This first image of a CGI Smurf from Sony Pictures Animation’s upcoming “Smurfs” movie has hit the net kiddos! Any 80′s child is sure to appreciate this, because… it’s the Smurfs, and who didn’t love the little blue guys? Scheduled to hit theaters on December 17, 2010, the film will be directed by Raja Gosnell.
According to reports, the movie is a blend of live-action footage and CGI special effects that will depict the little blue creatures in 3D format. I’m assuming the blue guy featured in the teaser pictures is Clumsy Smurf, the center of the rumored storyline. Supposedly Clumsy is given to a human child as a doll from Belgium but she soon discovers he’s a living Smurf. Actor John Lithgow is rumored to portray the villain Gargamel as a live action character that is to be blended with the CGI “Smurfs.” Julie Sweeney has also been rumored to have a role in the film.
“The Smurfs” were originally created in 1958 a by Belgian cartoonist named Pierre Culliford, known more commonly as Peyo. Im excited for a chance to relive my childhood days for a few hours. Heads up parents – Better start stockpiling Smurf toys now for Christmas 2010, as I’m sure this will probably be the “it” toys for children.
