy tale.

Shrek follows the title ogre (voiced by Mike Myers), who, after...

Cinderella wasn't a princess yet, making her an illogical option for Farquaad's plan. Farquaad needed to marry a princess to become king, making Fiona a right choice. Farquaad's plan would have failed if he had chosen Cinderella instead of Fiona or Snow White in Shrek.

Shrek brings together various characters from well-known legends and fairy tales along with original characters, and though the saga is known for changing the roles of these known characters, the first movie has one princess plot hole that would have completely changed Farquaads plan. Dreamworks rise to power in the world of animation began in 2001 with Shrek, directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson. Shrek was a huge critical and commercial success, winning the first-ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and establishing Dreamworks as a worthy competitor to Pixar.

Loosely based on the 1990 book of the same name by William Steig, Shrek takes the...

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"Shrek" was a very important movie in animation history. It provided DreamWorks with its first true breakthrough hit, taking in $492 million in 2001. It ensured that Disney would have meaningful competition in the animation space for years to come, which has only been furthered in recent years with the dominance of Illumination in the marketplace. For DreamWorks though, it birthed what would become the studio's flagship franchise, one that has generated more than $3 billion since its inception. That franchise's biggest moment came in 2004 when "Shrek 2" hit theaters.

The animation house founded by former Disney executive Jeffrey Katzenberg hit a home run by pairing Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy as Shrek and Donkey in the first film, in no small part thanks to the stellar supporting cast.

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Let’s take a trip down memory lane as we explore a curated selection of the greatest animated films ever crafted. If your favorite isn’t included, don’t worry; there may be a follow-up if this piece strikes a chord with readers. Animated movies, particularly those tailored for young audiences, have traditionally been led by Disney and its offshoot Pixar. Despite their continuous reinvention of beloved tales, both studios have gifted us a wealth of timeless animated treasures. So, without delay, let’s begin our cinematic voyage through the enchanting world of animation.

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When it premiered in theaters twenty years ago, Shrek 2 became one of the most beloved animated sequels of all time, with the titular ogre voiced by Mike Myers having trouble while meeting Princess Fiona's (Cameron Diaz) family. And now, due to the special anniversary coming up for the film, Universal Pictures has officially announced that Shrek 2 will be returning to theaters on April 12, with a limited engagement set to last for a week. Members of the audience who never had the opportunity to experience Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon's fantasy adventure on the big screen will now finally have the opportunity to do so.

Songs in movies can create strong associations and bring forth images from the film they were featured in. Songs used in movies are different from scores, which are orchestral arrangements composed specifically for the film. Some songs, like "All Star," "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," and "Hooked On A Feeling," are strongly associated with the movies they were featured in and have benefited both the film and the artist who performed the song.

A song can mark a memorable moment in a movie, and the right music can cause an irreversible connection between the two. A song can earn its association with a movie for various reasons. For example, it could add atmosphere to a montage or fight sequence, but sometimes a piece can be performed by the characters themselves. Regardless of how the song works its way into the fabric of a film, hearing it can often bring forth...

Aardman’s flock of clay chickens is back. And so is their composer.

23 years after Chicken Run became a stop-motion smash hit, Ginger, Rocky, Babs, Mac and the rest of the coop are returning for Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, landing on Netflix on Dec 15. If the music sounds similar, it’s because Harry Gregson-Williams, who composed the original score alongside John Powell, has also returned.

In the more-than-two decades since the first film, the L.A.-based Brit — who has worked closely with Hans Zimmer for much of his career — has scored dozens of major titles for filmmakers including Ridley Scott, Joel Schumacher, Ben Affleck and Antoine Fuqua. Alongside movies such as Shrek 1, 2 and 3, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Kingdom of Heaven, The Chronicles of Narnia, Prometheus, The Martian, The Meg and House of Gucci, the music man has also ventured back to Aardman for the...

Tilda Swinton famously cut her acting teeth on the experimental films of late director Derek Jarman such as Caravaggio and The Garden as well as life-long friend Joanna Hogg’s debut short Caprice and Sally Potter’s Orlando.

Nearly 50 years later, she has continued to work with Hogg as well as in the experimental cinema arena, finding a new Jarman-esque kindred spirit in Thai artist and filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul.

Speaking in an in-conversation event at the Marrakech Film Festival on Monday, the actress revealed how some of the big commercial studio pictures she has worked on across her career have felt personally more experimental to her than her avant-garde work.

