Live Activities won’t be able to refresh as frequently in iOS 18
According to feedback that a developer received from Apple, Live Activities won’t be able to update as often as they were able to in iOS 17 and prior. While this won’t affect most apps, it’s still a change worth talking about. more…

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Today in Apple history: iMac G5 takes a page out of the iPod’s playbook
On August 31, 2004, Apple launched the iMac G5, its all-in-one white plastic computer that looked like the world's biggest iPod. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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18 hidden features in iOS 18 that Apple didn’t tell you about
The upcoming iPhone software update packs many more tiny features and small improvements that Apple did not mention or talk about. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Labor Day sale: 20% off iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, iPad stands and more
Apple Labor Day sale: Get 20% off in the Cult of Mac Store's Labor Day deals on SwitchEasy Apple accessories. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Apple @ Work: Testing for Apple’s new Operating Systems
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. As an Apple admin, it’s that time of year again: with Apple’s beta programs now open for macOS Sequoia, iOS and iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2, it’s crucial to start your testing. This isn’t just lip service—it’s essential to ensure that your current infrastructure and applications will function smoothly with the new operating systems. Testing can seem brutal when there are countless other priorities, but here are some key tips to help you prepare effectively before the official releases. more…

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Mockup reveals iPhone 16 Pro’s gold titanium color
An iPhone 16 Pro render shows off its new gold titanium finish, with the color option supposedly making a comeback this year. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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X officially blocked in Brazil; court demands Apple remove it from the App Store
Following a dispute between Elon Musk and the Brazilian Supreme Court, the social network X has been officially banned from Brazil as of this Friday evening. As a result, the court is now demanding that Apple remove X from the Brazilian App Store – something that is yet to happen. more…

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Apple Stands By Decision To Terminate Account Belonging To WWDC Student Winner
TechCrunch's Sarah Perez reports: Apple is standing by its decision to terminate the Apple Developer Account of Appstun, a mobile app company created by one of Apple's own Worldwide Developer Conference 2021 student winners. According to an announcement published on Appstun's website, Apple moved to terminate the developer's account after multiple rejections of its app that Apple says violates its App Store guidelines. Apple's decision to shut down the developer's account was recently highlighted on X by Apple critic and 37signals co-owner and CTO David Heinemeier Hansson, where he celebrated how much better web developers had it, noting they could run their businesses without the involvement of big tech gatekeepers. "No fear on [sic] capricious rejections that might suddenly kill the business overnight," he remarked. Appstun co-founder Batuhan Karababa says that he and the other co-founder had been trying to work with Apple over the App Store rejections. (Karababa tells us that he's only the formal founder on paper.) "We responded transparently and collaborated with Apple to ensure our app doesn't violate any guidelines. However, as the process continued, we began to face rejection for the issue that we thought we had already resolved in previous submissions. Apple didn't find our solution good enough," according to the announcement on Appstun's website. The company went back and forth with App Review, receiving multiple rejections over an app for designing Apple Watch faces. In addition to a more standard watch face, Appstun also came up with a workaround that would allow it to offer more highly customizable watch faces. But these weren't actually watch faces in the traditional sense, but rather custom images and animations that run independently of the App Watch face system. Essentially, the app would take over the screen showing an image that was similar to a watch face, allowing Appstun to offer more customization. Of course, running a custom animation in this way could drain the Apple Watch battery faster. Apple was also concerned that customers wouldn't understand that they weren't running a normal watch face, and that Appstun deceived them by suggesting that's what it was offering. Though Appstun added notifications to its app that these were not real watch faces, in an attempt to placate App Review, Apple instead decided to terminate the company's developer account after repeated back-and-forth. The company pleaded on its website for any help in getting its developer account restored. According to Apple, there's more to this story, and it thinks it made the correct decision. The iPhone maker said Appstun's app repeatedly tried to mislead users into thinking that it offered features and functionality that it didn't support and also marketed the app with deceptive ads, leading to negative app ratings and reviews. [...] Apple pointed to its guideline 5.6 -- a developer code of conduct -- that warns developers that "repeated manipulative or misleading behavior or other fraudulent conduct will lead to your removal from the Apple Developer Program." Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Go from song idea to full track in seconds with this AI music generator
Got great song ideas or lyrics? AI-powered music generator Supermusic can transform them into fully realized tracks in an instant. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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OpenAI’s next big investors could be Apple and Nvidia
Nvidia and Apple are reportedly considering investments in OpenAI's upcoming fundraising round. The AI company, known for its… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Facebook says its new app icon was just a glitch after all
Over the last several days, Facebook users have revolted after the app’s iPhone icon seemingly adopted a new black and blue design. As it turns out, however, this is just a bug, and Facebook is already rolling out a fix. more…

