Last March, a teaser trailer was released to indicate the type of art style being employed for the upcoming Peanuts film. As Alex indicated in his post from the spring, the art style is the perfect combination of Schulz’ classic designs with modern CGI. I, for one, am very happy they decided to keep true to the classic Peanuts style rather than go down a more modern route like other modern adaptations Alvin and the Chipmunks, Underdog, etc.
Earlier today, USA Today released a few more images from the upcoming The Peanuts Movie, which is being produced and overseen by Paul Feig (Freaks and Geeks, Ghostbusters 3) and directed by Steve Martino (Horton Hears a Who!). In the aforementioned USA Today article, Feig and Martino make it clear that The Peanuts Movie will tap into the timeless style of storytelling many past Peanuts specials and strips have followed rather than attempting to modernize the gang’s stories, which is especially uplifting to hear as we see more gritty, “updated” adaptations of classic franchises and properties hitting theaters.
The Peanuts Movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on November 5th, 2015. To help with the wait, check out the newly-released images from the film in the gallery below.
[via USA Today]
