A new holiday special featuring Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang is coming soon.
In the special, titled "Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy," Snoopy finds himself on Santa's naughty list while the other Peanuts characters are behaving themselves, according to an Apple TV news release emailed to USA TODAY. With just 12 days remaining until Christmas, the beagle sets out to show that he deserves a spot on the nice list.
His efforts lead to a holiday-season lesson about the importance of giving and friendship, as Snoopy discovers that Christmas is about more than presents, according to the news release.
Here's what to know about the special.
Watch the 'Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy' trailer
When does 'Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy' come out?
"Snoopy Presents: 12
Days of Snoopy" premieres Friday, Nov. 13, on Apple TV. The special will be available to stream globally on the platform.
Who performs music in the new Snoopy Christmas holiday special?
The special features an original score by Emmy Award-nominated composer Jeff Morrow and music from several award-winning performers, according to the news release.
The lineup includes:
- John Legend: The EGOT-winning entertainer performs "Get Ready," produced by Raphael Saadiq.
- Kamasi Washington: The Grammy Award-winning musician performs "Trying To Get There," featuring Grammy Award-winning singer Leon Bridges.
- Laufey: The Grammy Award-winning singer performs the holiday classic "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," produced by Spencer Stewart.
Where can you watch Peanuts specials?
Apple TV is the exclusive streaming home for Peanuts programming, including classic holiday specials, newer original series and movies.
The collection includes holiday favorites such as "A Charlie Brown Christmas," "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving." Other original programming includes "The Snoopy Show," "Snoopy in Space" and several additional specials under the "Snoopy Presents" banner.
Apple's partnership with WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions was extended through 2030.
The company is also developing a new animated Peanuts feature film called "Snoopy Unleashed." The movie will follow Snoopy after he runs away from home, prompting Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang to search for him in the big city.
Snoopy and Peanuts gang merch mania
Over the past year, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang have been showing up in an array of retail collaborations, including some recent products that have drawn plenty of attention from shoppers.
In September, Starbucks launched a limited-edition Peanuts merchandise collection featuring a Snoopy glass cold cup, plush toys, tumblers and other accessories. The Snoopy cup, which features a pumpkin-colored hat and Woodstock straw topper, helped draw crowds of people to Starbucks locations hoping to get their hands on the collectible merchandise.
Crocs has also joined the Peanuts merchandise craze. The footwear company recently released limited-edition holiday clogs featuring Snoopy and Charlie Brown, with styles for adults, children and toddlers. The collection includes winter-themed designs and character charms.
The collaborations are part of Peanuts' continued expansion into consumer products and partnerships as the franchise celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@usatodayco.com or on X @athompsonUSAT
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Snoopy lands on Santa's naughty list in new holiday special
