You might be surprised. The global audience for F1, much like football/soccer, is truly massive. Something close to two billion people. Meanwhile, it appears the trend toward superhero reboots and science fiction franchises has about run its course.
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Report: Apple TV+ Pivoting Movie Strategy Amid Disappointing Performance
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Yes, but to be fair, even good movies have a run of 2 weeks on the big screens and movie theatres.
100% support this idea.
The Napoleon project was a disaster from all points of view, not only from a historical perspective. This garbage movie from Ridley Scott should never have been financed. It's a shame Apple produced it.
And yet they can't slap together a 12" Apple Silicon MacBook that would cost zippo to make, gen a profit, and cause as much buzz as a movie...
But then Apple execs won't get to hang with the celebs in those LA parties (and that's a bullet point driver in their decision making... not huge, but it's a swaying one)
On every other major streaming service. Nothing wrong with trying to offer something different. But, maybe, they should decide to be an "art house" service and stick with it - instead of such also-rans in the "people walking away from explosions in slow motion" ouvre such as "The Family Plan", "Ghosted" and "Argyle" that would have been "majority appeal" if they had been any good (seriously, just watch Kingsman or the original True Lies three times instead...). OK, so the first two are better than Dismal+'s official "True Lies" rehash, but then...
The Apple version is already a lot more pew-pew space adventure-y than the books which it is supposed to be based on...
Dump movies and get into serious gaming … it’s a billion dollar industry that hauls in new users annually - those young users will become buyers of other Apple products and services.
Scoop up a bunch of big-name gaming studios to start and go against Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo (or just buy them!)
Scoop up a bunch of big-name gaming studios to start and go against Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo (or just buy them!)
2 billion? Rush (2013) had box office 98m. And that was a fairly known and well received movie made from 30m. Hardly a raging success.
There are dozens of excellent movies made in the world every year. In Americas, in Europe, in Asia, in Africa... Most will never be visible in the US. Apple is trying to reinvent the wheel and they make it square. Their movies are bad, boring, arrogant, expensive and pointless.
In fact, they reflect what Apple has become.
In fact, they reflect what Apple has become.
Netflix used to ship DVDs.
People want good shows and good movies. They don't need this to make sense.
The film industry is struggling, especially in the United States. When big actors voice their ideological opinions, it often comes at a cost. Similarly, movies that delve into social issues don't appeal to many viewers. 🤷♂️
Couldn’t get through the first episode. So boring.
Bringing movies to streaming so soon after theatrical release or instead of theatrical release has devalued the theater going experience for many many people. All movies are basically now “direct to video” in the eyes of the public. A movie thrown into a bin with hundreds of others psychologically makes it not really worth watching to the casual movie watcher.
On top of that the quality of movies may have changed over the years.
On top of that the quality of movies may have changed over the years.
And a real rivalry, of two larger than life figures, two actors that filled their roles excellently, taking place during one of the most famous seasons of the sport.
Excellent movie, btw.
They should try making something with a low budget - that way you can't afford to have a 900 consultants that ruin the thing. Maybe either split the tv+ app from the store / library OR add other peoples movies and shows so it's worth actually subscribing. Right now there's no reason to pay a sub for a few shiny over produced, over consulted pieces.
For me, Apple's problem with their series and movie production is that they are technically high-quality, but they lack inspiration and emotion... they are too calculated and designed to win awards. Sometimes they hit the mark in capturing the viewer's interest, but most of the time they don't.
The 70’s; the most political decade in history, also was the golden age of movies. And they also had the reactionaries complaining. Same old same old.
Still, most movies today are pretty bad. Agree.
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Yes, but what is "it" doing to Apple's reputation? Apple seems to continue to rank just as high or higher on reputation or admired company lists since getting into the movie/streaming business.
However, going back to the comment I had replied to, I just don't see Apple’s involvement in the movie/streaming business having any impact on iOS or other development. There have been on and off issues with iOS bugs and other things well before Apple ever got into the movies/streaming.
I agree, but it's not just an Apple problem. That's exactly what I could feel after watching "Oppenheimer", for instance. Movie production is a "risky" business. Now they try to please everyone, win awards, and "offend" no one. Most movies are too flat.
Or/and... I'm getting too old.
With that (flawed) logic, why'd go to see films in cinemas at all? Everything is coming to a streaming platform sooner or later.