There are few things from my childhood more precious and treasured to me than Charles Schulz’s comic strip character from the Peanuts series. I watched all the TV shows, read the strip religiously, even had plush Snoopy and Woodstock dolls. I adored those characters, and still do. 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky had announced they were going to make a PEANUTS movie, which in many ways was more worrisome than exciting. It was said they were going to make the film CG and in 3D… and keeping in mind the squiggly line drawings of Schulz, trying ti imagine CG versions of Charlie Brown and Snoopy was next to impossible. Today we finally see what they’ve been up to, thanks to a short but sweet teaser trailer. I’m happy to say it looks pretty great. Granted, this is a rather brief look at their work, but if this is a taste of what we can expect, I’m definitely more than a little relieved. Paul Feig (BRIDESMAIDS) is producing with Steve Martino (ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT) directing. The voices of Snoopy and Woodstock will actually be the late Bill Melendez, the man who directed the original Peanuts cartoons, as Melendez had recorded several test sessions for both characters. One thing that’s been said repeatedly is this material would be handled in a respectful manner, and the end result would honor the work of Schulz. Feig has stated “Snoopy will not be rapping, no one will be twerking, we’re in good hands.” Take a look for yourself and tell us what you think in the comments.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
