PEYO COMPANY

PEYO COMPANY

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Peyo Company is an entertainment entity that proudly promotes and perpetuates Peyo’s work and legacy of creating fascinating stories and art and building success through a wide range of consumer products and experience for kids and adults alike. The company was founded in Belgium by Peyo’s daughter, Véronique Culliford, and regroups all business and creative activities linked to Peyo’s creations: Johan & Peewit, Benny Breakiron, and the global blue phenomenon, The Smurfs. Peyo Licensing is the worldwide licensor for consumer products, family entertainment & experiences, and book publishing. Peyo Distribution manages the distribution of the audiovisual catalogue. Peyo Productions oversees the production of audiovisual content. Peyo Creations regroups the studio activities, producing new artwork and stories. Founded in 1984 by Véronique Culliford, Peyo’s daughter, and based in Genval in Belgium, the company today has 30+ employees who keep themselves busy developing the brand throughout the world. On the one hand, there is the graphic studio, which keeps Peyo's work alive (new comic books and license support), and on the other, there is the marketing team which works in close collaboration with its agents worldwide to develop successful licensed merchandising, retail and co-branded promotions, publishing activities, broadcasting deals, theme parks, live shows… that have secured the everlasting success of the Smurfs. imps@smurf.com

Industry
Entertainment Providers
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Genval
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1984
Specialties
Benny Breakiron, Entertainment, Smurfs, Johan & Peewit, Animation, Licensing, Book Publishing, Comic Books, LBE, Gaming, Audiovisual, Content, Sustainability, IP, The Smurfs, cartoon, Characters, Merchandising, and Belgium

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    What a smurftastic all-star cast for the new animated Smurfs movie! Joining Rihanna are Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Nick Kroll, James Corden, Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Sandra Oh, Alex Winter, Billie Lourd and Xolo Maridueña with Kurt Russell and John Goodman. Chris Miller is the director for this new Paramount Pictures / Paramount Animation movie that will bring Peyo's little blue heroes into a brand-new adventure. Matt Landon is co-director. Ryan Harris, Rihanna, Laurence “Jay” Brown and Tyran “Ty-Ty” Smith are producers. Rihanna is penning original songs. The movie will hit theaters on February 14, 2025! Stay smurfed! CinemaCon #movies #animation #stars #smurfs #hollywood IMPS The Smurfs

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    The companies that pledge their support to the Products of Change Conference (SILC) are each playing a part in the education and advancement of our industry on its path towards sustainability, to whom we are very grateful. This morning, we're shining the spotlight on The Smurfs. Since June 2019, IMPS – the licence holder for The Smurfs – has worked with the United Nations as part of the UN’s Media Pact to act as ambassadors of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Under the agreement, the brand routinely calls out these goals through activations and campaigns, such as European Beach Clean-Ups and more. The development goals are recognised as building blocks towards a better and more sustainable way of life for people and the planet. The UN is on a mission to help integrate these goals into the everyday life of citizens the world over. Book your ticket to join us at the POC Conference on 6th November here: https://lnkd.in/ewuXpKAu #POCConference #ProductsOfChange Philippe Glorieux Helena Mansell-Stopher 🏡

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    💙How smurfy to see all these smiles. Congratulations to the Hospital de Amor in Brazil for their amazing work and thank you Vertical Licensing for making this happy moments happen.

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    Na última sexta-feira (18), Papai Smurf, Desastrado e Gênio visitaram a maior instituição oncológica da América Latina, o Hospital de Amor, localizado no município de Barretos (SP). A ação, realizada em parceria com a Vertical Licensing, fez parte das atividades da Semana das Crianças promovidas pelo hospital. Os icônicos personagens passaram pela unidade infantojuvenil do HA, o Centro de Reabilitação, o Instituto de Treinamento em Cirurgias Minimamente Invasivas (IRCAD América Latina) e o alojamento Lar de Amor. O presidente da Instituição, Henrique Prata, recebeu os visitantes azuis e celebrou a visita agradecendo a PEYO COMPANY e ressaltando a importância dos valores compartilhados entre a instituição e os Smurfs. “O Hospital de Amor tem a alegria de compartilhar com vocês como é bom ter esperança, fazer amigos e receber o que estamos recebendo aqui. O símbolo da Bélgica, agora de mãos dadas com o Hospital de Amor. Esse projeto é lindo e vocês vão adorar acompanhar a visita deles ao hospital”, comentou. Saiba mais em https://lnkd.in/dXk-cYed #smurfs #hospitaldeamor #verticallicensing

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    Today we're celebrating the Smurfs'66th anniversary. Look who joined our teams in Cannes for MIPCOM and smurfed the red carpet! The Smurfs appeared for the first time 66 years ago in an adventure of Peyo's Johan & Peewit. If you'd like to learn more about our new projects for Johan & Peewit and The Smurfs, come visit us at Booth R7.K8. PEYO COMPANY MIP Markets - MIPCOM, MIPJUNIOR, MIP CANCUN & MIP LONDON

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    Good morning MIPCOM! How smurfy to be in Cannes as Peyo Company for the 1st time ever, and celebrating 40 years of IMPS! Come visit us at booth R7.K8 to learn more about our upcoming projects for The Smurfs and more surprises on their way! Nele De Wilde Philippe Glorieux Nicolas Tytgat Romain Decroix Julia Lee Raphaël Raguet Sébastien Dumont MIP Markets - MIPCOM, MIPJUNIOR, MIP CANCUN & MIP LONDON #Cannes #entertainment

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    CCO Audiovisual & Music - Board Member

    Thank you #MIA2024 for having me at the panel ‘Alliances and Strategies for Program Licensing’. Thanks also to my fellow panelists Francesco Manfio from Gruppo Alcuni, Simone Fenu from Paramount Italy, Matteo Olivetti from Rainbow and Gianluca Ferrara from DeAPlaneta and to Maia Tubiana for the invite. A special thanks to our wonderful moderator Cristina Angelucci and for featuring our upcoming projects in The European Animation Journal.

