Sony’s ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ Finds its Way to Blu-ray July 11

Packed with extras, director Kelly Asbury’s CG-animated return to world of Peyo debuts on digital June 20 and on 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray and DVD July 11.

CULVER CITY, CA -- Sony Pictures Animation’s Smurfs: The Lost Village debuts on Digital June 20 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Digital combo pack; Blu-ray and Digital combo pack and DVD July 11 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Boasting an “A” CinemaScore with general audiences and a rare “A+” with those under the age of 18, Smurfs: The Lost Village follows Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. Embarking on a rollercoaster journey full of action and danger, the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history!

Smurfs: The Lost Village features an all-star voice cast, including platinum-selling recording artist Demi Lovato (Camp Rock franchise) as Smurfette, Emmy-nominated actor Rainn Wilson (The Office) as Gargamel, Joe Manganiello (Magic Mike) as Hefty Smurf, Jack McBrayer (30 Rock) as Clumsy Smurf, Danny Pudi (Community) as Brainy Smurf, Michelle Rodriguez (The Fate of the Furious) as SmurfStorm, Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) as SmurfBlossom, Ariel Winter (Modern Family) as SmurfLily, with Mandy Patinkin (Homeland) as Papa Smurf and Academy Award winner Julia Roberts (Best Actress, Erin Brockovich, 2000) as SmurfWillow.

Smurfs: The Lost Village is bursting with bonus materials on the Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, DVD and digital releases. Along with filmmaker commentary, there are 10 fun and interactive featurettes, including Meghan Trainor’s “I’m A Lady” music video and “Lost Village Dance Along” where you can join in the Smurf dance party. Get ready to represent your Smurf style with “Smurfify Your Nails” and create a Lost Village inspired manicure, then go inside “Baker Smurf’s Mini Kitchen” to follow along and guess what’s cooking, plus get step-by-step tutorials on how to draw your favorite Smurfs with three how-to videos. Fans can also go behind the scenes as Demi Lovato auditions for the film and goes through a pretty tough interview with Smurfette herself in “Demi Lovato Meets Smurfette.”

Making an animated movie is no easy task, but in “Kids At Heart! The Making of Smurfs: The Lost Village,” you’ll get a lighthearted look at how the film was made with both interviews from the cast and animators as well as silly re-enactments featuring adorable kid versions of the talented team. And “Making the Song ‘You Will Always Find Me in Your Heart’” goes into the studio with singer Shaley Smith, composer Christopher Lennertz and songwriter KT Tunstall as they record the film’s pivotal song, while in “The Sound of The Smurfs,” fans hear from composer Christopher Lennertz on how he created a magical score to accompany this colorful and exciting adventure. Lastly, don’t miss the sneak peek at Sony Pictures Animation’s next film, The Emoji Movie.

Exclusive to the Blu-ray are deleted scenes as well as “The Lost Auditions,” where the superstar cast explores other ideas about which role they should play. Fans of all ages will enjoy going behind-the-scenes with Meghan Trainor as she films the video to her hit “I’m A Lady,” available exclusively on the digital release of Smurfs: The Lost Village at iTunes, Vudu and Xfinity.

Smurfs: The Lost Village is also available on July 11 in The Smurfs 3-Movie Blu-Ray Collection, which includes The Smurfs and The Smurfs 2.

Directed by Kelly Asbury (Shrek 2) from a screenplay by Stacey Harman (The Goldbergs) and Pamela Ribon (Moana) and based on the characters and works of Peyo, Smurfs: The Lost Village is produced by Jordan Kerner and Mary Ellen Bauder Andrews; with Raja Gosnell and Ben Waisbren serving as executive producers. Based on the characters and works of Peyo. Music by Christopher Lennertz. Imagery and Animation by Sony Pictures Imageworks Inc.

DVD and Digital Bonus Materials Include:

Filmmaker Commentary
Meghan Trainor “I’m A Lady” Music Video
The Emoji Movie Sneak Peek
Featurettes:
- “Kids at Heart! The Making of Smurfs: The Lost Village”
- “Demi Lovato Meets Smurfette”
- “Lost Village Dance Along”
- “Smurfify Your Nails”
- “Baker Smurf’s Mini Kitchen”
- Meghan Trainor “I’m A Lady” Music Video
- “How To Draw Smurfette”
- “How To Draw Brainy”
- “How To Draw Clumsy”
- “Making The Song ‘You Will Always Find Me In Your Heart’”
- “The Sound Of The Smurfs”