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News18
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shrek 5 Pushed To Summer 2027
Last Updated: Shrek 5's release is delayed to June 30, 2027, to avoid competition. Zendaya joins the cast, with Myers, Murphy, and Diaz returning. The release of Shrek 5 has been delayed until summer 2027. The upcoming movie in DreamWorks' animated franchise has been pushed back six months to June 30, 2027, from its previously slated December 2026 opening so it no longer has to compete in a crowded Christmas release season that also features Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part III. Universal has also shifted an untitled Illumination picture from Shrek 5's old date to April 16, 2027. The new Shrek flick will be the first film in the main series since Shrek Forever After was released in 2010 and sees Zendaya join the cast as the titular ogre's daughter Felicia whilst regulars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are back to lend their voices to Shrek, Donkey and Fiona respectively. Murphy has suggested that Shrek 5 will be packed full of comedy just as the preceding films have been. The 64-year-old actor told Extra: 'I've recorded some great stuff. You know, we don't get a full script when we do the Shrek movies. We get the dialogue that we're doing for each session. And I know I've been doing some really funny stuff." Eddie explained that he will only get to see his co-stars at the premiere of the movie as all of his voice work for the picture is done alone. He said, 'At the end of the movie or when the movie comes out, we see each other at the premiere, but we don't see each other the whole movie. It's all just you by yourself and a microphone." Meanwhile, Murphy has revealed that Donkey is getting his own standalone film that will begin production in September. Asked if Shrek 5's animation is being worked on now, he told ScreenRant: 'No, they're still doing voiceover stuff. We're still in the booth, and literally, we're still doing Shrek. 'We start in September on Donkey, we're doing a Donkey one, and that'll be three years from now, but we're about two years into Shrek 5. Still in the booth and about to start Donkey in September." The Beverly Hills Cop star confirmed that Donkey will be getting in his own film in the same way that Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) has previously and that the picture will see him have his 'own little story with his dragon wife". Eddie said: 'Donkey's going to be like how Puss in Boots had his own movie. 'Donkey's going to have his own movie, own little story with his dragon wife and his kids that are half-dragon and half-donkeys. They've written this funny story. We're doing that, starting that in September." The prospect of Shrek 5 was first discussed by Illumination founder Chris Meledandri in 2023 as he expressed hope of reuniting the original cast for the movie. The film producer told Variety: 'We anticipate the cast coming back. Talks are starting now, and every indication that we've gotten is there's tremendous enthusiasm on behalf of the actors to return." First Published: August 12, 2025, 15:42 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Shrek 5 release delayed until summer 2027
The release of Shrek 5 has been delayed until summer 2027. The upcoming movie in DreamWorks' animated franchise has been pushed back six months to June 30, 2027, from its previously slated December 2026 opening so it no longer has to compete in a crowded Christmas release season that also features Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part III. Universal has also shifted an untitled Illumination picture from Shrek 5's old date to April 16, 2027. The new Shrek flick will be the first film in the main series since Shrek Forever After was released in 2010 and sees Zendaya join the cast as the titular ogre's daughter Felicia whilst regulars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are back to lend their voices to Shrek, Donkey and Fiona respectively. Murphy has suggested that Shrek 5 will be packed full of comedy just as the preceding films have been. The 64-year-old actor told Extra: "I've recorded some great stuff. You know, we don't get a full script when we do the Shrek movies. We get the dialogue that we're doing for each session. And I know I've been doing some really funny stuff." Eddie explained that he will only get to see his co-stars at the premiere of the movie as all of his voice work for the picture is done alone. He said: "At the end of the movie or when the movie comes out, we see each other at the premiere, but we don't see each other the whole movie. "It's all just you by yourself and a microphone." Meanwhile, Murphy has revealed that Donkey is getting his own standalone film that will begin production in September. Asked if Shrek 5's animation is being worked on now, he told ScreenRant: "No, they're still doing voiceover stuff. We're still in the booth, and literally, we're still doing Shrek. "We start in September on Donkey, we're doing a Donkey one, and that'll be three years from now, but we're about two years into Shrek 5. Still in the booth and about to start Donkey in September." The Beverly Hills Cop star confirmed that Donkey will be getting in his own film in the same way that Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) has previously and that the picture will see him have his "own little story with his dragon wife". Eddie said: "Donkey's going to be like how Puss in Boots had his own movie. "Donkey's going to have his own movie, own little story with his dragon wife and his kids that are half-dragon and half-donkeys. "They've written this funny story. We're doing that, starting that in September." The prospect of Shrek 5 was first discussed by Illumination founder Chris Meledandri in 2023 as he expressed hope of reuniting the original cast for the movie. The film producer told Variety: "We anticipate the cast coming back. Talks are starting now, and every indication that we've gotten is there's tremendous enthusiasm on behalf of the actors to return."
