Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry (aka Team Nightmare) join host Kelly Guimont to discuss their standout moments of 2020 and send it off properly.
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Executive Producer of ‘Earth at Night in Color’ Talks on Podcast
Alex Williamson, executive producer of “Earth At Night In Color” on Apple TV+ spoke with Ben Consoli on the Go Creative Show podcast. Topics include filming the series, using special low-light cameras, discovering new animal behaviors, the benefits of using infrared light, the impact of using lights in nature, finding a narrator for the show, and how the pandemic affected production. It’s an hour-long show and you can listen by clicking the link below.
The Streaming Wars Are Only Going to Intensify in 2021
2020 was, you may have noticed, a big year in the streaming wars. However, Input thinks things are going to escalate even further in 2021. Looking at the amount of content on the way, it’s hard to disagree.
Aside from Netflix, which had more than a year’s worth of content on hand before lockdowns began, every major service experienced significant delays, pushing back their original slates of programming. With Hollywood productions back up and running for 2021, this will be the year the streaming wars begin in earnest. Even when just looking at the smaller services, the year ahead should prove exciting. Apple TV+ is gearing up to release Foundation, its next flagship prestige series, along with new seasons of shows the service launched with. CBS All-Access will be rebranding to Paramount+, an effort to reflect the more diverse content offering outside the kind of shows geared to the, er, typical CBS audience. Amazon Prime will drop the first season of its incredibly expensive Lord of the Rings adaptation. Oh, and Funimation bought Crunchyroll, bringing the bulk of anime licenses into one place for the first time.
Disney+ Dominates Streaming Service Advertising
Disney+, followed by Hulu, had the most advertising impressions of any streaming service in 2020, with Apple TV+ garnering 6.6. billion.
Exclusive: Bill Lawrence on the Success of 'Ted Lasso' on Apple TV+
Ted Lasso Executive Producer Bill Lawrence told The Mac Observer in September 2020 that the show originally had a three-season arc.
Reflecting on a Landmark Year For Streaming - Media+
Tom Harrington of Enders Analysis joins host Charlotte Henry to look back at 2020. In a landmark year for streaming, who were the big winners and losers?
In a Year of Minuses, Streaming Services Are All About the Plus
Everyone knows that you can’t have a streaming service and not call it Something+. (You even need to use a ‘+’ if you launch a podcast that discusses streaming services.) The LA Times looked into how, and why, this came to be.
Steve Kazanjian, president and chief executive of Promax, the trade association for marketing companies serving the entertainment industries, said the repeated use of the arithmetic symbol has made it an efficient tool to create awareness of the new services. “There is a stake in the ground that’s around ‘plus’ right now,” he said. “It’s in the consumer lexicon. It owns a bit of emotional equity in your brain already, which is really powerful.” Discovery found that was the case when it conducted surveys and focus groups with consumers on possible names for its service. The company considered dozens of original monikers — testing Latin words and new-fangled creations that came from combined words — a route that Jeffrey Katzenberg’s short-lived streaming service took when it melded “quick bites” into Quibi.
Apple TV+ ‘Tehran’ in Real Life – Details, And Being a Female Spy
A new video related to Apple TV+ series Tehran was released on Sunday. In it, real spy Orna Klein discusses the importance of awareness and paying attention to the smallest of details, and why these details are crucial to the success or otherwise of a mission. She also looks at the life of a female spy.
How ‘Wolfwalkers’ Was Created for Apple TV+
Cartoon Saloon is the studio behind the “Wolfwalkers” for Apple TV+. It’s their third film exploring Irish folklore and each one used hand-drawn animation.
Barack Obama Names Apple TV’s ‘Boys State’ Among Favorite Movies
Former President Barack Obama has shared his favorite movies and TV shows of 2020, and one of them is “Boys State” from Apple TV+.
Like everyone else, we were stuck inside a lot this year, and with streaming further blurring the lines between theatrical movies and television features, I’ve expanded the list to include visual storytelling that I’ve enjoyed this year, regardless of format.
Apple TV+ Series 'Tehran' in Real Life - How Spies Use Fear
In the latest video related to Apple TV+ series Tehran, real spy Orna Klein discusses the importance of fear. She also outlines how it can be used to help complete a mission.
Shooting of Mythic Quest for Apple TV+ Disrupted by COVID-19 Outbreak. Crew Angry at Response.
Crew members on the Apple TV+ series ‘Mythic Quest’ are angry at the response of its producer following a number of positive COVID-19 tests.
'Dickinson' Showrunner Gives Insight into the Apple TV+ Cult Hit
Dickinson was the surprise hit of the first batch of Apple TV+ and will be the first series to return, as season two premieres on January 8.
Apple TV+: Samuel L. Jackson Stars in ‘The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey’
Actor Samuel L. Jackson will star in a limited series for Apple TV+ called “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey”.
John on Charlotte's New Podcast: Media+
John moves to the guest chair for a change and sits down with Charlotte Henry on her podcast Media+, where they discuss new shows on TV+.
Apple in Talks to Acquire Two John Lasseter Films From Skydance Animation
Apple is in talks with Skydance Animation to acquire “Luck” and “Spellbound” produced by John Lasseter.
Apple Shares First Look Featurette of ‘Dickinson’ Season 2
Apple shared a first look featurette for “Dickinson” season two on YouTube which premieres January 8. Dickinson is a half-hour comedy series starring Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld. Dickinson audaciously explores the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson. Created, written, and executive produced by Alena Smith and executive produced by Hailee Steinfeld, “Dickinson” stars Hailee Steinfeld, Jane Krakowski, Toby Huss, Anna Baryshnikov, Ella Hunt, and Adrian Blake Enscoe. Wiz Khalifa guest stars.
Apple TV App Coming to Chromecast with Google TV
Apple TV is coming to Chromecast with Google TV, meaning Apple TV+ shows will be available via the device.
First Look at Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry on Apple TV+
As promised, a first look at the documentary documenting the rise of Billie Eilish called The World’s a Little Blurry, was released on Tuesday. It follows the pop star as she tours and records an album that changes her life. It will air in theaters and on the streaming service on February 26, 2021.
Could Apple TV+ be Banned Across Europe? With Adrian Weckler - Media+
Adrian Weckler, tech editor at the Irish and Sunday Independent, joins Charlotte to discuss new legislation that could see Apple TV+ kicked off European screens.
Apple TV+ ‘Slow Horses’ Adds Olivia Cooke, Jonathan Pryce
“Slow Horses” is an upcoming spy drama series for Apple TV+ from Gary Oldman. Two stars were recently added.
TV+ Updates, Breaking News – TMO Daily Observations 2020-12-14
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss new TV+ shows and announcements. Stay tuned until the end for Breaking News!
AirPods Max, Irish Streaming Law, Replacing iPhone Camera Lenses, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 539
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about Apple’s new AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones. They also discuss a proposed law from Ireland that would require 30% of all streaming content to be made in Europe, something that could radically affect Apple TV+. And, Jeff Gamet explains how he broke his iPhone’s camera lens cover and how he replaced it.
Apple’s ‘Earth at Night in Color’ Nature Documentary is Dark
Andrew finished the nature series on Apple TV+ called “Earth at Night in Color.” He enjoyed the first season and looks forward to more.