The Peanuts Movie

WILDBRAIN COMPLETES HOUSE OF COOL ACQUISITION, SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING AND ENHANCING ITS PRE-PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.

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  • A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.
  • Additionally, there is a potential earn-out of up to $6 million based on collection of certain tax credits earned by House of Cool up to closing.
  • Bringing their deep experience and creative expertise, House of Cool executives and co-founders, Wes Lui and Ricardo Curtis, have joined the WildBrain Studios senior management team in the newly created roles of Co-General Managers of House of Cool.
  • Josh Scherba, President and CEO of WildBrain, said: "We're delighted to close our acquisition of House of Cool and to officially welcome Wes, Ricardo and their talented team to WildBrain.

WILDBRAIN ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE HOUSE OF COOL, A LEADER IN PRE-PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES FOR PREMIUM ANIMATED SERIES AND MOVIES

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.

Key Points: 
  • A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.
  • Under the agreement, WildBrain will acquire full ownership of House of Cool.
  • Additionally, there is an earn-out of up to $6 million based on collection of tax credits earned up to closing.
  • House of Cool is recognized as one of the very best pre-production companies in the global animation industry.

Tim Erickson Appointed Head of Peanuts Worldwide

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Peanuts Worldwide is pleased to announce that the highly accomplished consumer products and brand executive Tim Erickson has been named Executive Vice President of Brand, Peanuts Worldwide.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Peanuts Worldwide is pleased to announce that the highly accomplished consumer products and brand executive Tim Erickson has been named Executive Vice President of Brand, Peanuts Worldwide.
  • Erickson will oversee the seasoned professionals at Peanuts Worldwide who manage the brand's global licensing business.
  • Ellenbogen said: "I'm delighted that Tim has joined the team at this important moment for the Peanuts brand.
  • Erickson said: "As a lifelong Peanuts fan, I'm elated to join Peanuts Worldwide.

Peanuts Worldwide and GoNoodle Inspire Millions of Children, Teachers, and Parents to "Take Care" of Themselves, Each Other, and the Planet in New Partnership

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

The partnership is the latest activation of the global Take Care With Peanuts initiative.

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  • The partnership is the latest activation of the global Take Care With Peanuts initiative.
  • The initiative includes philanthropic outreach, social messaging, and educational activities, with children and communities at the heart of each activation.
  • "We're working with organizations who speak to the audiences we want to reach: children and the grown-ups in their lives.
  • GoNoodle will also promote social-emotional and educational activities, created specifically for this age group, by Peanuts on the Good Energy for Grownups site.

Lights, Please: BARK, Company Behind BarkBox, Launches Peanuts-Themed Subscription Box for December

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

The popular Peanuts characters Snoopy, Woodstock, Charlie Brown and other members of the gang have been reimagined as dog toys this holiday season.

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  • The popular Peanuts characters Snoopy, Woodstock, Charlie Brown and other members of the gang have been reimagined as dog toys this holiday season.
  • Super Chewer subscribers who purchase the Peanuts-themed box receive the same treats and chew with a vanilla-scented, solid rubber Snoopy and cream-scented Good Ol' Ornament.
  • To learn more about BarkBox and Super Chewer or to sign up for a subscription, visit www.barkbox.com and www.barkbox.com/superchewer .
  • BARK is the world's most dog-centric company, devoted to making dogs happy with the best products, services and content.

SkinnyDipped Launches New Line of Thinly Dipped Peanuts

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Monday, October 26, 2020

SkinnyDipped , creator of insanely delicious snacks, today announced the launch of a line of thinly-dipped peanuts.

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  • SkinnyDipped , creator of insanely delicious snacks, today announced the launch of a line of thinly-dipped peanuts.
  • SkinnyDipped Peanuts will be available in two nostalgic and spontaneously snackable flavors, Milk Chocolate and PB & J.
  • Both varieties in the new line utilize premium crunchy Virginia peanuts cultivated from an accredited family farm in Virginia.
  • All SkinnyDipped products, including Milk Chocolate Peanuts and PB & J Peanuts, are sold in 3.5oz pouches for an SRP of $4.99.

Peanuts Worldwide Launches Global "Take Care With Peanuts" Initiative As Charles Schulz's Beloved Comic Strip Celebrates its 70th Anniversary

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Friday, October 2, 2020

The initiative launches on October 2, 2020, as Peanuts celebrates its 70th Anniversary.

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  • The initiative launches on October 2, 2020, as Peanuts celebrates its 70th Anniversary.
  • "TAKE CARE WITH PEANUTS is an initiative after my own heart, as it celebrates all the themes that my husband featured regularly in his comic strip," says Jeanne Schulz, widow of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz.
  • "Sparky shared messages of taking care of each other andrespecting naturefor yearshe was always a man ahead of his time!"
  • Philanthropic projects will be a key component of the initiative, starting with the TAKE CARE WITH PEANUTS Hospital Mural Program, a global collaboration between Peanuts Worldwide and the nonprofit Foundation for Hospital Art (FFHA).

Peanuts Worldwide Launches Global "Take Care With Peanuts" Initiative As Charles Schulz's Beloved Comic Strip Celebrates its 70th Anniversary

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Friday, October 2, 2020

The initiative launches on October 2, 2020, as Peanuts celebrates its 70th Anniversary.

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  • The initiative launches on October 2, 2020, as Peanuts celebrates its 70th Anniversary.
  • "TAKE CARE WITH PEANUTS is an initiative after my own heart, as it celebrates all the themes that my husband featured regularly in his comic strip," says Jeanne Schulz, widow of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz.
  • "Sparky shared messages of taking care of each other andrespecting naturefor yearshe was always a man ahead of his time!"
  • Philanthropic projects will be a key component of the initiative, starting with the TAKE CARE WITH PEANUTS Hospital Mural Program, a global collaboration between Peanuts Worldwide and the nonprofit Foundation for Hospital Art (FFHA).

Kohl’s Cares, Charlie Brown! Holiday Collection Features Families’ Favorite Peanuts Characters

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Each item in the collection gives families fun ways to connect with each other and their favorite characters, with 100 percent of Kohls net profit benefiting organizations that improve the health and wellness of children and families nationwide.

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  • Each item in the collection gives families fun ways to connect with each other and their favorite characters, with 100 percent of Kohls net profit benefiting organizations that improve the health and wellness of children and families nationwide.
  • Priced at just $5 each, the Kohls Cares Peanuts collection is available now for a limited time while supplies last at all Kohls stores nationwide and on Kohls.com .
  • Families can bring home Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Woodstock and Lucy plush toys, as well as heartfelt and inspiring Peanuts books.
  • The new Kohl's Cares Collection includes the following books:
    Kohls is committed to inspiring and empowering families to lead fulfilled lives by delivering everyday wellness for families.

Snoopy Is Cleared for Take-off

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Saturday, July 13, 2019

Mission Control Snoopy is cleared for launch in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Lets Have a Parade!

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  • Mission Control Snoopy is cleared for launch in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Lets Have a Parade!
  • On Thursday, November 28, 2019, Snoopy, the worlds most beloved beagle, returns to the sky above New York City for the 93rd annual Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  • Over the years, Snoopy has taken on a variety of roles from an Astronaut (1969-1977) to an Ice Skater (1986-1987).
  • Since then, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang have made an indelible mark on popular culture.