Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the unexpected new quarantine episode of Mythic Quest on Apple TV+.
Apple to Reboot Classic ‘Fraggle Rock’ Series
Apple announced a new partnership with The Jim Henson Company to reboot “Fraggle Rock”, following the success of “Fraggle Rock: Rock On!” on Apple TV+.
New Series ‘Little Voice’ Comes to Apple TV+ July 10
“Little Voice”, a series from J.J. Abrams, Sara Bareilles, and Jessica Nelson, is coming to Apple TV+ on July 10.
Apple Announces Short-Form Docuseries ‘Greatness Code’
On Wednesday Apple announced a short form docuseries called “Greatness Code featuring stories from LeBron James, Tom Brady, and others.
Apple Shares Trailer for ‘Dear...’ Series
Apple TV shared a trailer on YouTube for its upcoming documentary series called “Dear…”. It was inspired by the Apple Watch campaign where people read a letter on how the wearable impacted their lives. The series will have 10 episodes and feature stars like Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, Gloria Steinem, and others. “Inspired by Apple’s groundbreaking “Dear Apple” ad for the Apple Watch, Dear… is an inventive approach to biographies of the influential people who are shaping culture and society today using letters that fans have written to them. Dear… focuses on key moments from subjects’ lives and their work that has profoundly impacted not only the individuals who have written letters, but the world at large.”
‘Mythic Quest: Quarantine’ Was Shot With 40 iPhones
Hollywood Reporter talked with Rob McElhenney, creator and star of Mythic Quest, about the newest quarantine episode.
McElhenney pitched the idea to his bosses at Apple, who were immediately on board. To pull it off, he told a team in Cupertino, California, that the production would need 40 new iPhones and 20 sets of earbuds later that week.
“This was a Monday, and I said, ‘If we have them by Friday, I think we could pull this off. Is that possible?'” he recounts by phone. “There was a rep on the call who didn’t skip a beat. She said, ‘I already have them tracked down. They’re in L.A. and I can have them to you by this afternoon.'”
Apple's Target TV Market for Apple TV+ is What Again?
Streaming TV services have evolved, by design and content, to appeal to certain segments of the viewer marketplace. Except, it seems, Apple.
TV Tuesday: Apple TV+ Content Expansion – TMO Daily Observations 2020-05-19
John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss reports Apple is looking to buy content to expand the TV+ library.
Reports Says Apple Building Catalog of Older Video Content
A report today claims that Apple is trying to build a back catalog of video content to compete better with Netflix and Disney+.
Apple Orders 4-Part Docu-Series From Brian Lazarte, James Lee Hernandez
Apple has ordered a four-part documentary series from the directors of “McMillion$”, Brian Lazarte and James Lee Hernandez.
Mythic Quest: Quarantine Coming to Apple TV+ on May 22
Sound the horn! As noted on Instagram Friday, Mythic Quest: Quarantine will drop on Apple TV+ on May 22. The trailer tells you all you need to know. You’ve got time to binge the Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet series (again, obviously). See you on the other side!
As Streaming TV Services Beef Up, Apple TV+ Will Be in a Real Fight
Established streaming TV services have strong video libraries and relationships, experience and bargaining power. They can ramp up when needed. Apple TV+ doesn’t enjoy that kind of leverage.
Ridley Scott Signs First Look Deal With Apple TV+
Director Ridley Scott and his production company Scott Free Productions have signed a first-look deal with Apple for Apple TV+.
Media Monday: Apple TV and AppleTV and Apple TV+ – TMO Daily Observations 2020-05-11
John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple TV boxes, Apple TV apps, and the Apple TV+ streaming service.
'Defending Jacob' Becoming Apple TV+'s Breakout Success
‘The Morning Show’ launched Apple TV+ but the recently released ‘Defending Jacob’ could the streaming service’s breakout success.
Apple Hires BBC Factual Controller Alison Kirkham
Apple has hired BBC factual controller Alison Kirkham to join Apple TV+ this summer. She will remain in London and oversee unscripted content.
Annie Weisman to Produce Apple TV+ Projects for Two Years
Annie Weisman, producer and show runner of Apple TV+ series Physical, has signed a two-year contract to product exclusively for Apple.
Apple TV+ Taking Viewers on 'Unbelievable Journeys'
There appears to be a big push to bring in more Apple TV+ subscribers. Maybe it’s because of the ever-growing competition. Maybe it’s because a load of people will be getting their new iPhone SE soon and the company wants to remind them they get a year’s free subscription. Whatever it is, this is the second advert to land in about 24-hours. It focusses on the “unbelievable journeys” Apple TV+ can take viewers on and highlights some of the original flagship shows.
BBC Studios Production 'Trying' Now on Apple TV+
The British comedy series ‘Trying’ is now available on Apple TV+, as is the latest episode of ‘Defending Jacob’.
How to Watch Apple TV+ on Amazon Fire TV Devices
It is not just Apple hardware that allows you to stream Apple TV+ shows – they are also accessible on various Amazon Fire TV devices.
