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Shareholder Lawsuits, TV+ and Sports – TMO Daily Observations 2020-06-04
Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a shareholder lawsuit, and Apple TV+ possibly getting into sports.
Apple TV+ Sports Play Looks Set to be Led by Former Amazon Exec
James DeLorenzo, an Amazon executive, looks to have been hired away by Apple to lead Apple TV+’s move into sports broadcasting.
Theresa Kang-Lowe Signs Multi-Year Deal With Apple TV+
Former talent agency partner at WME Theresa Kang-Lowe is starting her own management company with an Apple TV+ deal.
Battery Care, New TV+ Shows – TMO Daily Observations 2020-06-01
John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss caring for your iOS device’s battery, and some new Apple TV+ shows.
Apple Reveals First Look of ‘Ted Lasso’ Comedy Series
Set to debut on August 14, Apple revealed a first-look from its upcoming comedy series “Ted Lasso” starring Jason Sudeikis.
Apple Orders ‘Hedy Lamarr” Series Starring Gal Gadot
Apple gave a straight-to-series order for a “Hedy Lamarr” series starring Gal Gadot who will also serve as an executive producer.
Apple Store Reopenings, Fraggle Rock on TV+ – TMO Daily Observations 2020-05-28
John Martellaro and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple Store reopenings, and Apple airing Fraggle Rock on Apple TV+.
Apple Lands Rights to New Martin Scorsese Movie 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
Apple appears to have won the race to air the latest Martin Scorsese movie on its streaming service – a major win for Apple TV+.
Mythic Quest: Quarantine – TMO Daily Observations 2020-05-27
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.
‘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!
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.