Peanuts in 3D coming 2015

[Zulithe]

No thread for this!?

Saw the trailer today and loved it :)

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[TurtleTitan97]

When I first heard they were making a CG Peanuts movie, I wasn't so sure about it. But after seeing that trailer, I'm super excited for this film!

Can't wait!:D

[BubblyShell22]

Hmm. Looks interesting. I'll have to check this out as I've always been a huge Peanuts fan.

[Cowabunga Carl]

The trailer doesn't show much, and honestly I wasn't expecting much, but it does look like it could be fun. Peanuts is one of those things I've enjoyed as I've gotten older. It could be worth a watch.

[Donatello19]

I really like the look of it, especially how it combines some 2Dish animation in there. I don't really know how they could make a whole movie off of Peanuts, though...guess we'll wait and see. Although I'm happy they're starting to make cartoon movies actually animated (Mr. Peabody and Sherman, the upcoming Smurfs movie, and now this) the companies really need to stop relying on old cartoons and whatnot to make movies off of...where all the original ideas? Seems like Disney is the only one with any imagination these days.

[TMNT_Guy]

Seems like Disney is the only one with any imagination these days.
I don't know if adaptations of "Rapunzel" and "The Snow Queen" count as original ideas.

I had to watch the trailer three times before I got used to the art style, why can't they just make a 2D animated film? Didn't the Simpsons movie prove that 2D movies can still make a profit?

I do like that the trailer manages to feel and look like a Peanuts cartoon. Hearing Snoopy's laugh made me smile, I'm glad that they seem to be trying to keep the spirit of the Peanuts, unlike all those other old cartoon movie remakes. I'm looking at you, Mr. Peabody & Sherman.

I don't really know how they could make a whole movie off of Peanuts, though...guess we'll wait and see.
They've made movie's off the Peanuts before:

A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Snoopy, Come Home
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!)

This will be the first Peanuts movie since 1980.

[ObiWanFan4life]

I really like the look of it, especially how it combines some 2Dish animation in there. I don't really know how they could make a whole movie off of Peanuts, though...guess we'll wait and see. Although I'm happy they're starting to make cartoon movies actually animated (Mr. Peabody and Sherman, the upcoming Smurfs movie, and now this) the companies really need to stop relying on old cartoons and whatnot to make movies off of...where all the original ideas? Seems like Disney is the only one with any imagination these days.

What exactly are you expecting them to come out with?

[AT-Man]

inb4 a plot that's involving an evil businessman or having the focus on someone else than Charlie and his friends.

[TigerClaw]

I don't know if adaptations of "Rapunzel" and "The Snow Queen" count as original ideas.

I had to watch the trailer three times before I got used to the art style, why can't they just make a 2D animated film? Didn't the Simpsons movie prove that 2D movies can still make a profit?

I do like that the trailer manages to feel and look like a Peanuts cartoon. Hearing Snoopy's laugh made me smile, I'm glad that they seem to be trying to keep the spirit of the Peanuts, unlike all those other old cartoon movie remakes. I'm looking at you, Mr. Peabody & Sherman.


They've made movie's off the Peanuts before:

A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Snoopy, Come Home
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!)

This will be the first Peanuts movie since 1980.
And all those were traditional animation, This is the first Peanuts movie done in CGI, While still keeping the classic art style.

[plastroncafe]

I have to admit, I'm really kind of sold on the character designs.
Though...I thought Schlutz stipulated in his will that nothing be done with his characters after he died.

Guess that was a rumor...

[Donatello19]

I don't know if adaptations of "Rapunzel" and "The Snow Queen" count as original ideas.

I had to watch the trailer three times before I got used to the art style, why can't they just make a 2D animated film? Didn't the Simpsons movie prove that 2D movies can still make a profit?

They've made movie's off the Peanuts before:

A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Snoopy, Come Home
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!)

This will be the first Peanuts movie since 1980.

