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Peanuts offers readers a treasure trove of storylines, but none showed Snoopy as vulnerable as he was in the weeks-long storyline of his doghouse being burned down. A reason for the fire was never given, although Lucy has her theories, leaving readers guessing what could have happened. Nevertheless, Snoopy was distraught over the loss of his house and all its many valuable belongings.

Snoopy's house burning down was actually not the first time that Snoopy's house was destroyed. Rather, Snoopy's house being burnt down is the third time his house was ruined. Maybe Snoopy should invest in some safety materials for his home - especially a fire extinguisher.

"I Smell Smoke!" September 19th, 1966

When Charlie Brown is awoken by the smell of smoke and a panicked Snoopy banging on his door, he rushes outside to see a distraught Snoopy, whose doghouse is on fire. Snoopy sobs about losing his home...

Throughout Peanuts more than half a centurys worth of comic strips, holiday specials, and feature films, Snoopy has developed a number of alter egos that only serve to make him an even more iconic member of the Peanuts gag - and perhaps his most well-known is the WWI Flying Ace. Snoopy has portrayed himself as a number of imaginary characters, including Joe Cool and World Famous Tennis Player, but his WWI Flying Ace persona is second to none, and the characters extensive history in Peanuts lore confirms it.

Snoopys WWI Flying Ace alter ego made his debut in the Peanuts comic strip published on October 10, 1965. In the strips very first panel, Snoopy is already wearing the iconic pilots helmet and goggles with his signature red scarf. In other words, Snoopy is the WWI Flying Ace right at the start of the characters debut, without any lead-in or build-up whatsoever, throwing...

The Peanuts characters began on comic strips but were later developed into over 50 animated specials. The characters were first introduced in a comic strip by Charles Schulz in 1950. Since then, Peanuts' characters have been featured in shows, commercials, feature films, musicals, and many television specials. Peanuts' first prime-time on-screen debut was in 1965, for a highly-regarded holiday special.

Over almost 60 years, the Peanuts gang has become a beloved group of young characters with shockingly mature sentiments, making the Peanuts characters highly quotable. The group includes Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Sally, and the famous anthropomorphic dog, Snoopy. Peanuts became best known for their holiday specials, as they were the first time the characters were given a voice on screen. While all the Peanuts specials have their merits, some stand out among the many on-screen iterations of the Peanuts gang.

It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown (1977) Charlie Brown Finally Gets To Kiss His...

Peanuts captures childhood nostalgia with summer-themed comic strips showcasing traditional summer moments and adventures. The comic strips strike a perfect balance of nostalgia and humor, featuring iconic characters in relatable pastimes. From pool battles to failed summer job attempts, Peanuts delivers funny and heartwarming snapshots of summer childhood.

Peanuts is no stranger to capturing childhood nostalgia, with summer breaks being represented by the iconic comic strip. Capturing the joy of summer that happens during childhood when there's no school and freedom is in grasp, Peanuts provides snapshots of those nostalgic moments that many can relate to and find the humor in.

With traditional summer moments like going to the beach, swimming in the pool, looking for a job (usually unsuccessfully), and taking vacations, Peanuts featured its characters in notable childhood pastimes of summer. Whether it be Lucy and Snoopy battling out for her pool or Charlie Brown trying to educate...

When Steven Soderbergh remade ratpack favourite Ocean’s 11 in the early 2000s, he not only assembled one of the all-time-great ensemble casts – he reinvigorated the heist movie in the process. First, in 2001, came Ocean’s Eleven, with all its swaggering Vegas charm. Then came Ocean’s Twelve in 2004, bringing greater ambition with multiple European heists. And then, capping it all off in 2007, was the all-glam Ocean’s Thirteen, dialling up the star power even further to deliver one last great score.

With the entire legendary Ocean’s trilogy now available on 4K, it’s the ideal time to revisit the legendary filmsat home – here’s every crew member you need to pull off the ultimate heist.

The Mastermind

Danny Ocean (George Clooney)

The brains of the operation. Danny Ocean always has a scheme and a dream on the go, steps ahead of everyone else – and, crucially, always multiple moves ahead of even the most high-tech casinos.

