Embargoed Until 30 November 2015, 3.00 Pm MEDIA RELEASE With
Embargoed until 30 November 2015, 3.00 pm
MEDIA RELEASE
With Love from Snoopy, Charlie Brown & the Peanuts Gang at the Singapore Philatelic Museum in conjunction with SNOOPY AND CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE
Snoopy at the Post Office Portugal 6 October 2000 Miniature Sheet Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection
“Snoopy is a very contradictory character. In a way he’s quite selfish. He likes to think of himself as independent, and he has dreams of doing things. Without Charlie Brown he couldn’t survive, but Snoopy won’t even give Charlie Brown the love and affection he deserves. That’s part of the humour.”
“I patterned Snoopy in appearance after a dog I had when I was about 13 years old. His name was Spike, and he looked a little bit like the original Snoopy. But Snoopy didn’t start off being a beagle. It’s just that ‘beagle’ is a funny word.”
Charles M. Schulz (1922 – 2000)
Singapore, 30 November 2015 – Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang are household names today, but did you know that although the comic strip debuted in the United States in 1950, it was only published in Singapore’s newspapers 11 years later in 1961? You can now get your Peanuts fix at Singapore Philatelic Museum’s (SPM) With Love from Snoopy, Charlie Brown & the Peanuts Gang Exhibition in conjunction with SNOOPY AND CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE, running from 2 December 2015 to 30 April 2016.
The first comic strip introduced Charlie Brown, and was published on 2 October 1950. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the comic strip, and to celebrate this, a highly anticipated movie titled Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie will be released in Singapore cinemas on 10 December 2015. Aside from the movie and exhibition at SPM, Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) will also be launching Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie commemorative MyStamp folder and lanyard. The exhibition and the limited edition MyStamp are organised in cooperation with Twentieth Century Fox, the movie distributor.
SPM’s With Love from Snoopy, Charlie Brown & the Peanuts Gang Exhibition in conjunction with SNOOPY AND CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE Celebrate all things Peanuts and philately through a showcase of rare stamp artworks, stamps, and first day covers dating from 2000 to 2015, as well as comics and collectibles. The exhibition is divided into various sections touching on different aspects of Peanuts. The main gallery is devoted to the entire Peanuts gang, introducing the characters and some of their traits, as can be seen on the big screen in the upcoming Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie. A portion is dedicated to Charles M. Schulz (1922 - 2000), the creator of Peanuts, who created almost 18,000 Peanuts comic strips well-loved around the world.
In line with SPM’s focus on philately, the exhibition highlights the relationships the Peanuts characters have with friends and family members through the letters they write. These include writing to “Dear Santa” and “Dear Gramma and Grammpa”, to ask for gifts or to thank their grandparents during the Christmas period; sending and receiving of Valentine’s Day cards; and letters to Charlie Brown’s pen pal.
Spreading the festive joy is a Christmas section featuring special Peanuts stamps and comic strips related to the festival. Visitors can trace the origins of Christmas and the Christmas tree, learn more about Christmas-related practices such as carolling, as well as discover when the first Christmas stamp and card were created.
Another section highlights the times when the comic strip was brought to life through television, musicals and movies, one of which is a Peanuts TV special titled A Charlie Brown Christmas, a Christmas special first aired in the United States on 9 December 1965. Today, 50 years on, the popular holiday classic is still aired in the United States annually. Visitors to SPM will also enjoy greater insight into the making of Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie through the exhibition before it launches on 10 December in cinemas.
Ms Tresnawati Prihadi, General Manager of SPM, said, “Most Singaporeans would know of Peanuts; for some, it might even be part of their Sunday morning ritual to open the newspapers to enjoy the comic strip over their breakfast and coffee. One of the reasons for its popularity is its relevance to our daily lives. Through the Peanuts’ characters, we see ourselves and our loved ones, and they too, like us, grapple with issues dealing with friendship, family, and generally, life’s ups and downs. We are very happy Peanuts is featured on stamps around the world as this provides an interesting way to learn more about the comic through philately. SPM is excited to present this exhibition with the support of collectors and partners.”
