Apple TV+ launches 'Fraggle Rock: Rock On!' all shot on the iPhone

Apple TV+ is set to get its own brand new "Fraggle Rock" series that shows kids how to have fun while practicing safer social hygiene.

The teaser, which shows Gobo Fraggle dancing to an instrumental version of the show's iconic theme song, doesn't provide much information about what to expect. The video description offers a little clue, though.

"The Fraggles might be apart in separate caves, but they can still find ways to have fun together," Apple says. "Join Gobo, Red, Boober, Mokey, Wembley, and Uncle Traveling Matt for stories and songs that show everyone how we're all connected."

The show aims to help teach children and their families how to have fun while practicing safe social distancing during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Even the producers of the show are taking the premise of safe social distancing seriously. "Fraggle Rock: Rock On!" is entirely shot on iPhone 11 phones from the homes of the production team and individual artists from all over the US.

New mini-episodes will feature music, silliness, and special guests, and will premiere globally for free on Apple TV+, every Tuesday.

18 Comments

Beats 3073 comments · 4 Years

About 4 years ago

Ummm Apple said they passed on the Friends reunion because they wanted TV+ to be all original series'. Fraggle Rock is a reboot.

(I'm not a Friends fan just pointing out the innaccuracies)

And to beat a dead horse iPhone AGAIN proves to be a versatile and cheap tool. Same with iPad. Nowadays you can film an entire series on iPhone and edit on iPad. Both only $2000ish and can potentially return millions.

SpamSandwich 32917 comments · 19 Years

Is Steven Soderbergh directing?

amar99 180 comments · 14 Years

Could they not afford the license for the lyrics?

mjtomlin 2690 comments · 20 Years

Beats said:

Ummm Apple said they passed on the Friends reunion because they wanted TV+ to be all original series'. Fraggle Rock is a reboot.

(I'm not a Friends fan just pointing out the innaccuracies)

And to beat a dead horse iPhone AGAIN proves to be a versatile and cheap tool. Same with iPad. Nowadays you can film an entire series on iPhone and edit on iPad. Both only $2000ish and can potentially return millions.

Technically a “reboot” is a retelling of an original story line and characters. This could hardly be considered that. Nor could it be considered a reunion or even a sequel. These are just familiar characters doing random things.