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[10/11/22 - 08:19 AM]
Apple TV+ Is Ringing in the Holidays with All-New Festive Family Fare
New programming includes the "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" Night of the Lights holiday special and "Sago Mini Friends" Thanksgiving special premiering on Friday, November 18, and holiday specials from "Interrupting Chicken," "Pretzel and the Puppies," and "The Snoopy Show," all debuting on Friday, December 2.

[via press release from Apple]

Apple TV+ is ringing in the holidays with all-new festive family fare from "Sago Mini Friends," "Interrupting Chicken," "Pretzel and the Puppies," "The Snoopy Show," "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" and animated short film "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse"

Peanuts favorite holiday specials "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas" available to non-subscribers free for a limited time

Peanuts Classics lineup available on Apple TV+ this holiday season expanding to also include "I Want a Dog for Christmas" and "Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales"

Apple TV+ is ready to help kids and families trick or treat, give thanks and spread holiday cheer with a joyous lineup of new special episodes of Apple Original series and the streaming debut of classic holiday Peanuts specials.

New festive programming from beloved series includes the "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" Night of the Lights holiday special and "Sago Mini Friends" Thanksgiving special premiering on Friday, November 18, and holiday specials from "Interrupting Chicken," "Pretzel and the Puppies," and "The Snoopy Show," all debuting on Friday, December 2.

Apple TV+ will also provide special free windows for non-subscribers to stream the iconic holiday specials from Mendelson/Melendez Productions and Peanuts Worldwide "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" available October 28 through October 31; "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" available November 23 through November 27; and "A Charlie Brown Christmas" available December 22 through December 25. Find more information on how to stream for free here. These specials are available to subscribers now and every day.

Two classic Peanuts holiday specials also from Mendelson/Melendez Productions and Peanuts Worldwide, "I Want a Dog for Christmas" and "Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales," will be added to the platform for the first time starting December 2.

Additionally, the animated short film "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse," based on the beloved award-winning book of the same name by author Charlie Mackesy, will be coming to Apple TV+ on Christmas Day.

The full line-up for Apple TV+ kids and family holiday fare:

"It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" - Stream for Free Friday, October 28 - Monday, October 31

Costumes, candy, this classic special - some things just scream Halloween. Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle.

"Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" Night of the Lights Holiday Special - Premieres Friday, November 18

It's the Night of the Lights, the most Fraggily holiday of the year, and the Rock is filled with songs and cheer. When Jamdolin (voiced by Emmy Award-nominee Daveed Diggs, "Hamilton") encourages Wembley to make a special wish, the Fraggle head out on an adventure to find the brightest light and, maybe, the true meaning of the holiday. Jim Henson's fun-loving and musical Fraggles - Gobo, Red, Wembley, Mokey, Boober, and new Fraggle friends - have returned for all new adventures about the magic that happens when we celebrate and care for our interconnected world. From The Jim Henson Company, the series is executive produced by Lisa Henson, Halle Stanford, John Tartaglia, Matt Fusfeld, and Alex Cuthbertson; Dave Goelz and Karen Prell co-executive produce; Harvey Mason Jr. is the executive music producer. The special is produced by Ritamarie Peruggi.

"Sago Mini Friends" Thanksgiving Special - Premieres Friday, November 18

In "Happy Thankful Day," while preparing for a special Sagoville festival, Harvey and Robin accidentally end up in Loomington - a town without gratitude. Produced by Spin Master Entertainment, animated by 9 Story Media Group's Brown Bag Films - Toronto, and based on the award-winning Sago Mini World app, developed by Sago Mini, the "Sago Mini Friends" series is an adorable nod to gratitude, featuring Harvey the floppy- eared dog and his best friends, Jinja the cat, Jack the rabbit, and Robin the bird. Along with a unique cast of residents as colorful as their own whimsical world, the four friends play, explore, imagine and celebrate daily in their joyful town of Sagoville. In each episode, Harvey and all his friends express their true thankfulness for all things, big and small, through optimism, kindness, preschool-friendly humor and unforgettable original songs! The animated preschool series is executive produced by Jennifer Dodge, Ronnen Harary, Tone Thyne, Dustin Ferrer, Laura Clunie and Toni Stevens, with Chad Hicks as series director. Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky serves as the gratitude expert on the series through Apple TV+'s changemakers initiative.

