Apple's 'Carpool Karaoke' TV Series to Debut on August 8

[Naraxus]

Well Apple's not making Macs anymore so they might as well do something with all that money...

 

[btrach144]

A lot of shows on Apple music are cringe worthy. Why does this shock people?

 

[and 1989 others]

I hope they integrate this release with Ping.

 

[WannaGoMac]

Such an embarrassment.

Beat me too it.

Can't innovate anymore my butt...

 

[bobenhaus]

I see Apple becoming another Google and killing off projects left and right .

 

[Swift]

Of course, Apple bought a property that was already popular. This is the first step. They are ironing out the production process, and I'd bet they will have something substantial rolling in the next two years. Or they could just buy Netflix! Netflix started mailing DVDs to homes. How many years have they been streaming? Amazon has humongous servers and expertise about distributing and streaming digital-- but Amazon movies wasn't an overnight event. What I envision, at a bare minimum, is replacing cable boxes and tuners. Pay for cable. Then have your choice of programming with YouTube video, Amazon Channels, Direct TV NOW, etc. Apple will need to have programming for the Apple TV. Then you can have a choice of programming. Note to Apple: put an antenna jack on the Apple TV. As soon as the newest ATSC 3.0 is ready, download the update. A TV with that content will end the "cable channels". Then let the cables compete with Apple, Amazon, Google Chromecast, etc. Or die as anything but an Internet provider.

 

[bitfactory]

Can't wait to miss it.

 

[HopefulHumanist]

Not surprised to see the hate here; a lot of people on this site are negative 24/7.

I'm not someone that was looking for to this initially but I couldn't help but enjoy the ad. Everyone is just goofing off and having a good time. I love music and like seeing other people enjoy themselves, so I'll most likely end up checking this out when it drops.

 

[bdkennedy1]

This is so stupid. Why would they take a segment from a late night talk show and produce it into anything? What's next, and whole show dedicated to Letterman's top 10?

If Apple wants to dip their toes into content creation with streaming video, this is not it. Purchasing Netflix when it was below $95 a share in 2015 would have been a better idea than this crap.

This is the Microsoft version of Apple, back when Microsoft was arrogant and stupid in the late 90's. They aren't focused on what they do best, they are panicking and trying to do too many stupid things to stay relevant.

 

[zombierunner]

I might watch some bits on youtube

 

[Born Again]

ive been waiting too long for this!

not.

 

[Steve01234]

Good reason to get a RoKu

 

[jeffreyg]

Oh dear. It is becoming seriously embarrassing being what others might consider an "Apple Fanboy". Kill me now.

 

[MR.Raul]

Not looking forward to this, but I am hoping it is a success on some level. I see Netflix putting out tons of original content (some sticks, some is crap) and I see no reason why Apple couldn't do the same thing, only better.

I don't think Apple can do what Netflix have done, cause they are too politicly correct.

 

[Nicksd84]

Only 2 years after it was relevant. Lol

 

[C DM]

Promoting role models from hell.. Great work.

The horror of athletes, musicians, actors, etc.

 

[IbisDoc]

Worst idea for a series.........................ever.

 

[Macaholic868]

Why? Start with making good computers. If you can do that then maybe branch into video or, better yet, buy Netflix who already knows how to do it.

 

[Mouse man]

Such an embarrassment.

Really? An embarrassment for who? You and your precious Apple ego? Oh know. Poor snowflake

 

[DNichter]

I don't think Apple can do what Netflix have done, cause they are too politicly correct.

That's a fair point. They do embrace rap artists though and that can be the opposite. Dr. Dre, for example, and his new show. I am guessing there will be some elements of it that Apple won't be comfortable with.

 

[shaunp]

Apple, stop messing around and go make some computers! This is what we all want, not a feeble attempt at entertainment.

 

[NMBob]

When did it become OK to be so distracted while you are driving?

 

[jdillings]

That's a fair point. They do embrace rap artists though and that can be the opposite. Dr. Dre, for example, and his new show. I am guessing there will be some elements of it that Apple won't be comfortable with.

Doubtful. They currently have no problem having him front and center despite his past convictions for assaulting women (not to mention his misogynistic lyrics).

 

[a0me]

I'm so glad I don't have to watch this.

I'd be interested to know who will be forced to watch a show exclusive to Apple Music subscribers. Will this be an unskippable 30 minute video played back before iTunes lets you listen to your music?

 

[rumplestiltskin]

Carpool Karaoke? Really? I'm going to buy an AppleTV for that dreck?