Shrek the Third is a 2007 American computeranimated fantasy comedy film, and the third installment in the Shrek franchise. Like the first two Shrek films, the film is based on fairy tale themes. It was produced by DreamWorks Animation and is the first in the series to be distributed by Paramount Pictures1 which acquired DreamWorks Pictures in 2006 the former parent of DWA. Chris Miller and Raman Hui directed the film, with the former also cowriting the screenplay with Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, and Aron Warner. Harry GregsonWilliams composed the original music for the film.
Prince Charming vows that he will become King of Far, Far Away and avenge the death of his mother, the Fairy Godmother. Meanwhile, King Harold is dying and his ogre soninlaw Shrek and daughter Princess Fiona are to succeed him. Shreks attempts at trying to serve as the Regent during the Kings medical leave end in disaster, and insists that an ogre as king is a bad idea and that there must be someone else to rule the kingdom. Before dying, Harold tells Shrek of another heir his nephew, Arthur Pendragon. Prince Charming goes to the Poison Apple tavern and persuades fairy tale villains to fight for their happily ever after by appealing to the defeats given in their stories.Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots set out to retrieve Arthur as they are sailing away, Fiona yells to Shrek that she is pregnant. The trio journey to Worcestershire Academy, an elite magical boarding school, where they discover Arthur or Artie is a scrawny 16yearold underachiever picked on by everyone. At the school pep rally, Shrek tells Artie he is going to be king of Far Far Away. Artie is excited until Donkey and Puss inadvertently frighten him by discussing the responsibilities of being king. Artie tries taking control of the ship and crashes it on a remote island, where they meet Arties retired wizard teacher, Merlin. ........
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