SingPost’s Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie MyStamp Folder and Lanyard SingPost has collaborated with Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie to mark this occasion with a special edition MyStamp folder and a lanyard. Featuring the 12 popular characters from the world’s famous comic strip, this is a true collectible for both stamp lovers and true Snoopy fans.
Ms Peggy Teo, Assistant Vice President (Philately & Stamps) of SingPost, commented, “We are very pleased to work with SPM and Twentieth Century Fox to produce this limited edition ‘Snoopy & Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie’ MyStamp folder. The Snoopy and Charlie Brown comic strip continues to be endearing with its timeless wit and winsome insights into life. At SingPost, we continue to bring stamps which evoke fond memories and experiences for our customers.”
Twentieth Century Fox spokesperson said, “Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie is a heart-warming movie that will introduce the beloved Peanuts gang to a new generation of fans. We are happy to work with the museum to showcase the various characters and through the exhibition, fans can also learn more on the making of the movie in 3D.”
Please refer to the attached fact sheets on With Love from Snoopy, Charlie Brown & the Peanuts Gang Exhibition and Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie MyStamp Folder and Lanyard for more information.
Details of With Love from Snoopy, Charlie Brown & the Peanuts Gang Exhibition Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807 Date: 2 December 2015 – 30 April 2016 Opening hours: Monday (1.00pm - 7.00pm); Tuesday - Sunday (9.30am - 7.00pm) *From 1 January 2016: 10.00am – 7.00pm daily
Admission charge: Admission to the exhibition is free. Usual museum admission charges apply. Free admission for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents Admission charge for foreigners: Adult $6 Child (3 – 12 years) $4 Tel: 63373888 Website: www.spm.org.sg
- End – Acknowledgements Singapore Philatelic Museum would like to thank the following individuals and organisations for supporting the exhibition.
Partners Singapore Post Limited Twentieth Century Fox Blue Sky Studio Charlie Brown Café, Singapore
Special Thanks CTT Correios de Portugal Cayman Islands Postal Service Gibraltar Stamps Japan Post Mint Museum of Toys Global Brands Group
For more information, please contact: Sherman Wong Tate Anzur Tel: +65 6221 9902 Email: [email protected]
Ms Lim Li Koon Group Communications Singapore Post Tel: +65 6845 6231 Email: [email protected]
ABOUT SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM Singapore Philatelic Museum showcases Singapore’s philatelic heritage and postal artefacts since the Straits Settlements era. Throughout the year, the museum organises changing exhibitions that feature rare collections of world-class philatelists, and contemporary collections that explore heritage and cultures of Singapore and beyond. The museum also hosts a range of educational activities including guided tours, camps, talks and workshops. The mission of the Singapore Philatelic Museum is to stimulate interest in philately. The museum is a fully-owned subsidiary of National Heritage Board. It has Institution of Public Character (IPC) Status from 14 July 2015 to 13 July 2018.
ABOUT SINGAPORE POST LIMITED For over 150 years, Singapore Post (SingPost) as the country’s postal service provider, has been delivering trusted and reliable services to homes and businesses in Singapore.
Today, SingPost is pioneering and leading in eCommerce logistics as well as providing innovative mail and logistics solutions in Singapore and the Asia Pacific, with operations in 15 countries.
Building on its trusted communications through domestic and international postal services, SingPost is taking the lead in end-to-end integrated and digital mail solutions. The suite of SingPost eCommerce logistics solutions includes front end web management, warehousing and fulfilment, last mile delivery or international freight forwarding.
Listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange in 2003, SingPost is a constituent stock of various main global benchmark indices - FTSE All-World Index Series, FTSE All-World Minimum Variance Index, FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index, FTSE RAFI Index Series, FTSE Global Infrastructure Index Series and FTSE ST Index Series. It has a strong credit rating of ’A/Stable/NR’ by Standard & Poor’s.
To find out more about SingPost, please visit www.singpost.com and https://www.singpost.com/corporate-information/businesses.html for more information on SingPost’s subsidiaries and businesses.
ABOUT TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX One of the world’s largest producers and distributors of motion pictures, Twentieth Century Fox Film produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures throughout the world. These motion pictures are produced or acquired by the following units of Twentieth Century Fox Film: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox International Productions, and Twentieth Century Fox Animation.
