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Shrek 5 teaser trailer: Zendaya joins Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy | Hollywood News

Shrek 5 teaser trailer: Zendaya joins Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy | Hollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 16, 2026 09:55 PM IST Shrek 5 teaser trailer: After years of anticipation, DreamWorks has finally unveiled a new look at Shrek 5. The first teaser trailer for the animated sequel has arrived, bringing back the beloved residents of Far, Far Away while introducing a new generation of characters to the franchise. Released by Universal on Tuesday, the trailer offers fans their most detailed glimpse yet at the next chapter in the Shrek saga, which is set to hit theatres on June 30, 2027. Returning to voice their iconic characters are Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey and Cameron Diaz as Fiona. Joining them are newcomers Zendaya, Marcello Hernandez and Skylar Gisondo, who play Shrek and Fiona’s children — Felicia, Fergus and Farkle. A return to Far, Far Away The trailer opens with illustrations inspired by William Steig’s original Shrek! book before revisiting the fairy-tale story that first introduced audiences to Shrek, Fiona and Donkey in the 2001 film. However, the nostalgic recap doesn’t last long. Donkey quickly interrupts …

Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute

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Eddie Murphy is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI’s board of trustees said Friday. The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles, at the Dolby Theatre, on April 18. Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute “Eddie Murphy is an American icon,” said Kathleen Kennedy, who chairs the institute’s board of trustees. “A trailblazing force in the art forms of film, television and stand-up comedy, his versatility knows no bounds.” Murphy, 64, has been a force in entertainment for nearly 50 years, as a teenage stand-up phenomenon, on television as a part of the “Saturday Night Live” cast, and in film where he’s ruled the box office in multiple decades, with hits like “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Coming to America,” “The Nutty Professor” and the “Shrek” movies. In 2007, he was nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar for “Dreamgirls,” which had already earned him a Screen Actors Guild award and a Golden Globe, but he didn’t win the …

Only Eddie Murphy Could Have Joked About Will Smith’s Oscar Slap

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Golden Globe Awards: A picture of Eddi Murphy posing with his trophy. (Pic Courtesy: Getty) Eddie Murphy was honoured with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes. Given Eddie Murphy’s body of work as an actor, comedian, writer, producer, and singer, the audience was all ears when it came to his acceptance speech. Eddie Murphy cracked everyone up with a joke on Will Smith and the slapgate at last year’s Oscars. He said, “I want to let you know that there is a definitive blueprint that you can follow to achieve success, prosperity, longevity and peace of mind,” as the room listened in rapt attention.  Eddie Murphy added, “It is a blueprint and I have followed it my whole career. It is very simple, just do these three things: pay your taxes, mind your business and keep Will Smith’s wife’s name out of your f***ing mouth!” leaving the audience in splits. A video of the acceptance speech was shared online by the official Twitter handle of the Golden Globe Awards. The caption read, …