“I’ve been really fortunate to have some adventures in worlds of filmmaking that I never thought I would be able to go into,” she said.

“When Derek died [in 1994], I was a bit high and dry… slowly… invitations came...

Just two years ago, it seemed like the summer blockbuster might be a thing of the past. After Covid kept cinemas closed across the United States for the majority of 2020, the box office reopened in 2021 on uncertain footing, with many high profile flops and a soft performance for the movies overall. That summer seemed like the harbinger of the end for the seasonal release strategy that “Jaws” perfected all the way back in 1975, wherein the hottest months hosts the biggest titles — marketed aggressively to theatergoers. It seemed like those days were behind us, and the streaming age had finally overtaken the days when movies could be events. So thank goodness for “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”

Things aren’t entirely rosy at cinemas again (and Hollywood writ large is a mess), but things are improving at the box office with those July 21 releases helping to massively goose theatrical business, picking up where...

Frozen 3 seems like a box office smash hit on paper, but there are still a few hurdles that Disney needs to overcome. The Frozen series follows the adventures of Elsa, the Ice Queen, her sister Anna, and Olaf the sentient snowman. The series isn't just limited to the two movies, as there are theme park attractions, video games, and a Broadway stage musical based on Frozen, not to mention billions of dollars worth of merchandise. Financial news website, The Street, noted, "Frozen is no longer a movie, it's a global brand, a larger than life franchise built around products, theme parks and sequels that could last into the next century." Now, Frozen 3 is in development.

The original Frozen was a phenomenal box office success, making $1.284 billion worldwide (via Box Office Mojo), and the sequel was an even bigger success, making almost $1.5 billion worldwide. Overall, the series has made close to...

The Chronicles of Narnia was a popular series of fantasy movies based on C.S. Lewis’s classic literary works of the same name, but audiences might not have been aware that the role of Prince Caspian was almost granted to Andrew Garfield before it eventually went to Ben Barnes. Since losing out on the opportunity, Garfield has spoken publicly about his audition process and the consequent reasons that he wasn’t given the part, though his career still managed to get off the ground, and he became one of the most beloved actors of his generation. In subsequent years, the actor has praised Barnes's portrayal of the character.

Prince Caspian is one of the Chronicles of Narnia franchise’s most important characters, fighting to reclaim his rightful title as the King of this fictional realm. Barnes reprised his role in the third movie, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader,...

The Chronicles of Narnia films that graced big screens well over a decade ago resonated well not only with fans of the original book series, but high fantasy fans of all demographics. With a well-picked cast, incredible soundtracks, writing that paid respectful homage to its source content, and special effects that have held up surprisingly well, the three films that were made all were deemed successes in their own right. However, development on further installments from C.S. Lewis' series hit a rut, and eventually time ran out on Walden Media's rights to the franchise. As years passed it seemed like another Narnia film would never be made, but now, per a report from Collider, it looks like Barbie director Greta Gerwig may be stepping in to pick up the torch, with plans to make not one but two films for the series with Netflix.

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Starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, Shrek was made by DreamWorks Animation, a company that Steven Spielberg co-founded. But before the inception of that famous animation studio, near the turn of the decade in 1991, he bought the rights to a children’s book called Shrek!, written by William Steig. And despite moving onto other projects as the decade went by, Spielberg nonetheless had a vision in mind for the now-famous animated feature.

He wanted Bill Murray to play the titular ogre, while Steve Martin was his first choice for Donkey. That wouldn’t be the cast he moved forward with for the short time that Spielberg actually worked on the project. But with the director’s penchant for adding scenes to screenplays and storyboards in tandem with the vastly disparate voices in the lead roles, imagining Shrek through the family-oriented, adventure-packed lens of Spielberg’s directorial vision nonetheless makes for an intriguing prospect.

Marvel Studios veteran Victoria Alonso has left the studio, according to an insider with knowledge.

Alonso had been with the company since the first “Iron Man” and served as president of Physical, Post Production, VFX and Animation.

The reasoning for Alonso’s departure is unknown at this time, but Alonso left the studio on Friday.

Alonso first served as EVP of visual effects and post production when she joined in 2006, becoming a co-producer on “Iron Man” in 2008. Starting with “The Avengers” in 2012, she has become an executive producer and earned her first Emmy nomination as a producer for Marvel’s first Disney+ series, “WandaVision.”

