Stills from ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ and ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’.Photo:Courtesy of Apple
Courtesy of Apple
PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the streaming service’s festive lineup of kids and family programming in celebration of the upcoming holiday season.
According to a press release, the 40-minute special will celebrate “the magic of unconditional love” and tell the story of a seven-year-old boy named William who receives a new favorite toy for Christmas. In his velveteen rabbit, William will discover a “lifelong friend” and unlock a “world of magic.” The short episode will be a “hybrid” of live-action and animation.
The special will feature a star-studded cast that includes: Phoenix Laroche (William), Alex Lawther (the Velveteen Rabbit), Helena Bonham Carter (Wise Horse), Nicola Coughlan (Playroom Fairy), Bethany Antonia (Female Rabbit), Lois Chimimba (Car), Paterson Joseph (King), Clive Rowe (Lion), Nathaniel Parker (Male Rabbit), Tilly Vosburgh (Momo) and Samantha Colley (Mother).
The new series will premiere on Nov. 22.
A still from ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’.Courtesy of Apple
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brownwill be available on the streamer from Saturday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 22.A Charlie Brown Thanksgivingavailable Saturday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 19 andA Charlie Brown Christmaswill be available from Saturday, Dec. 16 through Sunday, Dec. 17.
For subscribers, the specials will be available now and every day.
A still from ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Holiday Special’.Courtesy of Apple
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, stream for free Saturday, Oct. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 22: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.
50th Anniversary ofA Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, stream for free Saturday, Nov. 18 to Sunday, Nov. 19:Celebrating 50 years of 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.
A still of from the ‘Frog and Toad’ Christmas Special.Courtesy of Apple
A still from ‘The Snoopy Show’ Christmas special.Courtesy of Apple
A still from the ‘Shape Island’ winter special.Courtesy of Apple
A still from the ‘Sago Mini Friends’ holiday special.Courtesy of Apple
A Charlie Brown Christmas,stream for free Saturday, Dec. 16 to Sunday, Dec. 17: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?
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Sago Mini FriendsNew Year’s Eve Special, premieres Friday, Dec. 22: In an all-new holiday special titled “New Year’s Steve,” Harvey makes a wish to stay awake until midnight when a firefly swoops in to help—and kickstarts a scavenger hunt for the whole crew. The 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!
source: people.com
