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With Thunderbolts*/*The New Avengers serving as something of a comeback for Marvel Studios, all eyes are now on The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The characters have better brand recognition than the Thunderbolts, but they're also best known to moviegoers for starring in three consecutive duds.

The odds are already stacked against the reboot as it has to share July with Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman, and Smurfs. Excitement among fans does appear to be high, though, and more promo art has surfaced as the promotional tie-ins begin.

This latest wave highlights Marvel's First Family; Mister Fantastic strikes a pose not dissimilar to that classic Chris Samnee comic book cover (he's even making a "4" with his hand), and the Invisible Woman shows off one of her force fields.

The Human Torch, meanwhile, flames on, and thanks to the lines on his suit, looks like a piece of Jack Kirby artwork come to life.

Landerneau, France – May 17: Participants attend the Smurfs | World Record: “Les Schtroumpfs Le film | World Record on May 17, 2025 in Landerneau, France. (Photo by Antoine Flament/Getty Images) Landerneau, France – May 17: Participants attend the Smurfs | World Record: “Les Schtroumpfs Le film | World Record on May 17, 2025 in Landerneau, France. (Photo by Antoine Flament/Getty Images) Landerneau, France turned entirely blue as 3,076 fans came together to break the world record for the ‘Most People Dressed as Smurfs.’ With the town awash in white hats and blue paint, they outdid Lauchringen, Germany’s earlier record of 2,762. It wasn’t just a record-breaking event—it was a joyful celebration of community and shared childhood nostalgia The joyful gathering was no coincidence—it was carefully organized by Pays de Landerneau-Daoulas. And the timing couldn’t have been better. The event doubled as a lively celebration for the Smurfs’ big-screen comeback, with their new movie Smurfs...

Rihanna has released “Friend Of Mine” from Paramount Animation’s Smurfs Movie Soundtrack via Roc Nation Distribution. Rihanna will star as Smurfette in the film, which will be in theaters on July 18th. The soundtrack is available for Pre-Order/Pre-Save Here and will officially release June 13th via Roc Nation Distribution.

“Friend Of Mine” is the second song to come off the soundtrack following “Higher Love” by Desi Trill featuring DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania and Subhi. “Higher Love” also saw an official music video – watch Here.

In addition to the already star-studded cast, the soundtrack will also feature a new song from Tyla. Pre-save Smurfs Soundtrack Here via Roc Nation Distribution.

Synopsis: When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs...

Anticipation was high for Rihanna’s first new song in three years, but “Friend of Mine” isn’t quite the comeback that the Navy had been anticipating.

Released today (May 16th) as part of the soundtrack for the upcoming Smurfs movie, in which Rihanna voices Smurfette, “Friend of Mine” features minimal lyrics beyond repeating, “Feel like a friend of mine” multiple times. It also contains only one verse, sung twice, over admittedly catchy Afrobeats-inspired production.

Regardless of whether it has met expectations, “Friend of Mine” is the singer’s first new, original music since 2022’s “Lift Me Up,” a more substantial, tender soundtrack cut from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever that paid tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman.

Smurfs is due out on July 18th, and will follow Rihanna’s character, Smurfette, as she leads her fellow Smurfs into the human world to rescue Papa Smurf (voiced by John Goodman) from a band of evil wizards.

Anticipation was high for Rihanna’s first new song in three years, but “Friend of Mine” isn’t quite the comeback that the Navy had been anticipating.

Released today (May 16th) as part of the soundtrack for the upcoming Smurfs movie, in which Rihanna voices Smurfette, “Friend of Mine” features minimal lyrics beyond repeating, “Feel like a friend of mine” multiple times. It also contains only one verse, sung twice, over admittedly catchy Afrobeats-inspired production.

Regardless of whether it has met expectations, “Friend of Mine” is the singer’s first new, original music since 2022’s “Lift Me Up,” a more substantial, tender soundtrack cut from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever that paid tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman.

Smurfs is due out on July 18th, and will follow Rihanna’s character, Smurfette, as she leads her fellow Smurfs into the human world to rescue Papa Smurf (voiced by John Goodman) from a band of evil wizards.

Rihanna has dropped a new single, “Friend of Mine.” The upbeat, Afrobeats-inspired dance track was written for forthcoming animated movie Smurfs, in which the singer voices Smurfette.

