Apple already has quite a bit of family-friendly content to watch on Apple TV+. The company bet big on the Peanuts franchise, for instance. They did the same with Fraggle Rock, too, securing the streaming rights of old episodes while ordering fresh content starring the alien puppets. And now one of those new entries is set to premiere later this month.
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Apple in ‘advanced negotiations’ to replace Jodie Comer in upcoming Apple TV+ film ‘Kitbag’ after she departs the project [Updated: Vanessa Kirby joins the party]
In January of 2021, it was reported that Ridley Scott was bringing his film about the life of Napoleon Bonaparte to Apple TV+. We already know that Joaquin Phoenix (C'mon C'mon) is set to star in the film as Bonaparte, and we learned later that Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) would be joining him. However, there's been a bit of a change as far as casting is concerned.
Apple is close to closing its second Apple TV+ movie deal featuring Brad Pitt
A potential new Apple TV+ movie deal, if finalized, would file as the company's second film deal featuring famed Hollywood actor Brad Pitt.
Apple TV+ offers up another teaser for ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ ahead of January 14 premiere
Normally, Apple TV+ has a pretty solid routine for promoting new content coming to the streaming platform. The initial announcement, which is followed by a teaser trailer some time later, and, finally, an official trailer that's usually at least a couple of minutes in length. This is all meant to drum up attention for the new series, film, or documentary making its debut on the platform.
Apple TV+ gives a behind the scenes look at the sci-fi film ‘Finch’ starring Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks is a household name, but the legendary actor wasn't always so keen on the idea of having his recent films actually stream only in households. However, Hanks has found a place on Apple TV+, with two of the largest film releases on the streaming platform to date.
Apple TV+ teases workplace thriller ‘Severance’ starring Patricia Arquette and Adam Scott ahead of February 18 premiere
Back in November of 2019, Apple TV+ gave a full series order to a workplace thriller called Severance. At that time, we learned that the series would be directed by Ben Stiller (Night at the Museum), and that it would star Adam Scott (Big Little Lies). We've been waiting ever since for our first look at what to expect, and now we finally have it.
Apple TV+ hit series ‘Ted Lasso’ launches a holiday short called ‘The Missing Christmas Mustache’
Ted Lasso already has a holiday-themed episode as part of its latest season. But apparently that didn't stop the creative crew behind the show from putting together something a little bit more. And that's why we now have a holiday short film, which is animated.
‘El Deafo’ family-friendly series set to premiere January 7, 2022, on Apple TV+
Apple is coming in hot with another family-friendly series, which is set to arrive in the early goings of 2022. This one's based on a graphic novel memoir, and Apple's going all-in with the binge-worthy content this time around, too.
Disney+ adds support for Apple’s new SharePlay feature across its entire catalog
You and your friends can now co-watch Disney+ with SharePlay via FaceTime on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV across the entire catalog of content.
Apple TV+ thriller series ‘Suspicion’ starring Uma Thurman sets premiere date for February 4, 2022
News initially broke about the upcoming thriller series Suspicion way, way back in March of last year. At the time, we heard that Uma Thurman (Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction) had been tapped to take the leading role in the show. We learned a bit about the plot line, but, otherwise, details were pretty thin.
Apple TV+ renews M. Night Shyamalan thriller series ‘Servant’ for its fourth and final season
Ahead of the third season's debut, the creator of the hit thriller series Servant, has taken to his official Twitter account to announce some big news. Fans of the show can not only expect to see one more season, but this means that the creator will be able to wrap up the story in the amount of episodes he originally wanted.
Apple TV+ presents the official trailer for murder-mystery series ‘The Afterparty’
The Afterparty, a murder-mystery series that's coming soon to Apple TV+, has felt like it's been in development for a long while now. At least on Apple TV+'s slate for that long, at least. But we know it's set to premiere on the streaming service in January of next year, so it's finally time to really start drumming up attention.