Apple TV+ Shares Trailer for Original Film 'Palmer' Starring Justin Timberlake, Debuts January 29

[MacRumors]

Apple today shared the trailer for "Palmer," an original film starring Justin Timberlake, who plays a former college football phenomenon who returns to his hometown after a stint in prison. The film is set to debut exclusively on Apple TV+ on January 29.

Here is how Apple described the film earlier this year:

Written by Cheryl Guerriero, "Palmer" follows a former college football phenomenon named Eddie Palmer (played by Timberlake) who, after a stint in prison, returns to his hometown to get his life back on track. There, he faces not only lingering conflicts from his past but also a much more surprising challenge as he finds himself suddenly in charge of a unique young boy who has been abandoned by his wayward mother. Along with Timberlake, "Palmer" stars Juno Temple, Academy Award nominee June Squibb, Alisha Wainright, and introduces Ryder Allen.

"Palmer" is produced by Sidney Kimmel, John Penotti, Charlie Corwin, Daniel Nadler and Academy Award winner Charles B. Wessler.

Apple's streaming video service is accessible through the Apple TV app on a variety of platforms, including the Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV box, Xbox One and newer, PS4 and newer, select Roku devices, select smart TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG, Vizio, and more, and on the web at tv.apple.com. The service costs $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year.

(Thanks, Aaron!)

Article Link: Apple TV+ Shares Trailer for Original Film 'Palmer' Starring Justin Timberlake, Debuts January 29

 

[yaxomoxay]

ok, this one sounds interesting.

 

[MrTechAdvice]

Should I be happy this is coming to Apple TV+ soon? or should I be sad this won't be in theaters like the WB 2021 slate?

 

[Jxdawg]

Looks great! Juno Temple was awesome in Ted Lasso!

 

[contacos]

I always find it so weird that streamers (not just Apple) call something "Original" when all they did was buy the rights after it was completed.

 

[DotCom2]

Looks promising.

 

[EmotionalSnow]

I always find it so weird that streamers (not just Apple) call something "Original" when all they did was buy the rights after it was completed.

The term ‘Exclusive’ would probably be more fitting

 

[gammamonk]

The movie looks great after watching the trailer, but now I'm pretty sure I've seen every important detail of the story already...

 

[MrTechAdvice]

I always find it so weird that streamers (not just Apple) call something "Original" when all they did was buy the rights after it was completed.

It's a new project that's original to their streaming service that you won't find on any other service. For example, if they buy the rights to AHS it's an original if you can only watch it on that platform.

 

[toph2toast]

I always find it so weird that streamers (not just Apple) call something "Original" when all they did was buy the rights after it was completed.

I think the word "original" is meant to represent that it's not based on a book or some other already-released media. It's an original story by the writers/directors/producers.

 

[yaxomoxay]

I always find it so weird that streamers (not just Apple) call something "Original" when all they did was buy the rights after it was completed.

I mean, some canned/frozen food is advertised as "Fresh"...

 

[MrTechAdvice]

Looks great! Juno Temple was awesome in Ted Lasso!

yeahhh i noticed lol quite shocked tho tbh

 

[rmoliv]

Apple is ticking all the boxes.

 

[contacos]

It's a new project that's original to their streaming service that you won't find on any other service. For example, if they buy the rights to AHS it's an original if you can only watch it on that platform.

but then Exclusive would seem more fitting no?

 

[BWhaler]

Looks great.

trailer gives away too much. Trick nowadays is to stop watching trailers about 60% into them.

anyway, app,e tv+ is fantastic imho.

 

[apparatchik]

So, I already saw the whole film, who makes these trailers? hahaha

 

[Kabeyun]

trailer gives away too much. Trick nowadays is to stop watching trailers about 60% into them.

True, but you should look at trailers from 50 years ago. Many of them practically showed the whole movie.

 

[Mike_Trivisonno]

True, but you should look at trailers from 50 years ago. Many of them practically showed the whole movie.

And they all started with a voice saying, "In a world..."

 

[triton100]

Dam this looks good.

 

[Mrjetsondc]

he soon enters a rap competition

his knees weak

arms heavy

mom’s spaghetti

 

[jtrenthacker]

The movie looks great after watching the trailer, but now I'm pretty sure I've seen every important detail of the story already...

I just watched and feel the exact same. Why do they feel the need to show every major plot point in the trailer?

 

[CarlJ]

I always find it so weird that streamers (not just Apple) call something "Original" when all they did was buy the rights after it was completed.

I got the impression that that was more to mean this is not based on a story or franchise that’s been elsewhere - it’s not a remake or adaptation of a comic book or TV show, and you haven’t seen it elsewhere, rather than, “Tim Cook make this with his own hands.”

It’s extremely common for a film to be made by production company that was spun up just for that film, which has negotiated deals with studios for financing and such, and the film may end up being released by a different studio/entity than was originally planned.

 

[Zwhaler]

I always find it so weird that streamers (not just Apple) call something "Original" when all they did was buy the rights after it was completed.

I agree, but that's the perk you get for buying the rights.

 

[PickUrPoison]

but then Exclusive would seem more fitting no?

You’re trying to apply a dictionary definition to a term of art. In the industry, it’s called an “original,” it’s not really up for debate.

 

[C DM]

I got the impression that that was more to mean this is not based on a story or franchise that’s been elsewhere - it’s not a remake or adaptation of a comic book or TV show, and you haven’t seen it elsewhere, rather than, “Tim Cook make this with his own hands.”

I think the word "original" is meant to represent that it's not based on a book or some other already-released media. It's an original story by the writers/directors/producers.

Generally in this type of context the connotation is more about who owns the rights rather than the nature of the content.