Stardew Valley's 1.6 update adds new Help Wanted quests for villagers. Emily's new quest asks players to greet everyone in town within two days for a 100-point friendship boost. Players struggle to complete the quest due to time constraints and Npc schedules, requiring careful planning.

The 1.6 update for Stardew Valley has added prize tickets as an additional incentive for players to complete some of the various requests from NPCs, along with additional quests personalized for different villagers. Though this has definitely made the Help Wanted postings feel fresher, some of them are a bit trickier than they initially seem.

Emily has a new Help Wanted quest added in the 1.6 update that asks the farmer to greet everyone within two days. The only reward players get for completing the quest is a 100-point boost in friendship with all the villagers, not counting the Wizard, the Dwarf, Sandy, Krobus, and Leo, who...

Peanuts is one of the most popular comic strips in history, and an entire month's worth just turned 70. Among these strips includes an iconic first for Linus, as it features his security blanket for the first time. These are the 10 funniest Peanuts comic strips from June 1954!

Peanuts was created by Charles M. Schultz in 1950, and ran until Schultzs death in the year 2000. Thats half a century of comic strips featuring the utterly iconic Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, and - of course - Charlie Brown. And with every comic, Peanuts confirms exactly why it's so popular, not only throughout its syndication, but in a timeless way, making it a staple in the hearts and minds of fans all over the world.

While originating as a comic strip, Peanuts transcended the short-form comic medium into the realm of holiday specials, animated series, and feature films. However, theres still something about the classic comic...

In May 1965, the Peanuts comic strip introduced Snoopy's siblings, marking a pivotal moment in the beloved comic's history. Here are the ten funniest comics from that month, including the entire saga of Snoopy welcoming his siblings back into his life and Peanuts canon. Lucy and Snoopy have a fist fight and Charlie Brown is a 'follower' in these hilarious comics.

Often regarded as the Golden Age of Peanuts, the '60s were a very important time for the comic strip brand. Not only was the popularity of Peanuts booming in the 1960s, but the first Peanuts TV special aired in 1965 as well. One example of how massive Peanuts became in the '60s is that NASA named their command and lunar modules after Charlie Brown and Snoopy for the Apollo 10 mission.

However, to longtime fans the year was particularly special because it debuted the idea of Snoopy's many siblings, with...

Cora Bora Photo: Brainstorm Media Meg Stalter is a star. Her first-ever leading lady, Cora, is…not. Constantly lugging her acoustic guitar around like a depressed millennial Linus dragging his little blue blanket, Cora is an especially chaotic breed of girlfailure. She’s brash, cruel without cause, and not particularly self-aware about her own affect,...

Discover the Peanuts gang enjoying beach days in fun comic strips stretching over decades, introducing new characters like Franklin and Beach Beagle. The Peanuts gang thrives in new settings like the beach, where Snoopy surfs, Sally causes chaos, and Franklin makes his first appearance in a significant comic strip. Witness unique moments at the beach with Woodstock, Linus, Lucy, and more in creative adventures like sandcastle building and soda can crushing antics.

While no one can beach like Barbie's Ken, the Peanuts gang try their best in some fun-in-the-sun, beach-bound comic strips that stretch over numerous decades. Whether they are getting up to some hijinks or enjoying their day at the beach, the Peanuts gang makes these beach comics endlessly enjoyable. As well as being incredibly fun and interesting, the beach-set comic strips have also been important in establishing new characters. For instance, there was the introduction of the Beach Beagle character.

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

Per the official synopsis,...

A player brought Linus a heater, sparking discussion on his storyline in Stardew Valley. Linus' storyline lacks depth; helping him find a way to heat his tent could add character growth. Placing a heater in Linus' tent can subtly enhance his story without disrupting his lifestyle.

One Stardew Valley player's thoughtful gift to Linus deserves to be made canon. Linus is one of Stardew Valley's more unusual characters. Homeless by choice, he lives in a tent west of the mines, where he forages and Dumpster dives for his daily sustenance. Although he's not one of the game's marriageable bachelors and bachelorettes, the player can forge a relationship with Linus if they so choose. That said, his storyline isn't as involved as some of the romanceable characters'. Most of his heart events simply involve him sending the player recipes in the mail.

