Remember Papa Smurf, Smurfette and Gargamel ?

They’re coming back but this time the blue creatures will be in 2D and 3D mode for moviegoers!

While little has been revealed about the storyline, “Smurfs,” has been backed by Columbia and Sony with a release date of December 17, 2010.

According to HW, Jordan Kerner (Charlotte’s Web), David N. Weiss (Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third) and Audrey Wells (George of the Jungle) wrote the script.

Since the 1981 television the Smurfs have been seen in numerous DVD releases and other media related projects. A Smurf float, as pictured, was featured in Macy’s 2008 Thanksgiving Day Parade.