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

On 2026-04-14 04:35:17 +0000, Your Name said:

> 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.

And go through the hassle of registering with AppleTV? I'll go with my 
DVD I picked up in a pawn shop for a couple of bucks years ago. Also my 
It's a Wonderful Life DVD so it isn't dragged out to 3 hrs. on NBC.