Apple TV+ today unveiled the first trailer for “Lucy’s School,” a new original special celebrating educators based on the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz.
In this new tale, the Peanuts gang enjoy summer break but are anxious about starting at a new school in the Fall, inspiring Lucy to start her own school instead. But, unsurprisingly, teaching isn’t as easy as it sounds. “Lucy’s School” is a love letter to teachers, and an appreciation of the impact a teacher can have on a child. It explores the fear of change, and shows how Lucy, supported by her friends, faces and overcomes her own fears.
Produced for Apple TV+ by Peanuts and WildBrain, the special is directed by Raymond S. Persi, written by Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz, and Cornelius Uliano, who also executive produce alongside Paige Braddock, Josh Scherba, Stephanie Betts, Amir Nasrabadi and Anne Loi,...
In this new tale, the Peanuts gang enjoy summer break but are anxious about starting at a new school in the Fall, inspiring Lucy to start her own school instead. But, unsurprisingly, teaching isn’t as easy as it sounds. “Lucy’s School” is a love letter to teachers, and an appreciation of the impact a teacher can have on a child. It explores the fear of change, and shows how Lucy, supported by her friends, faces and overcomes her own fears.
Produced for Apple TV+ by Peanuts and WildBrain, the special is directed by Raymond S. Persi, written by Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz, and Cornelius Uliano, who also executive produce alongside Paige Braddock, Josh Scherba, Stephanie Betts, Amir Nasrabadi and Anne Loi,...
- 7/29/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
“The Real Housewives” are going international, and the first stop is Dubai. “The Real Housewives of Dubai” will premiere on June 1 at 9 p.m. Et, Bravo announced Friday. The network also revealed the first promo for the first official international iteration of the franchise.
Dubai marks the 11th city in the “Housewives” franchise, and the first new one following the premiere of the hit “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” series in 2020. “Dubai” was first announced in November, and according to Bravo, it “follows a powerful group of lavish women as they run business empires and expertly navigate a highly exclusive social scene within this ultra-luxe billionaires’ playground … When new group dynamics threaten long-standing friendships, tensions inevitably reach a boiling point, so if you can’t handle the heat… get out of Dubai.”
Bravo announced that the cast will include Nina Ali, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Dr. Sara Al Madani,...
Dubai marks the 11th city in the “Housewives” franchise, and the first new one following the premiere of the hit “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” series in 2020. “Dubai” was first announced in November, and according to Bravo, it “follows a powerful group of lavish women as they run business empires and expertly navigate a highly exclusive social scene within this ultra-luxe billionaires’ playground … When new group dynamics threaten long-standing friendships, tensions inevitably reach a boiling point, so if you can’t handle the heat… get out of Dubai.”
Bravo announced that the cast will include Nina Ali, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Dr. Sara Al Madani,...
- 4/1/2022
- by Sasha Urban and Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
It’s time to celebrate the Earth, Charlie Brown!
“Peanuts” is back for a new Earth Day special on Apple TV+, titled “It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown.” The program follows Sally’s bond with a special little flower on the baseball field that may spell disaster for the big game. For Charlie Brown and the team, it’s just the inspiration they need to make a positive impact on their environment.
On Thursday, the streamer released a trailer for the special, which also features an original song from Ben Folds. The sneak peek, which you can watch above, begins with the Peanuts’ baseball game getting interrupted by Sally, who is smack dab in the middle of the field talking to her favorite flower.
“Well, hello little flower. Do you ever feel like you just don’t fit in?” she ponders. “Small guys like us, we oughta stick together.
“Peanuts” is back for a new Earth Day special on Apple TV+, titled “It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown.” The program follows Sally’s bond with a special little flower on the baseball field that may spell disaster for the big game. For Charlie Brown and the team, it’s just the inspiration they need to make a positive impact on their environment.
On Thursday, the streamer released a trailer for the special, which also features an original song from Ben Folds. The sneak peek, which you can watch above, begins with the Peanuts’ baseball game getting interrupted by Sally, who is smack dab in the middle of the field talking to her favorite flower.
