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

    From Your Name@3:633/10 to All on Tue Apr 14 16:35:17 2026
    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.



    --- PyGate Linux v1.5.14
    * Origin: Dragon's Lair, PyGate NNTP<>Fido Gate (3:633/10)
  • From super70s@3:633/10 to All on Tue Apr 14 12:40:09 2026
    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.


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  • From Your Name@3:633/10 to All on Wed Apr 15 11:54:10 2026
    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."

    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.




    --- PyGate Linux v1.5.14
    * Origin: Dragon's Lair, PyGate NNTP<>Fido Gate (3:633/10)
  • From super70s@3:633/10 to All on Tue Apr 14 19:18:46 2026
    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.



    --- PyGate Linux v1.5.14
    * Origin: Dragon's Lair, PyGate NNTP<>Fido Gate (3:633/10)
  • From Your Name@3:633/10 to All on Wed Apr 15 16:25:56 2026
    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.



    --- PyGate Linux v1.5.14
    * Origin: Dragon's Lair, PyGate NNTP<>Fido Gate (3:633/10)