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.