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Apple 'Racing' to Sign HBO, Showtime, and Starz for TV Service Before March 25 Event
Apple has already invited members of the press to an event on March 25, where it's believed the company will reveal its TV streaming service and Apple News subscription service. Today, Bloomberg has shared a few new details about the upcoming event, suggesting that Apple may preview new Apple Pay features and that most of Apple's original TV shows will miss the streaming service's launch window.
Additionally, Apple is said to be "racing" to secure movies and TV shows from partner companies ahead of the event. According to people familiar with the matter, Apple is offering concessions to partners in order to get deals done by a Friday deadline. These include HBO, Showtime, and Starz.
"At least a couple deals" are expected to close by Friday, but it's unclear if Apple will get all the programming from outside media companies that it wants for its streaming service.
Today's report claims that most of the shows and movies on the streaming service at launch will be from outside partners, not Apple's own shows, so the company is attempting to ensure that there is plenty of content to entice customers to check the service out.
Lastly, Apple might take time to detail the company's iPhone-connected credit card, built in partnership with Goldman Sachs. Code named "Project Cookie", Goldman Sachs is said to have nearly 40 people working on the Apple deal, while Apple's side is being led by the Apple Pay team.
To find out more information on what might be announced during the March 25 event, check out our What To Expect guide.
Additionally, Apple is said to be "racing" to secure movies and TV shows from partner companies ahead of the event. According to people familiar with the matter, Apple is offering concessions to partners in order to get deals done by a Friday deadline. These include HBO, Showtime, and Starz.
"At least a couple deals" are expected to close by Friday, but it's unclear if Apple will get all the programming from outside media companies that it wants for its streaming service.
Today's report claims that most of the shows and movies on the streaming service at launch will be from outside partners, not Apple's own shows, so the company is attempting to ensure that there is plenty of content to entice customers to check the service out.
At an all-hands meeting with employees in January after announcing disappointing holiday sales, Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook told employees how critical services are to the company’s future. This trio of new services will be the first major addition to the portfolio for consumers since the company launched Apple Pay in 2014 and Apple Music a year later.The idea of an Apple services bundle is also brought up again in today's report, with Bloomberg's sources stating that Apple could offer the TV service and Apple News service at a discount for anyone who subscribes to both.
Lastly, Apple might take time to detail the company's iPhone-connected credit card, built in partnership with Goldman Sachs. Code named "Project Cookie", Goldman Sachs is said to have nearly 40 people working on the Apple deal, while Apple's side is being led by the Apple Pay team.
To find out more information on what might be announced during the March 25 event, check out our What To Expect guide.
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7 months ago
I keep thinking of Microsoft in the 90s when they entered any field where someone else started to get a foothold because they might lose out. When Grolier Encyclopedia CD-ROMs became a thing, Microsoft had to come out with Encarta.
Does the world need one more way to get HBO?
iTunes and the iTunes Music Store were a real contribution.
Apple Pay is as well.
But not Apple Music. And except for original programming, which is just a way to lock people into your service rather than the plethora of other choices, I don't anticipate them doing anything interesting in video.
It's just to be in that space.
I think the industry is more interesting when everyone does what they're best at rather than trying to do everything. I don't think you can argue there is some hole in the television market that's being unmet, just like there wasn't in music streaming before Apple Music.
Does the world need one more way to get HBO?
iTunes and the iTunes Music Store were a real contribution.
Apple Pay is as well.
But not Apple Music. And except for original programming, which is just a way to lock people into your service rather than the plethora of other choices, I don't anticipate them doing anything interesting in video.
It's just to be in that space.
I think the industry is more interesting when everyone does what they're best at rather than trying to do everything. I don't think you can argue there is some hole in the television market that's being unmet, just like there wasn't in music streaming before Apple Music.
7 months ago
The only game changer they could possibly offer but will never happen would be to offer their whole iTunes movie and tv catalogue including new releases and brand new episodes as part of their streaming package.
It took Music Labels long enough to get it. Now studios are going the opposite direction by offering multiple platforms and expecting people to pay
Maybe some day
It took Music Labels long enough to get it. Now studios are going the opposite direction by offering multiple platforms and expecting people to pay
Maybe some day
7 months ago
Apple TV streaming for only $49.95 USD per month for our Basic package, a paltry $69.95 for Pro and a mere $99.95 for Sooper-Dooper Premium! Our most magical product ever! Trust me! LOL
7 months ago
why would they bundle tv + news? wouldn't it be better to bundle tv + music?
7 months ago
I am not sure I see the service as very compelling at this point. I'll wait to see the presentation, but I have always hoped for streaming of iTunes TV Shows and Movies, along with live TV and original programming. I don't really need a bundle of other services, but we'll see.
7 months ago
This has FAIL written all over it.
Exactly what I was gonna say, word for word. Here’s a prediction for everyone:- US only (for some stupid reason, just like news)
- PG13 shows only, highly curated by Apple’s execs, hence boring
- Content controlled by Apple’s diversity and political police
- Did I mention boring?
I swear I want to be wrong but Apple’s been a ton of disappointments in a row. AirPods and HomePod have been my only hopes that Apple’s future might be bright. All the rest is just overpriced nonsense.
I have the XS Max, think its a great phone, if it didn’t cost 1300€. Maybe around 900€.
Also have a 15 inch MB Pro (2017). Same thing. 3399€, is really worth 2000€.
My bad: iPad Pro is definitely amazing. Love it. Still missing Final Cut Pro and Logic (I can’t even begin to understand why...)
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Does Apple TV still lack the ability to automatically play subsequent episodes of a TV series? That was probably my biggest gripe years ago, which rather sours my expectations for their new streaming service.
No. Netflix for example does this on the Apple TV
7 months ago
why would they bundle tv + news? wouldn't it be better to bundle tv + music?
Why not TV, Music, News and iCloud Drive? Pay once for the whole family?
7 months ago
HBO is crucial! I'm sure Game of Thrones will break records next month.
Why? If you're into GoT, you already have HBO. Adding yet another way to get HBO (how many ways are there now?) isn't going to do anything to GoT viewership, IMO...[ Read All Comments ]
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