The box set will include most, but not all, of the animated Peanuts shows from 1965 to 2011; see below for a list of the shows that are included, and more details on what won't be in the box.
Of the 40 shows coming in the set, all but one have been previously released in standard definition on DVD, although often on separate, single-disc releases in no particular order and with odd pairings; this is the first time in North America that they've all been released together chronologically in one set. The single new to DVD show will be 1983's It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown.
However, the Blu-ray version of the set will be the first time most of these specials will have been released in high definition on physical disc. (Many are streaming in high definition on Apple TV+.) Shows that will be new to Blu-ray are noted in the list below.
Note that some shows will be upscaled for their Blu-ray appearance, due to lack of high definition elements. In particular, all the shows from It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown to He's a Bully, Charlie Brown will almost certainly be upscaled; and possibly some of the earlier shows will be as well. But hopefully most will be in true high-definition.
The DVD set is now available to pre-order at most (but not all) online stores; pre-orders for the Blu-ray set are just appearing as of the time of writing. If it's not available at your preferred retailer yet, check back in a few days.
So, which Peanuts specials won't be included? First of all, none of the eight episodes of the 1988 miniseries This is America, Charlie Brown; no episodes of Saturday morning The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show; none of the retrospective documentaries; none of the theatrical movies; and none of the shows produced for Apple TV+ from 2019 onwards.
Also not included, for various rights reasons, are these five specials (which, except for Pied Piper, have never had a DVD release):
Snoopy the Musical (1988)It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown (1988)You're in the Super Bowl, Charlie Brown (1994)It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown (1997)It's the Pied Piper, Charlie Brown (2000)
Finally, it looks like none of the bonus featurettes/documentaries that were on previous Warner DVD releases will be included. Too bad!
On Apple TV+, It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown is an edited version, missing about four minutes, and You're In Love, Charlie Brown is missing some of the final lines of dialog. Hopefully these issues will be corrected on this new box set, but I don't have confirmation one way or another.
But enough of the "what's not here," let's talk about what will be on the set! The specials that will be included on the set are listed below.
*** indicates the shows that have not been released on Blu-ray previously.
All have been released on DVD in North America, except for It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown .
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
Charlie Brown's All Stars (1966)
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)
You're in Love, Charlie Brown (1967) ***
He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown (1968) ***
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown (1969) ***
Play It Again, Charlie Brown (1971)
You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown (1972) ***
There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown (1973) ***
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)
It's a Mystery, Charlie Brown (1974) ***
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974) ***
Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (1975) ***
You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown (1975) ***
It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown (1976) ***
It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown (1977) ***
What a Nightmare, Charlie Brown (1978) ***
You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown (1979) ***
She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown (1980) ***
Life Is a Circus, Charlie Brown (1980) ***
It's Magic, Charlie Brown (1981)
Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown (1981) ***
A Charlie Brown Celebration (1982) ***
Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown? (1982) ***
It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown (1983) ***
What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown? (1983) ***
It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown (1984)
Snoopy's Getting Married, Charlie Brown (1985) ***
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1985) ***
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986) ***
Why, Charlie Brown, Why? (1990) ***
Snoopy's Reunion (1991) ***
It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992)
It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown (1996) ***
A Charlie Brown Valentine (2002) ***
Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002) ***
Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown (2003) ***
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003) ***
He's a Bully, Charlie Brown (2006) ***
Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown (2011)
Overall, this is pretty big news - fans have been waiting a long time for a comprehensive DVD and Blu-ray release of the classic Peanuts animated television specials, and it's great that one is arriving at last.
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