A video for the song sees Rihanna approaching the Smurfs’ village with a giant flower as an umbrella. As she goes inside, it transitions to animation and the small blue creatures dance along to the lively track—with some pretty impressive moves. The club-ready single marks Rihanna’s first new music since 2022’s “Lift Me Up,” recorded for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.

New music from Rihanna has arrived thanks to the upcoming Smurfs movie!

The beloved entertainer just released her new song “Friend of Mine” from the upcoming Smurfs soundtrack and it’s totally going to be a contender for Song of the Summer.

Rihanna sings on the track, “Ooh, I think the word here is ‘déjà-vu’ / Trust me here tonight, bet you’ll feel like a friend of mine / You’ll feel like a friend of mine, feel like a friend of mine.”

This is Rihanna‘s first new song since she released her song “Lift Me Up” from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack back in 2022.

It has been over nine years since Rihanna‘s latest album, Anti, was released and fans are still waiting for her to release a full album of new music.

Keep reading to find out more…

Rihanna is voicing the role of Smurfette in the upcoming Smurfs movie reboot,...

VFX and animation studio Cinesite has launched TechX, an internal unit aimed at researching and developing applications of generative AI tech for content creation. It also aims to encourage collaboration in these areas with studios, filmmakers and tech developers.

“While we fully recognize the many open questions and challenges associated with generative AI technologies, Cinesite will proactively explore how these technologies can be harnessed to serve artists, developers and producers working in the VFX, animation and immersive industries,” said Michele Sciolette, Cto of the Cinesite group of VFX and animation studios. “[TechX is] ready to collaborate closely with our existing network of clients, solution providers and other interested parties. In combination with many other key R&d initiatives across our group, TechX represents a critical element in our AI strategy, ensuring our incredible artists have the best possible tools to continue delivering the exceptional work we are known for. ”

The TechX team,...

Paramount Pictures has debuted a new trailer for the family animation ‘Smurfs’ which features the voice of Rihanna.

When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

Directed by Chris Miller, the voice cast includes Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Jp Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña with Kurt Russell and John Goodman.

Also in trailers – Owen Wilson stars in trailer for Apple series ‘Stick’

The movie hits cinemas on July 18th.

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Get out your umbrellas because Rihanna is dropping new music. The multi-Grammy-winning artist shared a new look at the Smurfs movie, and it's backed by her first original song in nearly three years, titled "Friend of Mine." Moreover, she's set to release the track in full this week on Friday, May 16, to get viewers ready for the interdimensional journey with Peyo's little blue people. The trailer opens with her dancing along to the song in the recording booth before Smurfette performs a snippet of the Afrobeats-sounding track alongside the rest of the Smurf village.

"Friend of Mine" will be just a taste of the new tracks Rihanna has planned for the family animated feature. In addition to leading the cast as Smurfette, she's also in charge of the soundtrack, writing and recording plenty of original material befitting the Smurfs. It's an exciting development considering Rihanna hasn't released a new album since 2016's Anti,...

Rihanna is stepping out to do some shopping.

The 37-year-old pregnant “Love on the Brain” singer stopped by a few store while out running errands on Tuesday (May 13) in Los Angeles.

For her outing, Rihanna dressed her growing baby bump in an oversized navy jersey paired with gray and pink sweatpants.

Rihanna revealed last week that she and partner A$AP Rocky are expecting their third child together! The two are already parents to sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 21 months.

If you missed it, the trailer for Rihanna‘s upcoming animated movie Smurfs was just released!

Keep reading to find out more…Here’s the synopsis: “When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

"Get ready for an adventure that will blue you way." Oyy. Paramount has revealed the second full trailer for Smurfs (yep that's the title), the next animated-hybrid Smurfs movie arriving in theaters this summer. This is the fourth Hollywood movie featuring the little blue guys created by Belgian artist Peyo, following The Smurfs (2011) and its sequels. This new reboot is directed by Chris Miller from a screenplay written by "South Park" writer Pam Brady. This musical brings them into the real world for an adventure. When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. This fun new Smurfs features an all-star voice cast including Rihanna as Smurfette, of course, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Jp Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña,...

The new trailer for Paramount Pictures' Smurfs reboot is now online, and it gives us a much better idea of what to expect from the animated/live-action hybrid musical.

The teaser introduces the diminutive blue creatures of the title living happily and dancing away in Smurf Village. When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is captured by the villainous Razamel (brother of the better-known Gargamel from the original cartoon), Smurfette (Rihanna) steps up to lead a rescue mission to the real world.

