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

On 2026-04-14 23:54:10 +0000, Your Name said:

> On 2026-04-14 17:40:09 +0000, super70s said:
> 
>> 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.
> 
> You don't need a subscription, you don't need to register, and you 
> don't need any special app. Just go to the website, find the Special 
> during the free days, and watch it.
> 
>     "All you'll need to do to watch is go to tv.apple.com or download the
>      Apple TV app. There, you can search for "A Charlie Brown Christmas" 
>      and hit play to stream for free."

I don't do very much serious watching of regular TV programs on 
computer websites (let alone phones), I suppose many do.

Looks as though there's no way to stream the special on Roku (firetv, 
Google TV, etc.) without installing the AppleTV app.

> Not only is it *completely* free, but there are no advert breaks and 
> you can watch it whenever and as many times as you want during the free 
> couple of days ... unlike when it aired on regular TV only in a 
> scheduled timeslot and with adverts.
> 
> Or, yes, you can buy the DVDs and watch them without adverts any time of year.