Watch them again. The only thing similar to the original stories are the core ideas (long hair, queen who has snow powers). Other than that, they're basically completely original. And the 2D market is pretty much dead for feature length films. Disney didn't make TSM, but they did make the Princess and the Frog, which was in 2D, and it proved to be somewhat of a disappointment financially, and after Tangled was so much more successful, it's clear as to why they'd stick to CGI. Not saying I approve...but whatever.

Weren't those all like, TV specials or direct to video movies?

[TigerClaw]

I have to admit, I'm really kind of sold on the character designs.
Though...I thought Schlutz stipulated in his will that nothing be done with his characters after he died.

Guess that was a rumor...
His Son is overseeing this project, So hes there to make sure they don't mess this up.

[TMNT_Guy]

Watch them again. The only thing similar to the original stories are the core ideas (long hair, queen who has snow powers). Other than that, they're basically completely original.
I haven't seen those movies yet. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure they're fantastic movies with lots of original ideas, but like Aladdin and The Great Mouse Detective, they're based on pre existing stories. No matter how much original content they have, it dosen't change that those movies are remakes or reboots.

Weren't those all like, TV specials or direct to video movies?
Nope, they were all released in theaters.

[Icebot]

I love Peanuts! Looking forward to this!

[Leofan26]

inb4 a plot that's involving an evil businessman or having the focus on someone else than Charlie and his friends.

Well, this show has had bullies mess with the gang before in films, example Race for your Life Charlie Brown.

These days I could see them making up some crazy adventure for them, or maybe make some thing similar to Race for your Life Charlie Brown or Bon Voyage Charlie Brown.

At first I was really worried about this, the animation is at least trying with these guy's and coming from along time Charlie Brown fan find it pretty good. Though, I wish they stuck to 2D animation for this but whatever :ohwell:

It's making me want to watch the series again :o

How many of you want to bet, if this film makes a lot of money in the box office they'll make another series with the same animation?

[Wildcat]

This looks awesome. Ive always liked Peanuts. I love Snoopy. He's my favorite. I have alot of Snoopy mini figures and plushies too.

I was sure everyone was gonna complain and say something like...."CGI Peanuts! Hollywood is evil!"

You can not complain about CGI when this is the first time said-franchise is being CGI'ed. When its the first time it actually does makes it unique from previous versions.

I saw people complaining about Sonic Boom...but its Sonic's first CGI series. Makes no sense to complain.

[Raph's Girl]

His Son is overseeing this project, So hes there to make sure they don't mess this up.

Written AND produced by Craig Schultz (Charles' son), Bryan Schultz (Craig's son), and Cornelius Uliano.

[TMNT_Guy]

I saw people complaining about Sonic Boom...but its Sonic's first CGI series. Makes no sense to complain.
Nobody who complains about Sonic Boom hates it because it's CGI. Everyone loved the CGI Night of the Werehog short Sega made, the problem most have with Sonic Boom is the questionable and pointless redesigns.

Thankfully, this movie dosen't have that problem. I like how the camera is still 2D like the comic strips and the cartoons. I know I'm looking forward to this movie.

Although, I do wish they would have come up with a more creative title than "Peanuts". But that’s nitpicking.

[RaphAndDonnie]

I wonder how this movie will be. I quite enjoy how it looks sort of 2D like and cel shaded but also CGI.

[Wildcat]

Nobody who complains about Sonic Boom hates it because it's CGI. Everyone loved the CGI Night of the Werehog short Sega made, the problem most have with Sonic Boom is the questionable and pointless redesigns.

Thankfully, this movie dosen't have that problem. I like how the camera is still 2D like the comic strips and the cartoons. I know I'm looking forward to this movie.

Although, I do wish they would have come up with a more creative title than "Peanuts". But that’s nitpicking.I know alot of complaints are for the redesigns but I saw someone saying they should have used the 2D concept art posted on Sega's website. Its really the same redesigns except traditionally drawn.

Even if this new Peanuts did not have the 2D perspective it still looks great. The CGI itself looks unique enough to set it apart.

[Redeemer]

interesting I had no idea they were even working on this

[TigerClaw]

New Peanuts Trailer has been released, This new Trailer focuses on Snoopy.

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[TheSkeletonMan939]

That trailer had some awful sound editing.