For the most part, that's fine - players can...

Comic book fans are no strangers to controversy, and the recent news surrounding Morph, a shape-shifting mutant from the Disney+ X-Men ’97, is no exception.

A still from X-Men ’97

While the character’s creator, Beau DeMayo, designated him as non-binary, the actor who voiced the character refused to label him as such. John Paul Karliak identifies himself a non-binary, is a queer activist and the leader of an LGBTQ+ organization.

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He has voiced many characters in different shows and games, including Wile E. Coyote in New Looney Tunes, Linus in The Stinky & Dirty Show, and N. Tropy in the Crash Bandicoot series. He’s also the voice of The Joker in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

X-Men ’97 Actor Holds Back Labeling Morph Non-Binary

John Paul Karliak...

Chloe Grace Moretz would be an ideal candidate for Abigail due to her experience in playing rebellious and action-packed characters. Chris Evans could play Alex in a Stardew Valley live-action movie, given his history of portraying sport-focused characters. Kristen Schaal's ability to play quirky and humorous characters makes her a great choice for portraying Caroline in a live-action film.

Hit video game Stardew Valley has generated plenty of speculation recently that it'll receive a live-action movie, leaving many to ponder over an appropriate cast. Created by ConcernedApe, Stardew Valley is an addictive farming simulation game that allows players to build up their own farm, fight in the mines, and befriend or even marry villagers. Stardew Valley's NPCs are so beloved by the gaming community that it's important to nail casting.

In recent years, video game movie adaptations have become increasingly popular. For example, The Super Mario Bros. Movie did...

In an exclusive uInterview, Criag Shulz and Raymond Persi discuss their new special, Peanuts Presents: Welcome Home Franklin.

“I think that the purpose of the special is that we seem like we have a lot of differences. But if we are in the same room and let down our guards, we’ll see how much we actually have in common,” director Persi told uInterview. “Even the things that are different about us enrich each other, so we just have to be open to that.”

Co-writer Shulz, son of cartoonist Charles Schulz, said that his father would appreciate how the special goes “beyond the comic strip page.”

“We show the audience more about what they want to know about each of the characters, whether it be Lucy or Peppermint Patty, now we get a chance to highlight Franklin,” Shulz said. “We really see Franklin’s backstory, we see that his father was in Vietnam…...

When Ocean’s Eleven was released in 2001, it became one of the most successful films of the year, creating a franchise in the process. The Steven Soderbergh-directed movie is a remake of the 1960 film by the Rat Pack, and it’s one of the few films that are better than the original movies.

Ocean's Eleven PG-13CrimeThriller Release DateDecember 7, 2001DirectorSteven SoderberghCastGeorge Clooney, Cecelia Ann Birt, Paul L. Nolan, Carol Florence, Lori Galinski, Bernie MacRuntime116

This is the story of Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his crew, who are trying to steal $150 million from three different casinos, all at once, on the night of a big boxing match. The film worked so well that it had two sequels (Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean’s Thirteen) and created a universe with one spin-off, Ocean’s Eight, with Sandra Bullock playing Danny’s sister. There are rumors about a prequel where Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling...

At long last, Franklin Armstrong has gotten the spotlight. After 55 years, the first Black character inducted into the Peanuts gang gets to show off his complexities beyond his complexion in Apple TV+‘s latest Peanuts special, Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home Franklin. Right in time for Black History Month, no less.

The special focuses on the titular character depicted as a socially awkward kid who struggles to make new friends organically in the new neighborhood his family moves into. When he befriends hapless Charlie Brown, they instantly bond and enter a soapbox derby race. Franklin was never given this much attention or personality despite his long-running presence in Peanuts. As overdue as this special was, the significance of Franklin as a character cannot be overstated -not only to the Peanuts series but also to the diversity across the comic medium and the voices it inspired. One of whom was a co-writer on the special.

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,...

