Apple Inks Deal for 'A Christmas Carol' Musical Starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell

[dannyyankou]

I Hope Apple like the word F***

You realize Will Ferrell was in Elf? Lol.

 

[Jakexb]

Think Different company is becoming 'Do the same **** as everyone else' company.

Is there any other computer/phone/tablet/etc maker producing their own tv and movie content? Seems pretty different tbh.

 

[44267547]

Wow I didn't realize how old Will Farrell was getting.

Actually, he’s not that old, he’s only 52. But he is showing more aging here in this picture. But still, a hilarious guy.

 

[Rocko99991]

Wow I didn't realize how old Will Farrell was getting.

Yeah, people age.
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Actually, he’s not that old, he’s only 52. But he is showing more aging here in this picture. But still, a hilarious guy.

On screen, a jerk in person.

 

[Vermifuge]

A Christmas Carol is just so.... tired. How many adaptations do we need? Every sitcom, cartoon, and drama seems to take a stab at it sooner or later. There are countless movie adaptations as well. Between Disney, Scrooged and Patrick Stewart... does the world really care about another version?
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So this is what Apple execs think the company should be spending its money on?

Supposedly they don't get involved in the process. But maybe they should have in this instance.

 

[Cold_Beaver]

Christmas is in December. My free trial over in November. So close

 

[minivini]

OMG
Deadpool vs Mugatu based on the Christmas Carol format! 100% will watch...
😂

 

[hagjohn]

Sounds totally horrific and a must miss.

 

[m4mario]

But is it for this holiday season or next year’s? Too late for this year I suppose.

 

[JosephAW]

I have a bad feeling about this.

 

[PickUrPoison]

Yes. Because much of originality is dead in hollywood.

Personally, I wouldn’t blame the Apple hate on Hollywood—that’s on the posters.

re: originality of content nowadays, many think we’re in a “golden age”. Maybe stop watching superhero movies?

 

[Vermifuge]

But there’s a reason Apple, Netflix, Warners and Paramount were in a “heated” bidding war for this property, don’t you think?

Because Hollywood (Including Apple) still favor reboots, sequels and cinematic universes based on existing properties.

 

[lunarworks]

If you're upset about this one, you're probably dead inside.

 

[DevNull0]

Is there any other computer/phone/tablet/etc maker producing their own tv and movie content? Seems pretty different tbh.

Amazon for one. They make tablets and computer products, smart speakers, etc. And they've produced their own tv and movie content for years.

 

[falainber]

Is there any other computer/phone/tablet/etc maker producing their own tv and movie content? Seems pretty different tbh.

That sounds like a wrong type of "different". What's next? Are they going into song writing?

BTW, Amazon produces both hardware and TV content.

 

[PickUrPoison]

Because Hollywood (Including Apple) still favor reboots, sequels and cinematic universes based on existing properties.

Many say we’re in a golden age of content. There certainly are a lot of superhero movies, but if you’re bored with them, don’t watch them. Reboots and sequels are nothing new, I don’t think they’re responsible for the ironic use of Apple hate memes.

 

[Vermifuge]

Many say we’re in a golden age of content. There certainly are a lot of superhero movies, but if you’re bored with them, don’t watch them. Reboots and sequels are nothing new, I don’t think they’re responsible for the ironic use of Apple hate memes.

Heed you're own advice on memes. FIN

 

[DevNull0]

I have a bad feeling about this.

I usually love a good Christmas Carol remake. But I can't begin to describe my loathing for Will Farrell. This is going to be a hard, hard pass for me unless they recast it, in which case it would probably become a must watch.

 

[konqerror]

Is there any other computer/phone/tablet/etc maker producing their own tv and movie content? Seems pretty different tbh.

Besides Amazon, as the others have pointed out, Sony has been making TV, movies and music for over 30 years.

 

[PickUrPoison]

Heed you're own advice on memes. FIN

I don’t have any trouble avoiding overused Apple hate memes, thanks anyway.

If Apple’s TV+ content upsets you, don’t watch it—problem solved. Not every title will appeal to every viewer, there’s really no reason to think it would.

 

[MoreRumors?]

Yes. Because much of originality is dead in hollywood.

You hit the nail right on the head. There is way too many reboots on TV and movie.

I can’t believe how much each of them is asking and Apple willing to shell out the money.

 

[LethalOptical]

I Hope Apple like the word F***

I know I do

 

[markyr17]

I am completely fascinated by this Apple TV stuff. I honestly can't tell if Apple is genius or insane to pursue this, but I do appreciate that they're going all in. Hey, if you're going to do it, do it big.

Best case, they're trying to make the TV equivalent of the blue imessage bubble. Shows and movies that will make people feel left if they're not (or can't) watch them. It nudges you toward Apple products and de-commodifies the tech. Anyone can have a nice screen, but you'll be missing out on water cooler conversations about shows and movies with your Android life.

Or, you just buy an apple tv

 

[omihek]

Why does Apple TV+ have to be so booooooring?

Wait it's already November 1st where you're at and Apple TV+ is boring? Spoiler alert!

 

[Rojaaemon]

Just trying to imagine being a journalist reporting that two well-known actors (I know one of them) will make "staggering" $$$multi-millions starring in "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens and not mentioning which roles they will be payed to play.

I can see Will Ferrell as Mr Magoo, but which part will the other guy get paid so much for?