Smurfs Grow A Village: Atlas Creative, Peyo Company and Paramount Game Studios Launch a Smurfs Game on Roblox

Atlas Creative, Peyo Company and Paramount Game Studios launch a Smurfs game on Roblox

Smurfs Grow A Village on Roblox

   

NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 -- The Smurfs are joining the growing list of iconic franchises launching games on Roblox. Smurfs Grow A Village, found only on Roblox, is an immersive and innovative take on the beloved Smurfs universe.

This isn't your typical tycoon game. Smurfs Grow A Village introduces players to the "do-it-yourself" genre, offering complete freedom and creative control. Build, customize, and design your dream Smurfs Village however you like.

The journey begins with the Smurfs welcoming you to their vibrant world, asking for your help to breathe life back into their village. With a simple farm plot and a few Smurfs, players can farm, mine, log, and explore -- all to expand their village into the thriving, bustling village of their smurfy dreams.

Whether you're exploring lush landscapes, gathering resources, or unlocking new ways to personalize your village, the possibilities are endless. Smurfs Grow A Village is a delightful adventure where creativity meets classic charm — because every Smurf village starts with a little blue inspiration!

The Smurfs franchise first captured hearts as a comic series in the 1950s before expanding into a global entertainment phenomenon with animated TV shows, blockbuster movies, and fan-beloved merchandise.

"We're thrilled to bring The Smurfs into the dynamic and creative world of Roblox," said Michael Herriger, CEO at Atlas Creative. "This game offers a unique opportunity to connect with fans old and new, inviting them to experience the magic of the Smurf Village in an entirely new way."

This game marks the Smurfs' debut on Roblox and comes as part of a broader effort by brand owner Peyo Company to connect with digital-first audiences through engaging and interactive experiences.

Smurfs Grow A Village is now available for free on Roblox via most platforms and devices.

About THE SMURFS™:

Blue and cute, standing only three apples high, the Smurfs value team spirit, loyalty, optimism, fun and respect for nature. They might be hard to tell apart at first, however, each Smurf has his or her own particularity. They live in a village full of mushroom-shaped houses, hidden in the heart of a magic forest where few people venture to go. Born in a comic book in 1958, Peyo's little blue characters have been spreading happiness and entertaining kids and families for generations. The Smurfs animated series (2021) is airing worldwide on Nickelodeon, on local free-to-air channels and is available on Netflix and Paramount+. A new Smurfs movie produced and distributed by Paramount Animation and starring Rihanna as Smurfette has been recently announced with a July 18th, 2025 worldwide theatrical release.

About Peyo Company:

Peyo Company is an entertainment entity proudly promoting and perpetuating Peyo's work and legacy of creating stories and experiences across the world.

Peyo Company is the brand name of IMPS and Lafig Belgium, the worldwide holders of The Smurfs' rights.

The company was founded in Belgium by Peyo's daughter, Véronique Culliford and regroups all commercial and creative activities linked to Peyo's creations, among which Johan & Peewit, Benny Breakiron, and the beloved iconic blue characters, The Smurfs.

Pierre Culliford (aka Peyo) created everlasting worlds and timeless stories filled with adventure, humor, magic, and good universal values, reaching the heart of multiple generations of fans, and bringing glorious international success and recognition.

About Paramount Consumer Products

Paramount Consumer Products oversees all licensing and merchandising for Paramount (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by a diverse slate of consumer brands, Paramount Consumer Products' portfolio is based on content from platforms including Paramount+, CBS (including CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution), cable networks (including MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime), and Paramount Pictures. Additionally, the division operates Paramount Game Studios. With properties spanning animation, live-action, preschool, youth and adult, Paramount Consumer Products is committed to creating the highest quality product for some of the world's most beloved, iconic franchises. To view our range of consumer products and Paramount branded apparel, visit ParamountShop.com.

About Atlas Creative

Atlas Creative is a leading game development studio. They create first-party content for major global brands. Atlas Creative prioritizes player-centricity and excellence in their projects. Atlas has partnered with leading Fortune 500 brands including Target, Hulu, Paramount, iHeartMedia, and the NBA.

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Originally published: June 13, 2025 at 02:40 BST.

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'The Thundermans: Undercover' Set to Return with More New Episodes This July on Nickelodeon

Hold onto your capes and get ready for a Super Secret Summer, as Phoebe, Max and Chloe are set to return in brand new episodes of The Thundermans: Undercover, starting this July, only on Nickelodeon!

