Peter Stern talks about the new Apple TV app, coming in May. Photo courtesy of Apple

Cupertino, California, USA - March 25, 2019

• Apple’s Original Video Subscription Service in the All-New Apple TV App will Give Users Access to Exclusive Original Shows, Movies and Documentaries

Apple today announced Apple TV+, the new home for the world’s most creative storytellers featuring exclusive original shows, movies and documentaries, coming this fall.

https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-plus/  

Steven Spielberg explains his creative process on stage at Apple’s March 2019 event. Photo courtesy of Apple

Apple TV+, Apple’s original video subscription service, will feature a brand new slate of programming from the world’s most celebrated creative artists, including Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Octavia Spencer, J.J. Abrams, Jason Momoa, M. Night Shyamalan, Jon M. Chu and more.

Oprah concludes the event at Steve Jobs Theater. Photo courtesy of Apple

On the Apple TV app, subscribers will enjoy inspiring and authentic stories with emotional depth and compelling characters from all walks of life, ad-free and on demand.

Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston on stage at Steve Jobs Theater. Photo courtesy of Apple

“We’re honored that the absolute best lineup of storytellers in the world — both in front of and behind the camera — are coming to Apple TV+,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services.
“We’re thrilled to give viewers a sneak peek of Apple TV+ and cannot wait for them to tune in starting this fall. Apple TV+ will be home to some of the highest quality original storytelling that TV and movie lovers have seen yet.”

Kumail Nanjiani shares his story at the Apple March 2019 event. Photo courtesy of Apple

Additionally, Apple debuted the all-new Apple TV app and Apple TV channels coming in May 2019.

https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-app/  

Cindy Lin discusses her favorite features in the new Apple TV app, such as Apple TV channels and a brand-new kids experience. Photo courtesy of Apple

The all-new Apple TV app brings together the different ways to discover and watch shows, movies, sports, news and more in one app across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, smart TVs and streaming devices.

J.J. Abrams introduces Sara Bareilles before her performance at Apple’s March 2019 event. Photo courtesy of Apple

Users can subscribe to and watch new Apple TV channels — paying for only services they want, like HBO, SHOWTIME and Starz — all on demand, available on and offline, with incredible picture quality and sound; enjoy sports, news and network TV from cable and satellite providers as well as purchase or rent iTunes movies and TV shows all within the new, personalized Apple TV app.

Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht announce Apple TV+, Apple’s new streaming video on-demand subscription service. Photo courtesy of Apple

Beginning in May, customers can subscribe to Apple TV channels à la carte and watch them in the Apple TV app, with no additional apps, accounts or passwords required.

Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard at Steve Jobs Theater. Photo courtesy of Apple

Apple TV channels include popular services such as HBO, Starz, SHOWTIME, CBS All Access, Smithsonian Channel, EPIX, Tastemade, Noggin and new services like MTV Hits, with more to be added over time around the world.

Ann Thai unveils Apple Arcade, a new game subscription service launching this fall. Photo courtesy of Apple

The new Apple TV app personalizes what viewers love to watch across their existing apps and services while developing a secure and comprehensive understanding of users’ viewing interests.

Big Bird gets directions from Cody back to Sesame Street from Steve Jobs Theater. Photo courtesy of Apple

The app will offer suggestions for shows and movies from over 150 streaming apps, including Amazon Prime and Hulu, as well as pay-TV services such as Canal+, Charter Spectrum, DIRECTV NOW and PlayStation Vue.

The all-new Apple TV app brings together the different ways to discover and watch shows, movies, sports, news  and more  in one app. Photo courtesy of Apple

Optimum and Suddenlink from Altice will be added later this year.
Network and streaming app availability may vary by country.

The all-new Apple TV app brings together the different ways to discover and watch shows, movies, sports, news  and more  in one app. Photo courtesy of Apple

Additionally, the Apple TV app will become the new home to the hundreds of thousands of movies and TV shows currently available for purchase or rent in the iTunes Store.

The all-new Apple TV app brings together the different ways to discover and watch shows, movies, sports, news  and more  in one app. Photo courtesy of Apple

Availability

• Pricing and availability for the Apple TV+ video subscription service will be announced later this fall.

• The all-new Apple TV app is coming to iPhone, iPad and Apple TV customers in over 100 countries with a free software update this May, and to Mac this fall.

• Through Family Sharing, users can share Apple TV+ and subscriptions to Apple TV channels.

• The Apple TV app will be available on Samsung smart TVs beginning this spring and on Amazon Fire TV, LG, Roku, Sony and VIZIO platforms in the future.

• Later this year, customers with eligible VIZIO, Samsung, LG and Sony smart TVs will be able to effortlessly play videos and other content from their iPhone or iPad directly to their smart TVs with AirPlay 2 support.

The all-new Apple TV app brings together the different ways to discover and watch shows, movies, sports, news  and more  in one app. Photo courtesy of Apple

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984.

Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV.

Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay and iCloud.

Apple’s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it.

Beginning in May, customers can subscribe to Apple TV channels à la carte and watch them in the Apple TV app. Photo courtesy of Apple

Press Contacts

Christine Monaghan
Apple
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(408) 974-8850

Rita Cooper Lee
Apple
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Apple Media Helpline
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(408) 974-2042

Beginning in May, customers can subscribe to Apple TV channels à la carte and watch them in the Apple TV app. Photo courtesy of Apple

Source: Apple Newsroom

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