Snoopy and the gang are back with an all new special on Apple TV+ premiering on February 16, 2024. This time, it’s Franklin’s time to shine. Franklin such a beloved character, and he finally receives his own origin story. I recently had the opportunity to interview the creative team behind the latest “Snoopy Presents” special. In attendance were Craig Schulz, Raymond S. Persi, and Robb Armstrong. We talked the why it’s the right time for Franklin to be in the spotlight, the significance of it premiering during Black History Month, audience takeaways, and much more.
Welcome Home, Franklin Interview with Creators
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin Synopsis
The origin story for one of Peanuts’ most beloved characters, the special follows Franklin as he moves to a new town and navigates new friendships. Franklin’s family is always on the move with his dad’s military job, and everywhere he goes Franklin finds support in a notebook filled with his grandfather’s advice on friendship. But when Franklin tries his usual strategies with the Peanuts gang, he has trouble fitting in. That’s until he learns about the neighborhood Soap Box Derby race – according to his grandfather, everyone loves a winner! He’s sure that winning the race will also mean winning over some new friends. All he needs is a partner, which he finds in Charlie Brown. Franklin and Charlie Brown work together to build a car and in the process become good buddies. But as the race nears, the pressure mounts – can their car and their newfound friendship make it to the finish line?
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