The Thundermans: Undercover is a brand-new spinoff series based on characters from the original live-action show. The half-hour series follows Phoebe and Max as they are sent undercover to handle a new threat in the beachside town of Secret Shores and bring Chloe along to develop her superhero talent. The Thundermans: Undercover made its debut on Nickelodeon on Wednesday, January 22.

The Thundermans: Undercover stars original series cast members Kira Kosarin as “Phoebe,” Jack Griffo as “Max,” and Maya Le Clark as “Chloe.” The show also stars Daran Norris as “Thunderford,” and Dana Snyder as the voice of “Dr. Colosso,” as well as new cast members Kinley Cunningham as “Booch” and Nathan Broxton as “Jinx.”

The series also features guest appearances from original series cast members including: Chris Tallman as “Hank,” Rosa Blasi as “Barb,” Diego Velazquez as “Billy,” Addison Riecke as “Nora,” Audrey Whitby as “Cherry,” Kenny Ridwan as “Gideon,” Helen Hong as “Mrs. Wong,” Jeff Meachum as “Principal Bradford” and Daniele Gaither as “Super President Kickbutt.” Other guest stars include Ryan Ochoa, Jessica Marie Garcia, Lilimar and Anna McNulty.

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Originally published: June 12, 2025.

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Nickelodeon UK to Premiere 'SpongeBob & Patrick's Timeline Twist-up' Special on July 4

SpongeBob and Patrick are set to go an epic traveling adventure in the brand new SpongeBob SquarePants special "SpongeBob & Patrick's Timeline Twist-up", premiering Friday 4th July 2025 at 5:30pm on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland, leading into the all-new movie Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado at 6:30pm! The hour-long special will also be available to stream on Paramount+.

During the SpongeBob SquarePants and The Patrick Star Show crossover, when Patrick’s Time Closet goes on the fritz, SpongeBob’s history is re-written by time traveling interlopers.

In the special, characters from The Patrick Star Show--Squidina, Cecil, Bunny, and GrandPat-- embark on a time-traveling adventure through some of the most iconic SpongeBob SquarePants episodes, including “Rock Bottom,” “Ripped Pants,” “Neptune’s Spatula,” and “Help Wanted.” As they appear, it is up to SpongeBob and Patrick to restore the timeline and stop the madness. The special also features guest star John O’Hurley (Seinfeld) as the voice of King Neptune.

"SpongeBob & Patrick's Timeline Twist-up" will make its debut on Nickelodeon in the U.S. on Friday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

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Nickelodeon UK to Premiere 'Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado' on July 4

NICKELODEON AND PARAMOUNT+ ANNOUNCE NEW FEATURE-LENGTH LIVE-ACTION MOVIE, DORA AND THE SEARCH FOR SOL DORADO

SAMANTHA LORRAINE STARS AS DORA; FIRST-LOOK IMAGES REVEALED FOR FAMILY FILM PREMIERING FRIDAY, JULY 4

Live-Action Movie Signals Start of “The Great Dora Fiesta” Initiative,

Most Significant Expansion of Franchise in its 25-Year History

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Nickelodeon is expanding its globally beloved Dora franchise with a raft of new content leading with the original feature-length live-action movie, Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, debuting Wednesday, July 2, on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon in the U.S., and shortly after around the world, including on Friday 4th July 2025 at 6:30pm on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland. In the new film, Dora, Diego, and Boots join Naiya and Sonny on an adventure to find Sol Dorado, an Incan treasure. They will have to navigate a jungle, puzzles, and booby traps to keep Sol Dorado out of enemy hands. For a free trial of Paramount+, visit ParamountPlus.com.

First-look images were revealed of Latina heroine Dora who returns as a 16-year-old, played by Samantha Lorraine (You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah). In this brand-new family movie, the world’s greatest explorer and her friends will trek through the perilous dangers of the Amazonian jungle in search of the ancient treasure of Sol Dorado to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.

The Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado cast also includes: Jacob Rodriguez as Diego, Dora’s 17-year-old loyal cousin and jungle-exploring partner; Mariana Garzón Toro as Naiya, Diego’s bold and no-nonsense coworker; Acston Luca Porto as Sonny, Naiya’s younger brother with boundless energy and curiosity; Daniella Pineda as Camila the Crusader, a legend in the world of archaeology and Dora’s childhood hero; and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, as the voice of Boots, Dora’s monkey sidekick and best friend.

The film is directed by Alberto Belli (The Naughty Nine) and written by JT Billings (Are You Afraid of the Dark?). Adam Bonnett (Monster High: The Movie) serves as an executive producer, alongside Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes (Dora the Explorer). Jonathan McCoy and Don Dunn serve as producers.