I'm hoping the film will utilize more characters than just Linus, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Lucy. Those are the only characters anyone knows. What about Violet, or Rerun, or 5, or Eudora? Heck, there are dozens of Peanuts characters they could use but never do... it's too bad.

[BubblyShell22]

Don't forget Pig Pen or Franklin, too. I've never heard of 5 though. Who's that?

[TigerClaw]

Don't forget Pig Pen or Franklin, too. I've never heard of 5 though. Who's that?
What about Peppermint Patty and Marcie? If those two are in the movie, I hope they keep the whole thing of Marcie calling her Sir.

[plastroncafe]

If you freeze at 1:51 you'll see a lot of the characters mentioned.
I'm kind of excited by this, mostly because I love the animation style.

[Jester]

Hearing Linus and Lucy never ceases to make me smile.

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[BubblyShell22]

Ah, yes, I almost forgot about Peppermint Patty and Marcie. Love those two for sure.

[snake]

I like this, although I would've perfered 2d, the animation looks awesome.

[ObiWanFan4life]

I'm not the biggest fan of The Peanuts, but I am looking forward to this movie. Judging by the trailers it looks like the filmmakers are staying true to the cartoon. I just hope they don't ruin the movie by trying to make it hip and making pop culture references.

[Dirty Blond]

How I hate him!

[Jester]

<--- hopes Woodstock and the other birds don't become the new Minions....

[MikeandRaph87]

Just saw this on Yahoo!

Is there a release date given yet?

Snoopy's Christmas. A rarely heard classic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlf---13Q0g

[plastroncafe]

Christmas 2015.

[TheCanadiandrome]

i'll see it for craps and giggles

[ObiWanFan4life]

Funny, I heard a rumor about it being released on November 6, 2015.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I am so looking forward to this. It looks like a good combination of 2D and 3D combined. I loved both trailers.

Poor Charlie Brown getting staired at by an angry cast and then getting laughed at. Sorry but am I the only one that HATED when Charlie Brown gets mistreated when I was younger? It was always a pet peeve of mine. I related to him the most.

[ObiWanFan4life]

I am so looking forward to this. It looks like a good combination of 2D and 3D combined. I loved both trailers.

Poor Charlie Brown getting staired at by an angry cast and then getting laughed at. Sorry but am I the only one that HATED when Charlie Brown gets mistreated when I was younger? It was always a pet peeve of mine. I related to him the most.

No, i always felt bad for Charlie too. Poor guy just can't catch a break. :ohwell:

[ssjup81]

Don't forget Pig Pen or Franklin, too. I've never heard of 5 though. Who's that?Pretty sure 5 is the kid dancing in the Christmas special. The one in the orange shirt. I'm pretty sure his name was a number. I can't recall the twins' names.

[BubblyShell22]

Ah, I see. Thanks. I never heard of him.

And I was also one who always felt sorry for Charlie Brown. Guy never got what he really wanted, but that was the point as Charles Scultz based him on his own life.

[ssjup81]

What about Peppermint Patty and Marcie? If those two are in the movie, I hope they keep the whole thing of Marcie calling her Sir.I always liked that joke, especially since Peppermint Patty hates it. I wonder if they'll ever reveal the origin of that outside of the strips. Many people I know of have no idea why she calls her "sir" since they didn't read the strips much and only watched the movies or specials that feature them.

I always enjoy the reactions I get when I tell them why Marcie calls Peppermint Patty "sir" and that it's not a shipping reason.

Marcie was brought into the strip after Peppermint Patty, but she was also younger than her and nameless. Peppermint Patty was working at a summer camp place and she was in charge of Marcie's group. They called her "sir", like soldiers to a captain. Schultz turned the character into Marcie, aged up a bit, and kept the "sir" gag, especially since Peppermint Patty does have a family with military background.I am so looking forward to this. It looks like a good combination of 2D and 3D combined. I loved both trailers.

