{"id":635,"date":"2015-11-05T18:01:35","date_gmt":"2015-11-06T01:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2015\/11\/05\/the-peanuts-movie-%e2%80%93-bringing-the-peanuts-gang-to-a-new-generation\/"},"modified":"2015-11-05T18:01:35","modified_gmt":"2015-11-06T01:01:35","slug":"the-peanuts-movie-%e2%80%93-bringing-the-peanuts-gang-to-a-new-generation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2015\/the-peanuts-movie-%e2%80%93-bringing-the-peanuts-gang-to-a-new-generation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Peanuts Movie \u2013 Bringing the Peanuts Gang to A New Generation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ThePeanuts.Movie.jpg\"<\/a>Whether you grew up reading Peanuts in the Sunday comics or watched the Peanuts Specials on TV, you will know the names of these iconic characters – Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus\u2026 This film brings the entire Peanuts gang to the big screen in state of the art 3D animation. Charlie Brown, the world’s most beloved underdog, embarks upon an epic and heroic quest, while his best pal, the lovable beagle Snoopy, takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, the Red Baron. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Gerry O. comments, \u201c<\/span>The Peanuts Movie<\/span><\/em> has a lot to offer. It\u2019s funny, lighthearted and has a great message to share. In addition, the creators worked in a few surprises that will captivate new viewers and bring back childhood memories for adults..\u201d Mia A. adds, \u201c<\/span>The moral to this film is, \u00a0\u201cif you see yourself as a winner or a loser in life, you are probably going to act like one. If you think you are a winner, act like one and others might think so too.\u201d Brandon wraps it up with, \u201cVisually, the world in The Peanuts Movie<\/em> is stunning. The hair detail is the one thing that really stands out to me, maybe not hair movement but the detail.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n

<\/span>The Peanuts Movie<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

By Mia A., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11
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I really enjoy The Peanuts Movie<\/em>. It reminds me of the classic Charlie Brown movies, but even better!\u00a0 Even though the Peanuts creator, Charles M. Schulz passed away in 2000, this movie is a tribute to his memory and the legacy that he left behind.
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While the members of the Peanuts Gang look and act like their loveable selves, there are many updates to this film.\u00a0 The animation is much more detailed than the previous movies and viewers are able to watch it in 3D.\u00a0 There are many new upbeat songs in addition to the much loved tunes.\u00a0 \u201cBetter When I\u2019m Dancin\u2019\u201d by Meghan Trainor is a great addition to the original songs.
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The Peanuts Movie<\/span><\/em> is about Charlie Brown trying to break his losing streak so the little Red Haired Girl (voiced by Disney\u2019s Francesca Capaldi) will view him differently than his friends do.\u00a0 He tries to change his luck in a dance contest, a talent show, flying a kite and writing a book report.\u00a0 Also, Snoopy tries to defeat the Red Baron in order to win the love of his life Fi Fi, voiced by Kristen Chenoweth.<\/span><\/p>\n