Production of the movie for Nickelodeon Studios is overseen by Shauna Phelan, Head of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action. Brittany Cope and Linda Halder serve as Nickelodeon’s Executives in Charge of Production. The film is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

The live-action movie kicks off “The Great Dora Fiesta,” an anniversary initiative featuring an array of brand-new multiplatform content and experiences for kids and families, marking 25 historic years of the franchise. “Fiesta” highlights include:

• An hour-long special of Paramount+’s original hit CG-animated preschool series DORA, spotlighting cousin Diego (voiced by Kai Edgar). In “Dora & Diego: Rainforest Rescues,” premiering Wednesday, July 2, on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon in the U.S., viewers will learn how Diego met his best friend, Baby Jaguar.

• A third season of DORA that will start streaming on Wednesday, July 2, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., and internationally where the service is available, and include a special birthday-themed episode that will also premiere on Nickelodeon, the week of the 25^th anniversary on Friday, Aug. 15. The upcoming season (26x11-minute episodes) will feature guest stars: Danny Trejo, as Santa; and Jett Gomez, who joins her dad Taboo on the series, as Quickatina, Quickatoo’s (Taboo) daughter. DORA has also been renewed for a fourth season that will premiere later this year.

• In the U.K. & Ireland, DORA season three will premiere on Paramount+ on Friday 4th July 2025, and on the Nick Jr. channel on Monday 7th July 2025

• Magic Mermaid Adventures (working title), an hour-long global cinema screening event featuring four exclusive never-before-seen episodes, debuting in 20+ markets this fall, along with a brand-new Dora’s Mermaid Adventures podcast and accompanying YouTube series.

• Dora as the ambassador of Beyond the Backpack, powered by Nickelodeon Our World, a kindergarten readiness campaign that provides parents and caregivers with tips and resources focusing on STEM/STEAM, literacy, health & wellness, life skills and family engagement.

• An expansive global DORA consumer products line launch spanning key categories, including toys, apparel, publishing and packaged goods, and a national partnership with the family-favorite Rainforest Café, known for its immersive, jungle-themed dining experience.

• A partnership with Plan International to champion girls’ education, providing school supplies, grants, and backpacks to girls in need around the world, including a continuation of The Dora Fund.

• Multiple soundtrack and song compilations that will be released and available on all music streaming platforms beginning this summer.

• The extensive ExploraDora Collection, including the first and second seasons of DORA, the original Dora the Explorer series and additional franchise content, is available to stream now on Paramount+.

 

Since its launch on Nickelodeon on August 14, 2000, Dora the Explorer quickly emerged as a global pop-culture phenomenon and, nearly 25 years later, remains one of the most-watched preschool shows of all time. Dora has crossed social, racial and language boundaries and stands as a hero and friend to millions of children around the world. The series is seen in more than 150 countries and territories and translated in 32 languages on Nickelodeon channels and Paramount+ around the globe and through syndication. Throughout its eight-season run, Dora the Explorer received countless accolades, including Emmy^®, Peabody, NAACP, Alma, Imagen, Latino Spirit, Gracie Allen, Parents’ Choice, Common Sense Media and Television Critics Association awards.

Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado Actor Headshots:

Acston Luca Porto

Jacob Rodriguez

Mariana Garzón Toro | Credit Yellowbelly

Alberto Belli | Credit: Maria Brasero

Samantha Lorraine | Credit: Nicole Mitchem Photography

Daniella Pineda

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Originally published: June 11, 2025.

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Paramount+ In Canada Announces 'The Pink Pill' Documentary

PARAMOUNT+ IN CANADA ANNOUNCES THE PINK PILL, AN ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE FIGHT FOR A FEMALE VIAGRA

     

The Pink Pill is first Docs for Change Project from Catalyst and Knix Fund

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BANFF, AB and TORONTO, June 9, 2025 -- Paramount+ in Canada today announced it will be the exclusive Canadian home of THE PINK PILL, the untold story of the fight for a female Viagra and equal access to sexual medicine. Billed by producers as "a wildly entertaining romp into the world of sex and science," the original documentary feature is set to debut on Paramount+ in Canada in fall 2025.

Created by Abby Greensfelder's Everywoman Studios, THE PINK PILL explores the taboo subject of women's sexual health through the lens of the trailblazers — and opponents — who have fought relentlessly against the male-focused medical establishment to make female pleasure a priority. The film reveals the many ways women have been sidelined when it comes to their enjoyment of sex, including the story of a libido-boosting solution, or a 'little pink pill', for women facing endless roadblocks in a market saturated with FDA-approved drugs for men's sexual pleasure — but almost nothing for women.