NFL fans are counting down the seconds until Super Bowl Lviii, but there’s another special event you won’t want to miss. Watch a group of adorable dogs take the field for the 2024 Puppy Bowl, which also marks the 20th anniversary of the event. The furry football players are split into two teams, Team Ruff and Team Fluff, and are vying for the Lombarky trophy. All of the 2024 Puppy Bowl participants are adoptable and come from rescues and shelters across the country. The 2024 Puppy Bowl kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. Et on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, Max, and discovery+. You can watch Animal Planet with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo. You can also watch with Directv Stream, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.

How to Watch 2024 Puppy Bowl When: Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 2:00 Pm Est TV: Animal Planet Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Philo.

The trailer for the latest Apple TV+ Charlie Brown special is here, and no offense to Peppermint Patty, Lucy, and the rest of the crew, but this looks like it's set to be the best Peanuts character spotlight story yet. The new animated special is titled "Welcome Home, Franklin," and it's set to finally shine a light on Franklin, Charlie Brown's laid back friend who joined the comic strip in 1968. Notably, Franklin is the only Black character in the main Peanuts gang lineup that's featured prominently in several of the most popular specials, and his role in the friend group has led to plenty of memeing and criticism over the years.

In the social media age, Franklin is perhaps best known for his appearance in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," where he's seated awkwardly far across the table from all of his white friends. Screencaps from the 1973 special tend to go viral around the holiday season,...

The Kite-Eating Tree has become an iconic and well-known image in Peanuts. The Kite-Eating Tree tests Charlie Brown's patience and often leaves him frustrated and angry. Charlie Brown finds a strange satisfaction in feeding the Kite-Eating Tree, even though it constantly takes his kites.

The Kite-Eating Tree is a ravenous Peanuts character who only has an appetite for kites. Well, actually, it also has an appetite for Schroeder's piano, but that's another story. Debuting in April 1956, the Kite-Eating Tree became a part of Charlie Brown's story, chomping down on all his kites. While Charlie Brown absolutely hates the tree for always taking his kites, he forms a strange symbiotic relationship with the plant. Charlie Brown likes feeling needed since he is the only one who feeds the tree, and the Kite-Eating Tree enjoys eating Charlie's kites, creating a bizarre quid pro quo.

A character like a Kite-Eating Tree may...

Snoopy usually has a cool demeanor, but sometimes even he can lose it. Snoopy can get annoyed by jokes, even though insults usually roll off him. Snoopy's temper can flare up in disputes with his closest friends, like Woodstock and Lucy.

Snoopy is one likable pup who is almost always laid back and cool about the Peanuts world around him. Yet, there are still times when the beagle loses his cool, either by getting angry, panicked, scared, or offended. As many times as Snoopy has not been the nicest dog to Charlie Brown, he has surprisingly lost his cool with a number of the Peanuts gang.

Lucy, who offends everyone, is not all that surprising to be one on Snoopy's bad side occasionally. However, even pals like Woodstock aren't safe from Snoopy's temper once it is out of the bag. As much as Snoopy sticks up for Woodstock, that sassiness...

Photograph by Courtesy of Warner Bros/Discovery Puppy Bowl, the original and longest running call-to-adoption television event, returns for a 20th year on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 2Pm Et / 11Am Pt and will be simulcast across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, Max and discovery+. The three-hour television matchup will be the biggest yet, featuring 131 puppies, 73 shelters and rescues across 36 states and territories – including the all-time smallest pup, Sweetpea, at 1.7 lbs and the biggest, Levi the Great Dane at 72 lbs. Inspiring adoption stories will highlight the dedication and incredible work of rescues and shelters, as puppies from Team Ruff and Team Fluff take to the gridiron in the Puppy Bowl Xx stadium to win the Wayfair® “Lombarky” trophy and find their forever homes. To celebrate 20 years of the game, four previous Puppy Bowl players return to be inducted into the all-new Puppy Bowl Hall of Fame. The game kicks off when the...

Ahead of the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, the Television Academy has compiled a list of the 75 Most Impactful TV Moments.

In collaboration with a group of academic professionals, the Television Academy scoured eight decades on television in search of the moments that have made the most impact on viewers, the industry and culture.

