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Tentatively to be released in 2011, the Smurf Movie (also know as Smurfs 3D) will feature 3D animation and live actors. The movie is currently in pre-production phase and is set to be the first of three.
Rumored to be in the film are John Lithgow as Papa Smurf, Wallace Shawn as Gargamel, and Julia Sweeny. Directing credit currently lists Raja Gosnell. The screenplay is by David Stem and David Weiss with Audrey Wells "polishing." Jordan Kerner is the film's producer. Ben Haber executive producer along with Paul Neesan.
Update: Wallace Shawn is popping up all over the place as Gargamel. I'm tracking the rumor source right now.
Update: Looks like the project is back on schedule. Raja Gosnell will direct.
Update: The release date has been moved from December 17, 2010, to July 29, 2011.
(The Smurfs Movie (2011) Release is July 29, 2011)
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Plot Summary
Kerner also mentioned some sort of strange connection to Lord of the Rings, "the animated Lord of the Rings - through the world of these idiots. Because they're sweet characters but they're goofs. It's a comic version, but still very heartfelt, version of Lord of the Rings - though not literally Lord of the Rings, but an epic story like that."
The story is rumored to be unique. It is neither a sequel or prequel to earlier works.
Through casting information, we get a peek at the film. Two characters will be "Sophie," a 9 year-old-ish girl who is given a doll by her father that turns out to be Clumsy smurf. Her brother, "Sam," is 14-ish and withdrawn. He helps Sophie in a quest to return Clumsy (and maybe other Smurfs) home.
Casting details hint that Sophie tries to make Clumsy a member of her family. How is the "Lord of the Rings" related?
Pre-production Pics
Teaser Poster
Articles and Posts
- 'The Smurfs' Movie Now Casting
- Backstage. August 14, 2009. Sony Pictures Animation Inc. and Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., are casting kids for "The Smurfs" feature film, which reportedly will be a hybrid of live-action and animation.
- Raja Gosnell to direct 'Smurfs'
- Variety. Wed., Jul. 8, 2009. Raja Gosnell has been tapped to direct Sony's live-action/animated "Smurfs." The film will be released in 3-D and 2-D formats on Dec. 17, 2010. "Smurfs" will be produced by Jordan Kerner ("Charlotte's Web"). J. David Stem and David N. Weiss ("Shrek 2," "Jimmy Neutron") penned the script and Audrey Wells ("George of the Jungle") is polishing; the logline's being kept under wraps.
- Lumenas makes 'Santa' plans
- Variety. Feb. 3, 2009. Murphy to write, Brady to direct 'Legend'. Lumenas Animation Studios has set Tab Murphy to write and Colin Brady to helm "The Legend of Santa Claus"...
- They're Smurf a fortune
- BBC News Magazine. Friday, 24 October 2008. The Smurfs celebrate their 50th birthday this week with a feature-length movie and new television series in the making. But what makes the blue goblin-like creatures so popular?
- COLUMBIA PICTURES AND SONY PICTURES ANIMATION TEAM UP FOR LIVE ACTION/ANIMATED SMURFS MOVIE
- Sony Pictures Press Releases. June 10, 2008. Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation have obtained the motion picture rights to the Smurfs from Lafig Belgium S.A. via producer Jordan Kerner. The parties will develop a dynamic, live action/animated major motion..
- Col, SPA send 'Smurfs' to bigscreen
- Variety. Mon., Jun. 9, 2008. Weiss to write live-action/animated film. Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation are bringing a live-action/animated "Smurfs" project to the bigscreen.
- Smurfs braced for movie and more females
- Reuters. Mon Jan 14, 2008. ... the blue gnomes widely known as the Smurfs will celebrate their 50th anniversary this year with a movie deal and an invasion of new female characters.
- The Smurfs Are Off to Conquer the World - Again
- Time.com. Monday, Jan. 14, 2008. The invasion has started. The announcement went out from Brussels, which became command central on Monday, directing thousands of tiny plastic Smurfs to head not only into the streets of Brussels...
Smurfy Links
- Official Smurfs Home
- News and information from the official site.
- IMDb
- The Smurfs (2011) page on the International Movie Database.
- Wikipedia
- Smurfipedia listing.
What I Don't Want to See in This Film
- Sexual Smurfs: I don't want to see Lazy dry humping someone's leg like a dog or Smurfette dressed up like a slut.
- Drugs and Alcohol: Grumpy hitting a bottle of Evans or Papa Smurf lighting up a doob. Just wrong.
- Ninja Smurfs: Smurfs are peaceful and rely on their speed and evasion abilities to avoid trouble, plus a little bit of magic. Please, Hollywood, don't make them Ninjas or Jedis or G.I. Joe heroes.
- Overly Explaining Smurfs: There are a few mysteries about Smurfs that should stay mysterious. I don't want everything ruined because someone has the need to tell us why there are a disproportionate number of male to female Smurfs.
- Modernized New Smurfs: Cyber Smurf. iPod Smurf. X-treme Sports Smurf. Social Justice Smurf. Nope, just give me some good, old-fashioned Smurfs.
Do we need this film?
Hmmm... I've noticed a little bit of negativity aimed at the Smurfs movie. Let's find out what you think about this project.
Feedback
I always appreciate questions, comments, and feedback.
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- Ana Ana Nov 29, 2009 @ 3:58 pm
- Hi! Your blog is great but in my opinion you only forgot something in "What I Don't Want to See in This Film". It's 'toilet humor'. For example, I'd really hate watching a Smurf picking his nose or Jokey using a 'whooping couch' to poke fun at the other Smurfs. Sorry for the 'disgusting reminder' - but if you, like me, also love Smurfs, obviously you'll wish the movie to be as alike to original comics and cartoons regarding appearance and humor, right?
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- PaxLamprey PaxLamprey Nov 29, 2009 @ 11:10 pm
- Agreed. Smurfs are silly and naive not gross.
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- Treasures-By-Brenda Treasures-By-Brenda Sep 12, 2009 @ 11:04 am
- Interesting subject these little smurfs.
Blessed by an Angel.
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- Corey Corey Aug 9, 2009 @ 12:34 am
- Americans have gone too far with live action movies.... its going to be like DVD's taking over VHS these next few years... DBZ-cowboy bebop-Blood: the last vampire-Avatar the last airbender-death note
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- My Girls My Girls Aug 6, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
- I would love to have my children get a chance to audition for a part. I know they would be perfect for any part.
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