The Smurfs series heading to Nickelodeon in 2021… followed by product line of the beloved wood-dwelling creatures
The Smurfs are heading back to the small screen.
Nickelodeon is planning on putting a Smurfs CG-animated series on the air next year, according to The Wrap.
The network has licensed the global rights to The Smurfs in a deal with LAFIG Belgium and IMPS, resulting in both the new series and a product line.
They’re back! Nickelodeon, which has licensed the global rights to the franchise, are planning on putting a Smurfs CG-animated series on the air next year, according to The Wrap
Fans will be able to follow along on the adventures of Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, and Clumsy in the US in 2021, followed by international Nickelodeon channels in 2022.
But that’s not all for Smurfs fans, with a product line in the works as well.
The range is set to launch in 2022, and will include toys, apparel, accessories, home, stationary, and consumer packed goods.
‘The Smurfs is an iconic global franchise that has resonated with audiences for decades,’ Pam Kaufman, the president of ViacomCBS consumer products, told The Wrap.
Fan favorite: Viewers will be able to follow along on the adventures of Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, and Clumsy in the US in 2021, followed by international Nickelodeon channels in 2022.
Back for more: The range is set to launch in 2022, and will include toys, apparel, accessories, home, stationary, and consumer packed goods
‘By partnering with LAFIG, we are able to join our creative forces to bring an all-new line of consumer products across multiple categories to consumers, along with a fresh and original animated series.’
The Smurfs are the brainchild of Belgian comics artist Peyo, who unveiled them as comic characters in 1958.
An animated series was subsequently put on the air, and fans fell in love with the tiny mushroom-dwelling creatures.
Lights, camera, action: The films starred Neil Patrick Harris and saw the modern-day adventures of the Smurfs in civilization
The children’s series spawned a host of spin-off projects, including two live-action films which aired in 2011 and 2013.
The films starred Neil Patrick Harris and saw the modern-day adventures of the Smurfs in civilization.
Not only did the Smurfs make an impact on the big screen, but they even became an Ice Capades show and theme park attraction.
Going big: Not only did the Smurfs make an impact on the big screen, but they even became an Ice Capades show and theme park attraction