Apple spent $ 6 billion to make TV programs for Apple TV + service

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A new report from the Financial Times shows that Apple has spent more than $ 6 billion on original TV and movie programs for the upcoming Apple TV + stream service later this year.

Previous sources said that Apple originally intended to spend $ 1 billion for project executives Apple TV +, Jamie Erlicht and Zach Van Amburg, but now this number may be even bigger than that.

In particular, hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent exclusively for the “The Morning Show” – one of the most notable programs of Apple TV + service with the presence of cult stars such as Jennifer Aniston and Reese. Witherspoon and Steve Carell. Previous rumors suggest that Aniston and Witherspoon will earn $ 1.15 million for each episode of the show.

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The cost for The Morning Show has now exceeded 15 million USD per episode – the amount HBO spent for the last season of Game of Thrones.

Previous rumors suggest that Apple has spent the same amount of money with “See”, a fictional film in which the majority of the world’s population is wiped out by a virus and the rest is blind. “See” starred “Aquaman” Jason Momoa, with a budget of up to $ 15 million per episode.

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Although $ 6 billion is much higher than originally planned, Apple has not been able to match Netflix’s projected $ 15 billion budget in 2019, but in return Apple also offers generous payment terms. Zoom in to help them get more compelling content. Apple is paying in advance for the production process, “whenever certain milestones are achieved.”

Apple said its Apple TV + service will be released this fall and sources from the Financial Times say Apple plans to launch the service “within two months” before Disney’s November 12 launch. Plus.

Meanwhile a separate report by Bloomberg said, Apple TV + service will cost $ 9.99 per month, including free trial period.

The report from Bloomberg also added that Apple plans to launch Apple TV + in November, and is still considering how these programs will debut. Apple is expected to release 3 episodes of TV shows at the same time and then every week.

“The Morning Show”, “See”, “Amazing Stories” and “Truth be Told” will be the first shows to be released and Apple plans to continue to release original content on a regular basis in the future.

Refer to MacRumors

 

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