Chris Miller and Matt Landon direct, while Pam Brady wrote the screenplay. The voice cast also features Natasha Lyonne, Nick Offerman, Amy Sedaris, Nick Kroll, Daniel Levy, Octavia Spencer, Sandra Oh, Hannah Waddingham, Xolo Maridueña, James Corden, Alex Winter, Billie Lourd, and Kurt Russell.

“The DNA in Peyo’s original drawings guide so many creative choices in the film,” Miller said at a presentation at the Annecy Animation Festival last June.

“Smurfs” is the new CG-animated musical feature, directed by Chris Miller and Matt Landon, starring pop singer Rihanna as the voice of ‘Smurfette’, opening July 18, 2025 in theaters:

“…when ‘Papa Smurf’ (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards,‘Razamel’ and ‘Gargamel’, ‘Smurfette’ (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him.

“With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.”

Voice cast also includes Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, Jp Karliak, Dan Levy, Amy Sedaris, Nick Kroll, James Corden, Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Sandra Oh, Alex Winter, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña and Kurt Russell.

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Rihanna es Pitufina en la versión original de esta nueva aventura azul. © Paramount Pictures

¡A pitufear se ha dicho! Paramount Pictures ha desvelado un nuevo tráiler de la película musical Pitufos, dirigida por Chris Miller (El gato con botas) y Matt Landon, que trae de vuelta a los personajes más azules (con el permiso de Avatar).

En Pitufos, cuando Papá Pitufo es secuestrado misteriosamente por los malvados brujos Razamel y Gargamel, Pitufina, dispuesta a todo para salvarlo, lleva a los Pitufos en una misión al mundo real. Con la ayuda de nuevos amigos, deberán descubrir qué define su destino para salvar el universo.

La película, que combina animación y live-action, cuenta con un elenco de voces de primer nivel en su versión original: Rihanna presta su voz a Pitufina, mientras que el reparto lo completan nombres como James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer,...

Today, Paramount Pictures released a new trailer and poster for the upcoming release of “Smurfs” on July 18, 2025!

Synopsis: When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

About The Film

Genre: Family, Comedy, Animation Cast: Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Jp Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Marshmello, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman Director: Chris Miller Screenplay: Pam Brady Produced by: Jay Brown, Ty Ty Smith, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, Ryan Harris, p.g.a.

Smurfs is only in theatres on July 18, 2025!

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The “Smurfs” are back! After switching studio homesteads from Sony Pictures to Paramount Pictures, the group of beloved three-apples-high cartoon characters is making their way back to the big screen on July 18, and Paramount has sent us a brand new trailer to share.

The Paramount Animation film has quite the star-studded cast which includes Rihanna, John Goodman, James Corden, Nick Offerman, J.P.

Continue reading ‘Smurfs’ Trailer: Next Smurfin’ Adventure Coming This July Boasts Star-Studded Cast Including Rihanna at The Playlist.

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Jeremy Allen White and Austin Butler to star in A24 crime thriller Enemies

This is a Heat — sorry, hot — project. Two-time Emmy winner Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) and Academy Award nominee Austin Butler (Elvis) have signed on to star in Enemies, an A24 crime thriller from writer and director Henry Dunham (The Standoff at Sparrow Creek). The film follows a "relentless detective" and an "infamous contract killer" in a "deadly game of cat and mouse" and will start shooting in Chicago this summer. Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen (Midsommar) are producing.

Denzel Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Daisy Edgar-Jones to star in Netflix thriller Here Comes the Flood

Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Daisy Edgar-Jones have signed on to star in Netflix crime thriller Here Comes the Flood for director Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and screenwriter and producer Simon Kinberg...

The official trailer for Paramount Animation’s 2025 Smurfs kicks off with Rihanna in the recording booth, followed by a scene of Smurfette dancing and singing with her fellow weird blue creatures. The smurfs are just having a good time when suddenly Papa Smurf is kidnapped, which kicks off a rescue mission.

The voice cast of the family-friendly film also includes James Corden, Nick Offerman, Jp Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, and Sandra Oh. Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Marshmello, Kurt Russell, and John Goodman also lend their voices to the latest addition to the long-running franchise.

“When Papa Smurf (Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him,” reads Paramount Animation’s synopsis. “With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must...

It’s not R9, but it still counts for something! Rihanna is set to release her first song in nearly three years this week as part of the upcoming Smurfs movie soundtrack. The star will drop “Friend of Mine” on Friday, May 16.

