Oh no! We will be 'smurfed' again

Sure, the big-screen version of "The Smurfs" sucks big time, but unfortunately, the Raja Gosnell-directed flick has already bagged $75 million at the box office, which is reason enough for Sony to go ahead with a sucky sequel.

Luckily enough, it will take some time to develop "The Smurfs 2," and we won't have to go into hideout until Aug. 2, 2013. No word yet on who will return for this unnecessary project (except for the annoying CGI Smurfs).

Anyway, Deadline reported Sony's plans for what seens to be the next "Alvin in the Chipmunks" franchise. If only we could get rid of shitty movies like this, maybe the world would be a little better off. Hey, let's head outside and riot!

Terrible new trailer for 'The Smurfs' debuts

Oh boy. I already had a bad feeling back when it was annouced that the big-screen version of "The Smurfs" would be a mix of live action and CGI, but now after seeing this new feature trailer, my expectations couldn't be lower. Sorry to say this, but this thing sure looks like a painful disaster.

Either way, check out the trailer for yourself after the jump. To me, this looks just like another "Alvin and the Chipmunks" kind of torture, and I simply don't get why audiences don't get sick of this crap. "The Smurfs," directed by Raja Gosnell, opens July 29, 2011.

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First 'Smurfs' teaser trailer debuts

What do you expect from a mix of live-action and CGI? Well, anything better than "Garfield" is probably watchable in one way or another, but still, I just can't get overly excited about these movies.

Another CGI/live-action hybrid is "The Smurfs," which debuts in theaters Aug. 3, 2011. The first teaser trailer showed up at Yahoo!Movies, and you can check it out below. No big expectations though please...

So yeah, this is a quick preview, and we do get a good look at the Smurfs as well. They do look like CG of course, but that's something I may be able to somewhat accept as long as the story rocks.

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Gargamel spotted on 'Smurfs' set

"The Smurfs" will be coming to theaters in 2011, and the film is currently shooting in New York City. Raja Gosnell is directing, and Coming Soon recently posted a few set images of Hank Azaria in the role of Gargamel in the CG/live-action flick. Check some above and right after the jump. He does look the part.

Gargamel will invade the Smurfs' village and drive them into our world. Of course, the little blue folks will be in CG. The cast of "The Smurfs" also includes Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Sofia Vergara, Anton Yelchin, Jonathan Winters, Katy Perry, Alan Cumming, Fred Armisen, George Lopez and B.J. Novak.

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'Smurfs' casting update: George Lopez joins

Raja Gosnell is currently working on Sony's 3D "Smurfs" flick, which is on scheduled to hit theaters July 29, 2011. Variety now reports Jonathan Winters, George Lopez, Katy Perry and Alan Cumming have boarded the cast for the CG/live-action project.

They are all in talks to voice some characters, with Winters going for Papa Smurf, while Lopez may voice Grouchy Smurf. Cumming will be Gutsy Smurf, and Perry may voice Smurfette. Also starring is Neil Patrick Harris, who will be playing the main live-action character.

Quick look at a Smurf from upcoming 'Smurfs' flick

As you may have heard already, Sony Pictures is prepping a 3D "Smurfs" flick that is currently set for release Dec. 17, 2010. The film will be a blend of CG and live-action, and Raja Gosnell will direct the project.

A first look at one of the blue CGI guys has popped up online via PVCBlue.com, and the folks at ComingSoon said it's a legit pic. It's a promo that recently ran in a magazine. Check it out after the jump.

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Raja Gosnell will direct 'Smurfs' flick

Raja Gosnell is set to direct Sony Pictures' upcoming "Smurfs," a big-screen version of the well-known comics and TV series, according to Variety.

The film will be a blend of CG and live-action, and a release in 3D and 2D is set for Dec. 17, 2010. J. David Stem and David N. Weiss wrote the script, with Audrey Wells doing a light rewrite.

The Smurfs were created by Belgian cartoonist Pierre Culliford (Peyo) in 1958. They are little blue-skinned creatures who live in a small village and are at war with the evil Gargamel.

Gosnell's credits include "Home Alone 3," "Never Been Kissed" and most recently "Beverly Hills Chihuahua." He also directed the two aweful live-action/animated "Scooby-Doo" films.

Review: “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”

Seen on: October 3, 2008

The players: Director: Raja Gosnell, Writers: Analisa Labianco, Jeffrey Bushell, Cast: Drew Barrymore, George Lopez, Andy Garcia, Piper Perabo, Manolo Cardona

Facts of interest: Gosnell also directed the two disastrous "Scooby-Doo" flicks.

The plot: When a rich chihuahua ends up astray in Mexico, the courageous Papi heads out to rescue her from danger and bring her back home safe.

Our thoughts: Aren’t you tired of watching talking animals getting in trouble in every other animated or live-action family film? I would tolerate it if the story changed a little every once in a while, but here lately, I really feel like seeing the same old routine over and over again.

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Watch an extended 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' clip

Papi is coming to theaters this Friday, and Yahoo! just released an extended clip from Raja Gosnell's family adventure "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," about a bunch of dogs embarking on a perilous adventure. Watch it just above. Woooooooooooof!

Four new 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' clips hit

Woof, woof! Are you ready for some Chihuahua action? I certainly am not! Still, Raja Gosnell's "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" opens Oct. 3, and Yahoo! has just posted four new clips from the doggy adventure, which stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Piper Perabo. George Lopez, Drew Barrymore, Selma Hayek and Andy Garcia will lend their voices to some of the annoying puppies.

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