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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,...

“Hacks,” “Fellow Travelers,” “Black Cake” and Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” were among the big winners on Thursday as Humanitas revealed its 2024 Humanitas Prize recipients. The ceremony, held at Avalon Hollywood, revealed honors in nine juried categories, including TV, film and documentary fields.

“We actually got something friends,” “Origin” filmmaker Ava DuVernay said in accepting the award for drama feature — which had been previously snubbed through last year’s Oscars season. “We went through that whole awards gauntlet, and then this popped up in the summer, and I thought, ‘wow, they’re kind of off kilter for the award season!’ Because they don’t care about that… they’re doing something different. This award show that is about doing something with this medium that matters. Yes, entertainment matters, but we have such a powerful voice, such a powerful platform. So I commend everyone that’s trying to say something.”

Max’s “Hacks” Season 3 episode “Yes,...

Humanitas has announced nominations for the 2024 Humanitas Prize in nine juried categories, including TV, film and documentary fields. Noms in the comedy field include “Hacks,” “The Simpsons,” “Girls5eva” and “Act Your Age,” while drama entrants include “The Crown,” “The Morning Show,” “Station 19” and “Black Cake.”

“For fifty years, The Humanitas Prizes have recognized writers who explore the human condition in a nuanced, meaningful way, with stories that entertain and uplift audiences,” said Humanitas executive director Michelle Franke. “The Humanitas Prizes champion work that enhances the lives of viewers, even if these projects are not always rewarded by the marketplace.”

Humanitas has tapped actors/writers June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer as host of this year’s Humanitas Prizes event, which will take place on Thursday, September 12 (three days before the Emmy Awards) at Avalon Hollywood. The 2024 New Voices Fellowship, David and Lynn Angell College Comedy Award and Carol Mendelsohn...

The Gotham Film & Media Institute has unveiled the three tribute recipients to be honored at the Gotham TV Awards. Mariska Hargitay will receive the Anniversary Tribute for “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” Peter Morgan will receive the Creator Tribute for “The Crown” and Lulu Wang will receive the Spotlight Tribute for “Expats.” The tributes will be presented during the inaugural ceremony on June 4 at Cipriani 25 in New York City.

“In launching the 2024 Gotham TV Awards, we’re proud to carry on a longstanding Gotham Awards tradition in honoring iconic artists and creators who have enriched the landscape and pushed the boundaries of TV, making an indelible impact on the medium,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham Institute. “Lulu Wang and Peter Morgan have crafted profound and ambitious shows that capture the artistic breadth of television while Mariska Hargitay has delivered one of the most iconic performances in the history of TV.

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.

Related Did Peanuts Coin a Popular Quote About Love and Chocolate? In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, learn whether Peanuts coined a popular quote involving love and chocolate

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After the acclaimed television special Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie, Apple TV+ turns its attention to Franklin Armstrong for Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin. The animated project retells the origins of Franklin moving into the Peanuts neighborhood, where he befriends Charlie Brown just in time for a big soapbox derby with the other kids. Franklin and Charlie Brown will have to navigate their burgeoning friendship together, overcoming the pressures of the impending race, as they learn more about each other.

In an interview with Cbr, veteran Peanuts director Raymond S. Persi, co-writer Robb Armstrong – who is also Franklin's namesake – and co-writer/executive producer Craig Schulz discuss the origins of Franklin and the special. They also talk about delivering the thrilling racing sequences. And which classic Peanuts characters would they like to highlight next?

Related Review: Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin Reintroduces a Peanuts Classic The latest Peanuts animated special Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home,...

Franklin's character is a symbol of progress since his introduction in the late '60s despite resistance. The new Peanuts special reimagines a Thanksgiving scene to emphasize unity and inclusivity. Craig Schulz and director Raymond S. Persi highlight the intention behind the revision for social impact.

Apple TV+'s latest offering in the Peanuts universe, Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin, is stirring up debate on social media, and addressing a 50-year-old controversy about the much-loved A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special that debuted in 1973. The new special shines a spotlight on Franklin Armstrong, a character celebrated for breaking racial barriers since his introduction into the comic strip in 1968.

