Here are the shows Apple is probably going to preview at the star-studded March 25 event
Here are the projects that have either completed filming or are nearing their wrap dates. They are the likeliest to appear in Apple’s first wave of shows.
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Some of Apple’s upcoming original TV programming will be free for device owners
The latest report from Bloomberg indicates that Apple may employ interesting tactics when it comes to charging customers for its original television shows.
Apple is hiring strategists to campaign for top Hollywood awards, like the Oscars and Emmys
Apple has reportedly hired a bunch of Hollywood strategists to help it chase sought-after awards like the Oscars and Emmys as it seeks to catch Netflix.
Bloomberg: Apple’s TV service to debut with licensed content, original programming coming no earlier than the fall
The service will sport shows funded, bought or developed by Apple, plus programming from outside media companies.
Spotify brings Hulu’s ad-based plan at no cost to all US subscribers
Spotify Premium, the company’s paid streaming tier, as of today includes a free subscription to Hulu’s ad-supported plan with limited commercials at no extra cost, bringing premium video entertainment to the platform.
Apple signs “Thor: Ragnarok” director Taika Waititi to work on the “Time Bandits” series
Apple is turning the 1981 Terry Gilliam-directed fantasy film “Time Bandits” into a new original series and we’re hearing it’s signed director Taika Waititi who worked on “Thor: Ragnarok”.
Apple invites Hollywood stars to the unveiling of a “paid” video-streaming service on March 25
Hollywood actresses Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner and director JJ Abrams will reportedly be in attendance (all are working on shows for Apple).
Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day are working on a scripted comedy series for Apple
Apple’s comedy show, set in a video game development studio, explores the intricacies of the human condition through “hilarious and innovative ways.”
Apple’s video-streaming service could launch in mid-April alongside subscriptions in the TV app
According to a new report, Apple is reportedly aiming to have its rumored video-streaming service ready for launch in mid-April 2019 alongside subscriptions in the TV app.
Apple has green lit a large-budget sci-fi series co-written by “X-Men” producer Simon Kingberg
Apple continues to build out its upcoming video-streaming service: it has green lit a 10-episode season of an untitled science fiction series created and co-written by Simon Kinberg of the X-Men fame.
Apple’s first collaboration with A24 is Sofia Coppola’s “On the Rocks” starring Bill Murray
The first Apple-A24 project will be a feature film directed by Sofia Coppola, starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones of “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation”.
AirPlay 2 & the iTunes Movies and TV Shows app are coming to Samsung Smart TVs
AirPlay 2 support will be available on Samsung Smart TVs in 190 countries worldwide while a new iTunes Movies and TV Shows app will debut in more than a hundred countries.