A snippet of the song was featured in the new trailer that dropped on Wednesday. Based on what can be heard in the clip, “Friend of Mine” finds the musician singing over an Afrobeats-sounding dance track, “You’re looking like a friend of mine.” The new teaser opens...

Rihanna will release her first song in over three years this week, as the superstar is dropping the song “Friend of Mine” for the upcoming Smurfs movie.

The superstar shared the news along with a trailer for the film on Wednesday, which also features snippets of the song. Rihanna is starring in the Smurfs film alongside John Goodman, James Corden, Nick Offerman and Sandra Oh, and she’s a producer on the project as well. “Friend of Mine” drops on May 16, while Smurfs will hit theaters July 18th.

Chris Miller was tapped to direct the movie, which focuses on the Smurfs venturing out to save Papa Smurf after he was kidnapped by wizards. This is the first Smurfs movie since 2017’s Smurfs: The Lost Village.

new #SmurfsMovie trailer...

Paramount Pictures has just released the newest trailer for the animated/live-action crossover adventure. The studio that brought us the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise will tap into another nostalgic property this July with Smurfs, an animated adventure based on characters created by Belgian comic artist Peyo. Paramount Animation brings this film in association with Domain Entertainment. The movie is also a Ty Ty and Jay Brown production.

Rihanna joins the village as the new voice of Smurfette, as well as contributing to the soundtrack of the movie with her new song, “Friend of Mine,” which can be found on the soundtrack that’s out Friday — you can check it out Here. Smurfs combines the style of the classic Saturday morning cartoons with more modern 3D animation. Smurf Village is devastated when a mysterious force abducts Papa Smurf and it’s up to a small group of ragtag Smurfs to get him back.

Paramount Pictures has release the new trailer for the Smurfs movie, which will open in theaters on July 18, 2025. The trailer features a new song by star Rihanna titled “Friend of Mine,” which will be released this Friday.

The film was written by Pam Brady and directed by Chris Miller.

When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

Based on the characters and works of Belgian artist Pierre Culliford, also known as Peyo, Smurfs is a Ty Ty and Jay Brown production. It is produced by Jay Brown, Ty Ty Smith, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, and Ryan Harris.

Smurfs features a voice cast including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Jp Karliak, Daniel Levy,...

Theaters around the world are about to see blue again. Paramount has released a new trailer for its upcoming live-action/animated Smurfs reboot.

Paramount has heavily leaned its marketing for Smurfs into making sure audiences know that Grammy-winning singer Rihanna is voicing Smurfette in the new movie. This continues in the latest trailer, which spends the first several seconds showing footage of Rihanna in the recording booth. When the trailer officially starts, a lot is going on, with Papa Smurf being taken prisoner, the Smurfs journeying into the live-action world (in what is now an overused trope for this franchise), and the snooterpoots (a Minions-level cute and small creature) making their debut. Check out the new trailer and poster for Smurfs below.

Poster via Paramount

The official synopsis for Smurfs reads as follows: "When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna...

Marshmello, the notoriously masked DJ, is lending his voice to Paramount’s upcoming “Smurfs.”

It’s unclear who he’ll be playing in the live-action animated hybrid film, but he joins the starry (and sprawling) lineup of Rihanna as Smurfette, John Goodman as Papa Smurf, as well as James Corden, Nick Offerman, Jp Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña and Kurt Russell.

Chris Miller (“Shrek the Third” and “Puss in Boots”) is directing the “Smurfs” reboot. The story follows Smurfette as she leads her tiny, blue-skinned kin after Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards. It opens in theaters on July 18.

Created by the Belgian comics artist known as Peyo, the Smurfs have been the subject of several feature films over the years, most recently at Sony with 2011’s “The Smurfs.” Despite negative reviews,...

Billboards across the world were lit up with news that the first full Superman trailer will be released this Wednesday, and the video has now been officially released online.

In this "motion poster" for the Dcu reboot, we see the familiar sight of Superman and Krypto together. However, this time, they're watching over Metropolis, and the teaser offers perhaps our best look yet at the fictional city's iconic skyline.

The Man of Tomorrow then takes flight before we get confirmation about the trailer landing on Wednesday.

So far, we've had a teaser trailer, a 5-minute preview, and a featurette for Superman. With that in mind, it will be interesting to see how much more of the story this full trailer reveals, not to mention the type of epic visuals comic book readers are hoping to see on screen.

Superman has a fight on its hands this summer against Jurassic World Rebirth,...

