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Apple TV+ Sets Free Peanuts Holiday Specials Schedule

Free streaming windows of iconic shows from Mendelson/Melendez Productions and Peanuts Worldwide, which include ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,’ ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,’ and ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ begin next month.

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‘Camp Snoopy’ Renewed for Second Season at Apple TV+

Based on the beloved ‘Peanuts’ comic strip, the series finds Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts, along with Charlie Brown and friends, enjoying an adventure-filled summer outdoors.

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‘Welcome Home, Franklin’: How the First Black ‘Peanuts’ Character Came to Town

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 16, 2024 at 1:17pm

Executive producer Craig Schulz, director Raymond S. Persi, and co-writer Robb Armstrong discuss the latest ‘Snoopy Presents’ special in the storied franchise, which tells the backstory of one of the most beloved members of the “gang;” the show debuts February 16 on Apple TV+.

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Apple TV+ Shares ‘Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin’ Trailer

Coming Friday February 16, the all-new ‘Peanuts’ special tells the origin story of one its most beloved characters, Franklin, and his struggles to fit in.

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Apple TV+ Lays Off Eight Employees in ‘Kids’ Division

The streamer is evolving to focus on its own animated film pipeline but remains committed to the kids’ programming; an original ‘Peanuts’ feature film is currently in development.

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Apple TV+ Offers ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Free Viewing Windows

Based on the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip by Charles M. Schultz, the beloved Xmas special - and family holiday viewing tradition – streams to non-subscribers free on December 16 and 17.

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Apple TV+ Offers ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ Free Viewing Windows

It’s been 50 wonderful years… based on the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip by Charles M. Schultz, the beloved, Emmy Award-winning special - and family holiday viewing tradition – streams to non-subscribers without charge on November 18 and 19.

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Apple TV+ Greenlights New 3DCG ‘Peanuts’ Feature

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 6, 2023 at 4:14pm

From WildBrain Studios and Peanuts Worldwide, the untitled film, set to begin production next year, will see the Peanuts gang go on an epic adventure to the Big City and learn the true meaning of friendship, while meeting some surprising new friends along the way.

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Marcie Steps into the Spotlight with her Own ‘Snoopy Presents’ Special

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 18, 2023 at 10:53am

With today’s Apple TV+ debut of ‘One-of-a-Kind Marcie,’ executive producer Craig Schulz and director Raymond S. Persi continue the franchise’s recent focus on lesser-known ‘Peanuts’ characters, this time in a charming, all-new story of the gang’s shy, kindhearted introvert who finally finds her own, unique way to help her friends.

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Apple TV+ Drops ‘Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie’ Trailer

Marcie steps into the spotlight and learns to buck other people’s expectations in her first-ever ‘Peanuts’ special premiering August 18.  

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Apple TV+ Releases ‘The Snoopy Show’ Season 3 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 2:12pm

12 new episodes of the Apple Original series, based on the iconic ‘Peanuts’ comic strip and starring the beloved beagle and his feathered pal Woodstock, premiere globally on the streamer June 9.

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Apple TV+ Unveils New Kids and Family Summer Slate

The exciting upcoming lineup features all-new Peanuts specials ‘Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie’ and ‘Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,’ plus the brand-new series ‘Camp Snoopy,’ as well as a slew of new and returning original projects.

TV Animation Headline News

Apple TV+ Announces Summer Animation Slate

Shows coming this summer include ‘Duck & Goose,’ a preschool series based on the New York Times best-selling books by Tad Hills; new Peanuts’ special ‘Lucy’s School;’The Snoopy Show’ returning for Season 2; as well as classic Peanuts titles from Mendelson/Melendez Productions.

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WildBrain’s ‘Lake Erie’ Breaks New Ground in Family-Friendly Horror

Writer/director John Vassallo and studio SVP, Creative Logan McPherson talk about their award-winning 2D animated short film, a ghostly tale of a boy who loses his dog and must face terrifying forces to get her back.

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Apple TV+ Greenlights ‘Sago Mini Friends’ Original Preschool Series

Inspired by the popular kids’ app, the show features Harvey the floppy-eared dog and his friends who model optimism, kindness, and true thankfulness; Spin Master is producing, with animation by Brown Bag Films.

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'It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown’ Celebrates Earth Day and the Schulz Legacy

Written and executive produced by Charles’ son Craig and grandson Bryan, Apple TV+ and Wildbrain’s new animated special harkens back to the original ‘Peanuts’ comic strips that prompted conversations by adults inspired by the actions of kids.

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Apple TV+ Releases ‘Pinecone & Pony’ Trailer

Produced by DreamWorks Animation and First Generation Films, the streamer’s all-new animated kids’ series, based on the popular book ‘The Princess and the Pony,’ premieres April 8.

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Peanuts Worldwide Launches ‘The Armstrong Project’ HBCU Endowment

Initiative provides $200k to two Historically Black Colleges and Universities to fund scholarships, mentorships, and internships for students studying arts, communications, animation, or entertainment; program kicks off 2022-2023 school year with scholarships at Howard University in Washington, DC, and Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia.

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Apple TV+ Releases ‘The Snoopy Show’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 4:41pm

Six new episodes of the Apple Original series, based on the iconic ‘Peanuts’ comic strip and starring the beloved beagle and his feathered pal Woodstock, premiere on the streamer March 11.

Home for the Holidays! Headline News

PBS KIDS Announces Animated Holiday Line-Up

Celebrate December with new specials and fan-favorite classics; ‘Alma’s Way’ helps viewers celebrate Nochebuena and Three Kings Day; ‘Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas’ reveals the true holiday spirit; and ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ returns with a special presentation on December 19.

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‘Snoopy in Space’ Season 2 Blasts Off on Apple TV+

In all-new episodes premiering today, Snoopy heads to Mars on NASA’s Artemis I mission; in plush form, the famous canine astronaut will serve as the zero-gravity indicator on the uncrewed journey – STEM-based curriculum supporting the launch is available for grades K-6 on multiple platforms.

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Apple TV+ Drops ‘Snoopy in Space’ Season 2 Trailer

Is there life out there in the universe? Join Snoopy and the Gang on their interstellar quest to find the answer; produced in partnership with Wildbrain, all 12 new episodes premiere Friday, November 12.

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