Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner explore Apple’s evolving theatrical strategy through the success of the Brad Pitt-led F1, questioning what it means for future releases and awards ambitions. They also highlight the overlooked Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target, discuss the platform’s ongoing discovery challenges, preview upcoming titles like Foundation S3 and Chief of War, and debate the growing importance of streaming visibility, especially for Apple TV+. 

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:06 Introduction to Apple TV+ Talk 00:56 The Impact of F1 on Apple Films 10:17 Exploring F1's Plot and Appeal 10:36 Cinema Experience vs. Streaming 15:33 Transition to Prime Target Discussion 18:36 The Overlooked Gems of Apple TV+ 24:55 Upcoming Releases on Apple TV+ 29:25 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

Guests:

Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

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