THE PINK PILL is directed by award-winning Montreal-based filmmaker Aisling Chin-Yee (No Ordinary Man, The Rest of Us, Plan B) who brings her astute creative vision to this first project from Docs for Change, a collaboration between Catalyst, the Toronto-based studio for woman-identifying creators, and Knix Fund, a philanthropic arm of the game-changing intimates brand Knix. Launched at the 2023 Banff World Media Festival, the initiative supports the development and production of women-centric feature documentaries that embody the principles at the core of both the Knix and Catalyst brands: to create more opportunities for women by amplifying their voices and inspiring change.

Vanessa Case, VP, Content, Paramount+ and Pluto TV in Canada, said: "THE PINK PILL doesn't just tell a story — it challenges perspectives, sparks conversation, and puts a spotlight on the challenges women face within the healthcare sector. We are proud to be the home of the first project from Docs for Change and to bring this bold film to screens across Canada, introducing viewers to a powerful story that sheds light on the deep-rooted inequities in women's health."

Julie Bristow, Founder of Catalyst, said: "We launched the Docs for Change initiative two years ago at Banff and are excited to bring this inaugural film to Canadian audiences on Paramount+ Canada. It shows what can be accomplished when you bring together a group of women dedicated to financing and producing commercially-driven stories that otherwise might not get told."

Abby Greensfelder, Founder and CEO of Everywoman Studios, said: "With THE PINK PILL, we set out to pull back the curtain on a story that's as outrageous as it is overdue — a story about power, stigma, and the systemic silence around women's sexual health. We're proud to partner with Catalyst and Knix through Docs for Change to bring this story to light, and thrilled to work with Paramount+ Canada to make sure it's seen, heard, and talked about."

Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President of Knix, said: "At Knix, we've always believed that women's health stories deserve to be heard — loudly, unapologetically, and without shame. THE PINK PILL is a bold, necessary step toward dismantling the stigma around female sexual health and demanding better from a system that has overlooked women for far too long. We're incredibly proud to support this project through the Knix Fund and help bring these conversations to the forefront." 

THE PINK PILL is produced by Catalyst and Everywoman Studios, with Sphere Media providing production services and Sphere Abacus handling global distribution. Executive producers are Julie Bristow, Abby Greensfelder, Vibika Bianchi, Joanna Griffiths and Aisling Chin-Yee.

About Paramount+:

Paramount+ is a global digital subscription video streaming service from Paramount that features a mountain of premium entertainment for audiences of all ages. Internationally, the streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME^®, BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel™, in addition to a robust offering of premier local content. The service is currently live in Australia, Austria, Canada, the Caribbean, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latin America, Switzerland, the U.K. and the U.S. 

For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com, and follow @ParamountPlusCA on social media. 

About Catalyst:

Catalyst is a mission-driven, for-profit business dedicated to catalysing the creation of commercially viable content for an underserved global market by powering women creators and investing in their ideas. Catalyst partners with women creators and producers to advance their projects from inception through to the full monetisation of content. The company invests strategic, business and creative power in the best ideas, with the aim of ensuring they are realised. 

For more information about Catalyst, please visit https://www.catalystforcreators.com.

About Knix:

Founded by Joanna Griffiths in 2013, Knix is an industry leader in redefining intimates through innovation, inclusivity, and a commitment to breaking boundaries. From pioneering Leakproof underwear to revolutionizing wireless and underwire support, Knix challenges convention with thoughtfully engineered designs that blend function, comfort, and style. With a product range spanning bras, period-proof activewear, customizable shapewear, and everyday essentials available in an extensive size range, Knix continues to set new standards for how intimates should look, feel, and perform.

For more information at Knix, please visit knix.com or follow @knix and @ktbyknix on social media. 

About Everywoman Studios:

Everywoman Studios is a full-service media company, dedicated to women-fueled content that can create positive cultural impact. Founded in 2019 by veteran producer Abby Greensfelder – creator of global hits such as "Say Yes to the Dress" and "The Last Alaskans," among others – Everywoman Studios currently has a range of non-fiction series and features in development and production across multiple networks and streamers. The company's first feature documentary, LFG – which chronicles the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's fight for equal pay – premiered in 2021 at The Tribeca Film Festival before launching on HBO Max. The Emmy-nominated film is credited with helping the players achieve equal pay. Greensfelder and Everywoman also founded "Propelle," a content accelerator program for women producers and filmmakers. The first year's winning project, "Prisoner of the Prophet," is streaming now on Discovery+.

For more information about Everywoman Studios, please visit https://everywomanstudios.com.

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