Wednesday, July 30, 2021, is the last day customers can activate certain new devices and get Apple TV+ free for twelve months.
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TV Tuesday: Martellaro's Media Picks – TMO Daily Observations 2021-06-29
John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the “channels” feature of Apple TV+, and of course, what he’s been watching lately.
Are You Actually Going to Pay for Apple TV+? — Media+
Terrence Gaines from the snobOS podcast joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the offer of a year of free Apple TV+ coming to an end. Are people actually going to pay for the streaming service?
Glenn Close Joins Cast of Apple TV+ Thriller 'Tehran'
Glenn Close is joining the cast of Apple TV+ Israeli thriller Tehran. She will be a regular in the forthcoming second season, Variety reported
Close, who has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards, will be a series regular in the upcoming second season of the show, which aired on Apple TV Plus last summer and has become a global hit for the platform. The show originally premiered on Israel’s KAN public broadcaster last June. Variety understands that Apple TV Plus picked up the title from distributor Cineflix Rights as an acquisition, but following its success for the streamer, boarded the show as a co-producer. Close is slated to play the role of Marjan Montazeri, a British woman living in Tehran, according to Apple. The first season of the series told the story of Tamar Rabinyan (Niv Sultan), a young Mossad agent undercover on a top secret mission in the heart of Tehran.
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Apple TV+: Season Two of ‘Central Park’ Available Now
The first three episodes of Central Park became available to Apple TV+ subscribers on Friday. Subsequent episodes will be released each Friday. Season one also remains available.
Trailer for Apple TV+ Comedy ‘Schmigadoon!’, Comedy Premieres July 16
The trailer for Apple TV+ comedy series Schmigadoon! dropped Friday. The first two episodes will air on July 16, with subsequent episodes becoming available each following Friday. It stars Cecily Strong and Keegan Michael-Key as a couple who go on a backpacking trip to try and fix their relationship, Instead, they up in a magical town living in a 1940s musical and must find “true love” in order to leave. Alan Cumming, Kristin Chenoweth, Aaron Tveit, Dove Cameron, Ariana DeBose, Fred Armisen, Jaime Camil, Jane Krakowski and Ann Harada also star.
Sunita Mani Joins Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer in Apple Original Film ‘Spirited’
Sunita Mani has joined the cast of Apple Original Films’ Spirited, and playing Past in the adaptation of Charles Dickens’ a Christmas Carol.
Apple TV+: How The World of 'Physical' Was Created
In a new video, the cast and crew of new Apple TV+ show Physical reveal how they recreated 1980s California. Writer and showrunner Annie Weismann explains how her own experience with eating disorders influenced the show. The stars, including Rose Byrne and Rory Scovel, also explain what it was like heading back to 1981. The first episodes are available to subscribers now, with new ones landing each Friday, and the show is very much worth watching.
TV Tuesday: Apple TV+ Upcoming and Released – TMO Daily Observations 2021-06-22
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Ted Lasso’s accolades and next season, as well as the beginning of Physical.
Netflix Takes Almost the Same Percentage of TV Usage as Apple TV+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock and Discovery+ Combined
Latest Nielsen figures show that streaming overtook broadcast in TV usage in May. The Hollywood Reporter noted that the figures also revealed that Netflix occupied just two percent yes of that usage than a number of rivals, including Apple TV+, combined.
Netflix also has reason to tout the Nielsen findings, as they show that the company accounted for 6 percent of all TV usage in May. That’s tied with YouTube (including the YouTube TV bundle) for first among streamers; each makes up more than a fifth of all streaming time on TV. Hulu (including its live TV service) took up 3 percent of TV time, Amazon’s Prime Video 2 percent and Disney+ 1 percent. All other streaming combined — including Apple TV+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock and Discovery+ — made up 8 percent of of total usage.
Apple TV+: 'Truth Be Told' Season Two to Premiere August 20
Season two of ‘Truth be Told’ will premiere on Apple TV+ on August 20, with a new trailer providing a first look at what is to come.
The Apple TV+ Year Long Free Trial Offer is Ending
The offer of a free year of Apple TV+ with the purchase of an eligible device is ending, with the free trial period becoming three months in June.
Apple Trials, Beats Headphones, Channels for Podcasts – TMO Daily Observations 2021-06-16
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss the TV+ trial period, now-officially-released Beats headphones, and Podcasts updates.
Apple TV+: Official Trailer For Season Two of 'Central Park'
The official trailer for season two of Central Park landed Tuesday. It shows the Tillerman as they live in and care for the famous park, which Bitsy continues to try and take over. Josh Gad, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Kathryn Hahn, Tituss Burgess and Stanley Tucci all feature in the season, which will land on Apple TV+ on June 25.
Content Consumption in Our 'Always Own' World — Media+
Rory Cellan Jones, BBC Technology Correspondent and author of ‘Always On: Hope and Fear in the Social Smartphone Era’, joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the launch of the iPhone and how Apple became a content creation company.
'The Morning Show' Season Two Premieres September 17 on Apple TV+
The Morning Show is set to return to Apple TV+ on September 17, 2021, with old stars returning and new characters entering the story.
Apple TV+: 'Lisey's Story' Made Pablo Larraín Rethink Filmmaking
In a new clip, Lisey’s Story director Pablo Larraín explained how working on the adaptation of the Stephen King novel demanded he rethink his approach to filmmaking. Stars Julianne Moore and Clive Owen also discussed the working process. The first three episodes of season one are available to Apple TV+ subscribers now, with new episodes released each Friday.
'See' Season Two Premieres August 27 on Apple TV+, Gets Season Three Renewal
Season two of ‘See’ will premiere on Apple TV+ on August 27, and the show has also been renewed for a third season.
Get a First Glimpse of 'The Morning Show' Season Two and More in Apple TV+ Summer Preview
A newly released summer 2021 preview video gives a first look at The Morning Show season two. It looks to me like Jennifer Aniston’s Alex Levy leaves/has left the breakfast program, although no doubt there is much to play out! Other forthcoming shows and movies are also seen, including Coda, and season two of See. Ted Lasso is in there too, of course. Other items pictured, including Cherry and Palmer have long been available to subscribers. However, it all gives a hint that some announcements and launches could be imminent.
WWDC 2021: Apple Will (Share)Play Nicely With Others — Media+
There was almost no mention of Apple’s media offering during the WWDC 2021 keynote – less, even, than in the years when Apple was not in the media and content space. Kelly Guimont joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss this and things that were announced, such as SharePlay.
WWDC 2021 Preview - iOS 15, macOS 12, and Next-Gen Apple Silicon
WWDC 2021 is nearly upon us, and Charlotte Henry makes her predictions of what we will and won’t hear about in the keynote.
'Lisey's Story' Premieres on Apple TV+
Lisey’s Story premiered on Apple TV+ on Friday. The first two episodes are now available to subscribers. The remaining episodes of the eight-part series, an adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same name, will be released on a weekly basis.
Elizabeth Anweis Joins Cast of Apple TV+ Thriller Echo 3
Elizabeth Anweis has joined the cast of the forthcoming Apple TV+ series Echo 3, alongside Luke Evans and Michiel Huisman.
WWDC Media Preview — Media+
Chuck Joiner of MacVoices joins host Charlotte Henry to have a look ahead at WWDC 2021. How much will Apple’s media offering feature?