Richard Plebler, former CEO of HBO who departed the company back in February is in advanced discussions with Apple over a content deal.
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Microsoft Opts in to CCPA, Streaming Services Old & New – TMO Daily Observations 2019-11-12
Andrew Orr & John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Microsoft following CCPA nationwide, and new vs nostalgic streaming content.
Apple TV+ Series 'Truth Be Told' Premieres in LA
Apple premiered ‘Truth Be Told’, a drama series about Poppy Parnell, a podcaster forced to revisit the murder case that brought her fame.
'The Morning Show' Has a Ton of Apple Product Placements
During The Morning Show, a new series for Apple TV+, Apple product placements are visible for an average of 32 shots per episode.
Google's Secure Enclave, Saving Streaming Subscribers – TMO Daily Observations 2019-11-06
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Google’s secure enclave, and how streaming services can retain subscribers.
Watch a Full Trailer for Apple TV+ 'Servant' Premiering November 28
Last week M. Night Shyamalan tweeted a couple of teasers for his Apple TV+ series called Servant. Today Apple uploaded a full trailer.
Social Media, Hands On with AirPods Pro, Apple Content Bundles, with John Kheit - ACM 524
John Kheit joins Bryan Chaffin to discuss social media, mob rule, and the 1st Amendment. Yikes! They also talk about their hands-on experience with AirPods Pro and look at Apple’s content pricing and whether or not the company is likely to offer more bundles for its content (spoiler: no!).
TV+ First Look Reviews – TMO Daily Observations 2019-11-04
Today John Martellaro, Bryan Chaffin, and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Apple TV+ shows they watched on the weekend.
Stephen King Appears to be Enjoying 'The Morning Show'
Horror author Stephen King appears to be enjoying his Apple TV+ subscription, praising ‘The Morning Show’ on Twitter.
Watch a Trailer for Apple TV+ Movie 'The Banker'
Apple uploaded a 2.5 minute trailer for The Banker on YouTube starring Samuel L. Jackson. It’s set to be released on December 6.
Apple Shares Trailer for Apple TV+ Show 'Ghostwriter'
Apple shared a trailer for Ghostwriter, a show for kids on Apple TV+ that is a remake from the Ghostwriter series on PBS from 1992 to 1995.
When a ghost haunts a neighborhood bookstore and starts releasing fictional characters into the real world, four kids must team up to solve an exciting mystery surrounding the ghost’s unfinished business.
M. Night Shyamalan Posts 'Servant' Series Trailers
M. Night Shyamalan posted two trailers for his upcoming series for Apple TV+ called Servant, debuting on November 28.
Jason Momoa Believes 'See' Will Help Create New Roles for Blind Actors
‘See’ star Jason Momoa believes that the Apple TV+ series could help create new opportunities for blind actors
Tim Cook Implies Free Year of Apple TV+ Promo Is Temporary
In comments during Apple’s quarterly conference call with analysts, Mr. Cook strongly implied it was a time-limited offer to get people in the door.
Apple Previews Upcoming 'See' Series on YouTube
Apple has uploading a two-minute featurette of See, a series in which everyone in the world has lost the ability to see.
Jason Momoa stars as Baba Voss, the father of twins born centuries later with the mythic ability to see—who must protect his tribe against a powerful yet desperate queen who believes it’s witchcraft and wants them destroyed. Alfre Woodard also stars as Paris, Baba Voss’ spiritual leader.
Apple Music Student Plans Get Free Apple TV+
People that are on the US$4.99/mo Apple Music student plan will also get a free subscription to Apple TV+.
Apple TV+ Execs Talk About the Service in Interview
Apple TV+ executives talk about the service in an interview. Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg, former Sony employees, talk shop.
One of the first things they had to wrap their heads around was that they were no longer working for a Hollywood studio. The traditional factors that had defined their options as studio chiefs for so long — budget deficits, international sales, syndication potential, et al. — no longer applied. Now, the guiding principle was to build a service worthy of the Apple brand that also harnessed the power of digital media. The result is a collaboration between many departments.
'The Morning Show' Premieres Days Before Apple TV+ Launches
The Morning Show premiered at an event in New York City attended by Tim Cook and stars Jennifer Aniston, and Reese Witherspoon.
Behind AT&T's Streaming Competitor HBO Max
AT&T wants to take on the likes of Netflix, Disney, and Apple with its streaming service HBO Max.
By 2025, AT&T aims to reach about 80 million global subscribers, with about 50 million in the United States, a source briefed on the plans told Reuters. They are ambitious targets that would be consistent with Netflix Inc’s (NFLX.O) early progress, and in the mid-range of Disney+, Walt Disney Co’s (DIS.N) Netflix rival, set to launch on Nov. 12.
WarnerMedia hopes this service will get a boost in 2021 when it launches an advertising-supported option at a lower cost, insiders said.
Subscription Management and Deals – TMO Daily Observations 2019-10-24
Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss managing subscriptions on macOS, and the future of paid vs free users.
Apple TV+ Will be a $9 Billion Business by 2025, Says Morgan Stanley
A Morgan Stanley analyst wrote that Apple TV+ will become a $9 billion a year business with 136 million paid subscribers by 2025.
Amazon Fire TV Stick now Offers Apple TV App
Amazon announced today that the Fire TV Stick (2nd gen) and Fire TV Stick 4K now both offer the Apple TV app.
The Apple TV+ and Apple Originals Preview Show - ACM 523
Charlotte Henry joins Bryan Chaffin to talk about Apple TV+, Apple Originals, Apple’s role in the industry, the evolution of original streaming content, and a whole lot more—all in preparation for the November 1st launch of Apple TV+.
Lee Pace, Jared Harris Star in Apple's 'Foundation'
Apple is bringing Jared Harris (Chernobyl) and Lee Pace (Halt and Catch Fire) to star in its Foundation series.
Based on Isaac Asimov’s novel series of the same name, Foundationchronicles the epic saga of The Foundation, a band of exiles who discover that the only way to save the Galactic Empire from destruction is to defy it. Harris will star as Hari Seldon, a mathematical genius who predicts the demise of the empire. Pace is set as Brother Day, the current Emperor of the Galaxy.