Apple TV+ announced its spring lineup for kids and families, including new-to-the-platform Peanuts specials, a variety of original series, and a "Frog and Toad" show based on the beloved books by Arnold Lobel.
Set to premiere on April 28, “Frog and Toad” features a voice cast that includes Nat Faxon, Kevin Michael Richardson, Ron Funches, Fortune Feimster, Cole Escola, Aparna Nancherla, Yvette Nicole Brown, Margaret Cho, and more. . Rob Hoegee is serving as showrunner, with Titmouse producing the animation. Executive producers are Hoegee, Adrianne Lobel, Adam Lobel and Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio and Titmouse's Ben Kalina.
Stars: Selene Luna, Kevin Michael Richardson, Nat Faxon
According to Apple: “Frog and Toad are the best of friends who know that the true secret of friendship is not just enjoying the things they have in common, but embracing the things that make them different. Our differences are what make us special, and Frog and Toad celebrate them in what makes them unique."
The spring lineup for kids and families also includes the new animated series "Eva the Owlet," premiering March 31 and is based on Rebecca Elliott's bestselling Scholastic book series "Owl Diaries." According to the tagline, the show centers on Eva, “a creative and cheeky owl who lives next door to her best friend Lucy in the wooded world of Treetopington. With big ideas and an even bigger personality, Eva embarks on high-flying adventures, expressing herself in her journal along the way!
Another new series, "Jane," which will premiere on April 14, combines live action and CGI. The 10-episode mission-based family show is inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall and stars Ava Louise Murchison as Jane Garcia, "a 9-year-old budding environmentalist on a quest to save endangered animals."
The Peanuts Classics special "A Charlie Brown Valentine" is coming to Apple TV+ on February 9, while Peanuts Anthology III, which includes "It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown," "It's Spring Training, Charlie Brown," and "Life is a Circus, Charlie Brown”, among others, will premiere on the platform on May 5.
“Harriet the Spy,” “Pretzel and the Puppies” and “Pinecone & Pony” return for season 2, while the Emmy-winning series “Stillwater” will premiere its third season on May 19.