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Charlie Brown and his beloved dog Snoopy are back in an all-new movie that is becoming the surprise hit of the season. Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical is the first Peanuts musical to debut in more than three decades, and it’s taking the streaming charts by storm.

Released to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Peanuts franchise, Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical debuted on Apple TV+ on Aug. 15. Per FlixPatrol, in just one day, the musical special, as of Aug. 16, is already the No. 1 most-streamed movie on Apple TV+. The movie is currently ahead of Guy Ritchie’s Indiana Jones replacement film, Fountain of Youth,starring John Krasinski and Natalie Portman.

Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical is the 52nd Peanuts TV special and, like the previous installments, is based on the original comic strip by Charles M. Schulz. The first original musical in 35 years, the special is directed by...

Ben Folds is “Rockin’ the Suburbs” for your kids these days as Charlie Brown’s main songwriter (all due respect here to composer Jeff Morrow).

On Friday, Aug. 15, Apple TV+ released the first new Peanuts musical in 35 years, Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical. This time around, the gang has to save their beloved summer camp from being closed — bring in the guy who wrote that abortion song. (Kidding, of course: both “Brick” and Folds’ Peanuts work are terrific in their own right.)

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Peanuts. Apple TV+ became the home of Peanuts in 2019 (the deal was first announced in 2018).

Produced for Apple TV+ by Peanuts and WildBrain, Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical is directed by Erik Wiese and is written by Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz and Cornelius Uliano. Executive producers are the Schulzes, Uliano, Paige Braddock, Josh Scherba, Stephanie Betts and Logan McPherson.

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It’s the dog days of summer, Charlie Brown! And for Snoopy fans, that’s actually something to sing about. Written by Charles M. Schulz’s son Craig Schulz, grandson Bryan Schulz, and Cornelius Uliano with original music by Emmy Award-nominated composer Jeff Morrow and Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter, composer, and New York Times bestselling author Ben Folds, Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical is the first Peanuts musical in 35 years. But none of their first time hanging with the iconic gang. “Bryan, Neil and I had written seven specials under the ‘Snoopy Presents’ title for Apple TV+, and we were looking to do something new,” says Craig Schulz. “And I thought of the idea, ‘How about doing a musical?’ Apple loved the idea, but Brian and Neil looked at me and said, ‘Are you crazy? We’ve never written a musical before and you certainly haven’t, Craig!’ And I go, ‘I know,...

Audible will release DeVon Franklin’s one-man theatrical event “Be True: My Journey from Breakdown to Breakthrough” on Jan. 29, 2026.

DeVon Franklin is an author, producer and motivational speaker best known for his work on faith-based films “Heaven Is For Real” and “Miracles From Heaven.” He has also developed shows for television and has written various self-help books where he offers guidance rooted in his personal experiences, relationships and sense of spirituality.

“Be True” is an autobiographical stage play, where Franklin chronicles his personal story of redemption, from divorce to remarriage and from doubt to success. It marks the first time that he has opened up about his public break-up with his wife and the growth that followed. The performance was delivered and recorded live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City earlier this month.

“Be True” will release as an Audible Original, adding to the streaming platform’s diverse library of podcasts,...

An all-new Peanuts special is heading to Apple TV+ this summer. Dated for a release on Aug. 15, Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical will mark the first Peanuts musical in over three decades.

Ahead of the upcoming release in August, Apple TV+ has debuted a new trailer for Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical. The first Peanuts musical in 35 years will feature original music by Emmy nominees Jeff Morrow and Ben Folds. It follows Charlie Brown in his final year of camp, while it's the first for Sally, who's nervous coming into something entirely new. Snoopy and Woodstock also embark on their own adventure in the 40-minute special after they discover a treasure map. Check out a sneak peek at the special by watching the trailer below.

"One morning, the Peanuts gang learns that their beloved camp is shutting down because fewer campers are joining each summer. The news especially saddens Charlie Brown,...

Today, Apple TV+ debuted the pitch-perfect trailer for the all-new original Peanuts musical special, Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical, set to premiere globally on Friday, August 15.

The special features original music by Emmy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, composer and New York Times bestselling author Ben Folds, plus Emmy Award-nominated composer Jeff Morrow and the veteran Broadway composing duo Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.

This latest special under the acclaimed Snoopy Presents banner by Peanuts and WildBrain for Apple TV+ marks the first Peanuts musical in 37 years. Original songs in the new special include “When We Were Light,” “Look Up, Charlie Brown,” and “Leave It Better” by Folds, plus “Best Time Ever” and “A Place Like This” by Morrow, Zachary, and Weiner.

This summer, celebrate the joy and magic of summer camp and the importance of preserving what you love. Charlie Brown loves camp and is determined to make his final year special,...

Happiness is a new trailer for “Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical,” premiering Aug. 15 on Apple TV+.