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Prior to Marvel, Alonso, a native of Buenos Aires, got her start at the VFX studio digital domain and served as a VFX producer for films like Ridley Scott’s “Kingdom of Heaven,...

The Shrek movies are some of the most popular films ever made. The first movie in the series was released in 2001 and quickly became a smash hit.

The movie follows the story of Shrek, a grumpy ogre who lives in a swamp. One day, Shrek sets out on a journey to find the beautiful Princess Fiona, who a dragon has kidnaped. Along the way, he meets a friendly donkey named Donkey, and the two become fast friends together; they rescue Princess Fiona and defeat the dragon.

The movie was successful and spawned three sequels, released in 2004, 2010, and 2013 and two spin-off movies released in 2011, and the last one is yet to be released in 2022.

The Shrek movies have grossed over 3 billion dollars worldwide and are loved by kids and adults alike. Thanks to their lovable characters and hilarious stories, the Shrek movies are some of the greatest animated films ever made.

Vicky Jenson's and Andrew Adamson's 2001 film "Shrek," loosely based on a twisted children's book by William Steig, was released as a direct criticism of the fairy tale tropes and clichés popularized by Disney-produced animated films like "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Cinderella," "Sleeping Beauty," and "Beauty and the Beast." While ultimately friendly and huggable, the title character was presented as gross and off-putting; he loves mud and filth, lives in a bog, picks his nose, farts. He is a literal ogre. Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) would ultimately find himself on his own hero's journey to rescue a princess (Cameron Diaz) on the back...

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It’s every youngster’s ambition to discover a door that leads to a fantastic and remarkable place. Imagine passing through your wardrobe and ending up in Narnia’s fantasy world.

Because at some time, everyone has dreamed or considered the possibility of discovering a fantastic realm, every “Chronicle of Narnia” movie was able to connect with its audience so strongly.

You might be wondering in what order to watch these Narnia movies! If that’s the case, you’ve come to the correct spot. So we’ve compiled all Narnia movies in order of their release dates, from first to last.

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You may be aware that there was supposed to be a fourth, but it never came to pass. So we’ll get into it later. So please keep reading to discover your answer to which Narnia movies come first; we have listed the...

Stalwart Marvel Studios executive Victoria Alonso has been promoted to president of physical and post production, visual effects, and animation production.

The 15-year veteran will oversee those departments across all Marvel film and series efforts. She was promoted from executive vice president and continues to report to Marvel Studios co-president Louis D’Esposito.

“Victoria has been an incredible partner and part of our team since the very first ‘Iron Man,’” said Marvel Studios president and chief creative officer Kevin Feige and D’Esposito in a joint statement “She is one of the most dynamic, candid and accessible executives in the industry and we’re thrilled that she’ll continue to be by our side in this elevated role as we lead Marvel Studios into the future.”

Alonso said that “when Louis first suggested I come to work with the team on ‘Iron Man,’ I never could have imagined the adventure ahead,...

Marvel Studios announced on Monday that it has promoted Victoria Alonso, longtime EVP of film production, to president of physical and post production, visual effects and animation production.

As part of her new position, Alonso’s responsibilities will expand to include overseeing all aspects of VFX, animation and post production for all of Marvel’s feature films and Disney+ productions. She will continue to serve as executive producer on all MCU titles and report to studio co-president Louis D’Esposito.

“Victoria has been an incredible partner and part of our team since the very first ‘Iron Man’,” D’Esposito said in a statement with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. “She is one of the most dynamic, candid and accessible executives in the industry and we’re thrilled that she’ll continue to be by our side in this elevated role as we lead Marvel Studios into the future.”

Alonso first served...

For years, Shrek was considered the ugly stepchild of the DreamWorks empire.  The way director Andrew Adamson saw it, company co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg "was going through his 'I want to make serious animation for adults,'" Adamson recently told Inverse. And the flatulent, anti-social, cantankerous Af ogre didn't exactly fit the bill. "This was sort of a bastard child," Adamson continued. "It was the island of misfit toys to a large degree. Everyone who didn't work out on another project got sent onto Shrek." Agreed editor Sim Evan-Jones, "There was always a little bit of a rebel spirit about the Shrek gang. There was a shared empathy that...

The best thing about Shrek when it debuted 20 (yikes!) years ago was that it brought a fresh take on traditional fairy tales and got a generation of children to understand that there were more ways to tell these classic stories than the Disney way. The humor here was contemporary and original while still respecting the lessons these were designed to convey.

