Rihanna Premieres Smurfs Movie, Belgium Turns Smurf Blue/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Rihanna arrived in Belgium for the world premiere of the new Smurfs movie, where she voices Smurfette and produced the film. The event in Brussels featured blue-themed celebrations, famous landmarks dressed up, and appearances by stars like James Corden and Dan Levy. The movie, a live-action/animated reboot, hits U.S. theaters on July 18, bringing Smurfette-led adventures to fans worldwide.
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Smurfs Movie Premiere Quick Look
- Rihanna voices and produces new Smurfs movie
- Premiere held in Brussels, Belgium with blue festivities
- Movie debuts in U.S. theaters on July 18
Rihanna Brings Star Power To Belgium For Smurfs Movie Premiere
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BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium turned Smurf-blue on Saturday as global superstar Rihanna dazzled at the world premiere of the new Smurfs movie in Brussels.
Rihanna, who produced the film and lends her voice to Smurfette, arrived glowing and visibly pregnant, posing with children and sharing laughs alongside a costumed Smurfette. She walked into the screening arm-in-arm with partner A$AP Rocky, adding Hollywood glamour to the European event.
Directed by Chris Miller, the live-action/animated reboot follows Smurfette leading a daring mission to rescue Papa Smurf. The premiere also featured stars James Corden and Dan Levy, with many guests embracing the theme in Smurf-inspired blue attire.
The movie opens in U.S. theaters on July 18.
The Smurfs—called “Schtroumpfs” in Belgium—were created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo, and Brussels went all out to celebrate the homegrown comic icons. Festivities included Smurf-themed events at the city’s iconic Grand-Place, tourist buses and trains decked out in blue, and the famous Mannekin Pis statue costumed as No Name Smurf.
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