“Gear up for s’more Peanuts fun and a summer jam-packed with song!” the streamer teased on Wednesday. “This summer, celebrate the joy and magic of summer camp and the importance of preserving what you love. Charlie Brown loves camp and is determined to make his final year special, but Sally — a first-time camper — is nervous and skeptical of the new and unfamiliar place. While everyone settles into camp, Snoopy and Woodstock discover a treasure map that takes them on a wild adventure nearby.”

“One morning, the Peanuts gang learns that their beloved camp is shutting down because there are fewer campers joining each summer. The news especially saddens Charlie Brown, who feels hopeless about losing a place that has meant so much to him and his friends and is determined to preserve its legacy,...

The 2024 horror adventure movie Monster Summer is finally getting a streaming debut. The film features Academy Award-winner Mel Gibson and rising star Mason Thames as Gene Carruthers and Noah Reed, respectively.

Per The Hollywood Reporter,Monster Summer will debut exclusively on Paramount+ with Showtime on July 1. According to the official synopsis, the story begins "when a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island." The movie was directed by Wizards of Waverly Place vet David Henrie from a screenplay written by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz.

ALong with Gibson and Thames, the cast includes Lorraine Bracco (Goodfellas), Nora Zehetner (The Right Stuff), Noah Cottrell (The Spiderwick Chronicles), Abby James Witherspoon (Secret Headquarters), Lilah Pate (Outer Banks), Julian Lerner (The Wonder Years) and Patrick Renna (The Sandlot). It was produced by Dan McDonough,...

Monster Summer will soon be available for streaming during an appropriate season.

Director David Henrie’s coming-of-age adventure film is set to make its streaming debut via Paramount+ With Showtime on July 1, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned. Mason Thames, Mel Gibson, Kevin James, Lorraine Bracco and Patrick Renna star in the movie that Pastime Pictures released theatrically last October, just in time for Halloween.

Monster Summer centers on a group of friends teaming with a retired police detective to save their island from a mysterious presence.

Henrie helmed the film from a script by Cornelius Ulian and Bryan Schulz. Producers include Mark Fasano, James Henrie, John Blanford and Dan McDonough.

Thames can currently be seen in theaters as the star of director Dean DeBlois’ Universal live-action film remake How to Train Your Dragon, alongside Nico Parker and Gerard Butler. Thames is also known for the 2022 release Black Phone and...

Apple TV+ has announced the all-new original Peanuts musical special, Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical, premiering globally on July 18, 2025. The special features original music by Emmy Award-nominated composer Jeff Morrow and Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter, composer, and New York Times bestselling author Ben Folds.

The 40-minute special under the acclaimed “Snoopy Presents” banner by Peanuts and WildBrain for Apple TV+ marks the first Peanuts musical in 35 years.

This summer, celebrate the joy and magic of summer camp and the importance of preserving what you love. Charlie Brown loves camp and is determined to make his final year special, but Sally, a first-time camper, is nervous and skeptical of the new and unfamiliar place. While everyone settles into camp, Snoopy and Woodstock discover a treasure map that takes them on a wild adventure nearby.

One morning, the Peanuts gang learns that their beloved camp is shutting down because fewer campers are joining each summer.

Tune up your piano, Schroeder: Apple TV+ has set its first original Peanuts musical.

Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical is the first new Peanuts musical special in 35 years. Ben Folds (of Ben Folds Five, and also the guy who composed “It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown”) will write original music for the July 18 release, as will Jeff Morrow. A Summer Musical has a 40-minute runtime.

This summer, Charlie Brown is determined to make his final year at camp special, but Sally — a noob camper — is nervous about the new and unfamiliar place. And also Snoopy and Woodstock discover a treasure map that takes them on “a wild adventure,” per Apple TV+.

Here’s some more from Apple: “One morning, the Peanuts gang learns that their beloved camp is shutting down because there are fewer campers joining each summer. The news especially saddens Charlie Brown, who feels hopeless...

Since 2016, the young cast members of Netflix's Stranger Things have impressed audiences with their heartfelt performances, which means there is no excuse for overlooking the actors' other amazing projects. Over the course of nearly ten years, the Duffer Brothers have crafted four (going on five) seasons of their sci-fi TV series, Stranger Things. Along with the 1980s nostalgia and thrillingly dark plot, the show is a success because of Stranger Things' talented ensemble cast. From icons like Winona Ryder to newcomers like Millie Bobby Brown, the show offers something for everyone.

Generally, the cast of Stranger Things is split up into two parts: the adult cast and the young cast. Stranger Things' young cast includes Finn Wolfhard as Mike, Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, Noah Schnapp as Will, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas, and Sadie Sink as Max. There is also Joe Keery as Steve, Natalia Dyer as Nancy,...

Stars: Mel Gibson, Mason Reed, Nora Zehetner, Julian Lerner, Abby James Witherspoon, Lorraine Bracco, Emma Fasano, Spencer Fitzgerald, Patrick Renna | Written by Cornelius Uliano, Bryan Schulz | Directed by David Henrie

The cultural impact of the phenomenon, that is Stranger Things, cannot be understated when it comes to the world of entertainment. Launching (and relaunching) careers, genres and defunct film series. Millie Bobby Brown is a multi-millionaire film and television superstar. Winona Ryder bought Beetlejuice back from the (un)dead. And the Ghostbusters films veered from old Saturday Night Live veterans, to a teen adventure reminiscent of The Monster Squad. Monster Summer, looks to capitalise on rekindle those halcyon days of “Teens-in Peril”, and supernatural menace, that typified that particular beloved 80’s sub-genre.