Poor Charlie Brown getting staired at by an angry cast and then getting laughed at. Sorry but am I the only one that HATED when Charlie Brown gets mistreated when I was younger? It was always a pet peeve of mine. I related to him the most.I've always wondered this myself. I always wondered why the other characters treated him so poorly. In the early early strips, his character did kind of come across as a know-it-all, sort of like how Dennis in the early Dennis the Menace strips was literally an annoying bad kid, as opposed to later on where most of the trouble he caused or the annoyances he caused Mr. Wilson was out of curiosity and his curiosity getting the better of him.

One character in particular bugs me with the Charlie Brown abuse, and that's Lucy, but only because of how her character started in the strip.

She was a baby (along with Schroeder). Charlie Brown was very nice to Lucy. He would even make her sandwiches if asked (when the character was aged slightly, along with Schroeder, to bring in a baby Linus). Getting down to it, Schroeder isn't the best in the world to Charlie Brown either at times. If it hadn't have been for Charlie Brown, Schroeder wouldn't have gotten into piano in the first place.

Meh, seems the only characters consistently nice or decent to Charlie Brown have been:

Linus

Peppermint Patty: She does have a crush on him and seems she only gets cross with him when he misses the obvious.

Marcie: She has a crush on him too and openly admitted it in the strip and one of the specials adapted from it. She even admitted she wouldn't mind marrying him someday, iirc.

Franklin

Pig Pen

I would say Shermy...but he was kind of rude to Charlie Brown in the very first strip.

I can't think of any other characters right off who haven't been rude to him. Maybe Sally, but it depends on her mood and they are siblings, so maybe she doesn't count here.

That aside, still interesting how the characters have evolved over the years. Charlie Brown started off as 3 in the strip (Patty, Violet, and Shermy older than him). He was aged up slightly, then Lucy and Schroeder were brought in. Lucy has her infamous crush on Schroeder, he gets interested in Beethoven and piano. Lucy also starts doing the football thing (which was originally Violet's doing, but that role was shifted and given to Lucy later on). Those two were aged up, then a nameless Linus was brought in. Sally was brought in later, which I always found interesting.

The Linus x Sally notion was originally from Linus' side, not Sally's. He was actually figuring out the age difference between them and was wondering if Sally would like him when they're both adults. lol Too cute!

Okay, I'll shut up now. I'm letting my Linus x Sally bias show. lol

[ZariusTwo]

Peppermint Patty was apparently based on Schultz's wife, I often tend to believe if the man had ever grown the characters up, he would have had Chuck ditch his fantasies of the red haired girl and ended up with Patty (yeah, that's just my own 'shipping bias surfacing there, I related a lot to Chuck and Patty's friendship)

[ssjup81]

Peppermint Patty was apparently based on Schultz's wife, I often tend to believe if the man had ever grown the characters up, he would have had Chuck ditch his fantasies of the red haired girl and ended up with Patty (yeah, that's just my own 'shipping bias surfacing there, I related a lot to Chuck and Patty's friendship)Really? I thought Sally also had some of his wife's quirks. For instance, Sally uses a pet name for Linus, "Sweet Baboo". Schultz's wife used that with him.

[Storm Eagle]

Peppermint Patty was apparently based on Schultz's wife, I often tend to believe if the man had ever grown the characters up, he would have had Chuck ditch his fantasies of the red haired girl and ended up with Patty (yeah, that's just my own 'shipping bias surfacing there, I related a lot to Chuck and Patty's friendship)

I once read that Lucy was based on his wife.

[ZariusTwo]

I once read that Lucy was based on his wife.

Seems to be conflicting info on this, maybe he put a little something of his wife in every female character?

[BubblyShell22]

Yeah, that definitely could be that he put some of his wife's attributes into some of the female characters.

And I always felt bad for Chuck when it came to that Little Red-Haired Girl, but I agree that maybe Patty would have been better for him. I've always been a Linus/Sally shipper though. I was even thinking of writing a fan fic about them meeting in the pumpkin patch years later and reminiscing on the whole Great Pumpkin thing after I watched the Halloween special with my mom. I still might do that, too.

[ZariusTwo]

Definitely try it Bubbly, always healthy to hop along with a plot bunny:)

[Jephael]

I was a big fan of Snoopy growing up, and I'm looking forward to taking my nephew to see this next year, possibly around New Year's!

