Apple Orders Two-Part Oprah Winfrey Biographical Documentary

[MacRumors]

Apple has ordered a two-part Oprah biographical documentary for its TV+ streaming service, reports Deadline.

Academy Award-winner Kevin MacDonald is re-teaming with Emmy-nominated producer Lisa Erspamer and her banner Happy Street Entertainment on the project. The pair previously made Whitney Houston biographical doc Whitney.

The documentary will reportedly chronicle 25 years of American history "through the lens of one show and one woman who rose from humble roots to become a globally famous talk show host, producer, actress and philanthropist." MacDonald will direct, while Emmy nominee Rolake Bamgbose will serve as showrunner.

The project joins a growing list of shows Apple is working on with Winfrey's Harpo Studios, following a multi-year deal between the two companies that was inked back in 2018. They include "The Oprah Conversation," "Oprah's Book Club" podcast, and "Oprah Talks COVID-19," all of which are available to stream.

Article Link: Apple Orders Two-Part Oprah Winfrey Biographical Documentary

 

[farewelwilliams]

should just rename TV+ to Oprah+

 

[Mike_Trivisonno]

Not a fan.

 

[fivenotrump]

Will appeal to some I suppose: not to anyone I know though.

 

[Onexy]

Apple Old People TV

 

[msp3]

So do we get to know about about how she procured girls for Jeffrey Epstein, or covered up for Harvey Weinstein? Most of these "celebrities" are truly evil people

 

[rmoliv]

Enough of her!

 

[Marbles1]

There's such a strange fetishisation of this tv presenter.

 

[bklement]

Just stop wasting shareholder money.

And from the globally famous part, she's only know here because she's constantly mentioned in Married with children.

 

[GreenPixel]

So do we get to know about about how she procured girls for Jeffrey Epstein, or covered up for Harvey Weinstein? Most of these "celebrities" are truly evil people

For those in doubt, a picture says a thousand words. So here's a couple thousand.

 

[calstanford]

Mariah Carrey, Oprah Winfrey - Apple is going for the big names of the 90s and early 2000s. Nice but erm.. yea I cancelled my (free) TV+ before they'll start charging me for this

 

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Mariah Carrey, Oprah Winfrey - Apple is going for the big names of the early 90s and early 2000s. Nice but erm.. yea I cancelled my (free) TV+ before they'll start charging me for this

There is that Billie Eilish documentary coming out next month

 

[xxray]

Oprah must be pulling in hella customers for Apple

 

[femike]

Maybe Apple is trying to discourage people from signing up.

 

[yegon]

Save me.

Or at least give ATV+ the option to click “not interested” so it ceases to appear.

 

[darthbane2k]

There's such a strange fetishisation of this tv presenter.

She has a god complex and Apple are indulging her.
Bet this 'documentary' was her idea and one of the terms of her agreement with Apple.

 

[IIGS User]

If she makes money for Apple, that's all that matters to them.

I'm not a fan of hers, and I don't understand the obsession, but if she puts eyeballs on the screen and draws subs, it's a valid business move.

I'm more Interested in the next season of "For All Mankind" dropping in February....

 

[iapplelove]

I blew off the free trials of Apple TV a few times now. All seems like filler content to me.

 

[cakeloverpro]

For those in doubt, a picture says a thousand words. So here's a couple thousand.

you sir. made me proud. call out the bs, make them own their mistakes.

regarding who the hell will watch it? I heard they ( PBS ) are going to take me away from my parents and put me in a re-education camp . I will be feed ample dose of approved viewing of Seasme Street and Oprah / Apple TV.

 

[hrMACnstuff]

looks like it stepped off the set of rupauls drag race. (with apologies to rupaul)

 

[doomfront]

*shrug* I like Oprah, a lot actually. Especially considering she was raised in extreme poverty and suffered from sexual abuse from nearly every male in her life as a child. Then becoming one of if not the first black billionaire. She definitely has a story worth telling

 

[MrTechAdvice]

i love Oprah. But my God! This is too much Oprah on this streaming service.

 

[Canada420]

Hard pass. 1980s is calling, they want their TV host back.

 

[Marbles1]

Save me.

Or at least give ATV+ the option to click “not interested” so it ceases to appear.

That's a frustrating thing about ATV+ despite it being an apple product, it's the least 'personal' thing they've produced. No option to dislike specific shows and not be told about them again. No option to remove whatever political stuff they're trying to hawk.

And this is increasingly bizarre as it's so often US focussed, but Apple market this to the world.

 

[Rojaaemon]

Is this part of Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) to help dismantle systemic barriers to opportunity and combat injustices faced by communities of color, announced recently?