HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (August 22, 2011) – Prepare for out-of-this-world fun with the DVD premiere of two spooky adventures from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE: DWA): Scared Shrekless and Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space, arriving in time for Halloween in a thrill-filled Double DVD Pack. The perfect centerpiece for family Halloween party fun, the Double DVD Pack includes not only the two delightfully creepy main attractions, but also “Thriller”, an all-new Shrek-ed out parody of Michael Jackson’s epic music video “Thriller”. Dance along with your favorite Shrek characters as they get funky—and freaky—in the sensational new video. The Halloween Party Double DVD Pack also includes loads of other musical fun, video and more, making it an ideal choice for families to come together and enjoy Halloween.

In Scared Shrekless, the gang gathers to celebrate Shrek’s favorite holiday: Halloween! But instead of the usual tricks or treats, Shrek ups the ante and challenges everyone to spend the night telling scary stories—the last one to be scared Shrekless wins. The DVD includes spooky spoofs on classics horror movies and features the voices of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas.

Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space finds Susan, B.O.B., The Missing Link, and Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D. dispatched as special operatives to investigate a mysterious alien presence on Halloween. As the night unravels, innocent-looking pumpkins are revealed for what they really are – mutant aliens! Luckily the monsters are there to smash the mutants’ wicked scheme to take over Earth. Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space features the star-studded cast of voice talent from the original hit film including Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Kiefer Sutherland and Rainn Wilson.

Halloween Party Double DVD Pack:
Scared Shrekless and Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space are each presented in widescreen with English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround with English, French and Spanish subtitles. The disc breakdowns are as follows:

Scared Shrekless * “Thriller” * Puss In Boots “These Boots Are Made For Walking” * Previews

Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space * Karaoke Music Party with: o Ginormica o B.O.B. o Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. and The Missing Link * Modern Monster Movie-Making * Previews

Both DVDs

World of DreamWorks Animation:
* Shrek “I’m A Believer” music video
* Shrek video
* How To Train Your Dragon “Fly High” music video
* How To Train Your Dragon video
* Kung Fu Panda “Kung Fu Fighting” music video
* Secrets of the Furious Five video
* Kung Fu Panda World video
* Madagascar “I Like To Move It” music video
* “Penguins of Madagascar” video
* Megamind “Mega Rap” music video
* Megamind video

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About DreamWorks Animation SKG

DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series, live entertainment properties and online virtual worlds, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE® Magazine for three consecutive years. In 2011, DreamWorks Animation ranks #10 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation’s feature films are now being produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 22 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon.

About Paramount Home Entertainment

Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. PHE is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment products on behalf of various parties including: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, Paramount Famous Productions, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS and PBS and for providing home entertainment fulfillment services for DreamWorks Animation Home Entertainment.

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DREAMWORKS ANIMATION’S Scared Shrekless & MvA: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space
Street date: September 27, 2011
Runtime: 25 minutes (Scared Shrekless), 27 minutes (MvA: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space)
U.S. Rating: NR (both titles)
Canadian Rating: G (both titles)
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (both titles)
Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround, French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround (both titles)
DVD Subtitles: English, French, Spanish (both titles)