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"Shrek 2," a beloved film, recently marked its 20th anniversary with a re-release in theaters by Universal Pictures. As someone who contributed to all four Shrek films during my time at PDI/DreamWorks, I'm grateful for the experience among a talented crew. However, I've grown less tolerant of sensational headlines in the entertainment industry, like one that unfairly criticizes Disney in light of Shrek 2's success, citing that Disney should be "embarrassed". Such headlines overlook Disney and Pixar's pioneering work with "Toy Story," which paved the way for animated films' success today. Disney has nothing to be embarrassed about. The article compares Shrek 2's box office performance to recently released films, but it's important to remember that connecting with audiences is challenging. Every film released doesn't become a blockbuster, and each studio has its strengths. If it were easy, everyone would be creating films and every film would be a blockbuster. Let's appreciate the diversity of films available to us and celebrate storytelling and the effort it takes to bring a project to the big screen. Criticism should be constructive, not aimed at stirring controversy. Ultimately, let's strive for better discussions and appreciative reflections within the entertainment industry. We can do better!
Fantastic insights! 🌟 Highlighting the importance of constructive criticism and celebrating storytelling diversity makes all the difference. Every film has its unique journey and impact. 🎬🙌
Hey, I think I lit that shot! 😍
You meant PDI | DreamWorks, yes ? 😀
Wow I feel old lol
20 years??? WHERE IS TIME GOING.
Agreed my friend. Media…
Thanks Marty for calling this out. Couldn’t agree more. Hope you are well.
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5moWell said!! We need to remember that not every movie needs to be a mage blockbuster. For example, Arrival, one of the greatest movies in the last decade, grossed around 200 million dollars. Now, some will say it's bad. But it's a very sophisticated and slow movie, that cost around 40-50 million, recieved glowing reviews, and grossed more than 4 times it's budget! That's what I call a rousing success!! At the end of the day, you need to look at the movie as it's own thing. By the way, I'm calling you inspiration from now on! Because you were involved in Shrek, a movie that changed me and was one of the reasons why I'm a 3D Artist today! Hope I can learn more from you!! Marty Sixkiller