CLASSIC TV SERIES LICENSEE'S GUIDE Synopsis 01 Far, very far from here, in a little village full of mushroom-shaped houses hidden deep inside a mysterious forest live the Smurfs. These little characters are just three Welcome! apples high, have blue skin and are dressed in white trousers and white hats. Led by the wise Papa Smurf, the happy, easy-going bunch lives a peaceful existence rhythmed by the seasons in perfect harmony with their natural surroundings. At least until the nasty and sneaky evil wizard Gargamel, with the help of his mischievous cat Azrael, comes up with yet another diabolic plan to catch the little Smurfs and turn them into gold. Brainy, Hefty, Jokey, Smurfette and all their friends will have to go to great lengths and live amazing adventures to bring peace back to the forest and their village. Smurfs in numbers 02 With 272 episodes from 9 seasons produced between 1981 and 1989 and dubbed in 49 languages, the numbers behind the classic series “The Smurfs” are simply more on page 3 out of this world. Smurftastic themes 03 The classic series “The Smurfs” offers such avast catalogue of themes and settings that it can easily match any need. From the traditional specials to custom selections, more on pages 4 to 10 there are Smurf episodes for every occasion. Let's smurf together 04 IMPS s.a. is the official licensor of the Smurfs and operates the commercial activity of the brand through a 360° integrated licensing program. Audiovisual, publishing, more on page 11 merchandising – everything is handled from our office in Belgium. 2 02 272 episodes • 9 seasons Smurfs in numbers 120 x 24’ • 304 x 12’ With its 9 seasons, the classic series “The Smurfs” offers a total of 272 episodes. Out of those, 120 episodes are 24’ segments and 152 episodes are made of two segments of 12’. All in all, it amounts to 424 different and independent stories that can be watched in any order. For the purpose of clarity, consider this HD 16:9 example: a license agreement for 10 As an answer to unanimous requests episodes could reference to 10 x 24’ from broadcasters and business segments, 20 x 12’ segments or any partners, the original SD 4:3 format of combination in-between. the series went through an upscaling process and is now exclusively available and broadcast globally in 49 dubbings upscaled HD 16:9. With dubbings available in almost 50 languages, the series offers hours of timeless entertainment. 2D animation The number of episodes available The collaboration between Peyo and in each language differs from one to the Hanna-Barbera production team the other, but multilingual license gifted the series with its colourful, 2D deals remain possible. hand-drawn look that continues to seduce generations of viewers. 4 • 10 years old As an enjoyable mix of slapstick 1981 • 1989 comedy, fantasy settings, adventure stories and reflection, the Smurfs TV After decades of continued successful series appeals to children across both broadcasting across all platforms, cultural and gender demographics. the animated series developed in co-production with Hanna-Barbera in the 80’s has definitely become an evergreen classic alongside the most successful series from the well-known studio. 3 With over 400 stories, the classic TV series “The Smurfs” offers 03 such a vast catalogue of themes and settings that it can easily Smurftastic “match any need. From the traditional Christmas, Halloween or themes Valentine’s Day specials to custom thematic selections, there are Smurf episodes and amazing matching designs for every occasion. ” L OV E ADVENTURE TRAVEL THROUGH HALLOWEEN TIME & MONSTERS NATURE SMURFS & ANIMALS CHRISTMAS SPORTS AND MANY TRAVEL MORE … 4 LOVE Even if Grouchy says he hates everything and everyone, deep down, he is capable of love just “ like any Smurf in the village. In fact, if there is one thing that the Smurfs know how to do, it is to love and care for each other deeply. ” Smurfily Ever After Papa’s Wedding Day My Smurfy Valentine The boy from the wood and When the flower fairy Laconia, the deaf-mute elf, ask Nymph arrives at the Smurf Smurfette discovers the evil with Papa Smurf to celebrate their Village, all the Smurfs fall for Chlorhydris's wicked plan to cast wedding. The Smurfs are getting her charm and wit. And soon "a world without love" spell at the the party ready, following the they learn that she is to be magic wishing well. It's a race advice of the Smurfette, when some sort of Mama Smurf against time for the Smurfs and Gargamel comes to put a spoke to them. Cupid to save the day! in their wheel. Love Those Smurfs Handy’s Sweetheart A wicked sorceress casts a Handy learns it’s better to spell on the Smurfs, forcing have smurfed than not to them to love themselves and have smurfed at all when he not each other. Vanity, who's learns his true love is really always like that, was away a mermaid. Can they really at the time, but notices the live with each other forever? change when he returns. He breaks the spell by getting all the Smurfs to eat humble pie baked by a wizard. 