We all know about Apple TV, the streaming television box you can rent and buy movies on from your living room. So what was the big deal with the tech giant's CEO announcing Apple TV Plus this week? On Tuesday the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Stephen Spielberg took to the stage with Tim Cook, to introduce the new streaming service, offering original content ready to rival Netflix and Hulu. Launching in May, you'll have all that fresh content at your fingertips through the Apple TV app on iOS, Mac, and wherever else you get your TV. That's not all though - some big names are backing it including Steve Carrell, Reese Witherspoon and Jason Momoa.

Ali May, Writer and Broadcaster 0:37

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When the Matrix hit screens twenty years ago it took audiences by storm. Not only did it turn Keanu Reeves, Lawrence Fishburne and Carrie-Anne Moss into globally recognized superstars, but it also redefined what a sci-fi-action film could be. With gravity-defying stunts, beautifully choreographed fight scenes and a fashion style that defined future cool, it instantly became a pop culture phenomenon. But beyond the visuals, beyond its pure entertainment value, it had many of us questioning what in our lives was real and what was something resembling the Matrix.

David Chalmers, Director of Center for Mind, Brain and Consciousness at NYU 02:06

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At long last, the National Museum of Qatar is officially open, offering a spectacular window into the culture, heritage and history of the region. This sprawling complex - about the size of Heathrow airport's Terminal two didn't come cheap, with an estimated price tag of nearly 450 million dollars, but when it comes to creating a hub for arts and culture, Qatar has pulled out all the stops. Showcase's Aadel Haleem was in Doha for the opening.

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Korean violinist Bomsori Kim doesn't go anywhere without her violin. This vibrant multi-award winning instrumentalist tours with her 18th Century violin crafted by Yohan Baptista Guadanini who's regarded as one of the finest craftsmen of string instruments in history. Bomsori's exceptional talent has been recognised by many of the world's finest orchestras and some of the most prominent conductors. She recently visited Turkey for three performances alongside the Tek-fen Philharmonic Orchestra. Showcase's Aadel Haleem had had the chance to sit down with Kim to discuss her passion for classical music, how Koreans have a love for Turkey and her latest musical release.

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In this episode of Showcase;

Sorolla: Master of Light at London's National Gallery 01:01

The Last Blockbuster in America 05:23

Taylor Morden, Producer and Director at PopMotion Pictures 09:16

Bomsori Kim in Turkey 16:29

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Remember the phrase "be kind, rewind? It evokes a kind of nostalgia for a pre-on demand, pre-streaming way of life - when watching movies at home involved actually having to leave your house. Many who did head to a Blockbuster video store which served up videos and DVDs the way McDonald's served up burgers. With thousands of stores across North America, they quickly put 'ma and pa' video stores out of business, before Netflix and other online platforms put them out of business. With the exception of one diehard holdout, in Bend Oregon USA.

Taylor Morden, Producer and Director at PopMotion Pictures 03:20

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Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida is quite possibly one of the most famous artists… you've never heard of. A Spanish master lauded for his incredible skill at portraying light and colour, he even has a museum named after him. And yet, outside his native Spain, his name is not often heard. That's all about to change, as London's prestigious National Gallery stages the first 'major retrospective' of his work in more than 100 years. And Miranda Atty was at the opening.

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In this episode of Showcase;

The EY Exhibition: Van Gogh and Britain 0:48

Willem-Jan Verlinden, Art historian 05:44

Shortcuts 10:26

From Art Dubai to Sharjah Biennial 11:29

Deniz Caglar, Art advisor & curator 12:31

Ben Frost at Sonar 2019 16:47

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These are the stories we could call an arts-oriented tale of two cities. The first, Art Dubai, one of the few international art fairs showcasing work from Ethiopia to Beijing. The other, the Sharjah Biennial, considered a significant influence when it comes to representing art from across the region. Twin events, in neighbouring cities, both uniting the global art community.

Deniz Caglar, Art advisor & curator 0:35

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He describes his music as "militant, post-classical electronica". Australian producer-composer Ben Frost recently unleashed those sounds in front of an eager Istanbul crowd as part of Sonar 2019 - a festival dedicated to uniting music and technology. Showcase's Aadel Haleem got a chance to sit down with Frost to talk about his music... as well as the importance of giving his audience a "360-degree experience."

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