AMC Entertainment’s first-quarter financial results for 2025 reflect a difficult period for theatrical exhibition, as revenues declined and net losses widened. Despite the numbers, CEO Adam Aron maintained that the performance should not be interpreted as a reflection of waning audience interest in moviegoing, arguing instead that the sluggish box office in the first three months of the year was an isolated event already being corrected by a much stronger second quarter.

The company reported a net loss of $202.1 million for the January through March period, an increase from a $163.5 million loss during the same quarter a year earlier. Revenue fell to $862.5 million, down from $951.4 million in Q1 2024, marking a 9% year-over-year decline. Admissions revenue dropped 11% to $473.5 million, and concessions fell nearly 12% to $283.4 million.

AMC’s earnings per share came in at a loss of 58 cents, a figure in line with analyst forecasts of 59 cents, according to data from FactSet. Shares...

AMC Entertainment saw revenue slip and net losses widen last quarter on the now well-known story of an oddly soft three months for moviegoing. But CEO Adam Aron insisted that “Anyone trying to draw any conclusions about the success or appeal of movie theatres from the results of the first quarter of 2025 is likely to be mistaken, because the industrywide domestic box office in Q1 was in our view a distorting anomaly that has already corrected itself. We continue to believe that moviegoing demand for the balance of 2025 and all of 2026 will show great strength.”

The company saw a net loss of $202 million grow from $163 million in the year-earlier quarter on revenue ahead of Wall Street forecasts at $862 million, down from $951 million.

Eps was in line at negative 59 cents a share, an improvement with more shares outstanding.

“Setting aside those first quarters directly impacted by Covid and its aftermath, the...

This article is part of ScreenRant's Exclusive 2025 Summer Movie Preview. Keep an eye out for the full feature next week!

A new first-look image from Smurfs showcases three important characters. The live-action animated musical, which was helmed by Puss in Boots director Chris Miller, is the newest installment in the long-running multimedia franchise that began as a series of Belgian comics by Peyo. The upcoming Smurfs follows the wizards Razamel and Gargamel (both voiced by J. P. Karliak) kidnapping Papa Smurf (John Goodman), forcing Smurfette (Rihanna) to mount a rescue mission that takes the Smurfs into the real world. The voice cast also includes James Corden, Nick Offerman, Sandra Oh, and Xolo Maridueña.

ScreenRant can now share an exclusive first-look image from Smurfs ahead of the movie's official theatrical release date on July 18. The image shows Papa Smurf, Smurfette, and an unnamed Smurf known as No Name (Corden) looking...

Cinema owner Mark O’Meara was watching the Oscars in his living room when Sean Baker, accepting the best director trophy for “Anora,” made an impassioned plea for global audiences to support their local multiplex.

“I stood up and was jumping up and down. He’s talking about me and independent theaters,” O’Meara remembers telling his wife. Five years after Covid badly bruised the movie business, and two years after the strikes slowed the recovery, O’Meara needed no reminder that the industry remains seriously challenged — a fact that was illuminated during 2025’s glacial box office start. “It was an apprehensive couple of months,” he says.

This was weeks ago, in March, when theater attendance was flatlining and tentpoles like Disney’s “Snow White” and Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” just weren’t inspiring enough trips to the movies. But April’s one-two punch of “A Minecraft Movie...

The Smurfs are back, but whether that’s a good thing or not, we’re not quite sure. These blue creatures have been a pop culture staple for decades, and now they’re making a comeback in Smurfs, a reboot set for release in 2025. Unlike previous adaptations, however, this one will be a musical, with, perhaps, more surprises along the way.

PG movies are making a box office comeback, even outperforming PG-13 films last year. Paul Dergarabedian from Comscore says they’re becoming a real summer force. And while streaming is always there, filmmakers like Dean Fleischer Camp (Lilo & Stitch) believe nothing beats the magic of a movie theater, especially for kids.

With an all-star cast and an attempt to break down the Smurf mythology, this could either be a delightful trip down memory lane or yet another miss for the franchise. Let’s break it all down, and what we know about the project.

We’ve been waiting to see what some true Hollywood mainstays can do with artificial intelligence in filmmaking, and announced today is a project that has the potential to break through into the mainstream in a big way.

“Poker Face” and “Russian Doll” star Natasha Lyonnne is set to make her feature directorial debut based on a script she co-wrote with “The Oa” and “Another Earth” writer Brit Marling. But what really sets the film apart is that it will be a live-action feature film that will blend with it generative AI animation. Lyonne is also teaming with Jaron Lanier, the futurist, author, VR pioneer, and visual effects artist, on the project to give the film a new look and show what they believe AI can really do.