The 1973 special has often been the subject of debate for a scene that depicted Franklin seated alone on one side of a dinner table, separated from the other characters, who sat grouped together on the opposite side. On the back of recent...

Apple TV+ dropped a new Peanuts special titled Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin, focusing on the comic strip’s first Black character, Franklin Armstrong.

When the trailer was unveiled, one moment got social media buzzing as it referenced the 1973 special A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. The controversial scene is where Franklin is seen sitting on one side of the dinner table while the rest sit on the opposite side.

‘Welcome Home, Franklin’

The new special, which is already streaming on Apple TV+, fixes that scene showing all the Peanuts characters rallying around Franklin.

Craig Schulz, son of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, recently addressed the controversy in an interview, revealing that his son Bryan told him about the issue with the scene.

“It was very important to my son Bryan,” Schulz told The Daily Beast. “He said, ‘This is our chance to kind of rectify the whole thing.’”

Director Raymond S. Persi...

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,...

Shortly after the April 4, 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., a California school teacher named Harriet Glickman sent a letter to Peanuts creator Charles. M. Schulz. In it, she asked him to introduce a Black character to Charlie Brown’s world, in hopes of helping ease the racial tensions roiling the country at the time. While Schulz admitted it was a great idea, his original response was one of concern that such a move might appear condescending. Nevertheless, Glickman persisted and today we have Franklin Armstrong, who is finally getting his origin story explored in Apple TV+‘s Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin. “The flack [my dad] got from that was tremendous,” recalls Craig Schulz of the character’s debut on July 31, 1968. “A lot of backlash, a lot of nasty letters, editors threatening to pull the comic strip from their newspapers and so forth… For him, it had been quite the dilemma...

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...

Craig Schulz, son of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, didn't rule out the possibility of another Peanuts movie, suggesting that nothing is off the table. The last Peanuts movie, released in 2015, was a success both critically and at the box office, making $246.2 million worldwide. While there haven't been any recent movies, there is plenty of Peanuts content available on Apple TV+, including classic specials and upcoming projects like Camp Snoopy and Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin.

Charlie Brown has a better chance of appearing in a movie again than he ever has of kicking Lucy's football. Yes, Peanuts could return to the Silver Screen. Craig Schulz is the son of legendary Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, and he didn’t rule out Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the gang making another movie. During an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, Schulz addressed the possibility of another film. Schulz said:

“I could tell you,...

The son of 'Peanuts' creator Charles M. Schulz is hoping for a new movie based on the comic strip.Snoopy and Charlie Brown last hit the big screen with 'The Peanuts Movie' in 2015 but Craig Schulz is optimistic about the possibility of another film.In an interview with Screen Rant, Craig said: "I could tell you, but I'd have to kill you."Nothing is off the table, we're always exploring different ideas and different things in this co-view series ('The Snoopy Show') that we've done, which touched upon the environment, the love for teachers, Mother's Day, and how it interacts with enough people."Those subjects are just really fun, and as you know, the 'Peanuts' universe is sort of endless."There have been five movies based on Schulz's comic strip and Craig believes there is plenty of scope for the character to return to the big screen.

Craig Schulz, the son of “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schulz, is hopeful a new movie based on the comic strip will happen.

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Craig discussed the possibility of another “Peanuts” film.

“I could tell you, but I’d have to kill you. [Laughs] Nothing is off the table, we’re always exploring different ideas and different things in this co-view series [‘The Snoopy Show’] that we’ve done, which touched upon the environment, the love for teachers, Mother’s Day, and how it interacts with enough people,” he said. “All those subjects are just really fun, and as you know, the ‘Peanuts’ universe is sort of endless.”

There are currently five features in the “Peanuts” franchise: “A Boy Named Charlie Brown” (1969), “Snoopy Come Home” (1972), “Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown” (1977), “Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don’t Come Back!!)” (1980) and “The Peanuts Movie” (2015). The 2015 computer-animated...

It’s been eight years since The Peanuts Movie was released and there’s been no official word if another movie will be produced.

Ahead of the Apple TV+ special Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie, Charles Schulz’s son Craig Schulz said in an interview that he’s hopeful a new Peanuts movie would happen.

