‘Shrek’ director helms Christmas comedy

Victoria Jenson is in final negotiations to direct New Line’s holiday comedy Four Christmases, according to Variety.

Written by Matt Allen and Caleb Wilson, the script tells the story of a young couple who are forced to visit their respective parents, all of whom have divorced, giving them four Christmases to celebrate.

The film will mark Jenson’s live-action debut, having previously directed animated features such as Shark Tale and Shrek, the latter alongside The Lion,. The Witch and The Wardrobe’s Andrew Adamson. Gary Barber and Roger Bimbaum are producing.

Four Christmases is likely to reach screens during Christmas 2007.