"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" - Stream for Free Wednesday, November 23 - Sunday, November 27

In this Peanuts classic, Peppermint Patty invites everyone to Charlie Brown's for Thanksgiving, even though he's going to see his grandmother. Snoopy decides to cook his own version of a Thanksgiving meal with help from his friends.

"Interrupting Chicken" Holiday Special - Premieres Friday, December 2

In the holiday special, "A Chicken Carol," Ebenezer Wolf decides to cancel the holidays so, Piper teams up with the Three Little Pigs and some ghostly friends to change his mind. This animated preschool series which debuts globally on Apple TV+ November 18 is based upon "Interrupting Chicken," the 2011 Caldecott Honor-winning book series written and illustrated by David Ezra Stein, introduces children to the joy of storytelling - starting with a young little chicken named Piper who has a habit of interrupting storytime! Every time Piper hears a story, she can't help but jump in, ask questions and let her imagination run wild as she tries to fill in details, guess what happens next or insert herself in the middle of the action to help save the day. In partnership with Mercury Filmworks, "Interrupting Chicken" is executive produced by Ron Holsey, David Ezra Stein, Loris Kramer Lunsford, Clint Eland and Chantal Ling, and stars the voice talents of Sterling K. Brown. Dr. Lucy Calkins serves as reading and writing expert through the Apple TV+ changemaker initiative.

"Pretzel and the Puppies" Holiday Special - Premieres Friday, December 2

In "Merry Muttgomery!," when a heavy snowfall jeopardizes the annual holiday festival, the pups find unique ways to celebrate with all the snowed-in dogs in the city. Based on the beloved canine from the classic book "Pretzel" by award-winning authors Margret and H.A. Rey, creators of "Curious George," the original series follows a modern dog family led by stay-at-home dad Pretzel, his five adorable Dachshund puppies, and mom Greta, the mayor of Muttgomery. Together, the Doxies are always sniffing out ways to "make their bark" on their doggie hometown and make it a better place for their four-legged friends and neighbors. Pretzel and Greta encourage their pups to try to solve their own problems, often reminding them to "Get those PAWS UP!" whenever they face a challenge. Voice talent includes Mark Duplass, Nasim Pedrad, and many more. Hailing from HarperCollins Productions and animated by House of Cool and Saturday Animation, the series is executive produced by Caroline Fraser, Ricardo Curtis, Wes Lui and Steve Altiere; Jennifer Contrucci co-executive produces. Dr. Tony Wagner serves as the play, passion, purpose expert through the Apple TV+ changemaker initiative.

"The Snoopy Show" Holiday Collection - Premieres Friday, December 2

In "Happiness Is the Gift of Giving," Snoopy adapts a Christmas poem to help Sally sleep, Charlie Brown makes gifts for his pals, and Snoopy finds waiting to open his presents a challenge. An Apple TV+ original series from Peanuts and WildBrain, "The Snoopy Show" gives the world's most iconic dog his close-up and dives into new adventures with the happy-dancing, high-flying, big-dreaming beagle, who's joined by best friend Woodstock and the rest of the Peanuts gang. Josh Scherba, Anne Loi, Stephanie Betts, Paige Braddock, Craig Schulz and Mark Evestaff serve as executive producers. Alex Galatis serves as story editor.

"I Want a Dog for Christmas" - Streaming on Apple TV+ Beginning Friday, December 2

All Rerun wants from Santa is a dog, but his mother won't let him have one. Spending time with Snoopy provides the perfect pick-me-up. But when Snoopy gets too busy to play with Rerun, they call in a substitute - Snoopy's brother Spike.

"Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales" - Streaming Beginning on Apple TV+ Beginning Friday, December 2

Celebrate the merriest time of the year with the Peanuts gang. Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, and Sally each star in a collection of Christmastime tales from the original Peanuts comic strips.

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" - Stream for Free Thursday, December 22 - Sunday, December 25

In this beloved Peanuts special, feeling down about the commercialism of Christmas, Charlie Brown becomes the director of the gang's holiday play. Can he overcome his friends' preference for dancing over acting, find the "perfect" tree, and discover the true meaning of Christmas?