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9to5Mac Daily: August 30, 2024 – Apple and OpenAI talks, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Ulysses: The ultimate writing app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Learn more and get started today for free.  more…

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It’s hard to beat these Labor Day MacBook Pro deals
With the Labor Day deals on M3 MacBook Pro going on at Amazon and Best Buy, you can save up to $500 (or even $1,000, but there's a catch). (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Pro Tip: Adjust iPhone photo blur after you take the shot
You can adjust the Portrait mode photo blur on iPhone and Mac — even after you’ve taken the picture. Here's how to do it. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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What can you connect to the iPhone 15 with USB-C?
On the and iPhone 15 Plus, Apple finally got rid of the Lightning port and replaced it with USB-C. This opens up a whole new world of convenience of connecting accessories and peripherals. The and iPhone 15 Pro Max go one step further, as the USB-C port on the pro models supports USB-3 speeds, enabling up to 10 Gbps data transfer speeds. USB-C makes it easy to connect displays, external storage, cameras, and charge using the same cable as all your other devices. Here’s what you can do with your new iPhone and its shiny new port … more…

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Major sites opt out of Apple’s AI scraping
This summer, Apple gave websites more control over whether the company could train its AI models on their data. Major large publishers… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV+ in September
Apple TV+ is kicking off its fall lineup next week with the start of September. It’s a month that’s lighter on new releases, but still with a couple of heavy hitters. Fan favorite Slow Horses is back for season four, and George Clooney and Brad Pitt team up (reluctantly) in the new movie Wolfs. TV+ will also debut a pair of foreign language series. August releases will roll into the new month too, like continued episodes of the excellent Bad Monkey from Ted Lasso’s co-creator, and season two of Pachinko. Here’s a look at what’s coming to Apple TV+ in September. more…

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Keep your Apple gear at 100% with this fast-charging MagSafe set for under $70
Macworld Charging your iPhone can be a lot more efficient if you have the right gear. And it helps if you can get it for a great price—today Amazon is selling the Anker 736 USB that’s available for $40 ($15 off) and Apple’s MagSafe Charger for $29 ($10 off), a perfect charging pair for your iPhones and other Apple devices. Apple MagSafe Charger is perfect for quickly fast-charging your iPhone 12 and later. It perfectly aligns with your iPhone’s magnets and charges them up to 15W (12W with the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 12 mini). However, it doesn’t come without a power adapter, which is where the Anker 736 comes in. Anker’s 736 Nano II 100W USB-C charger is a great way to not only your iPhone but also your other gadgets since there are three ports in total. This one features one USB-A port and two USB-C, meaning you can power up your MacBook and charge your iPhone and AirPods at the same time. If you want a max 100W charge, you’ll need to pick one of the two USB-C ports, and the power will obviously drop if you use multiple ports at the same time, but it’s still better than using most regular wall bricks. So go ahead and add the Anker 736 to your cart for $40 at Amazon and the Apple MagSafe Charger for $29 and cover all your iPhone charging needs. Just note, the Anker deal is for Prime members only, so if you’re not a member yet, you can start a 30-day free trial. Charging your phone has never been easier or more efficientBuy it now at Amazon

