Record-breaking "Shrek 2" cast a bigger boxoffice spell than first imagined, convincing distributor DreamWorks SKG that even grumpy green ogres can live happily after after -- at least for two more sequels. The head of DreamWorks animation, Ann Daly, said that with the success of "Shrek 2," the studio would move ahead, one at a time, with plans for a third and fourth installment. For the three days beginning Friday, the traditional start of the weekend boxoffice, "Shrek 2" generated $108 million, making it the second-biggest opening ever behind the $114.8 million release of "Spider-Man" in May of 2002.

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