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

On 2026-04-15 00:18:46 +0000, super70s said:
> 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.

Any web browser should work, if they follow established current website 
standards, so if those devices already have or can install a normal web 
browswer (Silk on FireTV for example).

I don't know if you need to register to use teh Apple TV app, but you 
won't need a subscription for wtahcing the free videos.



>> 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.