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.
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 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.
The “Star Trek Beyond” and “Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” director has reportedly reached an agreement with Apple’s worldwide video team that has been building up a content library for an upcoming streaming service.
As it would seem, Apple’s video-streaming service is now projected to arrive at some point in the second half of 2019.
Apple has landed all-new exclusive Peanuts content from DHX Media for its upcoming video-streaming service.
Some are saying that Netflix’s new trial is disruptive and intrusive to the viewing experience though the streaming company says it hasn’t decided whether the new instant replay feature will become a permanent capability.
Everyone in Hollywood seems to be more than happy to take Apple’s money until it ends. iDownloadBlog explores whether the iPhone maker stand a chance to steal eyeballs away from Netflix and Amazon’s edgy shows given its traditionally prudish standards for apps.
Apple is negotiating for the rights to adapt a violent Israeli drama for the US market, beating out bids from competitors including Showtime, FX and Amazon.
Veteran dealmaker Rick Rosen has hinted that he has put together a drama series starring Richard Gere, which is reportedly nearing a series order at Apple.
He will play a government agent, named Bill Kaminski, and appear alongside Austin Stowell (“Bridge of Spies”) and Kerry Bishé (“Halt and Catch Fire”).
English-born Kebbell has been tapped to play a professional chef and father and will star opposite actress Lauren Ambrose in a psychological thriller executive produced by M. Night Shyamalan, who will also direct the first episode.