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    Senior Brand, Development & Category Manager - Fashion, Lifestyle & Interior , Collaboration specialist at Rights & Brands

    So happy to finally share our new collaboration with Boyhood Design 💙 The Smurfs PEYO COMPANY and Rights & Brands Handmade, with exquisite details and material selection makes it the perfect gift to the fans

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    BOYHOOD X THE SMURFS BOYHOOD is launching an official and very exciting collaboration. BOYHOOD is partnering with the globally recognized Smurf to design and produce a BOYHOOD signature wooden version of some of the most iconic Smurf Characters. BOYHOOD is bringing back your childhood memories and heroes as simple wooden design collectibles making the BOYHOOD x Smurf partnership a great match. This collaboration will elevate the BOYHOOD collection to new heights in the wooden craft industry. This project has been our most challenging yet, but now that we have succeeded, we are confident there is no limit to what we can design and produce. We are obviously very excited about the partnership. The craftsmanship put into this work is astonishing, and the finished product reflects that. STATEMENT FROM THE SMURF/IMPS “Peyo Company is thrilled to announce this new collaboration with Boyhood. The astonishing craftsmanship that is brought to our beloved character by Boyhood is truly remarkable and it feels like a perfect match with the Smurfs universe. Being created from wood these high-quality collectibles could have been crafted by a Smurf himself, which makes it even more special and fun for fans and collectors!” – Fabienne Gilles – Chief Commercial Officer (Consumer Products, Publishing and Family Entertainment) at Peyo Company For Boyhood designer and founder Jakob Burgsø, it is a dream come true to partner with the Smurfs. “I am over the moon and so proud to have successfully drawn up this partnership with the Smurfs Worldwide. I have always admired The Smurf and his friends. An opportunity like this does not come around very often, and I am very proud of being trusted to design a selection of wooden collectibles of some of the world’s most admired comic strip characters. The result is amazing. The craftsmanship is extremely intricate and skilled, and we have achieved a result that sets new standards for wooden sculptures. I believe we have once again created an icon that will last for generations.” - Jakob Burgsø

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    Trade and Investment Counselor chez Wallonia Export & Investment Agency in charge of the development & management of the international economic relations of Belgium's Wallonia and Brussels with Korea.

    🤹♂️ Fun ambiance yesterday at the #networking rooftop event organized by Belgian Korean Business Forum (BKBF) on the occasion of a “Meet & Greet” the newcomers in the Belgian 🇧🇪 #community in Seoul 🇰🇷! 🤝 Delighted to have met so many new people, fostered new relationships with distinguished professional from the private and diplomatic circles and joined such a vibrant community of enthusiastic expats and welcoming locals 🎆 🙏Thank you all! And a big Thank you to the BKBF for the organization & chef Anton 👨🍳 from LaPlanque for the delicious dinner 🫶🏻 🪄 Last but not least, it was Levita Magic’s first step in Korea 🦾👌 showcasing Belgium’s forever best ambassadors: #smurfs! More to come… 🧏🏻♂️ Marc Breynart Philippe Van Hoof Michiel Ceulemans Travelling Monk Hyeonjae Jeong Wouter Vanhees Nicolas Dembour Hans Vranken Hojun Kang Francky Van den Boogaert Anton Scholz Christoph Heider Jef Vincent Seji Yim Philippe Gerard Philippe Glorieux Giray Akan

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    The Smurfs' Hidden Village table top game by Maestro Media is nominated at the 2024 Toy & Game Innovation Excellence Awards. Help us to smurf it by voting here 💙🍄 : https://lnkd.in/gteRh5_5

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    Founder/CEO @ Maestro Media | YPO | Captivating Speaker | Storyteller | Gaming Aficionado | Proud #GirlDad

    We’re absolutely SMURFING with excitement! 🎉 I’m thrilled to announce that Smurfs' Hidden Village, our whimsical and adventurous game, has been nominated for Most Innovative License of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Toy & Game Innovation Excellence Awards! 🏆 This SMURFTASTIC nomination highlights the incredible creativity and effort that went into bringing this iconic world to life, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our amazing partners and collaborators. Now, we need your help to take this recognition even further! Public voting is open until October 25, and every single vote brings us closer to capturing this award. Vote here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEczN4JZ At Maestro Media, we pride ourselves on creating bespoke, high-quality games with top-tier creators for the biggest brands in the world, and we are continuously expanding our rapidly growing portfolio. If you’re interested in discussing licensing opportunities or future collaborations, I’d love to connect! And don’t forget—The Smurfs: Roleplaying Game is launching soon on Kickstarter, with an exciting offer: Pledge in the first 24 hours and get The Smurfs Hidden Village Board Game (a $40 value) FREE with your pledge at Baby Smurf’s Starter Box tier and above! Smurfsrpg.com Let’s keep the SMURFVENTURE going strong—both through your votes and potential partnerships! #TAGIES2024 #Kickstarter #TheSmurfs #TableTopGame #Innovation

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