SNOOPY & CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE 《史努比：花生漫画大电影》 Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Snoopy, the world’s most lovable beagle – and flying ace – embarks upon his greatest mission as he takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis The Red Baron, while his best pal, Charlie Brown, begins his own epic quest. From the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of the ICE AGE films, THE PEANUTS MOVIE will prove that every underdog has his day.
FACT SHEET WITH LOVE FROM SNOOPY, CHARLIE BROWN & THE PEANUTS GANG EXHIBITION
Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807
Date: 2 December 2015 – 30 April 2016
Opening hours: From now until 31 December 2015: Monday (1.00pm - 7.00pm); Tuesday - Sunday (9.30am - 7.00pm) *From 1 January 2016: 10.00am – 7.00pm daily
Admission charge: Admission to the exhibition is free. Usual museum admission charges apply. Free admission for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents Adult $6 Child (3 – 12 years) $4
Tel: 63373888
Website: www.spm.org.sg
Join Snoopy, Charlie Brown and friends from the Peanuts Comic Strip in sending your love through letters, postcards and greeting cards. Letter writing and postal themes are commonly featured in the comic strips. They are also popular themes on postage stamps. View rare stamp artworks, stamps and first day covers issued by Portugal, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, USA, Japan, Australia and Hong Kong.
Learn about the creator Charles Schulz and his creation of these famous characters – Charlie Brown and his sister Sally Brown, Snoopy his famous beagle, and his friends Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Woodstock, Pigpen, Franklin, Peppermint Patty and Marcie. Also on display are comic strips and collectibles on loan from private collectors, Charlie Brown Café, and Mint Toy Museum. Catch trailers on the making of Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie as well.
Stamp Images
A Charlie Brown Christmas United State of America 1 October 2015 Stamp Booklet
The stamps mark the 65th anniversary of the Peanuts comic strip which debuted on 2 October 1950. December also marks the 50th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas TV classic.
The ten frames show Charlie Brown searching for the true meaning of Christmas. All around him, his friends are enjoying themselves, but he is bothered by the season’s commercialism. He chooses to decorate a small tree and was disappointed when it collapses under the weight of one ornament. His friends come to the rescue, turning the sapling into a glimmering masterpiece.
Peanuts United States of America 17 May 2001 Complete Stamp Sheet Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection
First Peanuts stamps issued by USA
The World War I Flying Ace is one of the most popular fantasy identities of Snoopy. He sits on top of his doghouse (claiming it is a Sopwith Camel biplane) to do battle with the Red Baron.
“My son Monte was very interested in making World War I model airplanes. And one day I was just sitting at my drawing board and he came in with his latest model plane. While we were talking about World War I planes, I just drew a little helmet on Snoopy and suddenly got the idea for it, and put him on top of the doghouse. I asked Monte to get one of his books about World War I planes he’d been reading. I thumbed through the book until we found the name – Sopwith Camel. That seemed to be the best. And that’s how it all started. It really began as a parody of World War 1 movies.”
Charles M Schulz (1922 – 2000)
Snoopy at the Post Office Portugal 6 October 2000 Miniature Sheet Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection
The first Peanuts themed stamps were issued by Portugal
Snoopy and Friends Japan 19 August 2014 Stamp Sheets Donated by Japan Post Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection
Stamps on letter writing theme issued by Japan
Snoopy Japan 3 March 2010 Stamp Sheet Donated by Japan Post Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection
Stamps on letter writing theme issued by Japan
Peanuts A fantastic Cayman Vacation Cayman Islands 9 March 2002 Miniature Sheet Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection
Artwork of the stamps are on display.
Christmas 2001 Peanuts/Snoopy Gibraltar 12 November 2001 First Day Cover Donated by Gibraltar Stamps Singapore Philatelic Museum Collection
First Christmas Peanuts stamp issue
One-metre tall plush Snoopy Snoopy & Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie
At the exhibition, visitors are invited to count the number of times Snoopy appears on postage stamps. One lucky visitor stands to win this exclusive toy!
