Apple has signed a multi-year deal with Skydance Animation and nabbed “Luck” and “Spellbound” for Apple Original Films.
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Apple TV Followup, For All Mankind Extras – TMO Daily Observations 2021-02-17
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to follow up on the Apple TV chat from Monday, and look at some For All Mankind extras.
Mariah Carey Earns AAFCA Innovator Award
The African American Film Critics Association has chosen to present Mariah Carey with a special achievement award. CEO and President Gil Robertson told Variety why, and the reasons include offering the kind of positivity projected in her Apple TV+ Christmas special.
Though the multitalented superstar had a big year with the release of her memoir “The Meaning of Mariah Carey” and her “Magical Christmas Special” on Apple TV Plus, Robertson says it was the songstress’ mix of positivity and longevity that led to the the special recognition. “Given a career of her magnitude, we really could have done it anytime. At this point, she’s more than earned the right to be recognized at some point,” he explains. “When members spoke about the impact of her videos and how much they meant to them, we thought ‘Let’s recognize her because she’s always projected a lot of positive energy, which we definitely need now during the pandemic and coming out of the last four years.’” “She’s also presented opportunities behind the camera for a lot of Black technicians and creatives; it’s all about being able to open the door for others and she’s certainly done that and provided job opportunities to Black crews and other Black creators,” he says.
‘For All Mankind’ Official Apple Podcast Launches
In a video uploaded to YouTube, Apple has announced its first original podcast in the form of “For All Mankind.” In For All Mankind: The Official Podcast, the space race continues. Fans of the series and its themes can hear host Krys Marshall (Commander Danielle Poole) discuss what really goes down beyond our atmosphere with guests from the series, space experts, and former astronauts — plus never-before-heard audio that shows how astronauts achieve the impossible.
David Goyer Hopes ‘Foundation’ Will Have 80 Episodes on Apple TV+
Lovin Malta has interviewed writer and show runner for “Foundation” David Goyer about the upcoming series on Apple TV+. After discussing using Malta as the basis for a water world in the show, he also drops a tidbit: “The audience is changing. The way that we’re consuming stories is changing. Game of Thrones was really the first of these big, giant novelistic shows, and now with Foundation we can tell the story hopefully over the course of 80 episodes, 80 hours, as opposed to trying to condense it all into two or three hours for a single film.” It makes sense given the enormous scope of Isaac Asimov’s trilogy. Sounds like they hope to give justice to the saga spanning one thousand years.
Netflix Co-Founder Takes Swipe at Apple TV+, but Has 'Deepest Respect' For Disney
Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph said he had “the deepest respect right now for Disney,” but was less complimentary about Apple TV+.
Experience Apple’s ‘For All Mankind’ Show With New AR App
Apple has released an AR app called “For All Mankind: Time Capsule.” It lets fans interact with the world of the Apple TV+ show.
Apple Studios Gets Sci-Fi Drama ‘Dolly’ Starring Florence Pugh
Apple has won a bidding war for “Dolly” which stars Florence Pugh and Vanessa Taylor. Drew Pearce will serve as writer.
'For All Mankind' - A First Look at Season Two Coming to Apple TV+
A new featurette provides a first look at season two of For All Mankind, the alternative space race drama on Apple TV+. It will air on February 19, with the storyline resuming in 1983. The full first season is available now.
Apple TV+ Claire Danes to Star in ‘Essex Serpent’ Series
Claire Danes will take over for Keira Knightley as the star of “The Essex Serpent.” Ms. Knightley had exited the role in October.
Apple TV+: ‘Servant’ S2E4 With M. Night Shyamalan
Apple shared a video on its YouTube channel with M. Night Shyamalan discussing the latest episode of his series “Servant.” In this special episode directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the audience is introduced to a new area of the Turner house: the attic. As the brownstone reaches new heights, will the family dynamics change along with it? “Servant” follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.
Awards Season for Apple TV+ - Media+
It’s awards season and, thanks mostly to ‘Ted Lasso’, Apple TV+ is heavily involved. Host Charlotte Henry and The Mac Observer’s Editor-in-Chief Bryan Chaffin get dressed up and walk down the red carpet to take a closer look.
Apple Orders Kid Series ‘Jane’ Inspired by Jane Goodall
Apple has given a straight-to-series order for “Jane” a series for kids from Emmy Award winner J.J. Johnson, Sinking Ship Entertainment and the Jane Goodall Institute.
