In line with the opening of The Smurfs 2 in all theaters nationwide on August 7 under Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation, there will be Global Smurfs Day that will take place in 28 countries to celebrate the birthday of Peyo, the creator of the Smurfs. Here in the Philippines it will take place at the SM Mall of Asia on the said day.
SM Mall of Asia’s steel-framed globe will display an LED projection of the Global Smurfs Day logo on the days leading to the event and on Global Smurfs Day itself. Aside from that at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium, families are invited to show up in their Smurfiest blue attires and participate in fun family activities which include “Meet and Greet Clumsy,” La-la-la sing-offs, photo booths, face painting, games, and blue-hued refreshments. Venue will be dressed up, and will include Sony Bravia screens set-up to show trailers and clips of The Smurfs 2.
Meanwhile, The Smurfs 2 that will be available in both 3D and regular format beginning August 7 follows the journey the Smurfs in trying to stop the evil wizard Gargamel and his latest creation – the mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties in trying get the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence and conquer the world.
In order to do that to accomplish his plans, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world’s greatest sorcerer. And it is up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue Smurfette. Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?
The Smurfs 2 is directed by Raja Gosnell and produced by Jordan Kerner. The screenplay is by J. David Stem & David N. Weiss and Jay Scherick & David Ronn and Karey Kirkpatrick with a story by J. David Stem & David N. Weiss & Jay Scherick & David Ronn, Based on the Characters and Works of Peyo.