“I could tell you, but I’d have to kill you. [Laughs] Nothing is off the table,” Craig said in an interview with Screen Rant. “We’re always exploring different ideas and different things in this co-view series that we’ve done, which touched upon the environment, the love for teachers, Mother’s Day, and how it interacts with enough people. All those subjects are just really fun, and as you know, the Peanuts universe is sort of endless.”

He continued, “There are so many great characters to work with, there’s so many great themes to...

Craig Schulz, son of the franchise creator, expressed his hope for a new Peanuts movie.

The son of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, Schulz spoke about a potential new Peanuts movie in a recent exclusive interview with Screen Rant. With eight years since The Peanuts Movie hit the big screen and received praise from critics, fans may soon be in for another cinematic treat. After a long absence, the Peanuts franchise returned to the cinemas with The Peanuts Movie in 2015. Despite rave reviews and a solid box office performance, no sequel has emerged thus far.

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However, in a hopeful twist, Craig Schulz conveyed his optimism regarding a new Peanuts movie, saying, "Nothing is off the table, we're always exploring different ideas and different things... I don't know that a movie is off the table. I would like to see one come back,...

Craig Schulz, son of the creator of Peanuts, is hopeful for a new Peanuts movie and confirms that "nothing is off the table." The success of The Peanuts Movie in 2015 and the current popularity of Peanuts content on Apple TV+ make now the perfect time for another big-screen outing. One of the biggest factors to consider for a new movie is which animation house Schulz and his team will turn to, with hopes that they find a studio as inventive as Blue Sky Studios after it was shut down by Disney.

With nearly a decade gone since the iconic comic strip made its way to the big screen, Craig Schulz offers a hopeful response to the chances of a new Peanuts movie. After four movies produced in the late '60s and '70s, the franchise came back with The Peanuts Movie in 2015, which saw Charlie Brown trying to win...

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.

The quietest, most insightful figure among the beloved Peanuts gang gets the spotlight in the new television special Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie. Premiering this August on Apple TV+ as part of the premium streaming service's revival of the iconic franchise created by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, the special follows Marcie as she finds herself fast-tracked towards becoming class president -- whether she likes it or not. And with Marcie's best friend Peppermint Patty entering a golf tournament without her, Marcie will have to decide what she wants from life.

In an exclusive interview with Cbr, One-of-a-Kind Marcie director Raymond S. Persi and executive producer Craig Schulz -- son of the late Charles M. Schulz -- discussed putting Marcie center stage, talked about the special's themes, and reflected on the timeless quality of Peanuts' enduring legacy.

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Marcie wasn't introduced to the...

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,...

Just about everyone knows who good ol' Charlie Brown is. The misadventures of the Peanuts gang have been celebrated for decades, from newspaper comics to the big screen, and especially with the familiar Charlie Brown TV specials. Since Peanuts made their home on AppleTV+, a new series of specials have been premiering, tackling all kinds of new holidays and messages. The newest special is set to stream on August 18th, titled Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie, and will focus on the bespectacled girl and her struggle with being in the spotlight.

Three figureheads behind the special sat down and shared some behind-the-scenes information on the creation, writing, and inspiration behind One-of-a-Kind Marcie. Check it out in this exclusive MovieWeb interview.

Bringing the Peanuts Back to Television

A large contributor to anything involving Peanuts is Craig Schulz, the son of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz. In 2011, Craig wrote the first Peanuts special since his father's death,...

Peanuts producer Craig Schulz, son of creator Charles Schulz, says there have been discussions about potentially creating new Charlie Brown specials centered on Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Speaking to ComicBook, Shultz noted that the existing specials focusing on these holidays are revered, which presents a few challenges. "In all those cases, it's led to extensive conversations between myself, my son, our group here in Santa Rosa, which consists of over 20 people, and what we think is right or wrong," Schulz explained. "And we have had ideas for a [Charlie Brown] Christmas special, but the three biggies - Christmas, Pumpkin, and Thanksgiving - are so sacrosanct, we just won't touch anything near that.

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Instead, the Peanuts team found ways to explore the fringes of these holidays to create new adventures. "We weren't afraid to go on the edges, so we thought about that," Shultz continued.

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.