Now, celebrating the 20th anniversary of its release, Universal Home Entertainment has spruced up the original film for its 4k Ultra HD debut. It comes in a combo pack with the Blu-ray disc and Digital HD code.

It’s still funny, with Mike Meyers affecting a fine Scottish accent for the title character, paired with Eddie Murphy’s memorable Donkey along with Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona), John Lithgow (Lord Farquaad), and Vincent Cassel as Monsieur Hood. To protect the swamp home of the ogre and its other denizens, Shrek takes on the evil Lord,...

The beloved animated movie Shrek held its world premiere 20 years ago today, and fans everywhere are celebrating the anniversary. Starring Mike Myers as the voice of the titular ogre, the classic movie also featured the voices of Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Cameron Diaz as Fiona, and John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad. When it was released by DreamWorks in 2001, it became an instant hit, and two decades later, Shrek remains just as popular as ever.

"Shrek premiered 20 Years Ago Today, and the world has been a greener place ever since," Netflix UK & Ireland tweeted. "20 years ago today the most iconic film ever was released," a Shrek fan account also tweeted. "Shrek's 20th anniversary, go celebrate!"

Shrek premiered 20 Years Ago Today, and the world has been a greener place ever since.

Shrek returns to theaters next month in honor of the iconic animated movie's 20th anniversary. On May 18, 2001, Shrek was released on the big screen to instant success, quickly establishing itself as one of the most popular animated movies of all time. To commemorate the occasion, Fathom Events is bringing back the hit movie for three nights only at the tail end of April. Tickets are now on sale as of March 12.

"We are delighted to partner with Universal and DreamWorks Animation to bring Shrek back to the big screen for its 20th anniversary," Fathom Events Vice President of Studio Relations Tom Lucas said in a statement. "This treasured animated feature has enduring multi-generational appeal and makes for a great day at the cinema for the whole family."

Audiences who watch the return of Shrek will also be treated to DreamWorks Animation's acclaimed short film, To: Gerard, and the trailer to the studio's next animated feature,...

Being almost 20 years old, Shrek has become a classic animated movie thanks to its parodying of fairytale tropes, which is why the movie is one of the comedies that earned an Academy Award nomination. But being a parody of the genre is one of the very reasons why the film makes little sense and often trips over its own feet.

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Though the movie may have looked a lot different, as it’s one of the movies Steven Spielberg almost directed, Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson did a great job of directing the movie, but the narrative is one illogical scene after the next. Whether it’s the villain’s plan, the characters’ accents, or mystical relationships, Shrek is a minefield of errors and inaccuracies.

Anyone who adapts the works of C.S. Lewis for the screen will find they have a few odd things to contend with. We have never seen a screen version of Prince Caspian, for example, in which young children Susan and Lucy go around cavorting with Bacchus, the god of wine, and his wild Bacchants, for the very good reason that it comes across as seriously strange and more than a little disturbing.

But the oddest moment in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Lewis’ first written The Chronicles of Narnia novel and the most often adapted, cannot be so easily lifted out. In that fantasy epic, the first major sign that the White Witch’s eternal winter is fading is the appearance of Father Christmas (aka Santa Claus), who has been kept out of Narnia ever since the Witch arrived.

Father Christmas gives three of the four child protagonists...

Tilda Swinton has praised the Berlin Film Festival for its decision to adopt gender-neutral performance awards, calling the move “eminently sensible and good.”

The “Human Touch” actor was speaking as part of a masterclass session at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday morning, when she was asked how she felt about Berlin’s initiative — particularly relevant given Swinton’s wide-ranging roles playing non-gendered or queer characters, such as her breakout portrayal of Orlando in Sally Potter’s 1992 film, as well as non-binary The Ancient One in “Doctor Strange.”

“Humans are so interested in division and compartmentalizing ourselves. As we’re really getting to understand now, this is not the way to go — dividing people up and prescribing a path for them, whether gender or race or class,” said Swinton, who seemed somewhat exasperated to be commenting on the matter.

“It’s just such a waste of life. Life is too short for all of this.

Paramount and Skydance have announced that the original animated musical Spellbound will hit theaters on Nov. 11, 2022 -- nine months after the release of Skydance Animation's first original feature, Luck. Vicky Jenson, who co-directed Shrek with Andrew Adamson, will direct from a script by Mulan scribes Lauren Hynek and Elizabeth Martin as well as The Lion King writer Linda Woolverton. The story is set in a world of magic, where a young girl must break the spell that has split her kingdom in two. Shrek producer David Lipman recently joined the project, and Paramount will co-finance the …...

