Re: [NEWS] Apple extends "Peanuts" agreement for another five years

On 10/1/25 9:18 PM, Your Name wrote:
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>     Snoopy to stay with Apple TV+ until 2030
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>     Apple TV+ has extended its deal for classic "Charlie Brown"
>     shows and to continue making new ones, for at least another
>     five years.
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>     In 2019, Charles M. Shulz's famous hound's "Snoopy in Space"
>     was among the earliest shows on Apple TV+. Then in 2020, the
>     company signed a deal with rights holders Wildbrain and
>     Peanuts Worldwide, to bring Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the
>     whole gang to screens in classics and new originals.
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>     Now Apple TV+ has announced an extension of that deal in what
>     is the Peanuts gang's 75th year. The deal will see new shows
>     - including a Charlie Brown movie currently in production -
>     alongside all of the classics.
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>     "In this milestone 75th anniversary year, it feels incredibly
>     meaningful to continue our collaboration with our brilliant
>     partners at WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson,"
>     Tara Sorensen, head of children's programming, Apple TV+,
>     said in a statement. "Our commitment, dedication and passion
>     for Peanuts runs deep."
> <https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2025/10/apple-tv-is-the-exclusive-streaming-home-until-2030/>
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>     "These beloved characters and stories hold a timeless
>     significance, resonating with people of all ages across the
>     globe," continued Sorenson. "And we are delighted that the
>     iconic holiday specials will be available for everyone to
>     experience, continuing this time-honored, comforting
>     tradition."
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>     Continuing its policy of making Peanuts classics available to
>     watch for free, Apple has also announced this year's schedule
>     for the seasonal offerings:
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>        - It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will be free on
>          October 18, 2025 and October 19, 2025
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>        - A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving streams on November 15
>          and November 16
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>        - A Charlie Brown Christmas is free on December 13, and
>          December 14
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>     One tradition that Apple is not continuing is how the Christmas
>     special used to air on PBS. Initially, Apple did licence an
>     airing on PBS, but stopped in 2023.
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>     All three specials, and the entire Snoopy/Peanuts library, are
>     available year-round for Apple TV+ subscribers.
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> <https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/10/01/snoopy-to-stay-with-apple-tv-until-2030>

SHAMEFUL!  Who says that DVDs are obsolete, when the
only way to see The Charlie Brown Christmas is to see
it on DVD, without a subscription to the Apple streaming
channel?