Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne
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by Charles M. Schulz
- Alex Galatis
- Scott Montgomery
- Clay Kaytis
- Alex Galatis
- Scott Montgomery
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| Based on | Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz |
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| Directed by | Clay Kaytis |
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| Composer | Jeff Morrow |
| Country of origin | Canada United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | James Brown |
| Running time | 38 minutes |
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| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Release | December 10, 2021 |
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Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne, or simply For Auld Lang Syne, is the 46th Peanuts animated special. It is the first Peanuts special produced for Apple TV+, the first Peanuts special since Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown ten years prior, the first Peanuts holiday special since I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown eighteen years prior, and the second special about New Year's Eve. It revolves around Lucy, who throws a New Year's Eve party to cheer herself up after her grandmother fails to show up for Christmas.[1] The special was released exclusively on Apple TV+ on December 10, 2021. It was nominated for Best Animated Special Production at the 49th Annie Awards.
On the first week of December, Lucy begins Christmas preparations for the arrival of her grandmother, whom she loves dearly. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown tries to finish his New Year's resolutions, which, in typical fashion, he fails to do any of. Lucy compacts them to two specific ones: build a snowman (which he immediately fails at) and do something "remotely" creative. Elsewhere, Snoopy celebrates the arrival of his siblings. Spike, only having a childhood photo of him and the others, tries to take a new current photo, but is constantly stymied by bad luck.
On Christmas Eve, Lucy is distraught to learn that her grandmother is not coming this year (her reason is unknown) and solemnly worries that she is unloved. In an effort to feel better, she decides to throw a New Year's Eve party at an old abandoned theater, which she manages to rent with the numerous nickels Charlie Brown has paid her over the years. She invites everyone and has Charlie Brown be in charge of decorations, with the other kids also helping out. Snoopy's family gets invited to play live music at the party; however, when Spike's camera is accidentally destroyed, Spike decides to leave, saddening the dogs.
The party does not go the way Lucy wants, as everyone finds her rules boring. Soon, everyone becomes miserable as Lucy tries to get Linus to save the party, but he instead snaps back at Lucy for trying to make it about herself instead of her friends. As everyone leaves, Charlie Brown accidentally knocks down the decorations, essentially failing his second resolution. Snoopy and his siblings find Spike at the bus stop afterwards and apologize for what happened before. As Lucy misses the New Year hour, Charlie Brown meets with Linus and learns why Lucy was upset to begin with, empathizing with her.
Linus finds Lucy in her bedroom and reminds her that he loves her no matter what. Charlie Brown arrives to give words of encouragement and reveals that he brought everyone from the party after explaining the situation. Everyone pretends to restart the countdown as Lucy finally has a party that satisfies everyone, Franklin takes a good photo of Snoopy and his siblings together, and Lucy helps Charlie Brown with another New Year's resolution by immediately crossing it off: Being a good friend. The party ends with all the kids singing Auld Lang Syne in unison. Sometime later, Lucy talks to her grandmother on the phone about her plans to come and visit them for her birthday, which she is looking forward to.
Cast
- Etienne Kellici as Charlie Brown[1]
- Terry McGurrin as Snoopy[1]
- Rob Tinkler as Woodstock, Spike, and Olaf[1]
- Lexi Perri as Peppermint Patty[1]
- Isabella Leo as Lucy[1]
- Wyatt White as Linus[1]
- Hattie Kragten as Sally[1]
- Holly Gorski as Marcie[1]
- Caleb Bellavance as Franklin[1]
- Natasha Nathan as Patty[1]
- Charlie Boyle as Violet[1]
- Jacob Soley as Pigpen[1]
- Matthew Mucci as Schroeder[1]
- Jackson Reid as Thibault and Maynard
- Will Bhaneja as Shermy[1]
- Jacob Mazeral as José Peterson[1]
- Lucas Nguyen as Floyd[1]
- Katie Griffin as Belle[1]
- Mark Edwards as Andy[1]
- Cory Doran as Marbles[1]
- Harley Ruznisky as Tapioca Pudding[1]
- Maya Misaljevic as Frieda[1]
Production
On October 19, 2020, Apple had signed a deal to acquire the streaming rights to the Peanuts holiday specials for Apple TV+, including orders for new specials to be produced for the service.[2] On October 4, 2021, Apple had announced the release date and title for the special, with the trailer following on November 29.[3][4]