The film too is about that very gulf between live-action and AI and why even as the technology has improved immensely, audiences...

James Corden and Dominic Cooper enjoy a leisurely lunch in London!

The 46-year-old former talk show host and the 46-year-old actor were seen grabbing a bite to eat together on Monday (April 28) in the Primrose Hill neighborhood in London, England.

There, they sat outdoors while chatting, laughing, and pouring drinks. They were also joined by James‘ wife, Julia Carey, and another friend. When it was time to leave, James and and Dominic gave their friend a hug.

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If you didn’t know, Dominic is currently in a relationship with Gemma Chan. Last year, they were spotted taking selfies together while on vacation in Spain.

As for James, he currently has a role in the upcoming Smurfs movie.

Browse through the gallery to see the photos of James Corden and Dominic Cooper grabbing lunch together in London…...

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is nearly here. The annual film festival and market takes place from June 8 to June 14, in a gorgeous town that served as the inspiration for Belle’s village in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”. This year’s slate is overflowing with must-see screenings and panels.

Among the special screenings this year are Andy Serkis’ long-awaited take on George Orwell’s “Animal Farm,” Michel Gondry’s “Maya, Give Me Another Title” (he’ll also be receiving an Honorary Cristal Award this year “in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the vitality of animation”), Genndy Tartakovsky’s R-rated “Fixed” and “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants,” the new feature from Paramount Animation. Additionally, Pixar will screen their new feature “Elio.”

There will be exciting presentations from Disney, who will reveal a first-look at footage from “Zootopia 2,” courtesy of director (and Walt Disney Animation Studios Cco) Jared Bush,...

Pam Brady is a comedy writer’s comedy writer, her Hollywood career starting in the mid-1990s. If you don’t recognize her name, you know her credits: She was integral to the early years of South Park — she was also co-writer of South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut and Team America: World Police — and she wrote the cult classic Hot Rod and co-created the Maria Bamford sitcom Lady Dynamite. And if all that wasn’t enough, she’s got stories about Robert Evans, the notorious producer and studio head responsible for some of the great American movies of the 1970s, like The Godfather. That’s what she wants to talk about first when we meet up over Zoom.

“I did the animated show Kid Notorious,” she says, referring to the short-lived 2003 Comedy Central sitcom that featured Evans as the swaggering main character. “I had to quit before we even...

The new music video for “Higher Love” by Desi Trill featuring DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania, and Subhi from the forthcoming Paramount Animation Motion Picture Smurfs has been released. The film will be in theaters on July 18, 2025.

Synopsis: When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

About The Film

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical Starring: Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Jp Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Kurt Russell, John Goodman Director: Chris Miller Screenplay: Pam Brady Produced by: Jay Brown, Ty Ty Smith, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, Ryan Harris, p.g.a.

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter's next excellent adventure together has officially set its opening date, though it won't be in the world of Bill & Ted. Their previously announced Broadway rendition of Samuel Beckett's play Waiting for Godot is now set to begin previews at the Hudson Theatre, Broadway's oldest venue, on September 13. The curtain will officially rise on this strictly limited engagement starring the longtime friends on September 28, with dates running through January 4, 2026. Announcements for the full casting and design teams are expected soon.

Directed and produced by the acclaimed Jamie Lloyd, the show is a bit more of a serious affair for the dynamic duo than the most righteous time-travelling, rock-and-roll adventures they've typically embarked on together. Godot is a theatrical touchstone around the world, premiering back in 1953 in French and subsequently being translated into many languages with its leads, Vladimir and Estragon, being played by many talented actors,...

After eight years away from theaters and a shift in production companies, the Smurfs are finally about to dance back onto the big screen with a new musical installment headlined by Grammy-winner Rihanna. The little blue creatures, created by Belgian artist Peyo, are now under Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies and are set for an adventure that will define their destiny, taking them across universes with plenty of tunes along the way. We're excited to include their grand return as part of Collider's Exclusive Preview event for summer movies, offering a new image of the "Umbrella" singer's iconic Smurfette. She'll lead a star-studded village to other worlds on July 18, with Puss in Boots helmer Chris Miller directing the journey.

Smurfswhisks audiences back to the Smurf Village, where nothing ever goes wrong. Our exclusive image shows a peaceful day for Smurfette as she walks through the woods with a fellow...

