Nickelodeon Teams With Paramount for New Season of THE SMURFS
By Movieguide® Contributor
Nickelodeon and Paramount just announced the addition of multiple new movies and shows, including a new season of THE SMURFS.
“Nickelodeon is the home to some of the world’s most popular family franchises, and we’re honored to add THE SMURFS to that roster,” Ramsey Naito, president of Animation for Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation, said.
“We’re excited to tell a story that stays true to its origins, but with a Smurf-tastic musical twist that excites new audiences and builds on the Smurfs franchise and universe of wonderful characters and stories,” Naito said.
According to the studio, the second season of the animated series will have 26 episodes.
“It is with great joy and pride that I welcome this new Smurfs film!” said Véronique Culliford, Founder & President of LAFIG and IMPS and daughter of THE SMURFS creator Pierre Culliford.
“I am convinced that this great collaboration will allow families around the world to immerse themselves in this unique universe of humor and extraordinary adventures,” she continued. “I look so forward to seeing audiences gather together in the near future to enjoy this new adventure of our beloved Smurfs.”
Movieguide® selected SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE as one of Movieguide®’s Best Movies for Families of 2018. The review reads:
SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE is a very fun animated movie for all ages. The movie has very little scary elements or reason for caution. The evil Gargamel does some magic, but overall, the movie has a strong Christian, moral worldview. It’s revealed that the evil Gargamel created Smurfette to do evil, but her heart has been transformed. She finds her purpose in helping others live, no matter the sacrifice. There’s also a scene in SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE, where the Smurfs pray.
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