For years, Shrek was considered the ugly stepchild of the DreamWorks empire. "This was sort of a bastard child," Adamson continued. "It was the island of misfit toys to a large degree. Everyone who ...

There’s more than just laughs for audiences, too. Fairy-tale characters who cross paths with Shrek, including the Big Bad Wolf and Pinocchio, carry their share of emotional baggage. Their “deep dark ...