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Pete Davidson reveals how Eddie Murphy inspired him
Eddie Murphy inspired Pete Davidson to reduce his social circle. The 31-year-old actor stars alongside Eddie, 64, in The Pickup, their new comedy movie, and Pete has now confessed to being inspired by his co-star. Speaking to People, Pete joked: "I've been guilty of having 700 friends in the green room. People I just met or are just in the crew, and then I'm like, 'Why did they not have my best interest in mind?'" Pete observed that Eddie "moved" in a totally different way to himself, and the comedy star eventually decided to follow suit. Pete said: "He has a really small crew, and it's the same people for a really long time, and I think that's really important to have an efficient career and just overall life in this business. "You have to be able to trust who's around you, and you got to be able to move a certain type of way. "I'm not Eddie Murphy by any means, but especially when you're at his level, you need to be able to trust everyone around you." Now, Pete only surrounds himself with trustworthy people. He quipped: "Pretty much after that movie I was like, 'Okay, I have three friends. Here's who they are. Here's who I have to trust and share things with.'" Earlier this month, Eddie suggested that he has "a lot in common" with Pete. The veteran comedian also relished the experience of working with the former Saturday Night Live star. Eddie - who enjoyed success on Saturday Night Live, before making the switch to Hollywood - told Extra: "I was looking forward to working with him. "I was a fan already from SNL, and we have a lot in common now. We both started doing stand-up when we were really young, and we both started Saturday Night Live when we were really young, and we both lost our dads when we were really young. So, we had a lot in common, and he's a new-generation SNL. So, it was exciting. "I love working with SNL alumni. I feel like a kinship to all of them."
Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
4 killed when gunmen attack boat off Ecuador, reports say; more than a dozen missing
QUITO, Ecuador — Dozens of gunmen have attacked a boat off Ecuador's southwestern coast, killing several people after opening fire on its occupants and launching explosives at the vessel, according to local news reports. The attack occurred Friday evening in the troubled region of El Oro. Extra, a local newspaper, quoted witnesses as saying that about 60 armed men approached the boat, killing at least four people, and that more than a dozen were believed to be missing. At least two victims have been identified, according to the newspaper. An official with Ecuador's navy told the Associated Press that the assailants tried to leave the scene aboard three boats, but were blocked by the coast guard. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to talk to reporters about the case. One boat was able to flee, while the occupants of the two other boats jumped into the water and disappeared into the mangroves. No suspects were arrested, the official said, adding that munition was found aboard the two abandoned boats. Authorities have yet to comment on the attack. It occurred less than 48 hours after the government placed El Oro province under a two-month state of emergency following a surge in violence. President Daniel Noboa, who was reelected in May, has pledged to tackle drug trafficking and violent crime. The South American country of around 18 million people reported a record of about 8,000 killings in 2023. Although the number dropped last year to less than 7,000, violence has again surged, with 4,619 killings reported from January to June, according to the latest data from the Ministry of the Interior. Molina writes for the Associated Press.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Washington Post
4 killed when gunmen attack boat off Ecuador, reports say. More than a dozen believed missing
QUITO, Ecuador — Dozens of gunmen have attacked a boat off Ecuador's southwest coast, killing several people after opening fire on its occupants and launching explosives at the vessel, according to local news reports. The attack occurred Friday evening in the troubled region of El Oro. Extra, a local newspaper, quoted witnesses as saying that about 60 armed men approached the boat, killing at least four people with more than a dozen believed to be missing.