“Well, hello little flower. Do you ever feel like you just don’t fit in?” she ponders. “Small guys like us, we oughta stick together.
- 3/31/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
The Peanuts gang are ringing in the holidays with another New Year’s Eve special. Apple TV Plus has announced a new Peanuts TV installment, “For Auld Lang Syne,” which will premiere globally on Friday, Dec. 10.
“For Auld Lang Syne” — the first Peanuts TV special ever with a title that does not include the name of Charlie Brown or Snoopy — is also the first new original holiday special to come following a partnership struck by Apple last year with WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions to bring together new original series and specials, along with the library titles all in one place.
“For Auld Lang Syne” is the second New Year’s Eve-themed special to come from Peanuts, following “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown,” which first premiered on CBS in 1986.
In this new special, the Peanuts gang are disappointed to learn that Charlie Brown’s grandmother can’t visit,...
“For Auld Lang Syne” — the first Peanuts TV special ever with a title that does not include the name of Charlie Brown or Snoopy — is also the first new original holiday special to come following a partnership struck by Apple last year with WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions to bring together new original series and specials, along with the library titles all in one place.
“For Auld Lang Syne” is the second New Year’s Eve-themed special to come from Peanuts, following “Happy New Year, Charlie Brown,” which first premiered on CBS in 1986.
In this new special, the Peanuts gang are disappointed to learn that Charlie Brown’s grandmother can’t visit,...
- 10/4/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Holiday season is officially rolling in at Apple TV+ as the streaming platforms sets its first original Peanuts holiday special, For Auld Lang Syne. The special comes from Apple’s expanded partnership with WildBrain.
In For Auld Lang Syne, after the Peanuts gang experience a disappointing Christmas because Grandma can’t visit, Lucy resolves to throw herself the best New Year’s eve party ever, while Charlie Brown struggles to accomplish just one of his resolutions before the clock strikes twelve.
The special will debut on December 10.
For Auld Lang Syne is based on the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz and is produced by WildBrain Studios. The new special is from a story by Alex Galatis and Scott Montgomery, and written by Galatis, Montogomery and Clay Kaytis who also directed. Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz, Cornelius Uliano serve as executive producers alongside Paige Braddock for Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates,...
In For Auld Lang Syne, after the Peanuts gang experience a disappointing Christmas because Grandma can’t visit, Lucy resolves to throw herself the best New Year’s eve party ever, while Charlie Brown struggles to accomplish just one of his resolutions before the clock strikes twelve.
The special will debut on December 10.
For Auld Lang Syne is based on the “Peanuts” comic strip by Charles M. Schulz and is produced by WildBrain Studios. The new special is from a story by Alex Galatis and Scott Montgomery, and written by Galatis, Montogomery and Clay Kaytis who also directed. Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz, Cornelius Uliano serve as executive producers alongside Paige Braddock for Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates,...
- 10/4/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Walt Disney Animation Studios is ramping up its production and is opening a new studio in Vancouver, British Columbia. The studio space will be focused on long-form series work meant for Disney+, and the facility will kick off with work on a musical series based on their feature “Moana.”
The existing studio in Burbank will also expand its 900-employee team and will remain the home for Disney Animation feature film projects and shorter form series, such as “Baymax” and “Zootopia+.” Story development, storyboarding and production design for all projects will be based in Burbank.
The studio is targeting an opening date for January 2022 and is recruiting for roles imminently.
The “Moana” musical series is targeting a release date for 2024 on Disney+, and the series will be produced by Osnat Shurer.
The news was announced Wednesday by Wdas president Clark Spencer, a producer on “Zootopia” and the upcoming “Encanto,” and it...
The existing studio in Burbank will also expand its 900-employee team and will remain the home for Disney Animation feature film projects and shorter form series, such as “Baymax” and “Zootopia+.” Story development, storyboarding and production design for all projects will be based in Burbank.