Monster Summer sees a wily group of teens, investigating the strange goings-on, on their quaint island community of Mayberry, Martha’s Vineyard. Children disappear and mysteriously reappear, devoid of personality and emotion.

I had low expectations for Monster Summer. Based on the trailer, it comes across as a Goosebumps and Stranger Things wannabe. The movie has a cast with a few notable names past their primes in such minor roles that you wonder who cashed in a favor or two.

Then there is Mel Gibson, the controversial Hollywood legend, who elevates this adventure horror film into something worth the price of admission. Gibson’s performance single-handedly elevates Monster Summer, which could have been a cheap knockoff, into something substantive.

Not to mention, this is a family “horror” film with a surprising amount of heart.

Mel Gibson in Monster Summer (2024) | Image via Pastime Pictures Related “What If I rob you?”: $425 Million Rich Mel Gibson Did Not Care About His Celebrity Status While Helping a Stranded Fan Monster Summer Review and Synopsis

The story follows a young teenager, Noah (The Black Phone’s...

A genial juvenile adventure that’s equal parts “The Hardy Boys” and “Goosebumps,” “Monster Summer” has Mason Thames (the principal child captive in “The Black Phone”) in considerably less-disturbing peril as a Martha’s Vineyard resident who comes to suspect witchery afoot. David Henrie’s slick exercise in lite supernatural suspense is aimed at younger viewers, though their parents may also be diverted by the cast’s elder members, including Mel Gibson, Lorraine Bracco and Kevin James. It’s a fun movie that lands on the right side of “innocuous,” being pleasantly formulaic rather than simply bland. Pastime Pictures is releasing the feature (previously called “The Boys of Summer”) to U.S. theaters on Oct. 4.

Aspiring to become a journalist like his late, globe-trotting father, Noah (Thames) has no more pressing desire than to get an article published in the area newspaper. But its unamused editor only wants material pleasing to tourists and advertisers,...

About three years ago, we heard that Lethal Weapon franchise star (and potential Lethal Weapon 5 director) Mel Gibson had signed on to star in a fantasy adventure / family horror film that was going by the title Boys of Summer. That project has since been given a new title, Monster Summer, and it’s set to reach theatres on October 4th. The marketing has now officially begun, as a trailer for Monster Summer has made its way online, and you can check it out in the embed above! A poster has also been unveiled, and that can be found at the bottom of this article.

Directed by David Henrie (This Is the Year) from a script written by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz (The Peanuts Movie), Monster Summer follows a local boy, who after his best friend is mysteriously taken, begins to suspect that a supernatural entity may be hunting the children of Martha’s Vineyard.

The Black Phone star Mason Thames is gearing up for a Monster Summer, a spooky family adventure from director David Henrie (“Wizards of Waverly Place”). A brand new trailer debuted today, introducing a supernatural coming-of-age story.

Monster Summer arrives in theaters on October 4, 2024.

In the film, “When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.”

The new trailer below leans into the nostalgia of childhood summers with a suspenseful twist, while giving nothing away. It’s also packed with familiar faces.

Lorraine Bracco, Nora Zehetner (“The Right Stuff”), Noah Cottrell (“The Spiderwick Chronicles), Abby James Witherspoon (Secret Headquarters), Lilah Pate (“Outer Banks”), Julian Lerner (“The Wonder Years”), Patrick Renna (The Sandlot), and Mel Gibson also stars.

The spooky family adventure movie, formerly titled Boys of Summer, was...

About three years ago, we heard that Lethal Weapon franchise star (and potential Lethal Weapon 5 director) Mel Gibson had signed on to star in a fantasy adventure / family horror film that was going by the title Boys of Summer. That project has since been given a new title, Monster Summer, and Coming Soon reports that it will be reaching theatres just in time for Halloween! The specific release date is October 4th.

Directed by David Henrie (This Is the Year) from a script written by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz (The Peanuts Movie), Monster Summer follows a local boy, who after his best friend is mysteriously taken, begins to suspect that a supernatural entity may be hunting the children of Martha’s Vineyard. After seeking the help of an aging detective (Gibson), they soon discover they’re on the path of a witch who has recently retired to their island.

Peanuts' beloved beagle is gearing up for new adventures in the upcoming Apple TV+ series Camp Snoopy. Fans can look forward to fresh antics from Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and their friends as everyone heads off to summer camp.

Released via the Apple TV+ YouTube page, the Camp Snoopy trailer sees the Peanuts gang arriving at Camp Spring Lake, where they immerse themselves in the great outdoors. "Camp is supposed to be about the fun and excitement of being with friends," Linus and Schroeder tell the group. "And a true friend makes the good days better. Being there for others is the greatest accomplishment of all," Franklin adds. Meanwhile, Snoopy and Woodstock are tackling outdoorsy stuff of their own.

