Apple is a contender to buy canceled 'Coyote Vs. Acme' movie from Warner Bros

Warner Bros. has reconsidered its decision to not screen animated feature "Coyote Vs. Acme" following significant backlash, and is preparing screenings for a possible acquisition by Apple or other streamers.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 6

'Max' streaming service combines HBO Max & Discovery+, launches May 23

The new service that combines HBO Max and Discovery+ has been officially announced and confirms the rumored "Max" name.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 22

Chaos reigns in Discovery+ & HBO Max streaming service merger

In a confusing move, Warner Bros. Discover may be planning to keep Discovery+ as a standalone service while still launching a new combined Discovery+ and HBO Max streaming platform.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 7

Warner Bros exec JP Richards named Apple TV+ head of marketing strategy

Apple has appointed current Warner Bros executive JP Richards the head of film marketing strategy for Apple TV+ as part of its original content strategy.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 5

'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' lands on iPhone in 25 more countries

Niantic and WB Games is expanding the availability of the wildly-popular 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite," bringing the AR-based iOS game to 25 more countries around the world just one day after the title launched in just four major markets.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 1

'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' for iPhone launches June 21 in UK & US

Niantic and WB Games will be releasing the long-awaited 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' to the public on Friday, with users in the United States and the United Kingdom the first to gain access to the iPhone AR game that combines 'Pokemon Go' gameplay with the magical film and book universe.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 0

'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' opens up to public beta in Australia and New Zealand

Niantic and WB Games is starting to allow iOS users to play 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite,' the 'Pokemon Go' follow-up based on the JK Rowling book franchise, with open betas in Australia and New Zealand allowing fans of the series to try out the AR game on their iPhone.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 0

First look at 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' for iPhone given by 'Pokemon Go' creator Niantic

Niantic and WB Games has offered more information on what to expect from the upcoming 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' game for iOS, a follow-up to 'Pokemon Go' that takes advantage of AR to bring the magic-based franchise to real world, via the iPhone's screen.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 3

Niantic follows up 'Pokemon Go' with 'Harry Potter' AR game for iPhone

Game developer Niantic's follow-up to the popular 'Pokemon Go' could end up being a similar game but within a different major franchise, with 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' being prepared for launch sometime in 2018, complete with augmented reality and travel-based gameplay elements.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 0

Studios shift from DVD to iTunes to distribute Oscar nominees

Movie studios are seeking to distribute their award nominated films to Academy and Screen Actors Guild voters using Apple's iTunes rather than conventional DVDs, in hopes of limiting piracy of the pre-release films.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 42

Apple executives dodge data center, FaceTime questions in earnings call

As usual, Apple's executives kept close to a carefully prepared script on the company's stellar financial results, being careful not to reveal too much about the company's future plans, including its data center cloud services and broader open support for FaceTime video calling.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 34

Labels making specific demands in latest iTunes talks

Record labels negotiating the removal of copy protecting measures from tracks sold on the iTunes Store are each looking for Apple to agree to certain concessions, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 17 years ago 50

Rumor: Apple's iTunes going DRM-free starting Tuesday [u]

Apple is believed to be on the verge of an end-of-year push that would start by finally offering unprotected iTunes Store music from all major labels and would switch a special post-holiday campaign giving away music and videos to Europeans.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 109

Warner Bros said to have signed on for iTunes movie rentals

Major motion picture studio Warner Bros, which was reported earlier this month to be mulling a deal with Apple to offer up its catalog for a new iTunes rental service, is now said to have inked a deal with the iTunes operator that will see its films available through the service at launch.

Prince McLean 18 years ago 50

Warner Bros, Paramount join iTunes movie rental discussions

Apple is closing in on agreements with almost all of the major motion picture studios for an iTunes movie rental service that will serve up 24-hour rentals for $3.99 a pop, according to a published report.

Katie Marsal 18 years ago 58

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