The studio is targeting an opening date for January 2022 and is recruiting for roles imminently.
The “Moana” musical series is targeting a release date for 2024 on Disney+, and the series will be produced by Osnat Shurer.
The news was announced Wednesday by Wdas president Clark Spencer, a producer on “Zootopia” and the upcoming “Encanto,” and it...
- 8/4/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Effective next year, Walt Disney Animation Studios is throwing the doors open to a new facility in Vancouver, BC that will focus on long-form series and special projects for Disney+. The first in the pipeline is the anticipated, feature-quality musical series Moana.
Animation veteran Amir Nasrabadi will serve as head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, Vancouver. He most recently served as EVP/General Manager at WildBrain Studios. Previous roles include overseeing Pixar Canada as VP/General Manager as well as senior leadership roles with Illumination and Paramount Animation. Nasrabadi’s role with Wdas marks a return to the studio, where he served as a finance lead.
The Burbank studio will also expand its more than 900 employees as it remains Walt Disney Animation Studios’ exclusive hub for feature film projects as well as shorter form series such as the recently announced Baymax! and Zootopia+. Story development, storyboarding and production design for...
Animation veteran Amir Nasrabadi will serve as head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, Vancouver. He most recently served as EVP/General Manager at WildBrain Studios. Previous roles include overseeing Pixar Canada as VP/General Manager as well as senior leadership roles with Illumination and Paramount Animation. Nasrabadi’s role with Wdas marks a return to the studio, where he served as a finance lead.
The Burbank studio will also expand its more than 900 employees as it remains Walt Disney Animation Studios’ exclusive hub for feature film projects as well as shorter form series such as the recently announced Baymax! and Zootopia+. Story development, storyboarding and production design for...
- 8/4/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Walt Disney Animation Studios is opening a new production facility in Vancouver, British Columbia, as it ramps up its streaming offerings.
Focusing on long-form series like the upcoming musical revisiting of “Moana,” the studio will recruit new talent for its feature-quality slate and special projects meant exclusively for Disney Plus, it was announced Wednesday by Wdas President Clark Spencer.
Back in Burbank, the flagship animation studio will expand its over 900 employees and remain the exclusive home for film projects, as well as shorter form series such as the recently announced “Baymax” and “Zootopia+.” Story development, storyboarding and production design for all projects will be based in Burbank.
“Disney Animation is creating more original storytelling for Disney+, expanding into series for the first time in our history with ‘Iwájú,’ ‘Tiana,’ ‘Moana,’ ‘Baymax’ and ‘Zootopia+,’” said Wdas chief creative officer Jennifer Lee. “As we continue to grow our original slate of projects,...
Focusing on long-form series like the upcoming musical revisiting of “Moana,” the studio will recruit new talent for its feature-quality slate and special projects meant exclusively for Disney Plus, it was announced Wednesday by Wdas President Clark Spencer.
Back in Burbank, the flagship animation studio will expand its over 900 employees and remain the exclusive home for film projects, as well as shorter form series such as the recently announced “Baymax” and “Zootopia+.” Story development, storyboarding and production design for all projects will be based in Burbank.
“Disney Animation is creating more original storytelling for Disney+, expanding into series for the first time in our history with ‘Iwájú,’ ‘Tiana,’ ‘Moana,’ ‘Baymax’ and ‘Zootopia+,’” said Wdas chief creative officer Jennifer Lee. “As we continue to grow our original slate of projects,...
- 8/4/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Amir Nasrabadi to serve as head.
Walt Disney Animation Studios has targeted a January 2022 launch of a facility in Vancouver to focus on long-form series work and special projects created for Disney+ starting with the musical series Moana.
The studio will start recruiting imminently. Amir Nasrabadi will serve as head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, Vancouver, and most recently served as EVP/general manager at WildBrain Studios.
He served as a finance lead at Walt Disney Animation Studios and has also overseen Pixar Canada as VP/general manager and held senior leadership roles with Illumination and Paramount Animation.