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Per the official synopsis,...

There’s an adorable moment in Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin when Franklin asks Charlie Brown a question. The two are chatting like any two young kids would when Franklin expresses his appreciation for the music of Stevie Wonder, Little Richard, and James Brown. He turns to our beloved Chuck and asks, “Are you related?”

It’s one of many charming moments in Apple TV+’s new animated Peanuts special and holds a deeper layer of substance. You see, Franklin is trying to fit in after moving to a new town where he first meets the classic characters created by Charles M. Schulz. This is a sweet, heartwarming origin story for one of Peanuts’ most beloved characters. Narrated by the boy himself, it begins with spark before immediately flashing back to track Franklin in his attempts to make new friends. As a military kid always on the move, that can be challenging,...

Six months after releasing the long-running Peanuts franchise's most recent television special, Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie, a new special comes to Apple TV+ this February: Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin. Released in time for Black History Month, the special provides a full retelling of Franklin Armstrong's introduction to the rest of the Peanuts gang and his struggles to fit in and make friends in this strange, new town. This particular special really leans into the time period when Franklin originally made his debut in the comic strip by creator Charles M. Schulz, along with the recent specials' grounding in more earnest and deliberate emotion in how their characters approach new challenges.

Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin continues Apple TV+'s winning streak with Peanuts after becoming the streaming home for it with the launch of Apple TV+ in 2019. Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin is co-written by cartoonist and Franklin's namesake Robb Armstrong,...

Apple TV+ recently debuted the trailer for a new original Peanuts special, entitled “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin.” The all-new, highly anticipated special will premiere globally on Friday, February 16.

The origin story for one of Peanuts’ most beloved characters, the special follows Franklin as he moves to a new town and navigates new friendships. Franklin’s family is always on the move with his dad’s military job, and everywhere he goes Franklin finds support in a notebook filled with his grandfather’s advice on friendship. But when Franklin tries his usual strategies with the Peanuts gang, he has trouble fitting in. That’s until he learns about the neighborhood Soap Box Derby race – according to his grandfather, everyone loves a winner! He’s sure that winning the race will also mean winning over some new friends. All he needs is a partner, which he finds in Charlie Brown. Franklin...

Apple TV+ today released the trailer for the all-new, highly anticipated Peanuts special “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,” premiering globally on Friday, February 16.

The origin story for one of Peanuts’ most beloved characters, the special follows Franklin as he moves to a new town and navigates new friendships. Franklin’s family is always on the move with his dad’s military job, and everywhere he goes Franklin finds support in a notebook filled with his grandfather’s advice on friendship. But when Franklin tries his usual strategies with the Peanuts gang, he has trouble fitting in. That’s until he learns about the neighborhood Soap Box Derby race – according to his grandfather, everyone loves a winner! He’s sure that winning the race will also mean winning over some new friends. All he needs is a partner, which he finds in Charlie Brown. Franklin and Charlie Brown work together to...

“The Bear” Renewed for Season 3

The Beef is back open for business! FX and Hulu have announced the Season 3 renewal of its critically acclaimed and award-winning series “The Bear.”

Jeremy Allen White stars in the high-energy dramedy as Carmy, a young trained chef who inherits his family’s Chicago sandwich shop after the suicide of his older brother, where is inherits its debts and drama whilst dealing with his grief. Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott, and Matty Matheson co-star with Jon Bernthal, Oliver Platt, Edwin Lee Gibson, Corey Hendrix, and more rounding out the ensemble.

In Season 2, White’s Carmy, Edebiri’s Sydney, and Moss-Bachrach’s Richie work to transform the grimy sandwich shop into a next-level spot, stripping down the restaurant and sending the crew on transformational journeys of their own.

Watch the trailer for Season 2 of “The Bear” below:

Season 1 is currently nominated for 13 Emmy Awards,...

The new Peanuts movie has been officially confirmed and will be released on Apple TV+, showcasing the streaming service's commitment to original content. The film will be directed by Steve Martino, who also directed the successful 2015 Peanuts movie, and the script will be written by a team including Karey Kirkpatrick and members of the Schulz family. Production for the new Peanuts movie will begin in 2024, indicating that fans will likely have to wait until 2025 for its release. The story will revolve around Charlie Brown and his friends exploring the big city and learning important lessons about friendship.

A new Peanuts movie is on the horizon, and it marks the beloved comic strip's first return to the silver screen since the resounding success of the 2015 film. Debuting in 1950 and created by Charles Schulz, Peanuts follows a lovable gang of precocious youngsters including the meek and timid Charlie Brown and his best friend Snoopy.

A new Peanuts movie has been announced by Apple TV+, following the success of the previous CGI adaptation in 2015. The film will be directed by Steve Martino, who also helmed the previous Peanuts movie, which received positive reviews. Production for the new movie will begin in 2024, providing an opportunity to introduce the beloved characters to a new generation and potentially reinvent them for success.

