Shrek Retold is a fan-made reanimated collab film based on the 2001 film Shrek, in turn based on the book by William Steig. Released on November 29, 2018, to YouTube, the project was led by YouTuber Grant Duffrin ("3GI", best known for hosting an annual Shrek festival in Milwaukee since 2014[1][2]).
Shrek Retold | |
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Directed by | Grant Duffrin |
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Edited by | Grant Duffrin |
Music by | Peter Vartanian
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Production company | 3GI Industries |
Distributed by | 3GI Industries (YouTube and Blu-ray) Autumn Sounds (VHS) |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
It features the work of over 200 creators, each contributing to a portion of the recreation.
As a recreation, Shrek Retold follows the plot of the original film with only some deviations.[3] The main difference between Shrek Retold and the original is in its reinterpretation; as a collaborative effort with over 200 contributors,[4][5][6][7] the art style, voice acting, and music change from scene to scene, often being wildly different from the original.[8][9] Unlike the original Shrek which is entirely 3D animated, Shrek Retold features 2D and 3D animation, live action, stop-motion, and other mediums.[10] The film's contributors include many internet personalities and actors, such as David Liebe Hart,[11] Michael Cusack,[12] Anthony Fantano[13] and SiIvaGunner.[‡ 1]
I have no idea if it's possible to like something ironically. It's like, could you enjoy ice cream ironically? Could you eat ice cream as a joke?
Shrek Retold was produced as collaborative, but segmented effort; director Grant Duffrin split the film into different scenes of varying length, and each scene was recreated by a contributor.[8] In an interview with Quartz, Duffrin stated his love of Shrek was genuine, contrary to the "ironic" Shrek internet memes of the time.[14] Shortly prior to release, a trailer for the film was uploaded to the 3GI channel which received significant news coverage.[6][7][9][‡ 1] The film premiered on YouTube to a live audience on November 29, 2018, and has since remained on the site.[15][‡ 2] On November 29, 2019, it was announced that the film would be available for purchase on a film poster, VHS and as a free digital download.[‡ 3] A Blu-ray release was later announced in March 2022.[16]
Shrek Retold was received well by critics, who mainly praised its impressive scope for a fan project and its bizarre content.[5][17][15]
Shrek Retold (Official Soundtrack) | |
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Released | November 29, 2018 |
Label | Autumn Sounds |
The soundtrack was released on streaming services and cassette for the film's first anniversary on 29, November 2019. It features covers of songs featured in the original Shrek's soundtrack and additional original songs written specifically for the project.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Peter Vartanian Fauxny & Kevin Gonring – All Star" | 04:18 |
2. | "Oditharge (feat. Ray Sipe) – Makin' Waffles" | 01:40 |
3. | "Nolan Cooney – Pina Colada" | 03:38 |
4. | "Ryan Dorin "Ratboy Genius" – Welcome to Duloc" | 00:34 |
5. | "DJ Douggpound – Donkey Look Out" | 03:03 |
6. | "Chris Carlone – I'm on My Way" | 00:48 |
7. | "Larry Inc 64 – Some Moon" | 01:30 |
8. | "Raymond Allen – Shed" | 01:50 |
9. | "Dumb Fidelity & Roughy – Singing Princess" | 01:34 |
10. | "Damon Scott 'Broken Pixels', Helior Colorado & Esteban Proano – Merry Men" | 00:44 |
11. | "Marc M 'Sick Animation' – Shrek Love" | 01:32 |
12. | "Urethra Heap – You Belong to Me" | 01:58 |
13. | "Grant Duffrin – Eleven Months" | 00:37 |
14. | "David Liebe Hart & Dumb Fidelity – Hallelujah" | 02:18 |
15. | "Hot Dad – Believer" | 04:45 |
16. | "Grant Duffrin – Stay Home" | 05:17 |
17. | "TOSO – Best Years of Our Lives" | 02:59 |
18. | "Mowtendoo – Like Wow" | 01:52 |
19. | "Morrano – It Is You (I Have Loved)" | 03:41 |
20. | "Grant Duffrin – Trailer Song" | 02:24 |
Total length: | 47:02 |
Originally, on April 1, 2019, 3GI posted an April Fools video titled Shrek 2 Retold in which the project director discussed the creation of Shrek Retold.[‡ 4] During Shrekfest 2019, it was announced that Shrek 2 Retold was no longer just a joke and is actually happening via an animated announcement trailer.[18] On April 22, 2021, as a celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the original film, 3GI posted an official teaser trailer of Shrek 2 Retold.[‡ 5][19] The film premiered at the tenth Shrekfest via an in-person screening at the Oriental Theatre on September 3, 2023.[20] It was then followed up by a Panel featuring Quinton Reviews, who contributed to the second remake. As of 2024, the film has yet to be released online or on home video.
In March 2020, Shrek Retold was followed up by Sonic Rebuilt, a similar recreation of the 1999 Sonic the Hedgehog film. Unlike Shrek Retold, Sonic Rebuilt uses the soundtrack from its source OVA.[‡ 6]
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