The Burbank...
Walt Disney Animation Studios has targeted a January 2022 launch of a facility in Vancouver to focus on long-form series work and special projects created for Disney+ starting with the musical series Moana.
The studio will start recruiting imminently. Amir Nasrabadi will serve as head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, Vancouver, and most recently served as EVP/general manager at WildBrain Studios.
He served as a finance lead at Walt Disney Animation Studios and has also overseen Pixar Canada as VP/general manager and held senior leadership roles with Illumination and Paramount Animation.
The Burbank...
- 8/4/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Dhx Media announced on Monday that it has appointed veteran animation industry executive Amir Nasrabadi to serve as the company’s new executive vice president and general manager of its Vancouver-based animation studio.
Nasrabadi, an animation industry veteran of more than 20 years, joins the team in a newly created role and will report to Dhx President Josh Scherba, effective June 10. In his role, Nasrabadi will oversee all animation production at the studio, leading the Vancouver animation team in working closely with Dhx Media’s creative, content and brands teams.
“As a well-known and respected figure in the animation community, who brings a wealth of industry experience, Amir is an ideal executive to lead the talented team at our Vancouver animation studio,” Scherba said in a statement. “We believe Amir’s history as head of Pixar Canada in Vancouver, as well as his time in management with Illumination, Paramount and Disney...
Nasrabadi, an animation industry veteran of more than 20 years, joins the team in a newly created role and will report to Dhx President Josh Scherba, effective June 10. In his role, Nasrabadi will oversee all animation production at the studio, leading the Vancouver animation team in working closely with Dhx Media’s creative, content and brands teams.
“As a well-known and respected figure in the animation community, who brings a wealth of industry experience, Amir is an ideal executive to lead the talented team at our Vancouver animation studio,” Scherba said in a statement. “We believe Amir’s history as head of Pixar Canada in Vancouver, as well as his time in management with Illumination, Paramount and Disney...
- 4/15/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Amir Nasrabadi, the former animation exec at Illumination Entertainment, Paramount Pictures and Pixar, has been named executive vp and general manager of Dhx Media's Vancouver animation studio.
Los Angeles-based Nasrabadi, who helped steer Illumination through the release of films including Minions, Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, Sing and The Grinch as executive vp finance and operations, will join Halifax-based Dhx Media on June 10, and report to president Josh Scherba.
Nasrabadi will oversee all animation production at the Dhx studio, which along with its subsidiary Peanuts Worldwide, is set to produce for Apple's upcoming streaming platform original ...
Los Angeles-based Nasrabadi, who helped steer Illumination through the release of films including Minions, Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, Sing and The Grinch as executive vp finance and operations, will join Halifax-based Dhx Media on June 10, and report to president Josh Scherba.
Nasrabadi will oversee all animation production at the Dhx studio, which along with its subsidiary Peanuts Worldwide, is set to produce for Apple's upcoming streaming platform original ...
- 4/15/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Amir Nasrabadi, the former animation exec at Illumination Entertainment, Paramount Pictures and Pixar, has been named executive vp and general manager of Dhx Media's Vancouver animation studio.
Los Angeles-based Nasrabadi, who helped steer Illumination through the release of films including Minions, Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, Sing and The Grinch as executive vp finance and operations, will join Halifax-based Dhx Media on June 10, and report to president Josh Scherba.
Nasrabadi will oversee all animation production at the Dhx studio, which along with its subsidiary Peanuts Worldwide, is set to produce for Apple's upcoming streaming platform original ...
Los Angeles-based Nasrabadi, who helped steer Illumination through the release of films including Minions, Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, Sing and The Grinch as executive vp finance and operations, will join Halifax-based Dhx Media on June 10, and report to president Josh Scherba.
Nasrabadi will oversee all animation production at the Dhx studio, which along with its subsidiary Peanuts Worldwide, is set to produce for Apple's upcoming streaming platform original ...
- 4/15/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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