A new Peanuts movie is announced, with some story details teased. Created by Charles Schulz, Peanuts originated as a comic strip in 1950, introducing now-iconic characters such as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Woodstock, and Pigpen. The Peanuts gang was later moved to animation with the classic special A Charlie Brown Christmas in 1965, which was followed up by It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown in 1966 and later A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving in 1973.

Now, Apple TV+ announces a new Peanuts movie. The Peanuts movie will be a CGI-animated film directed by Steve Martino.

There are three types of people in the world: "Garfield" people, "Calvin and Hobbes" people, and "Peanuts" people. As a practicing worshipper of The Great Pumpkin and the human result of what happens when Lucy van Pelt and Peppermint Patty go through the Brundlefly machine, I am firmly in the latter camp. There's no such thing as a bad "Peanuts" movie, in my opinion, only films that are special to a smaller number of fans.

The characters created by Charles M. Schulz have been entertaining generations for over 75 years, and there's no sign of stopping. Apple won the rights to much of the "Peanuts" library in the streaming wars, releasing the hybrid "Peanuts" special/Schulz documentary "Who Are You, Charlie Brown?" as well as two series, "Snoopy in Space" and "The Snoopy Show." Now, Apple TV+ is developing its first "Peanuts" original feature, bringing Charlie Brown and the gang to the Big City.

A full length 'Peanuts' movie is in development.Apple has confirmed plans for a new family feature film as the gang - including Snoopy, Woodstock, Charlie Brown and more - head to the Big City as they learn the true meaning of friendship and make new pals on their journey.Karey Kirkpatrick has co-written the screenplay from an original story by co-writers Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz and Cornelius Uliano.The trio were also behind 2015 film 'The Peanuts Movie', with director Steve Martino returning at the helm.The untitled movie will mark Apple's first original Peanuts feature, with WildBrain and Peanuts Worldwide also on board.Tara Sorensen, Apple’s head of children’s programming, said: "Fans of all ages have been enamored with Peanuts on Apple TV+."With our unmatched library of Peanuts titles, and award-winning collection of stories that bring kids and families together, Apple...

A new animated Peanuts film featuring Charlie Brown and his friends is set to start production in 2024. The film will be set in the Big Apple, showcasing beloved Peanuts characters like Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, Peppermint Patty and more. Peanuts fans have been eagerly awaiting another feature film, and this collaboration aims to bring joy to millions of fans worldwide, carrying on the legacy of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz.

Look out Big Apple, the Peanuts are on their way! Peanuts Worldwide, Apple TV+ and WildBrain are collaborating on a brand-new feature film featuring Charlie Brown and the gang. The untitled CGI-animated movie is scheduled to start production in 2024, and it will join Apple TV+’s extensive streaming coverage of the Peanuts intellectual property. Check out the very first look at the upcoming Peanuts film below:

The head of Apple’s programming for children, Tara Sorensen, said in a press release:...

A new Peanuts film is in the works, courtesy of Apple TV+.

Apple TV+, WildBrain, and Peanuts Worldwide have partnered up to tell a new story in the Peanuts universe. Production is set to begin in 2024, and the story will see Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Sally, and the rest of the group take on the Big City and the power of friendship with both old and new characters. Head of Children's Programs for Apple TV+, Tara Sorensen, says of the project, "We can’t wait for everyone to experience this heartwarming new adventure with Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the gang in the Big City."

Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie Filmmakers Unveil the Sentimental Peanuts Special

The Peanuts franchise's previous film, The Peanuts Movie, came out in 2015, and was produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The script was even co-written by Charles M. Schulz's son and grandson,...

Snoopy, Woodstock, and the rest of the Peanuts gang are ready to return to the big time with help from Apple, WildBrain, and Peanuts Worldwide! Production on an untitled Peanuts feature film starts in 2024, with WildBrain Studios leading the charge! The project finds the Peanuts gang embarking on an epic adventure to the Big City, learning the true meaning of friendship, and making shocking new friends along the way!

Karey Kirkpatrick is co-writing the screenplay alongside The Peanuts Movie scribes Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz, and Cornelius Uliano. The Peanuts Movie director Steve Martino returns to direct the new film, with Bonnie Arnold producing.

“Fans of all ages have been enamored with Peanuts on Apple TV+,” said Tara Sorensen, Apple’s head of children’s programming. “With our unmatched library of Peanuts titles, and award-winning collection of stories that bring kids and families together, Apple TV+ is the preeminent home for Snoopy and friends,...

AppleTV+ is adding to its treasure chest of “Peanuts” content with a new movie from WildBrain and Peanuts Worldwide. The untitled feature, set to begin production in 2024, will send Charlie Brown and Snoopy to the Big City. Expect new friends, adventures and some lessons about the true meaning of friendship.

Karey Kirkpatrick is co-writing the feature from an original story from Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz and Cornelius Uliano.