Chosen were classic moments (from the late 1940s until the 2020s) of TV’s most beloved programs, as well as news events that brought the U.S. and the world together to watch them in real time. Many of the selected televised events influenced politics and shifted the common wisdom about race, Lgtbq+ representation and more.

At the top of the list is the Apollo 11 moon landing, followed by coverage of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade center and the Beatles’ 1964 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.

You can read the entire list here and watch a video compilation above.

Puppies, puppies, and more puppies! Animal Planet promises more adorable dogs than ever before as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Puppy Bowl. The family-friendly alternative to the Super Bowl will air on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 2pm Et/11am Pt.

This year’s extravaganza of adoptable doggies will be broadcast on Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, TBS, TruTV, Max, and Discovery+. The pre-game show airs on Animal Planet at 1pm Et/ 10am Pt.

Puppy Bowl Xx will feature 131 puppies from 73 shelters across the United States and territories. One pup, Sweatpea, takes the title as the smallest pup to ever grace the Puppy Bowl field, weighing in at just 1.7 lbs. In contrast, Levi the Great Dane will be the all-time largest dog at 72 lbs.

The 20th-anniversary broadcast welcomes back four previous players who will be inducted into the brand new Puppy Bowl Hall of Fame. Six special needs doggies will also join the fun,...

Snoopy has an overactive imagination and loves to picture himself as different personas, from a World-Famous Author to a pirate. He fully commits to these imaginary roles, even adopting a band of pirates for his pirate alter ego, Blackbeagle. Snoopy's alter egos, such as the Head Beagle and the World-Famous Astronaut, show America's fascination with space and exploration during the time of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.

Snoopy is one Peanuts character who lives on his own terms, marching to the beat of his own drum. He is unabashedly himself and has a very opinionated list of his likes and dislikes. One defining characteristic about Snoopy is his overactive imagination. He loves to picture himself as different personas. Some are grandiose, like his World-Famous Author alter ego, while others are more random, like Joe Cool.

Whatever kind of personality Snoopy has adopted, he always goes all in. When he imagines himself as an astronaut,...

Halloween is just around the corner, so you better be getting cozy in a pumpkin patch and awaiting the arrival of a Halloween icon with the annual tradition that is It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. An all-time seasonal classic, Charlie Brown (Peter Robbins) and the rest of the Peanuts gang are getting ready for Halloween, with all of them having their own ways of celebrating the spooky festivities. Charlie and the kids are getting their costumes ready for trick or treating, Linus (Christopher Shea) is patiently waiting for the Great Pumpkin to arrive, and Snoopy (Bill Melendez) is using his flying doghouse to battle the World War 1 villain, the Red Baron.

Debuting in 1959, Sally is the little sister of Peanuts protagonist Charlie Brown. She first appeared in the strip as a baby, limiting her presence to be from the perspective of other characters like, Charlie Brown or Snoopy. However, Sally eventually aged in the comic strip, becoming her own fully formed character just like the rest of the Peanuts brood.

After Sally became older, she gained some famous running gags and appeared in popular strips of her own. For instance, her show-and-tells and reports in front of her school were a fan-favorite recurring gag, with readers looking forward to whatever topic Sally hilariously misunderstood this time. Likewise, Sally's die-hard crush on Linus became one of the hallmark strips of the comic. Whatever the case, Sally's strips guaranteed some laughs.

"Who Cares?"

Sally is far removed from Charlie Brown's neurotic personality. She is laid back and uninhibited, enjoying her childhood freedom even...

Charlie Brown and his dog Snoopy have been transformed into zombie-like monsters in the new fan art, with Chuck resembling a serial killer and Snoopy appearing menacing. Lucy and Linus, two beloved Peanuts characters, experience terrifying transformations in the fan art, with Lucy holding a bloody box like the football she always pulls away from Chuck. The fan art departs from the cheerful, animated versions of the characters seen in the Halloween special, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, which can be seen on Apple TV+.

If Lucy knows what’s good for her, she’ll let Charlie Brown kick that football this year. The Peanuts gang came to life for the very first time in the pages of the 1950’s comic strip called Good ol’ Charlie Brown. The heart-warming artwork and stories were the brainchild of the late Charles M. Schulz, but he couldn’t have ever envisioned how...