[Wildcat]

Have always been a big Snoopy fan too. Just always found him cute. Used to watch the old cartoon and had some old comic books. This movie looks adorable.

I used to think Marcie called Peppermint Patty sir because she looked like a boy. She is tomboyish. I seriously thought it was just an innocent running gag.

[BubblyShell22]

Yeah, I always though Marcie called her sir for that reason too because she kind of does have a husky voice like a boy.

Snoopy has always been awesome. I loved him as Flash Beagle the best.

[Leofan26]

I love how they kept the theme of the show, really put me in a happy mood :D

I hope Charlie Brown gets respect in the film than what we saw in the trailer, I hated when he got disrespected for stupid reasons. Lucy was my all time least favorite character in the series, in that one special when Charlie danced with that little red headed girl Lucy pulled the football away during a big game instead of when they were playing just for the heck of it, I wanted to strangle her, yet every one put the blame on him instead :x

I wonder if they'll keep that crush on the little red haired girl in the film?
Either way, looks cute so far :)

[BubblyShell22]

Yeah, Lucy was notorious for that football, and I hated how in "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" Lucy told him that there must have been a mistake when he was invited to Violet's birthday party. Or when they made him the model for the pumpkin because of his round head. Just so cruel. It's a wonder if Charlie ever suffered from that as an adult if they were to age him.

[slashpieturtlemix]

I'll watch it but I gave a deep sigh too lol

[MikeandRaph87]

I thought I would share this with any Peanuts readers. The first strips.
http://peanuts.wikia.com/wiki/October_1950_comic_strips

[Wildcat]

I thought I would share this with any Peanuts readers. The first strips.
http://peanuts.wikia.com/wiki/October_1950_comic_stripsHa, those are cute. Don't think I've ever seen those. Read the first 3 pages.

They should do a flashback where they use those designs. Could be used to show when they were much younger.

[MikeandRaph87]

Ha, those are cute. Don't think I've ever seen those. Read the first 3 pages.

They should do a flashback where they use those designs. Could be used to show when they were much younger.

The Peanuts we know did not develop until about 8 years in. At the beginning point Snoopy is about 8 years away from laying his doghouse roof and walking upright. Snoopy is more or less a neighborhood dog opposed to Charlie Brown's pet.

Two of the three earliest characters became background characters a dozen years into the script, Shermy and Patti. Also, its interesting to note that Shroder and Linus appear as infants while Lucy a toddler at first. Several months after thir respective first appearances they suddenly appear to be the same age as Charlie Brown. Sally is the same way at the end of the 50s' when she is born into the strip.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Yeah, I'm not sure why Patty, Shermy, and Violet faded into being background characters... and don't even get me started on Charlotte Braun! :P

I guess they weren't very popular characters when Linus and Lucy came onto the scene... really though, Peanuts has a vast array of characters that were introduced but faded away sooner or later. I hope this film digs them back up for use rather than just fall back on using the familiar few,

[MikeandRaph87]

Yeah, I'm not sure why Patty, Shermy, and Violet faded into being background characters... and don't even get me started on Charlotte Braun! :P

I guess they weren't very popular characters when Linus and Lucy came onto the scene... really though, Peanuts has a vast array of characters that were introduced but faded away sooner or later. I hope this film digs them back up for use rather than just fall back on using the familiar few,

Violet did not disappear like the other two did. I did not know about Charlotte Braun until a few weeks ago when I got the Complete Peanuts 1950-1952 and 1953-1954. A forward in the first volume discusses the character of Charlotte. She was created as a female opposite to Charlie Brown hence the name. Charles Schultz revealed that a fan letter came in not long after she first appeared in the strip asking for her removal. Schultz complied with the request stating "the blood of an innocent child is on her hands". He would add her back to the cast if anyone writes in asking for her return alas no one did and all Charlotte got was just over two months of print. Lucy was repackaged and given Charlotte's qualities when it came time to age her around 1955.

http://peanuts.wikia.com/wiki/Charlotte_Braun

Reports state that all the characters which includes Shermy (last seen in 1969)and Patty ( mid 90s') and the Little Red Haired Girl will be in the film. The Little Red Haired Girl is said to have a speaking role and play a significant part in the movie.