Avatar: The Last Airbender is considered one of the most important works of Western animation of the past two decades, and in recent years, it has seen a resurgence in its popularity with a live-action adaptation from Netflix. A new animated film based on the series was announced in 2021, although major production updates since then have been scarce.

Now, the project finally has an official name: The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. Per Variety, Paramount Animation, the studio behind the film, unveiled its official title during its CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas. During the presentation, the studio also drummed up buzz for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2, the new Smurfs film and The Spongebob Movie: The Search for Squarepants.

New Avatar: The Last Airbender Movie Finally Has Official Name After 4 Years in Development Image via Nickelodeon

The film, which was previously more simply titled Aang: The Last Airbender,...

Edgar Wright impressed CinemaCon with a high-octane trailed for The Running Man in one of the highlights of the Paramount Pictures presentation in Las Vegas on Thursday.

The British filmmaker was joined on stage at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace by the film’s lead and CinemaCon Star Of The Year Glen Powell alongside Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin, after production wrapped less than a week ago.

Based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King writing as Richard Bachman that happens to be set in 2025 in a dystopian society amid economic collapse and rising violence, the film follows a man in...

“Avatar”– the master of the four elements and not the blue alien creatures created by James Cameron — graced the main stage at CinemaCon, the annual convention of movie theater owners that’s currently unfolding in Las Vegas.

Well, sorta. Paramount didn’t preview any footage of the film, based on the popular “Avatar: The Last Airbender” television series, though the studio did unveiled the official title: “The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender.”

Previously titled “Aang: The Last Airbender,” the film takes place in a world divided into four nations — Water Tribe, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation and Air Nomads. Benders have the ability to control and manipulate the natural element from their nation, but only the Avatar is the master of all four. Plot details haven’t been revealed but the movie is expected to pick up years after the events of 2005’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” which followed then-...

Patty Maloney, an actress whose 30-plus year career included memorable turns on Little House on the Prairie, Syd & Marty Krofft’s Far Out Space Nuts, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and the Star Wars Holiday Special, has died. Her passing was confirmed via a post on the official Syd & Marty Krofft Facebook page. She was 89.

Maloney stood 3 feet 11 inches and weighed about 60 pounds. Her stature and pantomime stills meant she often worked in costume. And work she did, with memorable roles on some of the most popular TV shows of the ’70s an ’80s.

On her first series, the actress played the furry and funny Honk on the Kroffts’ Far Out Space Nuts, a character who spoke only in horn-like honks. The show was a Saturday morning staple for kids in the ’70s, especially via syndication. She also appeared on 13 episodes of The Krofft Superstar Hour and other of the duo’s shows.

People often describe the experience of working alongside a group of close-knit collaborators on a film or television show as being like a family. There’s no better way to say it for Billie Lourd regarding her newest credit on Hulu’s Mid-Century Modern.

The comedy reunites the veteran star with her Scream Queens, American Horror Story and American Horror Stories boss Ryan Murphy, who serves as an executive producer of the Max Mutchnick and David Kohan-created series. The latter two TV titans also have a tight connection with Lourd after finding a sweet spot for her on their Will & Grace reboot, playing Fiona, the granddaughter of a character played by her late grandmother, Debbie Reynolds. The legendary actress was a regular on the NBC sitcom as the mother of Debra Messing’s Grace Adler.

But in perhaps the sweetest familial connection, Lourd is the goddaughter of power publicist Simon Halls,...

Kenan Thompson is set to be honored with the Reel Works ChangeMaker Award at the 2025 Reel Works ChangeMakers Gala, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively.

Thompson will be recognized for his work to help create a more inclusive and dynamic space for aspiring filmmakers across his long career in TV and film.

The actor and comedian is the longest-serving castmember on Saturday Night Live and has racked up credits in TV shows and films like All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Snakes on a Plane and the second and third Mighty Ducks films, and he has lent his voice to animated movies in the Smurfs and Trolls franchises.

“I am incredibly honored to be receiving the Reel Works ChangeMaker Award. Reel Works is an amazing organization, and I’ve always believed in the power of creativity to bring about positive change,” Thompson said in a statement.

Exclusive: Emmy-winning actor, writer, director and producer Dan Levy has signed with CAA.

Levy had been without agency representation since leaving WME in November — at least in part over circumstances related to his upcoming Netflix series — with CAA quickly emerging as his likely destination. That has now been made official.