Charlie Brown Sculpture (1.5 metre tall) Collection of Charlie Brown Café, Singapore
Good ol’ Charlie Brown is the lovable loser in the zigzag t-shirt — the kid who never gives up (even though he almost never wins). He manages the world’s worst baseball team, yet shows up for every game. He cannot muster the courage to talk to the Little Red-Haired girl, yet keeps hoping. Even though he gets grief from his friends, his kite-eating tree, even his own dog, Charlie Brown remains the stalwart hero.
Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie Commemorative MyStamp In conjunction with the launch of Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie and SPM’s exhibition With Love from Snoopy, Charlie Brown & the Peanuts Gang Exhibition, SingPost collaborates with Peanuts to celebrate this occasion with a special edition MyStamp folder and a lanyard. Featuring the 12 popular characters from the world’s famous comic strip ‘Peanuts’ by Charles M. Schulz, this is a true collectible for both stamp lovers and the hard core Snoopy fans. Price: $21.80 Stamps value: $13.20 (12 pieces of $1.10)
MyStamp Folder will be available at Singapore Philatelic Museum, all post offices and www.stampdelight.com
Public Programmes
Win a Giant Snoopy Count the number of times Snoopy appears on postage stamps and fill up an entry form. Stand a chance to win a Snoopy & Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie one- metre tall plush Snoopy.
Date: 2 December 2015 – 30 April 2016
Send Us a Peanuts Postcard A handwritten letter is personal, thoughtful and precious. Send us a Peanuts-themed postcard and receive an exclusive museum Peanuts postcard. The postcard can be handmade or purchased. Don’t forget to include your return address! Local participants will also receive a Charlie Brown Café gift voucher to be collected at the museum.
Date: 2 December 2015 – 30 April 2016
Selfie with Snoopy and Mailbox Find your nearest mailbox and take a selfie photo with yourself and Snoopy! Post your photo on our Facebook (www.facebook.com/SingaporePhilatelicMuseum). Hashtag #singaporephilatelicmuseum and #PeanutsMovie Private message us your return address to receive an exclusive museum Peanuts postcard. Local participants will also receive a Charlie Brown Café gift voucher to be collected at the museum.
Date: 2 December 2015 – 30 April 2016
Snoopy and Charlie Brown 3D Model Making Workshop Join this fun and interactive workshop to learn basic state-of-the-art 3D modelling concepts and see up close 3D printing in action! Then apply the concepts to create your own 3D Peanuts comic characters. The workshop is conducted by Jose Maya, a professional 3D modeller and artist.
Dates: Saturdays, 5 December 2015 and 12 March 2016 Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm Age: Workshop is open to adults and children (10 years and above) Charges: $45 per person Minimum 6 and maximum 15 participants per session
For registration, contact Laura at Tel: 6513 7348 or Email: [email protected]
Draw Your Own Snoopy and Charlie Brown Workshop Learn to draw your favourite Peanuts comic characters. The workshop is conducted by Jerry Hinds, a well-known comic artist and the President of the Association of Comic Artists in Singapore.
Dates: Saturdays, 5 December 2015 and 12 March 2016 Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Age: Workshop is open to adults and children (10 years and above) Charges: $25 per person Minimum 10 and maximum 24 participants per session.
For registration, contact Laura at Tel: 6513 7348 or Email: [email protected]
Make Your Own Snoopy and Friends Christmas Card Workshop Learn to make your own Christmas cards using Peanuts movie character images. You can send the card to your loved ones. Workshop includes tour of exhibition.
Dates: Friday, 4 December and Thursday, 10 December 2015 Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Age: Workshop is open to adults and children (7 years and above)
Minimum Donation: $10 per person* * Singapore Philatelic Museum is a registered charity. All proceeds will fund our educational programmes.
Minimum 10 and maximum 20 participants per session.
For registration, contact Laura at Tel: 6513 7348 or Email: [email protected]
Open House Day Quiz View With Love from Snoopy, Charlie Brown & the Peanuts Gang Exhibition in conjunction with Snoopy & Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie. Take part in a quiz to win Charlie Brown Café gift vouchers and Snoopy & Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie souvenirs (while stock last).
Dates: Christmas Day, 25 December 2015 New Year’s Day 1 January 2016 Chinese New Year; 9 February 2016
Admission is free for the day.