[BubblyShell22]

Oooh, I can't wait to see the Little Red Haired Girl and to hear her finally speak. I really hope she goes for Chuck this time.

[MikeandRaph87]

Oooh, I can't wait to see the Little Red Haired Girl and to hear her finally speak. I really hope she goes for Chuck this time.

I remember a couple of teases. One in which Charlie Brown saw a girl at a football game on TV and fell in love at first sight but after he tracks her down she ends up with Linus and has her own security blanket, but I believe it was meant to be a different girl despite being a redhead. Another special Snoopy danced with her when she was actually shown at the end. Being so many specials I cannot recall the names of them.

There is also Peggy Jean, but she is no substitute for Charlie Brown!

About the only character I did not see listed was Rerun. I would like to see him included if only as a baby.

[TMNT_Guy]

I remember a couple of teases. One in which Charlie Brown saw a girl at a football game on TV and fell in love at first sight but after he tracks her down she ends up with Linus and has her own security blanket, but I believe it was meant to be a different girl despite being a redhead. Another special Snoopy danced with her when she was actually shown at the end. Being so many specials I cannot recall the names of them.
Don’t forget about the time Charlie Brown kissed the Little Red-Haired Girl (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjWxzKwic0c) and, according to Linus, he “really swept her off her feet.” The same special revealed her real name is Heather.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

I don't think Schulz ever considered that special to be "canon".

He saw Charlie Brown as always being too shy or too hesitant to approach the little red-haired girl.

[TMNT_Guy]

He didn't consider it canon, even though he wrote the screenplay, but regardless it's something he approved to happen. But arguing about the canon of the Charlie Brown specials is really splitting hairs, with that same logic the new movie isn't "canon" either.

[Wildcat]

Never knew about Charlotte Braun. I'm surprised Charles removed her just because of a fan letter. Imagine if that could happen today. There'd be so many things gone or changed with all the fan whining online :lol: Still she's pretty much Lucy.

As for the little red haired girl, if something is officially made it should probably be considered canon. I don't think I've seen that special but meeting her is something I always want him to do. Giving her a kiss is even better.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I saw the Peanuts movie last night and it was awesome!

This movie is not just for the new generation, it's a huge love letter to all those who grew up with the film.:D:D:D

[ssjup81]

I plan on seeing this film December 5. It comes out here December 4.

[ranger_scout]

Next to Inside Out, this was my favorite animated film of 2015. From start to finish I felt like I was reliving my childhood. What I've always loved about the Peanuts is that they always seem like real kids. There is always a character a kid can relate too. Plus, how could anyone not love such a loyal and unique dog like Snoopy? I'm also so glad that Charlie Brown finally became a winner at the end of the film and the Little Red-Haired Girl recognized how special he was. I think Charles Schulz would be so proud of his kids and grand-kids for making this film.

[MikeandRaph87]

Do you think it will merit another film? I dont mean a direct follow up just another Peanuts movie at all. It cost 97 million to make and only has little profit thus far. At this point is has made 100 million in domestic and 110 million overall, just 10 million coming from foreign countries. I guess it has not been released in most foreign markets. I suspect strong DVD sales for this film will boost it as well.

[drgon78]

I really enjoyed this movie and would love to see a sequel.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

I really enjoyed this movie and would love to see a sequel.

I read a sequel is unlikely.

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Why-Peanuts-Movie-Might-Get-Sequel-93567.html

I would love tosee more movies.

[ranger_scout]

I went back to see it today and I was smiling and laughing the entire time. I'm so thankful to have these characters who have been a part of my life since I was three years old to return to big screen in the best way imaginable.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

Same! This movie will really get you to love Charlie Brown and Snoopy. This is probably the most supportive Snoopy has ever been in any Peanuts media. And not going to spoiler anything, wait til you see what C.B. does for Sally. I had a huge smile on my face!

[drgon78]

I agree, this is the most supportive Snoopy as ever been.