The beloved cast of Peanuts is returning to the Silver Screen. Are you not yet rejoicing? Have you not heard? THE BELOVED CAST OF PEANUTS IS RETURNING TO THE SILVER SCREEN!
The late great Charles Schultz’s son is involved and is working hard to bring ol Charlie Brown and Snoopie to theaters in 2015 in a film, believe it or not, that won’t be CGI. Nope, it seems like some lucky hand animation studio will have another reason to stay in business, (for now), as the new movie is getting prepped for production. Here’s a snippet of the press release:
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (ICON) announced today that Peanuts Worldwide, a joint venture with Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, will release a Peanuts feature film worldwide in 2015. The film is based on creator, Charles Schulz’s, iconic comic strip. Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang are among the most recognized characters in the world.
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.”
The Peanuts screenplay has been written and will be produced by Craig Schulz, son of Charles Schulz along with his own son, Bryan Schulz and Cornelius Uliano. Twentieth Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios have been chosen by the Schulz family to distribute, produce and animate the new Peanuts movie. Steve Martino will direct; previously, he brought to the big screen (with Jimmy Hayward) Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! Martino also directed (with Michael Thurmeier) Fox’s recent box-office smash Ice Age: Continental Drift.
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the gang are some of the most recognizable characters that I know so the idea of them returning to cinemas is one that I’m sure that will reach all audiences with its existence. Whether or not anyone wants to pay money to see this in theaters and not on the small screen is another story but this is happening regardless. Let me know your thoughts in the comments…
Via: Screen Rant
