The Peanuts Gang To Hit Theaters In 2015

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It was announced today by Iconix Brand Group, Inc., that Peanuts Worldwide, a joint venture with Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, will release a PEANUTS feature film worldwide in 2015. The film will based on the original comic strip featuring the lovable characters that have since become ingrained in our society. 

The untitled project as also secured a release date of November 25th, 2015 on the 65th anniversary of the debut of the “Peanuts” comic strip and the 50^th anniversary of the landmark television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The screenplay is being written and produced by Craig Schulz, son of creator 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.”

Schulz has been long regarded as one of the most popular and influential comic strip creators of all time. The strip was read everyday by 355 million people in 75 countries. In addition to the famous strip, Peanuts holiday television specials such as “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” have won Emmy’s and continue to be among the highest rated prime time TV specials.

Neil Cole, CEO, Iconix Brand Group, commented,

“This is a momentous step for the Peanuts brand.  The beloved characters, Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the whole gang resonate with multiple generations all over the world. This film will give us a new medium in which to engage consumers globally and showcase the power of the Peanuts brand.”

Craig Schulz, President, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, added,

“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.”

Vanessa Morrison, President, Twentieth Century Fox Animation, echoed the sentiments saying,

“We are thrilled to partner with the Schulz family and Iconix and honored to bring the Peanuts characters to the big screen. This all started with our love and respect for the work of Charles Schulz. We thank the Schulz family and Iconix for letting Fox and Blue Sky bring his vision to new generations of film goers.”

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