Kelly Asbury, an animation director known for directing “Shrek 2,” “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron” and most recently “Uglydolls,” has died. He was 60.

Asbury died peacefully Friday in Encino, California, following a long battle with cancer, a representative for Asbury, Nancy Newhouse Porter, told TheWrap.

Asbury has a story credit on Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and additionally wrote the screenplay and story for “Gnomeo & Juliet,” which he also directed in 2011. Asbury got his start at Disney between 1983 and 1995, contributing storyboards for Golden Age Disney films such as “The Little Mermaid,” “The Black Cauldron,” “The Rescuers Down Under” and more.

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Upon shifting to DreamWorks in 1995, his directorial debut was for the 2002 animated film “Spirit,” which was nominated for an Oscar. He would even provide additional voices for “Shrek 2” and in “Shrek the Third.

The Walt Disney Company has lately made something of an artform out of reimagining its own animated features into (often) billion-dollar live-action films, starting with Alice in Wonderland in 2010 and continuing with Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, as well as the photorealistic computer animated remake of The Lion King.

A live-action version of Mulan, said to be more faithful to the original Chinese folktale than Disney’s 1998 animated film, is set to premiere this Spring, with Cruella, The Little Mermaid, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Peter Pan & Wendy, The Sword in the Stone, Lilo & Stitch, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Bambi, as well as Jungle Book and Aladdin sequels and possible Tinker Bell and Prince Charming projects, slated to be remade over the coming years.

According to The DisInsider, a potential live-action Rapunzel film has now been added to that extensive list as well, though...

The 74th Academy Awards, which honored films from 2001, was historic in many ways. Whoopi Goldberg would host the ceremony on March 24, 2002, for her fourth time. Denzel Washington became just the second black actor to win a lead trophy. It was for his villainous cop in “Training Day” — 8 years after Sidney Poitier became the first for his handyman in 1963’s “Lilies of the Field.” Halle Berry also broke down a barrier by becoming the first-ever black actress to win an Oscar as a lead, portraying a single mother in “Monster’s Ball.”

It was also the debut of the Best Animated Feature category. As Goldberg explained on air, “In recognition to their steadily growing importance to the motion picture arts, the academy has added a category honoring animated feature films. Bambi, who is now in an assisted living facility in Palm Springs, has been lobbying for this for years. I proudly...

The Motion Picture Sound Editors (Mpse) will honor Marvel Studios’ Victoria Alonso with its annual Filmmaker Award, the Mpse announced on Thursday. As executive vice president of production at Marvel Studios, Alonso has executive produced films within the Marvel Cinematic Universe that have garnered critical acclaim and amassed more than $20 billion worldwide including “Avengers: Endgame,” “Captain America,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Thor,” “Black Panther” and “Captain Marvel,” as well as the upcoming “Black Widow.”

Alonso will receive the award at the 67th Mpse Golden Reel Awards ceremony on Jan. 19, 2020, in Los Angeles.

Alonso is among the most prominent Latino women in the entertainment industry and has been a leading voice for inclusiveness in Hollywood. “The Mpse is proud to recognize Victoria Alonso not only for her role in producing some of the most successful films of all time but also as a champion for women, minorities, the Lgbtq community and others,...

Launched by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen as DreamWorks in 1994, DreamWorks Animation celebrates its silver anniversary, marking 25 years since embarking on its first voyage with the Academy Award-nominated biblical epic “The Prince of Egypt.”

Since then, DreamWorks Animation has released 38 feature films, including the blockbuster “Shrek,” “Madagascar,” “Kung Fu Panda,” “How to Train Your Dragon” and “Trolls” franchises and its newest release, “Abominable.” Earning more than $15 billion at the global box office, DreamWorks has received a multitude of accolades over its history, including three Oscars and three Academy Sci-Tech Awards.

Women have long been in the spotlight at DreamWorks Animation, well known for promoting female talent within their ranks to leadership roles. Here, six female directors share their memories of working at the studio during its first quarter century: Lorna Cook, Vicky Jenson, Elaine Bogan, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Brenda Chapman, and Jill Culton.

Lorna Cook

Animator-director

For Cook,...