not interested apple, not interested at all.
It's very clear what Apple is attempting to pull off in the future - create an Apple HBO type entertainment service- but one that can only be viewed on Apple devices. What an outlandish plan.
What a complete waste of time investing in original video content.
I submitted a suggestion in 2013 to use some of it's cash hoard and influence in the music industry to remaster existing and new music in Dolby 5.1. Sony paid Rodger Waters to remaster Dark Side of the Moon in 5.1 for it's SACD format. There were DVD-Audio and HDCD formats from a competing groups of companies. Another format war over licensing fees, which ultimately resulted in all 5.1 audio formats failing.
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HDCP via HDMI and 5.1 audio capable AppleTV, TV, AVRs, etc. would allow a company like Apple to add a premium audio subscription service with 5.1 audio content. Sure, most modern AVR's have DSPs and can simulate 5.1 audio from a 2 channel source, but that does not give the original artist any creative control.
Tim Cook, use some of those billions to pay labels and artists to remaster existing content or create new audio content in 5.1. If you get it out there first, you will have a monopoly for years to come. The labels, artists, and audiophiles will all love it.
I think Apple had a much better quality product, especially software, back when they (relatively) did not make any money.
On the other hand, I don't think TV needs to be full of violence or nudity in order to be successful at being a good show.I think apple’s foray into video will make me puke.
I imagine it all as super safe super pc very beautifully shot saccharine tv.
Three-time Oscar Nominee; and Oscar winner. Three-time Golden Globe nominee; and Golden Globe winner. Two-time BAFTA Nominee; and BAFTA winner. But I guess you hang out on MacRumors, so there's that. For the record, she's a brilliant actress with emotional range and natural humor and timing, and if you knew anything about film and acting you could see why her performance in The Help is revered.I don't know of anybody who's asking for this.
Octavia Spencer isn't a great actress. Unfunny and just loud.
Yep. It was specifically because of that quality that they earned their reputation back, and became the Apple we know today. The reduction in quality that we’ve been seeing will slowly tarnish that same reputation, and by the time you see it in the numbers, it’ll be too late to earn it back. Lots of companies go down this way. They can’t depend on another Steve Jobs to jump in and salvage them this time, though.Making the most revenue and profit does not necessarily mean it is a good thing for the consumer.
I think Apple had a much better quality product, especially software, back when they (relatively) did not make any money.
While that may be so, how much better could Apple be, If say, it just upgraded its frigging computers!Then you woke up from your dream and looked at their most recent earnings and said, “Well I’ll be damned. This is the best company in the world.”
Thank god Mac Rumors posters aren’t deciding. If they were Apple would be some niche company selling desktop computers and nothing else.
I'm not just talking about MR posters. I don't know a single Apple device user (or non-user, for that matter) who has voiced any sort of desire for Apple to come out with a standalone video streaming service a la Netflix, HBO NOW, etc. Clearly they're dumping enough money into this with the idea that there's a market for it-- I just don't know who that market is, based on my personal experience.
[doublepost=1525290949][/doublepost]Lots of bad actors have received awards, and lots of great actors have never received one. Regardless, I don't pay much mind to who has won which awards when I form my own opinion of who is and isn't -- to me -- a good actor.
Yeah, Nickelback has won a ton of awards too. I'd still call them a **** band. Either way, I'm sorry that I appear to have upset you.Three-time Oscar Nominee; and Oscar winner. Three-time Golden Globe nominee; and Golden Globe winner. Two-time BAFTA Nominee; and BAFTA winner. But I guess you hang out on MacRumors, so there's that. For the record, she's a brilliant actress with emotional range and natural humor and timing, and if you knew anything about film and acting you could see why her performance in The Help is revered.
In terms of who's asking for this. I don't even know what that statement is meant to mean, considering we didn't see the show at this point, so we cannot possibly judge how good or not good it might be.
I'm sure there will be all sorts of genres for a variety of tastes and preferences. I just don't really believe that there's some mass, untapped market out there of people that want to stream video content but wouldn't/aren't already doing so via Netflix, Hulu, HBO, or one of the several other services available. Apple would have to offer content that was ridiculously good at an attractive price to get people to ditch one of those other services or add Apple's in addition to those other services.Which can be completely respected....One the other hand, others may / can feel the complete opposite. (Plus her peers in the SAG-Aftra feel differently) But again, it's all subjective. Just pointing out, from an industry standpoint, she's worked consistently & her profile has risen (and she's won awards from different groups....not just one particular organization) so there's a large % of people who do feel she is a good actress.
This genre or project may not be one that you're interested in, but I'm sure there will be others who are. I'm guessing they will be diversifying their content to appeal to various audiences. The Octavia Spencer & Reese Witherspoon projects will be clearing be marketed to those audience interested in those genres.
I'm sure there will be additional projects for different genres...I'm thinking they'll want as much of the "original hit series" piece of the pie as possible.
Then you woke up from your dream and looked at their most recent earnings and said, “Well I’ll be damned. This is the best company in the world.”
According to you, Richest = BestThen you woke up from your dream and looked at their most recent earnings and said, “Well I’ll be damned. This is the best company in the world.”