I love Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang. I have been reading their books since I was a child and have never missed an episode of their holiday specials. It’s not Christmas without watching Charlie Brown showing love to the tiny little tree he found in the Christmas tree lot. I even have Peanuts music on my iPhone.
I am super excited to announce that the beloved Peanuts characters are making their way to the big screen. Yeah!
Twentieth Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios have acquired rights to make a feature film based on the late Charles Schulz’s beloved and iconic Peanuts franchise. The agreement is the culmination of over two years of discussions – focused on the film’s creative direction – between the Studio and members of the Schulz family. The announcement was made today by Vanessa Morrison, president of Twentieth Century Fox Animation.
The as yet untitled animated event will be released on November 25, 2015. 2015 will mark the 65th anniversary of the debut of the “Peanuts” comic strip and the 50th anniversary of the landmark television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Blue Sky Studios made other delightful family friendly films including Epic, Ice Age and Rio. They are teaming up with Twentieth Century Fox to produce the Peanuts movie.
The film will be computer generated (CGI) and done in 3D.
Here is a teaser trailer for your enjoyment.
I don’t think I would be as excited if I didn’t know that the film has the approval of the Schultz family.
The screenplay is by Craig Schulz (Charles Schulz’s son) and the writing team of Bryan Schulz (Charles Schulz’s grandson) & Cornelius Uliano. They are also producing the film.
Craig Schulz, President, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, commented, “We have been working on this project for years. We finally felt the time was right and the technology is where we need it to be to create this film. I am thrilled we will be partnering with Blue Sky/Fox to create a Peanuts movie that is true to the strip and will continue the legacy in honor of my father.”
I don’t have an official website or Facebook page for the film yet. There is an official Twitter page, @PeanutsMovie. In the mean time you can also follow Blue Sky Studios (@BlueSkyStudios) and Peanuts (@Peanuts) on Twitter to keep up to date on the film.
What do you think about seeing the Peanuts characters on the big screen? Are you just as excited as I am?
Kimberly
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Dorothy Teel says
This will be great and I love that it is being released with family approval and around the 65th anniversary of Peanuts release I will love seeing Peppermint Patty, Charlie Brown and Snoopy in full screen, thank you for sharing this information
Maryann D. says
I have always loved Charlie Brown cartoons. My children also. This would be wonderful to see in 3D. Looks terrific.