When does 'Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical' debut? How to watch new Peanuts special
Unfortunately, in the new Apple TV+ special, 'Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical,' when Charlie Brown & Co. arrive at the camp, they learn it is closing. While it's Charlie Brown's last year at the camp, he had hoped his sister Sally, camping for the first time, would also get to have multiple years there.
Among their adventures, Snoopy and Woodstock discover a treasure map, which leads them to a trove of musical instruments, prompting the kids to decide to perform a musical to save the camp.
The special is directed by Erik Wiese, best known for his work on "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Sonic Prime," and written by Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz's son, Craig Schulz, and his son, Bryan Schulz, along with Cornelius Uliano (they co-wrote 2015's "The Peanuts Movie"). The duo is also among the special's co-executive producers.
Original music for the special is created by Emmy-nominated singer and songwriter Ben Folds — also the one-time artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra — whose songs in the special include "Leave It Better," which can be heard in the trailer.
Other music contributors include composer Jeff Morrow ("Snow White") and the composing team Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner ("High School Musical: The Musical: The Series").
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New Peanuts special comes ahead of comic's 75th anniversary
Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang are approaching a milestone: a 75th anniversary. The Peanuts comic strip debuted on Oct. 2, 1950, in seven newspapers, according to the Peanuts site.
Apple acquired the rights to Peanuts specials in 2020. So during the upcoming holiday seasons, the Apple TV+ streaming service is where you will find 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,' 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,' and 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.'
Also on Apple TV+: "Snoopy in Space," plus several original series and specials, including 'Camp Snoopy,' 'The Snoopy Show' and 'Snoopy Presents: Lucy's School.'
'Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical' is the first Peanuts musical since 'Snoopy! The Musical,' which aired in 1988.
What day does 'Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical' come out?
'Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical' premieres globally on Friday, Aug. 15, on Apple TV+. It will be available on the streaming service at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT.
How to stream 'Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical'
You can watch Apple TV+ on Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads, computers and on TV using Apple TV 4K streaming boxes, as well as on other streaming devices such as Amazon Fire TV and Roku, along with PlayStation and Xbox video game consoles. Additionally, you can watch on many smart TVs and send to your TV using AirPlay; for more information, visit the Apple TV site.
Three months of Apple TV+ are included with the purchase of an Apple device. New subscribers also get a free 7-day trial. Afterwards, a subscription is $9.99 monthly (shareable with up to five family members).
Apple TV+ is included in Apple One, which bundles up to five other Apple services into a single $19.95 monthly subscription.
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