"The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" - Premieres Sunday, December 25

A story of kindness, friendship, courage and hope for viewers of all ages in a heart-warming, classically animated film based on Charlie Mackesy's book, "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse." The poignant and heartfelt journey follows the unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy's search for home. The film, featuring Mackesy's distinctive illustrations brought to life in full color with beautiful hand-drawn animation, stars BAFTA Award winner Tom Hollander ("The Night Manager") as The Mole, Golden Globe and SAG Award winner Idris Elba ("Luther") as The Fox, Golden Globe Award winner Gabriel Byrne ("All Things Bright and Beautiful") as The Horse, and newcomer Jude Coward Nicoll as The Boy. Matthew Freud presents a Charlie Mackesy film, produced by Emmy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Cara Speller ("Love, Death & Robots," "Pear Cider and Cigarettes," "Rocket & Groot") of NoneMore Productions and Emmy Award winner J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella of Bad Robot Productions. Directed by Peter Baynton ("The Tiger Who Came To Tea") and Charlie Mackesy, the film is adapted from the original book in collaboration with Jon Croker ("Paddington 2"). The film is executive produced by Jony Ive and Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson ("Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri"). Original score by composer Isobel Waller-Bridge, performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra and conducted by Geoff Alexander. The film is presented in partnership with the BBC, who will premiere "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" in the UK, with the film available on Apple TV+ outside of the UK, this Christmas.

The award-winning slate of original series and film for kids and families on Apple TV+ includes impressive all-ages offerings such as the critically-acclaimed properties "El Deafo," "Lovely Little Farm," "Duck & Goose," "Pinecone & Pony," "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" and "Harriet the Spy" from The Jim Henson Company, Peabody Award-winning series "Stillwater," "Helpsters" from Sesame Workshop, "Wolfboy and the Everything Factory" from Joseph Gordon-Levitt, HITRECORD and Bento Box Entertainment, "Sago Mini Friends," "Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show" from Jack McBrayer and Angela C. Santomero, "Snoopy in Space," "The Snoopy Show" and "Get Rolling with Otis." Live-action offerings for include Bonnie Hunt's "Amber Brown," "Best Foot Forward," "Surfside Girls," "Life By Ella," Daytime Emmy Award-winning "Ghostwriter" from Sesame Workshop, and "Puppy Place."

Also included are specials from Peanuts and WildBrain including "It's the Small Things, Charlie Brown," "Lucy's School," "To Mom (and Dad), With Love," and "For Auld Lang Syne," and "Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth," the Daytime Emmy Award-winning television event based on the New York Times best-selling book and TIME Best Book of the Year by Oliver Jeffers.

The kids and family film offerings include star-studded animated adventure film "Luck" from Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation which premiered this year and Academy Award-nominated animated film "Wolfwalkers."

Apple TV+ will also soon expand its slate with stories from some of today's biggest storytellers in kids and family programming, including the soon to premiere "Slumberkins," a mixed-media puppet/2D animation program from the beloved children's emotional learning brand empowering children to be caring, confident and resilient, and produced by The Jim Henson Company; "Circuit Breakers," a futuristic anthology series that tackles kid-relatable issues through a sci-fi lens; "Interrupting Chicken," an animated preschool series which illuminates the joy of reading, writing and storytelling for children, and stars the voice talents of three-time Emmy Award winner Sterling K. Brown; and "Jane," a new mission-driven series from J.J. Johnson, Sinking Ship Entertainment and the Jane Goodall Institute.

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have been honored with 278 wins and 1,164 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy "Ted Lasso" and this year's Oscar Best Picture winner "CODA."

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL, and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com.





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· FRAGGLE ROCK: BACK TO THE ROCK (APPLE TV PLUS)
· INTERRUPTING CHICKEN (APPLE TV PLUS)
· PRETZEL AND THE PUPPIES (APPLE TV PLUS)
· SAGO MINI FRIENDS (APPLE TV PLUS)
· SNOOPY SHOW, THE (APPLE TV PLUS)





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