5 …and many more! It might seem peaceful from the outside, but the HALLOWEEN “forest where the Smurfs live is actually full of dangers and scary creatures… Trolls, giants, witches, ghosts, & MONSTERS gargoyles, dragons – you name it! It will require strength, courage and mutual assistance to get out of their traps safe and sound. ” Monster Smurfs Smurfing for Ghosts All Hallowseve This is spook-a-Smurf eve, and Peewit is at the castle of his all the Smurfs get ready for friends Selwyn and Tallulah While out on a mischief-making the fancy dress party… But when Uncle Fenwick, the mission to destroy the Smurfs' Brainy Smurf gets hold of Papa friendly ghost, asks for Happy Halloween party, Gargamel Smurf's Book of Magic, and all his help in chasing a few and Hogatha catch Lazy who has the Smurfs are changed into relatives who've come to been accidentally turned red by hideous but funny creatures. haunt him… Peewit has to Mother Nature. Papa and the Smurfs Yet danger lurks… get help from the Smurfs, help Lazy escape while Mother and a merry chase begins… Nature has Father Time help turn Lazy's red into blue just in time for the Halloween party. Poltersmurf Haunted Smurf There are few things Grandpa The Smurfs' winter food Smurf enjoys more than supply is destroyed and telling a good scary story, they journey to a distant and there are few Smurfs castle in search of shelter. who don't love to listen. Initially, they think the But things get a little too castle is haunted, but after much for Brainy Smurf when they solve the mystery of Grandpa tells of Poltersmurfs, a greedy pack of rats, the and Poltersmurfs begin grateful owner presents harrowing Brainy… them with an abundance of food for their long winter. 6 …and many more! NATURE When you live in such close harmony with nature “ as the Smurfs do, it seems only obvious to be concerned about its sustainability. From helping Mother Nature in her difficult tasks to defending the forest against evil-doers, the Smurfs will not shrink from anything. ” The Smurfs’ Springtime Bubble, Bubble, Smurfs in Trouble I Smurf to the Trees The wicked wizard Gargamel asks the sorcerer Balthazar for Each morning, dew is Helped, if that is the right word, by a recipe to capture the Smurfs. deposited by water sprites Scruple, his apprentice, the evil wizard It involves kidnapping Mother on forest leaves. Wait till Gargamel once again wants to catch Nature to stop the arrival of you see what happens when the Smurfs. He is able to steal from Spring. Luckily, the Smurfs save Scaredy Smurf gets hold Mother Nature a magic formula that the day. of the dew-making magic wakes up the trees. Suddenly the wand… forest speaks and moves! Now, for sure, Gargamel will be able to capture the little blue people, won't he? Or will he? And what if all the trees leave for good? How to Smurf a Rainbow Lumbering Smurfs Mother Nature is too busy Greedy tree cutters plan to to conjure a rainbow for chop down King Gerard's the Smurfs' festival, so forest while he is away Papa Smurf borrows her on vacation. Papa Smurf cookbook and mixes up disguises the Smurfs the recipe himself. As there as ghosts to scare the is no yellow available, they lumberjacks who willingly use the leprechaun's gold to surrender to the returning produce a beautiful rainbow King and his array. before Gargamel can steal it. 7 …and many more! ANIMALS It is a well-known fact: Smurfs have a very special “ bond with animals and deeply care for their well- being. Their kindness knows no boundaries! Which can sometimes bring surprises, like when Puppy wreaks havoc in the village or when they stumble upon their enemy Azrael in distress… ” Squeaky Brainy Smurf, Friend to All Animals This is the dramatic, moving A Myna Problem story of the friendship Brainy dons his safari hat and Clumsy has found a new friend. A Myna between Smurfette and roams the forest to do good bird, very good speaker indeed, apt to her pet mouse. A sad event deeds for animals. He mostly repeat every syllable it hears... even reduces Smurfette to tears... gives advice to the creatures not very nice things, thus creating a Can the Smurfs comfort the but balks when he can really lot of bad feelings in the Village of despairing Smurfette? save the life of a wildcat being the Smurfs.