That trio wrote the previous “The Peanuts Movie,” which earned $246 million worldwide in theaters. Two-time Annie Award nominee Steve Martino, director of the 2015 “Peanuts” film, will helm this latest offering. Two-time Academy Award nominee Bonnie Arnold will produce.

“Fans of all ages have been enamored with Peanuts on Apple TV+,” said Apple head of children’s programming Tara Sorensen. “With our unmatched library of Peanuts titles and award-winning collection of stories that bring kids and families together, Apple TV+ is the preeminent home for Snoopy and friends,...

Apple TV+ has announced a new original Peanuts feature film from WildBrain and Peanuts Worldwide. The film will follow Snoopy and Charlie Brown’s biggest challenge yet, as the Peanuts characters embark on “an epic adventure to the Big City, learning the true meaning of friendship, while meeting some surprising new friends along the way.” Production from WildBrain Studios will begin in 2024.

“Fans of all ages have been enamored with Peanuts on Apple TV+,” Tara Sorensen, Apple’s head of children’s programming, said in a statement. “With our unmatched library of Peanuts titles, and award-winning collection of stories that bring kids and families together, Apple TV+ is the preeminent home for Snoopy and friends, and offers a world class selection of series and films featuring the most globally cherished animated characters. We can’t wait for everyone to experience this heartwarming new adventure with Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the gang in the Big City.

Company producing with WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide; remains invested in animated children’s, family space.

Apple is moving ahead on its first original Peanuts feature, the company announced on Monday.

Two-time Annie Award nominee Steve Martino, director of 2015’s The Peanuts Movie, helms the new project from WildBrain and Peanuts Worldwide.

Bonnie Arnold is producing the CG-animated feature as Snoopy and Charlie Brown embark on an adventure through the Big City, learning the true meaning of friendship and meeting surprising new friends along the way.

Karey Kirkpatrick is writing the screenplay from an original story by co-writers Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz and Cornelius Uliano,...

Looking to build out on its impressive film slate on a piece of IP they are all too familiar with, Apple said it is developing a new, untitled Peanuts feature film from WildBrain and Peanuts Worldwide.

Slated to begin production in 2024 from WildBrain Studios, the new family film will see the Peanuts gang go on an epic adventure to the Big City, learning the true meaning of friendship while meeting some surprising new friends along the way.

The screenplay is co-written by Karey Kirkpatrick from an original story by co-writers Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz and Cornelius Uliano, who wrote the 2015 feature film The Peanuts Move. That film’s director Steve Martino will helm the new pic, which will be produced by two-time Oscar nominee Bonnie Arnold.

“Fans of all ages have been enamored with Peanuts on Apple TV+,” said Tara Sorensen, Apple’s head of children’s programming. “With our unmatched library of Peanuts titles,...

Apple, which holds the rights to the late Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts catalog, has ordered its first original animated film from Wildbrain Studios and Peanuts Worldwide.

Apple TV+ has commissioned the computer-generated animated film, which will follow Snoopy and Charlie Brown as they and the rest of the Peanuts gang go on an epic journey to the big city. The project marks the first Apple original film from the partnership with Peanuts Worldwide and WildBrain that has been preceded by the streaming of library Peanuts originals and specials.

Steve Martino will direct the untitled Peanuts film from producer Bonnie Arnold and co-writer Karey Kirkpatrick, who has animated screenwriting credits for Chicken Run, Smallfoot and Over the Hedge. Kirkpatrick will work from an original story by co-writers Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz and Cornelius Uliano, the team that wrote The Peanuts Movie for 20th Century Fox, which was based on the...

Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie puts the spotlight on the studious and introverted character, allowing her to help her friends while dealing with her own struggles. The special retains the bright humor of the Peanuts comic strips while exploring themes of neurodiversity and embracing oneself. The creative team behind the special worked together to accurately portray Marcie's introversion and capture the whimsical nature of her thoughts through visuals and storytelling.

A beloved Peanuts character is finally getting her time in the spotlight in Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie. The Apple TV+ special puts the eponymous studious girl front and center as she tries to help her friends around school while dealing with her own introversion.

Emmy winner Raymond S. Persi returns to the world of Peanuts to direct Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie with a script from The Snoopy Show's Betsy Walters and story from Craig and Bryan Schulz, the son and grandson of the franchise's creators.

Watch an exclusive clip from the new Apple TV+ Peanuts special, showing the impact of Marcie's problem-solving abilities and her struggle with newfound attention. Marcie finds herself in the spotlight as class president but hides, leaving her friend Peppermint Patty unsupported. Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie debuts on Apple TV+ on August 18, offering heartwarming Peanuts content for viewers.

Screen Rant is proud to present an exclusive clip from the new Apple TV+ Peanuts special, Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie. This heartwarming Peanuts TV Special shows how much of a difference Marcie makes to her friends and at school, whether as her best friend Peppermint Patty's caddie while preparing for the golf tournament or finding the fixes for hallway traffic jams and lunch shortages on pizza day at the cafeteria. Although Marcie likes helping without attention, her classmates have noticed her problem-solving abilities and elected her class president.

