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Apple loses bidding war over J.J. Abrams sci-fi drama ‘Demimonde’ to HBO
J.J. Abrams is expanding his relationship with HBO…
‘La La Land’ director Damien Chazelle scores straight-to-series order from Apple
Apple has given a straight-to-series order for a drama series that hails from acclaimed filmmaker Damien Chazelle…
What Apple must do to establish its new original video streaming service
It’s clear that Apple is building a video service…
Netflix presumes Apple’s original content will either be bundled with Apple Music or with iOS
Netflix this week announced the company had a “beautiful Q4” achieving streaming revenue growth of 36%…
Apple’s entrance into scripted originals dramatically inflates salaries for TV actors
Apple’s arrival in the scripted originals space already is changing the price for top talent…
Apple to take 128,000-square-foot Culver City HQ in new media venture after HBO backs out
Apple is moving into Culver City…
Apple and HBO in bidding war for J.J. Abrams sci-fi drama series
J.J. Abrams has written a new sci-fi drama television series that is currently the subject of a bidding war…
Apple’s TV tactics: Can Cupertino figure out the television formula?
Confidence is a must, and Apple is exuding it, not just with its top-level executives, but also with…
Apple orders ‘See’ series, a futuristic drama from ‘Hunger Games’ director
In a competitive situation, Apple has landed the hot TV package…
Jimmy Iovine denies rumor that he’s leaving Apple in August
Jimmy Iovine shot down rumors that he plans to exit Apple in August…
Life after iTunes: Apple’s big media challenge
Like all the big tech firms, Apple is spending billions to produce original video content…
As Spotify crosses 70 million paid subscribers, distant #2 Apple Music’s Jimmy Iovine reportedly to bow out
It’s now been over three years since Apple closed its $3 billion acquisition of Beats…
GBH: Apple likely to repatriate $200 billion of its $252 billion foreign cash hoard
Could an expected windfall of billions of dollars from the tax break on repatriated overseas cash…
Apple developing new original drama ‘Are You Sleeping’ starring Octavia Spencer
Apple is developing a new original drama series entitled ‘Are You Sleeping,’ starring Octavia Spencer…
The TV content wars will have grisly season finale
The golden age of TV programming is heading for a grisly finale. Netflix, Amazon, Apple and Hulu…
No, Apple won’t buy Netflix when they repatriate their billions
Don’t expect Apple to buy Netflix this year with the billions of dollars they’ll soon be repatriating…
Citi analysts: 40% chance Apple will acquire Netflix now that President Trump’s corporate tax cut has been passed
Citi analysts recently sent a note to clients saying there is a 40% chance that Apple will buy Netflix…
How to watch Netflix in 4K Ultra HD on your Mac
Netflix has made its content available in 4K for some time now, but Mac users have been left out…
Amazon, other streaming companies expected to bid on Thursday Night Football broadcast rights
The NFL has asked media companies to bid on additional seasons of Thursday Night Football…
Three more Amazon Studios executives move to Apple
Three Amazon Studios executives are departing the streaming giant for roles…
Apple’s major new TV content deals reveal plans to take on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and others
After a decade selling boxes that play other companies’ TV shows…
Apple orders space drama series from ‘Battlestar Galactica’ producer Ronald D. Moore
The untitled series explores what would have happened if the global space race had never ended…
Apple hires TV programming veteran Michelle Lee
Programming veteran Michelle Lee has joined Apple’s venture into scripted television content…
Apple’s content distribution dilemma
Apple is serious about content. You just need to look back at the past year to see not just their ambition but also…
Analyst: Apple could launch a Netflix competitor in 2018
Apple could launch a video subscription product next year, while Netflix…
Apple gives Jennifer Aniston-Reese Witherspoon series a 2-season order, confirms Spielberg’s ‘Amazing Stories’ reboot
Apple is making an official entry into the scripted series arena under Jamie Erlicht & Zack Van Amburg…
Apple outbids Netflix for show starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon
Apple Inc. ordered a TV series starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon…
Apple hires ex-BBC and Channel 4 executive Jay Hunt
Apple has hired Jay Hunt , the former controller of BBC One and chief creative officer of Channel Four
Apple’s billion-dollar bet on hollywood is the opposite of edgy; company wants content with broad appeal
Days before Apple Inc. planned to celebrate the release of its first TV show last spring…
How Apple can build a better video streaming service
At this point, the evidence that Apple is jumping into streaming is incontrovertible…
Apple is building a world class TV content team
Apple’s initial ‘’flags-in-the-sand’ attempts at building its own content may seem a little lacklustre, but…
Former Channel 4 content chief Jay Hunt joining Apple
Rumours abound that former Channel 4 chief creative officer Jay Hunt has joined…
Apple’s TV strategy becomes clearer as top stars line up to pitch content
The world’s biggest company is officially taking meetings as everyone from Jennifer Aniston to Steven Spielberg salivates over selling the first big show…
USA Today reviews Apple TV 4K: ‘Spiffy catch-up to Amazon and Roku devices’
The newest Apple TV devices, out Friday starting at $179, deliver 4K video for the first time…
Facebook plans to spend as much as Apple, up to $1 billion, on original shows in 2018
Facebook Inc. is loosening its purse strings in its drive to become a major hub for video…
Apple recruits four veteran execs to join growing TV unit
Apple has recruited four veteran TV executives to join its burgeoning video content team…
Apple eyes iconic studio as base for Hollywood production push; vying with Netflix for high-profile Jennifer Aniston drama
Apple is eyeing the studio where films from Gone With The Wind to The Matrix were shot…
RBC: Apple’s $1 billion TV investment helps company compete with Spotify in near term
Apple Inc.’s $1 billion investment to buy and produce original TV programming pits the technology giant against…
Is Apple diworseifying?
Undoubtedly, Apple is distinguished for the iPhone
The magic and misdirection of Apple’s streaming strategy
One thing I always find interesting about the streaming wars is the level of misdirection…
YouTube TV expands to 14 new markets, partners with Sinclair stations
Alphabet Inc’s Google has expanded its YouTube TV streaming service into 14 new U.S. markets to reach half of American households…
