Apple has canceled Bastards, a drama series led by Richard Gere and based on the Israeli-based series called Nevelot.
Apple May Have to Launch Apple TV+ as a Free Service
Disney+ has launched so many salvos at Apple TV+ that Apple may have no choice but to make the service free, at least initially.
How to Train Your Dragon. And Apple TV+ Viewers
Apple started its original TV content project, Apple TV+, with the notion that quality content would win the day. As it tuned out, that’s not enough.
Mid-Range iPhone, Apple's Media Moves – TMO Daily Observations 2019-08-28
Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss iPhone model (perceived) gaps and Apple’s recent streaming ramp up.
Leaked Pricing for Apple TV+ is Certainly a Trial Balloon
The leaked pricing for Apple TV+ is certainly intentional and designed to gauge the reaction in the community.
iMacs of History, The Morning Show Trailer – TMO Daily Observations 2019-08-19
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the iMac in a historical context, and ‘The Morning Show’ full trailer.
'The Morning Show' Full Trailer Lands: Drama and Strife and Tension
A full trailer for the Apple TV+ original series The Morning Show, starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell.
How the iMac Saved Apple and May Yet Live Forever
The iMac, in 1998, saved Apple from an extinction event. Today, it endures and embodies the best of desktop computing. Here’s the story.
Apple Spending $15 million an Episode on See Starring Jason Momoa
Apple is s reportedly spending $15 million per episode on forthcoming show See, similar to what Disney is spending on a Star Wars spinoff.
Eddy Cue on Apple TV+, Steve Jobs, and More
Eddy Cue sat down for an interview with GQ, talking about Apple TV+, Steve Jobs, iTunes, and more.
Today, says Cue, most people subscribe to a satellite or cable service. “But do you think that’ll be the case ten years from now? I don’t think even the cable and satellite people are going to raise their hands. There’s a pretty rapid change coming.”
TV+ Cornered, Apple's Tariff Stance – TMO Daily Observations 2019-06-20
Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to talk about how Disney+ has cornered TV+, and about Apple’s tariff stance.
Disney+ Has Put Apple TV+ in a Bind
Disney+ won’t launch until November 12, but it’s already putting strategic pressure on Apple TV+. Apple has found itself in a bind.
J.J. Abrams to Sign Partnership With WarnerMedia Not Apple
WarnerMedia appears to have beaten out Apple and is set to agree a $500 million partnership deal with J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot production firm.
Tim Cook's Graduation Address, Apple Wants Oscars – TMO Daily Observations 2019-06-17
Andrew Orr and John Martellaro join Kelly Guimont to discuss Tim Cook’s Graduation address at Stanford and Apple’s formula to win Oscars.
Apple Spending up to $30M for Oscar-Worthy Original Movies
Apple wants to finance six small-budget movies per year, looking at ideas that are more likely to win the Academy Awards.
Apple's Unusual Planning to Make Apple TV+ a Success
Apple is gearing up for Apple TV+ in ways we haven’t seen before. That’s because success of this streaming service is so critical to Apple.
Oprah Winfrey Talks Plans With Apple in Interview
In a new interview with Hollywood Reporter Oprah Winfrey talks about her plans with Apple, departure from 60 Minutes, and more.
Disney+ Debut, Streaming Video Landscape – TMO Daily Observations 2019-04-12
Today Bryan Chaffin, Charlotte Henry AND Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Disney+ and how it compares to other services.
Oprah, Prince Harry, and JJ Abrams on Apple TV+, Ming-Chi Kuo's Mac Predictions, with Charlotte Henry - ACM 509
Queen Oprah and the UK’s Prince Harry are doing a docu-series on mental health for Apple TV+, and Bryan Chaffin is joined by Charlotte Henry to talk about what that says about Apple’s video efforts. Charlotte also brings some across-the-pond context about Prince Harry and the royal family and how this news was greeted in England. They also talk about JJ Abrams saying that working on Apple TV+ was like the Wild West. They cap the show by discussing Ming-Chi Kuo’s most recent Mac predictions.
Apple TV+ Rollout, Oprah and Stephen King – TMO Daily Observations 2019-04-10
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple TV+ including new shows and the family friendliness of Stephen King.