Uncomfortable in her newfound spotlight,...

Ever since Apple TV+ revived Charles M. Schulz's beloved Peanuts franchise in 2019, they have captured the spirit and look of the classic comic strip and animated specials. That enduring tradition continues with Apple TV+'s latest original special, Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie, putting a well-deserved spotlight on the usual supporting character Marcie. Directed by veteran animator Raymond S. Persi, who has helmed recent Peanuts specials for Apple TV+, the franchise continues to embrace its timeless appeal while relating more and more to modern audiences and the challenges they face.

With Franklin's tenure as class president at the local elementary school nearing its scheduled end, the Peanuts gang faces several lingering issues at their school that require a natural problem-solver to fix. After constantly helping her best friend Peppermint Patty, including serving as her faithful golf caddy, Marcie definitely has effective ideas about how to help her classmates but...

Sometimes, the people who make the biggest difference aren’t the ones who grab the spotlight. In “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” we get to see firsthand how our lovable introvert, Marcie, makes a monumental difference from behind the scenes for both her friends and her community. To train for the school golf championship, Marcie assists Peppermint Patty as her caddie, offering thoughtful and deliberate advice to help her win. Meanwhile, after coming up with brilliant solutions to her classmates’ problems – from hallway traffic jams to lunchtime pizza shortages – Marcie is unexpectedly elected as class president … a role she never wanted.

Suddenly thrust into the spotlight, Marcie struggles to cope with the expectations of her new job and retreats as far from the public eye as possible. As the golf championship begins, Marcie is still in hiding and Peppermint Patty is forced to tee off with Charlie Brown filling in as her caddie.

Apple TV+ has released a trailer for a new Peanuts special called Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie.

This animated series is about Marcie, Peppermint Patty's quiet friend. She faces some surprises and learns about friendship. In One-of-a-Kind Marcie, viewers will be taken on a journey through the world of Charles M. Schulz's comic strip Peanuts, where the characters come to life in an all-new narrative.

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The story revolves around Marcie, known for her thoughtfulness and problem-solving skills, as she takes on the task of helping Peppermint Patty prepare for the school golf championship. However, fate has something else in store for Marcie, as she finds herself selected as class president, a role she never thought about.

What Happens in One-of-a-Kind Marcie?

The official synopsis describes, "Suddenly thrust into the spotlight, Marcie struggles to cope with the expectations of her new job and...

Peppermint Patty’s Bff Marcie will be front and center in the new Apple TV+ Peanuts special, Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie. Shy and intelligent, Marcie first appeared in Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip on July 20, 1971. The upcoming Snoopy Presents production, which just released a trailer and poster, marks the first time the character’s been the focus of an animated special.

The official Peanuts website offers this quote about Marcie from creator Charles M. Schultz: “Marcie is one-up on Peppermint Patty in every way. She sees the truth of things, where it invariably escapes Patty. I like Marcie.”

Emmy Award winner Raymond S. Persi directs the family-friendly special from a screenplay by Betsy Walters. Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz, Cornelius Uliano, Paige Braddock, Josh Scherba, Stephanie Betts, and Logan McPherson executive produce.

Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie premieres on Apple TV+ on August 18, 2023.

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Exclusive: Anonymous Content is elevating longtime literary managers and producers Ryan Cunningham, David Kanter and Nicole Romano to partner.

Cunningham joined Anonymous Content in 2019 from Madhouse Entertainment where he had been a manager and producer for a decade. On the management side, his clients include filmmakers Scott Beck & Bryan Woods (65), Derek Tsang (The Three Body Problem), Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei (How to Blow Up a Pipeline); showrunners and writers Steven DeKnight (Spartacus), Jewel Coronel (The Chi), Seamus Fahey (Walker: Independence) and Sonya Winton & Jonathan Kidd (Lovecraft Country), Darnell Metayer and Josh Peters (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts), Neil Uliano and Bryan Schulz (The Peanuts Movie), and Ben Queen (The Addams Family 2). Cunningham most recently produced the Sky/Relativity feature The Independent, and executive-produced Stephen King adaptation The Boogeyman, which will be released in June by 20th Century Studios and Disney.

Kanter is a producer and manager at Anonymous...

Exclusive: Longtime APA literary agent Adam Perry has been promoted to Partner.

Perry began his career in the APA mailroom in 2011 and was promoted to agent in 2013. Since then, he has grown his roster of clients to represent such writers and directors as filmmakers Justin Chon (Gook, Blue Bayou, Pachinko) and Akin Omotoso (Rise, Vaya), director Alejandra Marquez Abella (The Good Girls, A Million Miles Away), screenwriters Julia Cox (Nyad), Pat Casey & Josh Miller (Sonic The Hedgehog 1&2, Violent Night), Black List scribe Elyse Hollander (Blond Ambition, Guys and Dolls remake), creator-showrunner Ben Ketai (StartUp), screenwriters Steve Desmond & Michael Sherman (Knock at the Cabin, Harry’s All Night Hamburgers), Amos Vernon & Nunzio Randazzo (Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, Fudged), Co-ep’s Bo Yeon Kim & Erika Lippoldt (Sweet Tooth, Star Trek Discovery), Co-ep Chuck Hayward (Ted Lasso), SuP Bobak Esfarjani (Alien, Kindred), writing trio Murder Ink. (Black Don’t Camp, Homecoming), screenwriters Cornelius Uliano & Bryan Schulz (Peanuts,...

