2017-01-14

TechReview | Apple Going 'Hollywood' With New Content Plan (video)

Domain Mondo's weekly review of technology news:

Feature •  Technology giant Apple Inc. (apple.com | $AAPL) has reportedly been in talks with veteran Hollywood producers about buying rights to originally scripted television programs. The move could be transformative for Hollywood and help offset slowing sales for Apple:


Apple Going 'Hollywood' With New Content Plan. Video above published by WSJ.com on Jan 13, 2017.

Apple's Plan To Enter Original Content Space | Tech Bet | CNBC.com:

Video above published on Jan 12, 2017: Apple's plans to create its own TV shows and movies in order to compete with rival streaming services. See also:

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