M. Night Shyamalan Discusses His Influences And 'Servant'
In a video released by Apple, M. Night Shyamalan reflects on his career and influences. He discusses the role of his father, growing up with George Lucas and Steven Spielberg movies, and then going back to the likes of Stanley Kubrick and Alfred Hitchcock. He also details how this helped shape the Apple TV+ series Servant.
Award Nominations, Corporate Sanctioned Shade – TMO Daily Observations 2021-02-04
Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to chat Apple’s latest TV+ nominations and what Apple means when they talk about privacy (it’s Facebook).
Sarayu Blue Joining the Apple TV+ Show 'The Shrink Next Door' Opposite Paul Rudd
Sarayu Blue is joining the Apple TV+ show The Shrink Next Door, reported Deadline. The I Feel Bad actor will be alongside Paul Rudd in the show, which is based on the hit podcast by Wondery and Bloomberg Media.
The series hails from director Michael Showalter (The Big Sick, The Lovebirds), writer Georgia Pritchett (Succession, Veep), Civic Center Media and MRC Television. Inspired by true events, The Shrink Next Door details the bizarre relationship between psychiatrist to the stars Dr. Isaac “Ike” Herschkopf (Rudd) and his longtime patient Martin “Marty” Markowitz (Ferrell). Blue will play Miriam, a patient of Ike’s.
Forthcoming Apple TV+ Movie 'CODA' Wins Big at Sundance
Over the weekend, the movie CODA was purchased to stream on Apple TV+. On Tuesday night, it won the grand jury prize, the directing prize, the audience award and a special jury prize in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category at the Sundance Film Festival. Variety reported that this is the first time a movie has won all three top prizes in that category, underlining why Apple Studio was prepared to splash so much cash on it.
“I hope that this opens the door to people getting that audiences want to see these kinds of stories,” director Siân Heder said while accepting the audience award. “And I hope that this means that more stories that center deaf characters and characters with disabilities get put front and center because clearly people want to respond to that.” “CODA” already broke records at Sundance when Apple Studios picked it up for $25 million after a fierce bidding war following the film’s debut on the festival’s opening night
Watch Second Trailer for ‘Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry”
Apple has uploaded a second trailer for its upcoming documentary called “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry.” It tells the true coming-of-age story of the singer-songwriter and her rise to global superstardom. From award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler, the documentary offers a deeply intimate look at this extraordinary teenager’s journey, at just seventeen years old, navigating life on the road, on stage, and at home with her family, while writing, recording and releasing her debut album “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?”
Justin Timberlake And 'Palmer' Help Give Apple TV+ Best Ever Weekend
Apple TV+ just enjoyed its best ever weekend, driven in large part by newly-arrived Justin Timberlake movie Palmer.
Apple Beats Amazon For Rights to Sundance Movie 'CODA'
Apple landed the first big deal of the Sundance festival, spending over $25 million on the worldwide rights to coming-of-age drama Coda.
Media Monday with Music Tips – TMO Daily Observations 2021-02-01
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the latest Media Monday news, and a couple of tips for the Music apps.
Jean Schulz Discusses Peanuts Partnership With Apple TV+ For The Snoopy Show
On February 5, The Snoopy Show will arrive on Apple TV+. We’ve already seen a trailer for it. Jean Schulz, the widow of late Peanuts creator Charles M. Schultz, discussed the forthcoming series with Variety.
We are so happy to have this relationship with Apple TV Plus, because they were one of the only places we talked to who wanted to do new material and be under the guidance [of ] Creative Associates, our creative arm here — people who are steeped in the “Peanuts” lore… New material in creative cooperation with us. Yes, Pixar would do it; other people would do it. But it would be their own project, not a collaboration. I think that probably would be what everybody would want. They want to have control and want it to be what they think is salable. Our interest is in keeping it as true to “Peanuts” as we can — to the comic strip, to my husband’s kind of humor and the humanity that comic strip showed.
Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway to Star in 'WeCrashed' WeWork Series on Apple TV+
Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway are set to star in an Apple TV+ series about the rise and fall of WeWork called ‘WeCrashed’.
Users Get Emails Confirming Apple TV+ Free Trial Extension
Emails have arrived with users, confirming that the Apple TV+ free trial will be extended, and most will not pay through July.