The Peanuts gang is celebrating educators in a new original special, Lucy’s School, set to premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, August 12. Based on Charles M. Schulz’s classic Peanuts comic strip, Lucy’s School is described a “love letter to teachers” and “an appreciation of the impact a teacher can have on a child.” It is set to explore the fear of change and highlight how Lucy, supported by her friends, faces and overcomes her own fears and anxieties. The story will see the Peanuts crew anxious about starting a new school in the fall, which inspires Lucy to start her own school instead. However, teaching isn’t as easy as it sounds, and Lucy faces many obstacles as she tries to impart wisdom to her students.  Produced for Apple TV+ by Peanuts and WildBrain, the special is directed by Raymond S. Persi and written by Craig Schulz,...

Apple TV+ today unveiled the first trailer for “Lucy’s School,” a new original special celebrating educators based on the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz.

In this new tale, the Peanuts gang enjoy summer break but are anxious about starting at a new school in the Fall, inspiring Lucy to start her own school instead. But, unsurprisingly, teaching isn’t as easy as it sounds. “Lucy’s School” is a love letter to teachers, and an appreciation of the impact a teacher can have on a child. It explores the fear of change, and shows how Lucy, supported by her friends, faces and overcomes her own fears.

Produced for Apple TV+ by Peanuts and WildBrain, the special is directed by Raymond S. Persi, written by Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz, and Cornelius Uliano, who also executive produce alongside Paige Braddock, Josh Scherba, Stephanie Betts, Amir Nasrabadi and Anne Loi,...

“The Real Housewives” are going international, and the first stop is Dubai. “The Real Housewives of Dubai” will premiere on June 1 at 9 p.m. Et, Bravo announced Friday. The network also revealed the first promo for the first official international iteration of the franchise.

Dubai marks the 11th city in the “Housewives” franchise, and the first new one following the premiere of the hit “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” series in 2020. “Dubai” was first announced in November, and according to Bravo, it “follows a powerful group of lavish women as they run business empires and expertly navigate a highly exclusive social scene within this ultra-luxe billionaires’ playground … When new group dynamics threaten long-standing friendships, tensions inevitably reach a boiling point, so if you can’t handle the heat… get out of Dubai.”

Bravo announced that the cast will include Nina Ali, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Dr. Sara Al Madani,...

It’s time to celebrate the Earth, Charlie Brown!

“Peanuts” is back for a new Earth Day special on Apple TV+, titled “It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown.” The program follows Sally’s bond with a special little flower on the baseball field that may spell disaster for the big game. For Charlie Brown and the team, it’s just the inspiration they need to make a positive impact on their environment.

On Thursday, the streamer released a trailer for the special, which also features an original song from Ben Folds. The sneak peek, which you can watch above, begins with the Peanuts’ baseball game getting interrupted by Sally, who is smack dab in the middle of the field talking to her favorite flower.

“Well, hello little flower. Do you ever feel like you just don’t fit in?” she ponders. “Small guys like us, we oughta stick together.

Exclusive: Lorraine Bracco (The Sopranos), Nora Zehetner (Grey’s Anatomy), Julian Lerner (The Wonder Years), Abby James Witherspoon (Secret Headquarters) and Noah Cottrell (Punky Brewster) have joined the cast of Boys of Summer, the family adventure film from actor-director David Henrie that is now in production in North Carolina.

They will star alongside the previously announced Mel Gibson and Mason Thames.

In the film scripted by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz (The Peanuts Movie), a local boy (Thames) whose best friend is mysteriously taken begins to suspect that a supernatural entity may be hunting the children of Martha’s Vineyard. Soon after seeking the help of an aging detective (Gibson), he discovers that he’s on the path of a witch who has recently retired to his island.

Mark Fasano, James Henrie, John Blanford and Dan McDonough are producing, with Darren Moorman, Scott Pomeroy,...

Mel Gibson has come onboard to star in the fantasy-adventure Boys of Summer, written by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz. Mason Thames is also on board. David Henrie will direct.

The film is being produced by Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures and James Henrie of Novo Media Group and will be financed and executive produced by John Blandford and Dan McDonough of Pastime Pictures. Tobias Weymar and Annie Mahoney of Nickel City, and Lorenzo Henrie and Amanda Devine of Novo Media Group will also exec produce.

The story follows a local boy, who after his best friend is mysteriously taken, begins to suspect that a supernatural entity may be hunting the children of Martha’s Vineyard. After seeking the help of an aging detective (Gibson), they soon discover they’re on the path of a witch who has recently retired to their island.

Production is set to begin this December in Wilmington,...