Apple's Beats brand in April unveiled the Powerbeats Pro, a redesigned wire-free version of its popular fitness-oriented Powerbeats earbuds.
Apple to Develop Kids Programming in Partnership With Sesame Workshop
Apple is partnering up with Sesame Workshop to create a range of programming for children, reports Variety. The partnership was established by Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht, who have been heading up Apple's video efforts.
Sesame Workshop is a non-profit organization that develops educational children's programs such as "Sesame Street," a popular, well-known, long-running program for kids.
According to the terms of the deal, Sesame Workshop will develop live-action and animated series, along with an Apple-exclusive puppet series. Content created for Apple will be original and will not include "Sesame Street," which airs on PBS and HBO.
Apple has already signed deals for more than a dozen original television programs, but thus far, the series it is producing have not included content for children.
Apple is, however, rumored to be pursuing a deal with Cartoon Saloon, which has previously produced animated films aimed at both children and adults, including "The Secret of Kells," "The Song of the Sea," and "The Breadwinner."
Sesame Workshop is a non-profit organization that develops educational children's programs such as "Sesame Street," a popular, well-known, long-running program for kids.
According to the terms of the deal, Sesame Workshop will develop live-action and animated series, along with an Apple-exclusive puppet series. Content created for Apple will be original and will not include "Sesame Street," which airs on PBS and HBO.
Apple has already signed deals for more than a dozen original television programs, but thus far, the series it is producing have not included content for children.
Apple is, however, rumored to be pursuing a deal with Cartoon Saloon, which has previously produced animated films aimed at both children and adults, including "The Secret of Kells," "The Song of the Sea," and "The Breadwinner."
Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)
[ 29 comments ]
Top Rated Comments
(View all)
11 months ago
Apple seems to be making a lot of very expensive shows with big celebrities, big name directors and producers, and big production companies, whilst simultaneously looking incredibly boring...
I hope they prove me wrong.
It may just be that you're not the target market. Kids programming, if done right, is a huge draw. I'm guessing all of their programming will be on a subscription basis, like Netflix. If they do provide compelling kids programming, that will pull in a LOT of families which will lead to a trickle down effect for the rest of the programming. It's a smart move.
11 months ago
Apple should place their priority on updating their vintage computers ahead of making children's kids TV programs. Lost focus and direction. Let's see: Update the Mac Pro or make Sesame muppets?
11 months ago
Apple seems to be making a lot of very expensive shows with big celebrities, big name directors and producers, and big production companies, whilst simultaneously looking incredibly boring...
I hope they prove me wrong.
I hope they prove me wrong.
11 months ago
Here’s what Jason Snell predicts Apple will do re: TV service:
https://www.macworld.com/article/3282427/streaming-services/imaging-how-apple-will-roll-out-its-new-tv-service.amp.html?__twitter_impression=true
https://www.macworld.com/article/3282427/streaming-services/imaging-how-apple-will-roll-out-its-new-tv-service.amp.html?__twitter_impression=true
11 months ago
Well this is going to really ensure my kids never get off the Apple TV now lol
11 months ago
Apple is failing to indoctrinate the millennial generation so why not go straight for the youngest of them all.
11 months ago
Apple is failing to indoctrinate the millennial generation so why not go straight for the youngest of them all.
Huh?http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-iphone-popularity-teens-piper-jaffray-2018-4
11 months ago
Everyday Apple seems more interested in becoming a entertainment company than a technology company.
11 months ago
This is awesome. They should have a channel that plays nothing but Sesame Street and Mister Roger's Neighborhood.
11 months ago
Starring Tim as Bert?
I was thinking Tim Cook as Count von Count, being the bean-counter that he is. :)
[ Read All Comments ]
Netflix has begun testing a new feature on mobile that allows select users to "Play a Popular Episode" of certain TV shows, without having to scroll through and pick which one they want to...
In lockstep with Amazon, Google has announced its own free, ad-supported music service for Google Home speakers.
The new "free" streaming tier means owners of Google Home or other Google...
Bose this week quietly announced AirPlay 2 support for its line of "BoseSmart" smart speakers. The audio company revealed the added functionality via its official Twitter account and...
Earlier this week, rumors suggested Amazon would launch a free, ad-supported music service, and today, Amazon indeed announced the debut of a free music option for Amazon Alexa users.
Alexa...
BlackBerry Messenger, aka BBM, is set to shut down on May 31, 2019, BlackBerry announced today. Prior to when the iPhone launched and for several years afterwards, BBM was a key communication method...
Instagram has considered hiding the like count on images uploaded to the social network, which would prevent people from seeing how many people have tapped the "heart" icon on each photo.
...
Cozy, a company that has a variety of clever solutions for managing Apple accessories, recently released its latest product, a whimsical "Drink Different" ice cube tray that makes ice shaped...
Apple has expanded mobile phone billing to additional countries and carriers, according to an updated support document on its website.
As of this week, the feature is now supported by...