Levy co-created, executive produces and stars in the new comedy series, which is awaiting green light from Netflix. It is part of the overall film and TV deal Levy and his Not a Real Production Company have at the global streamer that included his film directorial debut Good Grief, which he also wrote, produced and starred in alongside Ruth Negga and Himesh Patel.

Levy is best known for his work as co-creator, writer, director and star of Schitt’s Creek, which swept the 2020 Emmys for its final season with nine wins, seven during the main telecast. Levy took home four that night,...

The Cinesite Group, the VFX, immersive and animation studio that is headquartered in London, has a renewed long-term funding package of $215m to continue its operations.

In 2022, a $235m funding package was laid out for Cinesite, led by banks NatWest and Barclays. The renewed package comes in response to changing market conditions. NatWest Corporate Bank led the financing of the $215m package, alongside banks Barclays and Santander, and Cinesite’s shareholders.

Upcoming projects on which Cinesite has worked include A24’s Warfare, Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic Michael, Amazon MGM Studios’ G2O and Paramount Pictures’Smurfs.

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The Cinesite group, a global visual effects and animation studio collectives, has raised $215 million through a series of transactions “to support its continued operations, technological innovation and strategic expansion” during a turbulent time for the VFX industry that in recent weeks saw the collapse of VFX giant Mpc and its parent company Technicolor.

NatWest Corporate Bank led the financing of the Cinesite investment, alongside the studio’s existing banks Barclays and Santander. Shareholder Gryphion was also cited in the announcement.

Established in 1991 and headquartered in London, Cinesite maintains studios in London, Montreal, and Vancouver. The Cinesite Group also includes Image Engine, Trixter, Imaginarium Studios, L’Atelier Animation, FX3X, Assemblage Entertainment, and Squeeze Animation.

The VFX industry has struggled in recent years and last month saw the sudden collapse of Technicolor, which was the parent for VFX giant Mpc, commercial VFX studio The Mill and Mirkros Animation. Just this week, UK-headquartered VFX...

Rihanna is stepping out for the night.

The 37-year-old “Love on the Brain” singer stopped by Italian restaurant Giorgio Baldi for dinner on Friday night (March 7) in Santa Monica, Calif.

For her night out, Rihanna wrapped up in a long, black coat which she paired with black heeled boots.

Giorgio Baldi is clearly one of Rihanna‘s favorite restaurants and is often spotted grabbing dinner there.

In a new interview, Rihanna opened up about motherhood, her life at home with partner A$AP Rocky, new music, her postpartum style, her new business passions, and so much more. Check out the highlights here!

This summer, Rihanna will be making her debut as Smurfette in the upcoming animated Smurfs movie, which hits theaters on July 18. Watch the trailer here!

It’s another year of high-profile animated sequels, led by Disney’s “Zootopia 2,” DreamWorks’ “The Bad Guys 2,” and Nickelodeon/Paramount’s “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Square Pants” and the “Smurfs” film.

But there are plenty of attention-grabbing non-sequels in 2025: “Pixar’s sci-fi “Elio,” DreamWorks’ “Dog Man,” and Sony Pictures Classics’ “A Magnificent Life,” Sylvain Chomet’s biopic about French author-filmmaker Marcel Pagnol, and Sony Picture’s “Scarlet,” the latest anime from Mamoru Hosoda (“Belle”). In addition, Netflix delivers another diverse slate: “In Your Dreams,” “KPop Demon Hunters” (with Sony Pictures), Genndy Tartakovsky’s R-rated, 2D “Fixed,” “Lost in Starlight” (the streamer’s first Korean-language animated film), “Plankton: The Movie” (with Nickelodeon), “Pookoo” (with Skydance Animation), and “The Twits” from Roald Dahl.

Additionally, there are three Oscar-qualifying holdovers from 2024: “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” “The Colors Within,” and “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.

It's Hollywood's biggest night! The 2025 Oscars are happening as I type these words and, quite possibly, as you're reading them. The awards are being handed out and all of the expectations, surprises, and great moments that come along with the Academy Awards are unfolding. We've got a full list of Oscar winners for you to check out right here. Conan O'Brien is hosting this year's ceremony, with a number of different presenters taking the stage. But who is the announcer for tonight's event? And why does he sound so familiar?

That voice you're hearing between awards and heading into commercial breaks belongs to none other than Nick Offerman. Many viewers probably know him best as Ron Swanson from the beloved sitcom "Parks and Recreation." His voice is distinct, to say the least, and those who put together the ceremony decided that he would be the right man to help add...