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Apple
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Ex-Apple, Warner execs launch high-end prodco
Former Apple executives Sebastien Janin and Andy Docherty, together with ex-Warner Bros. exec Chris Law,…
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Apple TV+: The four key things we know so far
Apple’s long-awaited reveal of its streaming plans has drawn mixed results from the industry, with…
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Apple unveils streaming service with Oprah Winfrey, star-studded line-up
Apple’s long-awaited plans for streaming, years in the making, have been unveiled, and as it…
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Reed Hastings: Netflix won’t be part of Apple offering
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has confirmed that Netflix will not be part of the new…
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TBI Weekly: “Showtime” for Apple, but still a long road ahead for content
All signs lead to Apple making a big TV reveal on 25 March after the…
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Apple expected to unveil TV service on March 25
Apple has confirmed that it will hold an event on 25 March, where it’s expected…
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Reports: Apple targets spring launch for video service
Apple is reportedly planning to launch its much-anticipated video streaming service this spring, offering original…
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Inside UK drama’s tipping point
As 2019 kicks off with the anticipation of new drama-packed SVODs, Neal Street Productions co-founder…
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Apple taps Universal TV’s Jason Katims for overall deal
Roswell creator Jason Katims is to depart Universal TV for a multi-year overall deal with…
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Tim Cook says Apple will launch new services this year
Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company will launch new services this year,…
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Sports streamer DAZN hires Apple exec for distribution
Sports streaming service DAZN has hired Apple’s commercial director for international services, Ben King, as…
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Apple strikes TV deal with Fast and the Furious director
Apple has struck an overall TV deal with Fast and the Furious director Justin Lin…
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Apple strikes deal with DHX Media for Peanuts content
Apple has signed a deal with DHX Media for new Peanuts content including new shows,…
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Apple appoints Sony exec as casting head
Apple has appointed Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Tamara Hunter to head up casting for its growing…
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Apple to roll out TV streamer globally
Apple is set to launch its TV streaming service globally in 2019, according to reports….
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Exclusive: Netflix, Apple circle tech-led kids programming
Netflix and Apple are circling tech-led children’s programming, and are believed to be eyeing a…
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TBI Weekly: Netflix starts seeing the Apple effect
This week, Netflix started showing signs of stress from upcoming streaming competitors. On Wednesday Netflix…
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Apple orders comedy from It’s Always Sunny duo
Apple has given a straight-to-series order to a half-hour comedy by It’s Always Sunny in…
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Apple chief predicts cord cutting boom as it preps TV projects
Cord cutting will accelerate at a “much faster rate than is widely though,” predicted Apple…
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Apple adds Oppenheimer to int’l content team
Apple has hired BBC Films veteran Joe Oppenheimer as a creative executive for its international…
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Apple considers TV, music & mag bundle ahead of SVOD launch
Apple is reportedly mulling a single subscription offering for original TV shows, music and magazine…
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Apple orders first international series from Canal +
Apple has ordered an English language adaptation of Canal + French series Calls, which will…
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Apple orders immigration anthology series from Big Sick duo
Apple has ordered immigrant anthology series Little America from The Big Sick’s Lee Eisenberg and Alan…
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‘You get a show!’: Apple signs Oprah to multiyear deal
Apple has signed a multiyear deal with Oprah Winfrey to create original programming on its…
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Apple greenlights cub reporter murder mystery series
Apple’s expansion into the scripted TV business has continued with a 10-episode straight-to-series order for…
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Apple to develop best-selling novel Shantaram
Apple is set to develop Gregory David Robert’s best-selling novel Shantaram, with American Hustle’s Warren…
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Apple orders J.J. Abrams music dramedy
Apple has ordered a J.J. Abrams musical dramedy named Little Voices, which will star Waitress…
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Netflix & OTT services drive record $748bn brand value for 2018
Entertainment brands such as Netflix have aided a 21% growth in brand value to $748…
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Amazon Channels dominates D2C subscriptions, says TDG
Amazon Prime Channels accounts for 55% of all direct-to-consumer subscriptions in the US, according to…
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Apple plans Amazon-style distribution strategy
Apple is planning to sell subscriptions to some video services direct via its TV app…