Gameloft announced recently a domestic and international licensing agreement with DreamWorks Animation SKG based on the animatedfeature film, Shrek the Third, in theatres May 18th.

The mobile game will closely follow the storyline of the film with appearances from all the main characters. Shrek the Third is the latest chapter in the franchise that brought us the Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Shrek, and the highest grossing animated movie of all time, Shrek 2.

"We are thrilled to partner with DreamWorks Animation to bring the imaginative world of Shrek the Third to mobile gamers worldwide," said Michel Guillemot, president, Gameloft. "We look forward to collaborating with DreamWorks to capture the trademark humor and originality featured in the Shrek series in our products."

"Gameloft's history of producing award-winning mobile games speaks for itself," said Rick Rekedal, head of U.S. Licensing, DreamWorks Consumer Products. "We are confident this license will deliver a truly enjoyable mobile game experience for Shrek fans and gamers alike."

When Shrek married Fiona, the last thing he had in mind was to become the next King. But when Shrek's father-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, that is exactly what he faces. Unless Shrek with the help of his trusted companions Donkey and Puss In Boots, can find a suitable King for Far Far Away, the ogre could be stuck with the job. The most promising candidate, Fiona's cousin Artie, an underachieving Medieval high school slacker, proves to be more of a challenge than they bargained for.

Shrek the Third, the mobile game, is scheduled for release across 170 operators in over 75 countries, in conjunction with the movie.