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Apple Acquires Rights to PEANUTS Comics for New Streaming Service

Apple Acquires Rights to PEANUTS Comics for New Streaming Service

By Tess Farrand, Staff Writer

“You’re a good man Charlie Brown….”

Beloved PEANUTS characters are coming to a screen near you! Apple, along with Canadian-based children’s programming company, DHX Media, which shares 41% of the rights to Peanuts Worldwide, will produce projects based on the characters like Sally, Linus, Snoopy and the entire PEANUTS cast. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “DHX Media also will produce original short-form STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) content that will be exclusive to Apple and feature astronaut Snoopy.” The partnership between Peanuts Worldwide and NASA aims to inspire children’s heart for exploration in space.

As Michael O’Connell points out, the PEANUTS characters aren’t exclusively adored by just children. Since the PEANUTS comics came to audiences in the 1950s and have since resonated with generations of fans worldwide. Parents and grandparents now share holiday classics like A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS and others with youngsters, making this a promising venture for Apple.

In March 2019, Apple, like Disney will launch their new streaming service which, according to Apple CEO Tim Cook, is trying to cultivate family-friendly options. It’s no question the PEANUTS characters fall under the “family-friendly” category, but we’ll have to stay tuned to see if the final product aligns with their goals….

Keep checking back to Movieguide® for more updates as they become available.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

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