Re: [NEWS] Apple extends "Peanuts" agreement for another five years
Your Name <[email protected]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:35:17 +1200
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On 2026-04-14 01:25:39 +0000, Pluted Pup said: > On 10/1/25 9:18 PM, Your Name wrote: >> >> Snoopy to stay with Apple TV+ until 2030 >> ---------------------------------------- >> Apple TV+ has extended its deal for classic "Charlie Brown" >> shows and to continue making new ones, for at least another >> five years. >> >> 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. >> >> 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. >> >> "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/> >> >> >> "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." >> >> Continuing its policy of making Peanuts classics available to >> watch for free, Apple has also announced this year's schedule >> for the seasonal offerings: >> >> - It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown will be free on >> October 18, 2025 and October 19, 2025 >> >> - A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving streams on November 15 >> and November 16 >> >> - A Charlie Brown Christmas is free on December 13, and >> December 14 >> >> 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. >> >> All three specials, and the entire Snoopy/Peanuts library, are >> available year-round for Apple TV+ subscribers. >> >> >> <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? You obviously didn't actually read the article. Each of the three Charlie Brown specials is streamed *for free* during the appropriate holiday season - no need to pay a subscription to anything.