World War II Drama 'Masters of the Air' Will Be Apple's First In-House Apple TV+ Series

[MacRumors]

Apple has set up its own internal production studio called "Masters," run by the company's heads of worldwide video, Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht. The studio's first project will be a follow-up series to HBO's "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific" called "Masters of the Air," set to launch exclusively on Apple TV+ (via Variety).

The new show will follow the true story of the American bomber boys in World War II, based on the book of the same name by Donald L. Miller. It will be written by John Orloff, who worked on "Band of Brothers." Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks will also produce "Masters of the Air," reprising their producer roles from the previous shows.

Although Apple has announced numerous TV shows and films for Apple TV+, "Masters of the Air" will be the first piece of content produced and launched in-house from the new production studio. All the shows on Apple TV+ that have been previously announced were created in partnership with other studios, like "Amazing Stories," which was produced through Spielberg's Amblin Television.

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[John Connor]

Please. Stop showing "The Morning Show" for everything to do with Apple TV+.

 

[triangletechie]

Now stuff like this would get me to keep my TV+ subscription.

 

[calzon65]

We had Sony studios and now have Apple studios, which I have a feeling will be successful because Apple has a better distribution solution with a more complete user eco system experience … something Sony could never accmplish.

 

[jonblatho]

All the shows on Apple TV+ that have been previously announced were created in partnership with other studios, like "Amazon Stories," which was produced through Spielberg's Amblin Television.

Wow! This Apple–Amazon partnership has really taken off now!

 

[Duel]

Apple TV+ is going to be very big. Apple have money to hire all the people they want. It’s just matter of time when Apple TV is most famous TV/movie service.

When you think all the services, it’s very hard to find any good original content. Apple is clearly trying to build very strong catalogue of content from the begin and in long run that’s going to be their strong selling point.

 

[earthTOmitchel]

Wow! This Apple–Amazon partnership has really taken off now!

Hahah whoops

 

[lunarworks]

I had my doubts about Apple TV+, it felt like something that would be really difficult to pull off in the face of existing competition, but it really is all coming together nicely. It's already got more stuff for me than Disney+.

 

[breather]

Yes! Finally. Been waiting for this one.

 

[CPx]

Wow. I didn’t watch Pacific, but Band of Brothers was flipping great!

 

[iRutherford]

I'm honestly just waiting for someone to go on a Twitter rant and say how oppressive, demeaning, slavery perpetuating and racist Apple's in-house studio name is.

 

[Dydegu]

The first show I'm genuinely interested in. Loved Band of Brothers.

 

[routine_analyst]

Please. Stop showing "The Morning Show" for everything to do with Apple TV+.

I totally agree. I almost scrolled past this one simply because of those two plastic faces.

 

[Adam089]

Will there be a new AppleTV? The current one is stone old and I will not buy it for that price.

 

[CIA]

Separate from the terrific storytelling, part of what made Band of Brothers and the Pacific so great was the gritty, realistic visuals showing the brutality of war. I wonder if Apple will shy away from the nastier side of combat. Hopefully they won't "Disney" this tale.

War is bloody, the language used in combat isn't clean. It will be interesting to see if they go with a PG version of the air war.

 

[ani4ani]

It would make me sign up for it....been watching the (non) development of this production for 5 years so great that it might finally be happening

Now stuff like this would get me to keep my TV+ subscription.

 

[Ar40]

Separate from the terrific storytelling, part of what made Band of Brothers and the Pacific so great was the gritty, realistic visuals showing the brutality of war. I wonder if Apple will shy away from the nastier side of combat. Hopefully they won't "Disney" this tale.

War is bloody, the language used in combat isn't clean. It will be interesting to see if they go with a PG version of the air war.

the rumors about Apple family’ing up the scripts was debunked a while ago. No truth to it.

The most I can see Apple doing is saying that if violence/language is utilized it should be in the service of the story, rather than for the shock factor.

 

[armandxp]

The studio is called ‘masters’. Or are they talking about their first production.

 

[costeta]

I'll watch anything WWII related.

 

[nburwell]

Now stuff like this would get me to keep my TV+ subscription.

My thoughts exactly. I'll give Apple about a year to beef up the content offering, and I can see myself subscribing. I am a sucker for WWII films and shows anyway.

 

[Cosmosent]

Best thing I've heard so-far regarding Apple TV+, by far !

 

[ipedro]

Will there be a new AppleTV? The current one is stone old and I will not buy it for that price.

I’ve got to believe that Apple isn’t going to miss the opportunity to launch a new AppleTV along with their service at the late October event.

The existing AppleTV is fine but I’ll bet there’ll be a good reason to upgrade, notably better Apple Arcade performance and most likely a new remote.

I’m waiting for a new AppleTV as well. I still have the older version and want to upgrade to 4K but I’m not buying this 2 year old device for full price.

 

[Gudi]

Remember when Apple news were about useful things like new emojis?

 

[palmerc2]

This is the only interesting show thus far in ATV+ in my opinion.

 

[MoreRumors?]

After watching Band of Brothers and the Pacific, which were also produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, I am sure this will do well too.