DreamWorks' 'Shrek' Crosses $100 Million LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 29 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -- DreamWorks Pictures' computer animated comedy "Shrek" had another storybook weekend at the box office over the Memorial Day weekend, earning $55.2 million, and putting it well over the $100 million mark, it was announced today by DreamWorks head of distribution Jim Tharp. The film crossed $100 million on Monday, May 28 -- only its 11th day in national release -- and has, to date, grossed $111.8 million. ( Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990714/LAW056 ) In making the announcement, Jim Tharp said, "'Shrek' has the kind of widespread appeal that has made it a must-see film for not only families but all moviegoers. We are thrilled that both critics and audiences have embraced 'Shrek,' and expect strong word of mouth to carry it throughout the competitive summer season." Opening in New York and Los Angeles on May 16 and nationwide on May 18, "Shrek" stars the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow. Based on the children's book by William Steig, "Shrek" was directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson from a screenplay by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Joe Stillman and Roger S.H. Schulman. Aron Warner, John H. Williams and Jeffrey Katzenberg produced the film, with Penney Finkelman Cox and Sandra Rabins serving as executive producers. The co-executive producer is David Lipman, and Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio are the co-producers. DreamWorks SKG was formed in October, 1994, by its three principal partners -- Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen -- to produce live-action motion pictures; animated feature films; network, syndicated and cable television programming; home video entertainment; records; books; toys; and consumer products. SOURCE: DreamWorks Pictures CONTACT: Vivian Mayer of DreamWorks Pictures, 818-695-6674 Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990714/LAW056 AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org PRN Photo Desk, 888-776-6555 or 212-782-2840