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Apple orders animated comedy ‘Central Park’ from ‘Bob’s Burgers’ creator Loren Bouchard
Apple continues to grow it series-programming slate, adding its first animated show…
Eddy Cue comments on Apple’s recent moves in original video content
Apple SVP of Internet Software and Services Eddie Cue appeared onstage at SXSW on Monday…
Apple finally preparing to take on Netflix
Over the last few years, Netflix has produced some of the most enviable results in the tech world…
M. Night Shyamalan to produce straight-to-series thriller for Apple
M. Night Shyamalan is heading to Apple…
Apple hires Carol Trussell as Head Of Production for Worldwide Video Programming division
After greenlighting its first series over the past few months, Apple’s Worldwide Video Programming division…
Analyst: Apple should focus on capturing the living room in its next product cycle
Apple should figure out how to capture more consumers in the living room with more content…
‘Little America’ immigrant anthology series in works at Apple from ‘The Big Sick’ writers, Lee Eisenberg and Alan Yang
Apple is developing “Little America,” a half-hour anthology series from Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon…
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…
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…
Life after iTunes: Apple’s big media challenge
Like all the big tech firms, Apple is spending billions to produce original video content…
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…
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 inks deal with Spielberg’s Amblin for ‘Amazing Stories’ reboot
Apple Inc is betting on acclaimed director and producer Steven Spielberg for its first major foray…
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…
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, Amazon join race for James Bond franchise rights
The James Bond sweepstakes has taken an unexpected turn…
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…
The magic and misdirection of Apple’s streaming strategy
One thing I always find interesting about the streaming wars is the level of misdirection…
Apple wants to spend $1 billion on 10 original TV shows over the next year
Apple is officially open for business in Hollywood…
Former WGN America president Matt Cherniss joins Apple in latest TV push
Apple’s big TV push has added another a key player…
Rivals leaving Apple behind as Apple TV remains stuck in a test pattern
America’s entertainment is being reinvented, but Apple is barely involved…
Apple should make a cheaper, streamlined Apple TV
Apple is fond of talking about its four platforms: iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS…
