Good grief?

The Peanuts gang is coming to a theater near you on November 6, 2015. While many may be most familiar with the Charlie Brown Halloween and Christmas specials, there have been several feature length animated adventures. With the success of other recent animated movies and revivals, it makes perfect sense that we'd see the Peanuts on the large screen. Of course, that means they'll be getting an upgrade in terms of the animation.

Check out the teaser trailer from 20th Century Fox.

I have to admit, I'm a little on the fence with this direction. Yes, this is just a teaser trailer but moving towards a CG route, while expected, is a little sad. I did show this to my daughter before she headed off to school and she showed some interest. So it might just be the older generation, who the movie might not necessarily be geared towards, that will have a problem with the change. I do like the slight mix of the CG with the hand drawn details.

What are your thoughts on the Peanuts coming to the big screen next year and how do you feel about this look?

Source: PeanutsMovie.com

Hm I'm not a fan of the 2D CGI, it looks weird. Why not just have it hand drawn?

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

@jonny_anonymous: I'm wondering if it's easier/cheaper? It is what the kids these days are probably more used to. I'm definitely open to a new interpretation. It's unfortunate that it has to be different but hopefully they'll retain the feel of the characters. That's the main thing.

@g_man: Well when I was reading interviews by the creators of Beware the Batman they said it's actually more expensive making CGI cartoons.

Wump wump wump wump wump wump wump wump wump wump........

Meh, I've never been into Peanuts.

Looks great.

When I seen the link on fb I instantly remembered I used to eat this ice cream lol.

Awesome!

I was hoping for live action...

Can't wait!

Looks awesome !

I really love this art direction, it has a softness to it that the source material benefits from. Yes those holiday specials are also works of art in their own right, and the music usage is making reference there, but I think new isn't always bad.Lets just hope the rest of the tone fits, and doesn't shoot for the broad, hyperkinect humor that is more the rage to Schulz quiet human moments.

@the_stegman:

I like it!

lol 2015? :(

I love the cgi with hand drawn effects. I'm all over this movie! With gusto!

I like Peanuts! This could be kinda cool. November of next year! Good grief, I can't wait!

I think the animation is a nice meet between the new and the old. Plus based off the teaser they at least got the spirit of the peanuts in the movie (so far) so right now I'm looking forward to it

@jonny_anonymous: Because this is the future man!!!!!!!!!

This is glorious news! Now everybody dance!

Happy that this is happening. Now all we need is a good Speed Racer movie.

Not sure whether I should be excited or terrified...

You mean like one that makes Speed himself a more interesting character? And where Racer X doesn't always let him win so his victories aren't cheap? Oh, wait, that's the one that they did.

CUTE!

YES!.... bout time they make a comeback.

They didn't give Charlie Brown a cowlick like Dreamworks did for Sherman in the Mr. Peabody movie so I'm interested already.

Am I the only one who thinks that Charlie Brown's hair looks disturbing with this animation?

Looks better than what I thought, but still should be hand-drawn.

This made me so happy.

If this doesn't gross like 7 billion dollars I will exterminate all humans..

You've been warned.

I love Peanuts! I've got few of the archive collections but I'll have to get a few more! Anyway, I'll go see the new movie! Thank goodness it's not in live action!

BTW my favourite Peanut features beforehand were: 'A Boy Named Charlie Brown' and 'Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown'

My inner five year old is so happy :p

THIS IS CHILDHOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh how good it feels to see Snoopy and Charlie Brown and hear that music and it NOT be an insurance commercial.

Love that animation.

Ah. This might be one he whole family has to go see. We were always very big fans of the peanuts specials coming up. My sisters collected stuffed Snoopies when they were kids and we have all sorts of ornaments and decorations with Peanuts themes.

I NEED THIS.

Not feeling the animation

BOUT DAMNED TIME!!! I love the animation. Gives the old school feel but with CGI 3D depth and details like fur and grass. Can't Wait!!!

Wow! I had no idea they were making this into a movie! I love the comic strip.