Cinesite Tapped to Animate Upcoming Untitled ‘Smurfs’ Feature
Project is the studio’s second theatrical production for Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation; new entry to the iconic property’s universe is slated for a February 2025 release.
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Chris Miller Signs on to Direct Untitled ‘Smurfs’ Animated Musical
The official announcement will be made June 16 at a special Nickelodeon and Paramount Animation presentation at Annecy 2022; the animated musical is slated for a December 2024 release.
Kelly Asbury, ‘Shrek 2’ and ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ Director, Dies at 60
The CalArts alum and well-respected animation veteran spent almost 40 years as a writer, story artist, and designer on some of the industry's most successful shows.
Genius Brands Announces Kartoon Channel! Content Line-Up
New free digital channel launches with initial library of 1,000 episodes of family entertainment.
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Hornet’s Design Team Brings the ‘Happy’ in Happy Meals to Life
Peter Sluszka’s art direction and seamless blending of techniques deliver compelling character-driven CG spot.
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Miramax Taps Michael Lachance for Newly-Created Family & Animation Division
Former Sony Pictures Animation and DreamWorks Animation development executive to oversee the creative direction of the division under Bob Osher.
New ‘Smurfs’ Series Announced
Peyo Productions, Dupius Edition & Audiovisuel announce the series with co-production partners TFOU in France and KETNET and OUFTIVI in Belgium.
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WATCH: Director Kelly Asbury Talks ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ at FMX 2017
The veteran animation director discusses his experience at the helm of Sony Pictures Animation’s latest animated feature.
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IMPS, Dupuis Developing New Animated Smurfs Series
Official Smurfs licensor IMPS and the studio behind adaptations of ‘Spirou,’ ‘Little Spirou,’ ‘Papyrus,’ ‘Jojo,’ ‘Cedric,’ and more join forces to produce a new Smurfs TV series giving the little blue creatures an updated look.
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Sony’s ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ Finds its Way to Blu-ray July 11
Packed with extras, director Kelly Asbury’s CG-animated return to world of Peyo debuts on digital June 20 and on 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray and DVD July 11.
VIDEO: Bringing the 2D Aesthetic of Peyo to the CG World of ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’
In a new video available exclusively on AWN, Sony Pictures Imageworks VFX supervisor Mike Ford details the efforts that went into translating the 2D aesthetic of Smurfs creator Peyo to the 3D world of Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village.’
Box Office Report: ‘Boss Baby’ Reigns, ‘Your Name’ Sees $1.6M U.S. Debut
DreamWorks Animation and distribution partner 20th Century Fox’s ‘The Boss Baby’ tops the domestic box office for the second consecutive week, earning $26.4 million; Funimation release ‘Your Name’ makes $1.6 million domestic debut.
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Kelly Asbury’s ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ Makes a Colorful Dive Into the World of Peyo
Sony Pictures Animation’s fully CG franchise reboot aims to reconnect with original Peyo Culliford comics.
Latest Trailer for Sony’s ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ A Workout for the Eyes
Brand-new trailer and clips from Sony’s forthcoming Smurf adventure showcase exotic, bioluminescent flora and fauna, and a tribe of kick-ass, suspiciously Smurf-like natives.
Sony Pictures Animation Details Upcoming Feature Slate
Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry and Patrick Stewart join studio’s voice roster; animated films from Phil Lord & Christopher Miller and Lin-Manuel Miranda on the horizon.
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Sony Unveils New Trailer & Images from ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’
Newest entry in the Columbia Pictures movie franchise from the director of ‘Shrek 2’ and ‘Gnomeo & Juliet’ is set for a worldwide release on March 31, 2017.
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Rocket Licensing Details U.K. Partners for ‘Smurfs: Lost Village’
New licensing deals and merch detailed in advance of the release of Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘Smurfs: Lost Village’ on March 31, 2017.
Watch New ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ Teaser Trailer
Get a peek at the new Smurfs movie, coming to the U.S. on April 7, 2017.
Sony Rounds Out Voice Cast for ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’
Joining the previously announced casting of Demi Lovato as Smurfette, Rainn Wilson as Gargamel and Mandy Patinkin as Papa Smurf are Jack McBrayer as Clumsy, Danny Pudi as Brainy, and Joe Manganiello as Hefty.
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Sony Dates New ‘Smurfs’ Feature for March 31, 2017
Directed by Kelly Asbury, Sony Pictures Animation’s forthcoming untitled ‘Smurfs’ feature is produced by Jordan Kerner and co-produced by Mary Ellen Bauder.
Sony Pictures Animation Unveils ‘Smurfs’ Concept Art
Marking the launch of director Kelly Asbury’s official production blog, The Blue Print, Sony Pictures Animation unveils concept art from the as-yet untitled fully CG animated Smurfs feature.
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Sony Pictures Animation Unveils Updated Production Slate
Sony Pictures Animation announces an update to their production slate which includes a new Smurfs movie, Hotel Transylvania 2, and an all-new CG animated take on the classic Popeye.
Stephan Franck talks 'The Legend of Smurfy Hollow'
The director of Sony’s new mini-movie mixed CG and 2D for a Halloween-themed animated special.
