20th Century Fox Animation revealed during CinemaCon , an event held in Las Vegas, that the Snoopy (Peanuts) movie, based on the classic cartoon created by Charles Schulz , will be produced using CGI, not 2D as had been speculated. The feature film will be directed by Steve Martino (Ice Age 4), and the screenplay will be written by Craig Schulz in partnership with Bryan Schulz (respectively, son and grandson of Charles) and Cornelius Uliano. The film will be a joint production between 20th Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios (Ice Age, Rio). The adaptation rights were acquired by the studio last October, but nothing was yet known about the animation style to be used. By opting for CGI, Fox may be making a risky decision, since the characters have thousands of fans around the world and, if the result is not well-received, it could have a negative effect on box office receipts. Snoopy is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 25, 2015, in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the release of the Peanuts comic strip, and the 50th anniversary of the first episode of the animated TV series (A Charlie Brown Christmas).
Source: ANMTV