SMURF-TACULAR NEWS:
NICKELODEON SET TO DEBUT ALL-NEW ANIMATED SERIES
THE SMURFS ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 10, AT 7:30 PM (ET/PT)
Official Series Trailer Revealed Today
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BURBANK, Calif.--Aug. 12, 2021--Blue and small, and standing only three apples tall, The Smurfs are set to make their Nickelodeon debut in an all-new series premiering Friday, Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The news was announced today by Nickelodeon, the number-one network for kids, and LAFIG Belgium and IMPS, the worldwide licensors for The Smurfs, alongside the official trailer reveal for the CG-animated series, which follows the beloved characters embarking upon rousing adventures. All-new episodes will continue to rollout Friday nights on Nickelodeon and debut internationally in the fall.
The original series marks the return of the globally renowned characters to television for the first time in nearly 40 years and follows Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy and the other inhabitants of Smurf Village on all-new adventures, packed with humor, heart and high-stakes action. In the premiere episode, “Smurf-Fu,” when Smurfette rescues Brainy from a giant snake, the other Smurfs ask her to teach them “Smurf-Fu.” Next in, “Diaper Daddy,” when everyone is tired of changing Baby’s diapers, Handy decides to invent a robot that will do the job.
Upcoming episodes include: "Clumsy Not Clumsy" (#102), "Unsmurfable Smile" (#103), "Who's Heftier?" (#104), "Smurfs In Disguise" (#105), "DRIIINNGGGGG!" (#106), "Alien Smurf" (#107), "Leaf It Alone" (#108) and "Bringing Up Smurfy" (#109).
Leading up to the premiere, Nickelodeon will treat viewers to a sneak-peak on Monday. September 6 at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT). In the episode "Where's Papa Smurf?," because of a mishap, Papa Smurf disappears and the only way to make him visible again is to get a whisker from Azrael. (#104A)
Nickelodeon has released an early preview of The Smurfs on Nick.com! In the episode "Clumsy Not Clumsy," after catching Clumsy, Gargamel tempts him with a magic amulet that makes his clumsiness disappear.
The voice cast pushing the charm and absurdity of the original comics to even greater heights includes: David Freeman (7 Promises) as Papa Smurf, the father figure keeping the other Smurfs in line; Berangere McNeese (Matriochkas) as Smurfette, a curious Smurf who is always ready to take part in new adventures; Lenny Mark Irons (No Man’s Land) as Gargamel, a conniving human wizard with a bottomless thirst to capture Smurfs; Youssef El Kaoukibi (NRJ Belgium) as Brainy, who considers himself the smartest of the bunch; and Catherine Hershey (Boundary Games) as Willow, the brave and wise matriarch of a new tribe of girl Smurfs.
The Smurfs CG-animated series acquisition is overseen by Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships and Dana Cluverius, Senior Vice President, Current Series Animation for Nickelodeon.
The brand-new series underscores Nickelodeon’s strategy to be the home of the biggest franchises kids and families love. The Smurfs expands Nickelodeon’s growing portfolio of influential properties that already includes SpongeBob SquarePants, The Patrick Star Show, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, PAW Patrol, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Blue’s Clues & You!, the all-new animated Star Trek: Prodigy series and the Transformers co-production.
The Smurfs is a Peyo Productions and Dupuis Audiovisuel production, in co-production with KiKA, Ketnet and RTBF, with the participation of TF1 and with the participation of Wallimage (La Wallonie), of Screen Flanders, of BNPPFFF and with the support of the Tax Shelter of the Belgian Government and the participation of the CNC.
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| Still from "Diaper Daddy". |
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| Still from "Clumsy Not Clumsy". |
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| Still from "Who's Heftier?". |
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| Still from "Leaf It Alone". |
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| Still from "DRIIINNGGGGG!". |
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| Still from "Unsmurfable Smile". |
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| Still from "Smurfs In Disguise". |
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| Still from "Alien Smurf". |
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| Still from "Bringing Up Smurfy". |
© Peyo Productions - Dupuis Édition & Audiovisuel - Dargaud Media - KiKA - KETNET - RTBF.be - 2021
About Peyo, LAFIG Belgium/IMPS (International Merchandising Promotions & Services)
IMPS, together with LAFIG Belgium, are the official licensors of the little blue-skinned characters ‘The Smurfs.’ Over the years, IMPS has worked in close collaboration with its agents worldwide to develop successful licensed merchandising, retail and co-branded promotions, publishing activities, broadcasting deals, theme parks, live shows and family entertainment centers that have secured the everlasting success of the Smurfs. IMPS is run by Véronique Culliford, the daughter of Pierre Culliford, the creator of the Smurfs, who is better known under his pseudonym Peyo. Véronique has run IMPS since 1984 and controls with LAFIG Belgium the rights to the Smurfs characters and the Smurfs licensing worldwide.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 42nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC).
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Bérangère McNeese The Voice Of Smurfette Talks About The Legacy Of The Smurfs [Exclusive Interview]
Last week was the premiere of the all-new Nickelodeon animated series, The Smurfs. Our little blue friends have been around for decades now. They first premiered in comics back in 1958. Then through the years, they made it to films and television series. Now here in 2021 they continue their legacy. I mean who doesn’t know about Pappa Smurf and the rest of the group?
One beloved Smurf throughout the years has been Smurfette. For years she was the only female Smurf that appeared on the series until season 5 of the 1980s animated series. Like the other character in The Smurfs, she does chores and helps out where she can. She also seems to be good at planning things. Her character (in show) was originally created by Gargamel. In order to infiltrate the Smurf village to create rifts between the Smurfs and hopefully destroy themselves.
Here is the synopsis for Nickelodeon’s The Smurfs
Blue and small, standing only three apples high, the Smurfs might be hard to tell apart at first. However, each Smurf is a distinct individual with his or her own personality, their names say it all!
The Smurfs air in a new original animated series! Click on local TV channel for dates and times in your area.
With the release of the new series, The Smurfs, we talk with Bérangère McNeese. She is a Belgian and American actress, screenwriter, and director that voices Smurfette. She gives us her input on what has made the Smurfs so timeless. As well as what makes Smuffette so special and what she was looking to bring to the character. It was a fun conversation that you can check out below!
You can check out The Smurfs on Nickelodeon.
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Originally published: August 12, 2021 at 17:30 BST.
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