As the Halloween season rapidly progresses, the timing couldn't be more perfect for this blood-curdling Peanuts fanart, featuring Charlie Brown and his cherished gang of friends. This eerie artwork delivers a haunting and nightmarish reinterpretation of the beloved Peanuts characters, reshaping their familiar faces like never before, in an image viewers won't be able to unsee.

In a post shared by artist Ricky Romero on Instagram, the Peanuts kids, known for their heartwarming and wholesome personas, have undergone a genre-defying transformation that will leave long-time fans speechless.

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While the Peanuts are celebrated for their enduring charm, they've never ventured into the realm of horror – until now.

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Peanuts has long been a source of joy and wisdom,...

Peanuts has had many iconic holiday moments since its debut in the 1950s. From New Year's Day to Christmas, all the holidays have been covered by the Peanuts gang. Peanuts has given pop culture a lot of memorable holiday content, such as Halloween's Great Pumpkin, and the 1965 animated TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas.

The long-running comic's holiday strips are where the Peanuts gang often shine the most, offering perfect encapsulations of the characters and how they relate to one another. While the history of Peanuts is plentiful with its holiday installments, some rise above the rest. Below are ten of the funniest Peanuts holiday comics.

Charlie Brown's Less Than Stellar Valentine's Day

Ever the popular pup, Snoopy gets all the attention on Valentine's Day in this strip. Poor Charlie Brown can never compete with his own dog, who seems to get more and more love every passing Valentine's. In the Peanuts universe,...

In many Peanuts strips, Charlie Brown is portrayed as a loser, but some showcase his intelligence and sarcasm. Charlie Brown's moments of crisis can be both dramatic and comically relatable, earning sympathetic laughs. Despite being the strip's punching bag, Charlie Brown occasionally gets rare wins, like kicking a football with Spider-Man's help.

Aside from his dog Snoopy, Charlie Brown is the most notable character of the classic comic strip Peanuts. Charlie Brown is known for a lot of things: His passion for baseball, his crush on the Little Red-Haired Girl, and his eternal struggle to kick a football held by Lucy van Pelt. Charlie Brown often serves as the strip’s punching bag, with many jokes made at the unfortunate child’s expense.

But not every strip showcases Charlie Brown as a loser. Many Peanuts shorts display the young man’s intelligence and even his sarcastic side. Whether the joke...

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.

Related: Peanuts Producer Talks Potentially Revisiting Charlie Brown's Holiday Specials

Marcie wasn't introduced to the...

Matt Damon has been in a lot of movies over the years, but a small role in Mystic Pizza marked his film debut. Damon shares a scene with Julia Roberts in one of her career-launching early roles, and now both actors have become A-list movie stars. Helmed by Donald Petrie in his feature directorial debut, Mystic Pizza is a romantic dramedy about a group of friends working at a pizza parlor in a seaside town in Connecticut. Roger Ebert famously predicted that many Mystic Pizza cast members would become big stars.

After making his movie debut with a one-line role in Mystic Pizza, Matt Damon went on to become one of the most prolific and acclaimed actors in Hollywood. Among Matt Damon's best movies, the actor played the titular amnesiac spy in the Bourne franchise, Sergeant Colin Sullivan in The Departed, the titular con artist in The Talented Mr. Ripley,...

There is a succinct, incredible moment of catharsis at the conclusion of Ari Aster’s feature debut Hereditary when one of its beleaguered, terrified protagonists makes the break-neck decision to defenestrate themselves rather than endure the horrors to come. Three features into his career, Aster has not only made a name for himself as an inventive horror auteur but as a peddler of relentless suffering. Both Hereditary and his 2019 sophomore effort Midsommar push their characters, their runtime, and their audience to the brink of agony. This unending pain often culminates in brief artfulness, but in his third film, Beau Is Afraid, Aster has finally crafted something so annoying it had me searching for a window through which I might release myself.

Beau Is Afraid stars Joaquin Phoenix as the titular Beau, a nervous schlub living in decrepit urban life, tormented by his anxieties and the ever-dangerous world around him. He...