The Plot, Courtesy of Apple TV+

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Apple TV+ today released the trailer for season three of the original Peanuts series “The Snoopy Show,” premiering all twelve episodes globally on Friday, June 9. The world’s most famous beagle is back again for his close-up! Dig into new adventures with Snoopy, along with his best pal, Woodstock, and the rest of the Peanuts gang. Produced for Apple TV+ by Peanuts and WildBrain, the series is directed by Rob Boutilier, and executive produced by Josh Scherba, Anne Loi, Stephanie Betts, Paige Braddock, Craig Schulz and Mark Evestaff. This delightful trailer comes on the ... Read more...

The world’s most famous beagle is back again for his close-up! Dig into new adventures with Snoopy, along with his best pal, Woodstock, and the rest of the Peanuts gang.

Produced for Apple TV+ by Peanuts and WildBrain, the series is directed by Rob Boutilier, and executive produced by Josh Scherba, Anne Loi, Stephanie Betts, Paige Braddock, Craig Schulz and Mark Evestaff.

“The Snoopy Show” is a part of all-ages offerings now streaming globally on Apple TV+, including the BAFTA Award and Humanitas Prize-winning “El Deafo,” BAFTA Award-winning “Lovely Little Farm,” “Duck & Goose,” GLAAD Media Award nominated “Pinecone & Pony,” Emmy Award-winning “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock” and “Harriet the Spy” from The Jim Henson Company, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series “Stillwater,” “Helpsters” from Sesame Workshop, “Wolfboy and the Everything Factory” from Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Hitrecord and Bento Box Entertainment, “Sago Mini Friends,” Emmy Award-nominated “Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show...

Apple TV+ released the trailer for season three of the original Peanuts series ‘The Snoopy Show’, premiering all twelve episodes globally on Friday, June 9. The world’s most famous Beagle is back again for his close-up! Dig into new adventures with Snoopy, along with his best pal, Woodstock, and the rest of the Peanuts gang.

Produced for Apple TV+ by Peanuts and WildBrain, the series is directed by Rob Boutilier and executive produced by Josh Scherba, Anne Loi, Stephanie Betts, Paige Braddock, Craig Schulz and Mark Evestaff.

This delightful trailer comes on the heels of a slew of recent programming announcements from Apple TV+, Peanuts and WildBrain, including the new special ‘Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie’, which follows endearing introvert Marcie as she helps her friends in her own unique way, premiering August 18, as well as even more classic Peanuts anthology titles on September 22.

WildBrain and Apple TV+ also announced two...

The leader of the pack is back, indeed! Everyone’s favorite beagle returns for Season 3 of Apple TV+‘s tremendously entertaining original Peanuts series The Snoopy Show, premiering globally on Friday, June 9. And based on the just-dropped trailer, Snoop dog, bff Woodstock and the whole Peanuts gang are in plenty of smile-inducing new adventures in this batch of 12 episodes. Because as we hear in the clip, your imagination can take you any place you want to go. Apple TV+ Produced for Apple TV+ by Peanuts and WildBrain, the series is directed by Rob Boutilier (Snoopy in Space) and executive produced by Josh Scherba, Anne Loi, Stephanie Betts, Paige Braddock, Craig Schulz, and Mark Evestaff. The trailer comes on the heels of a slew of recent Peanuts-centric programming announcements from Apple TV+, Peanuts and WildBrain, including the August 18th premiere of their new special Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie, which “follows endearing...

The holidays may have come to a close but watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and A Charlie Brown Christmas are a big part of many people’s holidays. Based on the comics by Charles M. Schulz, Peanuts is one of the most successful comic strips to date.

It’s been 23 years since the last comic strip was released (due to Schulz’s death) but the strip is just as popular as ever. With shorts, a computer-animated movie, and merchandise, Peanuts isn't going anywhere anytime soon. As popular as the strip and its characters are, however, there’s plenty that people don’t know about this iconic comic.

Charlie Brown And Schulz Were One And The Same

Known as a “lovable loser,” Charlie Brown was mature for his age and down on his luck. His bad luck made Peanuts one of the bleakest comic strips. Whether it was the trees eating...

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,...

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.