TheSmurfs-related stories
Posted Dec 14th 2008 2:49PM by Debra McDuffee
Filed under: TV on DVD, Festivus, Reality-Free
... Ten shows on DVDSince there are
twelve shows a-stinkin' on TV this year (well, that's the low estimate), you might be glad to hear that 2008 brought us some spectacular TV on DVD. You knew there had to be a bright spot, right?
Whether you want to re-watch your favorite classic shows from the '50s or '60s (or earlier), or catch up on one of the hottest shows on current TV (yeah, there are a few) by starting with the first season, they've been released on DVD in 2008. It was actually hard to pick just ten, but for better or for worse, here are my picks:
Continue reading On the 10th day of Festivus, TV gave to me ...
Posted Feb 11th 2008 9:01AM by Keith McDuffee
Filed under: TV on DVD, Animation, Contests and Giveaways, Children
This time we've got three copies of
The Smurfs season one, volume one on DVD for three lucky, random commenters. The set is available in stores on February 26.
To enter, simply leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, Friday, February 15, simply telling us who your favorite Smurf is. As always, we'll randomly choose three winners amongst the eligible entries. Some other details:
- To enter, leave a confirmed comment below stating who your favorite Smurf is.
- The comment must be left before February 15, 2008 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
- You may enter only once.
- Three winners will be selected in a random drawing.
- Three winners will receive a copy of The Smurfs season one, volume one on DVD (valued at $26.99).
Click
here for complete Official Rules.
Posted Jan 29th 2008 10:02AM by Kristin Sample
Filed under: OpEd, Video, Animation, Children
Ever wonder where
The Smurfs came from? Was Papa Smurf the progenitor of all smurfness? Would Smurfette forever be the only the female sent by Gargamel to cause jealousy and unrest in the otherwise male community?
I certainly have. I love those little forest imps (only three apples tall) and their awesome smurfin' singing. I can hear it now.
LA LA La la la laaa... And now you probably will have it in your head for the rest of the day. Sorry about that.
If you want to learn more about
The Smurfs, check out the video after the jump. It explains how Peyo, the Belgian cartoonist, discovered the word that made him a legend and other smurfin' good facts.
Continue reading Where did Smurfs come from? - VIDEO
Posted Aug 4th 2007 2:01PM by Adam Finley
Filed under: TV on DVD, Video, Animation
Choke on hot blue nostalgia, Generation X.
The Smurfs, that popular animated program I and many of my friends watched religiously as children of the '80s, is finally coming out on DVD. The Smurfs: Season One, Volume One is a two-disc set including the first nineteen episodes of the first season, along with "The Smurfs Springtime Special" and "Smurfs: The Music Video." The set comes out December 4.
Continue reading The Smurfs coming to DVD - VIDEO
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