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Season four of acclaimed Apple TV+ series ‘Slow Horses’ premieres September 4th
Apple TV+ earlier this month unveiled the trailer for season four of its globally celebrated, series “Slow Horses,” starring Gary Oldman… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Coming to Apple TV+: All the upcoming shows, series, movies, trailers, and more
Macworld Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV+ continues to grow, and so does the list of upcoming projects in the works. Films, limited series, specials, and multi-season series—Apple’s got lots of irons in the fire. Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, while others have been reported by the Hollywood press, which always has its ear to the ground about what projects actors, directors, and producers are involved in. We’ve divided this list in two: Coming Soon is a list of shows for which Apple has given an official release date or release window, and Further Out compiles content that is still in production or perhaps haven’t even begun yet. Updated August 30, 2024: We have updated our list with the latest release dates and trailers. Apple TV 4K (2022, 3. Gen.) 128GB WiFi + Ethernet Read our review Price When Reviewed: 64GB – $129 | 128GB $149 Best Prices Today: $129 at Apple You don’t need an Apple TV set top box to watch Apple TV+, nor do you have to pay for a subscription, see: How to watch Apple TV+ for free. How to get Apple TV+ You can subscribe to Apple TV+ on Apple’s website here, or via the Apple TV app on your device. It costs $9.99/£8.99 a month, which you can cancel at any time (Read: How to cancel and Apple subscription). You can also opt for a one-year subscription for $99/£89, which gives you two months free each year. Apple also offers various trials. Take a look at our article explaining all the ways you can watch Apple TV for free, and the best Apple TV+ deals you can get. Students can get Apple TV+ for free with an already subsidized Apple Music subscription. Coming Soon to Apple TV+ The following shows, series, and movies have been officially announced by Apple and will typically will begin streaming in the next few weeks or months. Fly Me to the Moon What it’s about: A stylized comedy-drama about NASA’s effort to market the Apollo astronauts and moon landing, including producing a fake moon landing film in secret just in case the real one fails. Important names: Starting Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, directed by Greg Berlanti. When you can watch: Fly Me to the Moon opened in theaters on July 12, with an Apple TV+ streaming date to follow later. Slow Horses (season 4) What it’s about: This darkly funny espionage drama follows a team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping ground department of MI5 due to their career-ending mistakes. Led by their brilliant but irascible leader, the notorious Jackson Lamb, they navigate the espionage world’s smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces. Apple Apple Apple Important names: Stars Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves, and more. When you can watch: Season 4 of Slow Horses premieres on September 4, 2024. La Maison What it’s about: High fashion meets high stakes in this realistic behind-the-scenes look at how an iconic fashion house is thrown into scandal and reinvention by a viral video featuring star designer Vincent Ledu, leaving his family’s iconic and legendary haute couture house, LEDU, hanging by a thread.  Apple Apple Apple Important names: Stars Lambert Wilson, Amira Casar, Carole Bouquet, Zita Hanro, and Pierre Deladonchamps. Directed by Fabrice Gobert and Daniel Grou alias Podz. When you can watch: La Maison premieres on September 20, 2024. Wolfs What it’s about: An action-comedy in which two lone-wolf fixers get assigned to the same job. Important names: Written and directed by Jon Watts, starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt. When you can watch: Wolfs premieres in theaters on September 20, and will stream on Apple TV+ at a later date. Midnight Family What it’s about: Apple’s first all-Spanish-language series, with an entirely Hispanic cast and crew. The story follows Marigaby Tamayo, a medical student by day who spends her nights saving lives throughout Mexico City aboard her family’s privately owned ambulance. Apple Apple Apple Important names: Stars Joaquín Cosío, Renata Vaca, Diego Calva, Yalitza Aparicio, Itzan Escamilla, and more. When you can watch: Midnight Family premieres on September 25, 2024. Where’s Wanda? What it’s about: Apple’s first German-language series “Where’s Wanda?” is a dark comedy that tells the story of Dedo and Carlotta Klatt, who are desperate to locate their missing 17-year-old daughter Wanda, who disappeared months ago without a trace. When the police fail to find her, the family takes matters into their own hands, obtaining surveillance devices with the help of their tech-savvy son Ole. Apple Apple Apple Important names: Created and written by Oliver Lansley, starring Heike Makatsch, Axel Stein, Lea Drinda, and Leo Simon. When you can watch: Where’s Wanda? premieres on October 10, 2024. Disclaimer What it’s about: Based on the novel of the same name by Renee Knight. Catherine Ravenscroft is a television documentary journalist whose work has been built on revealing the concealed transgressions of long-respected institutions. A novel written by a widower has her as a key character in a story that she had hoped was long buried in the past. A story that reveals her darkest secret. A secret she thought was hers alone. Important names: Acclaimed filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón will write and direct all episodes. Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline will star. When you can watch: Disclaimer premieres on October 11, 2024. Shrinking (season 2) What it’s about: One of the best shows on Apple TV+, Shrinking follows a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own. Important names: Stars Jason Segel, Harrison Ford, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Christa Miller, and Michael Urie. When you can watch: Shrinking season 2 premieres on October 16, 2024. Before What it’s about: A 10-episode, character-driven psychological thriller. Stars Billy Crystal as Eli, a child psychiatrist who, after recently losing his wife, encounters a troubled young boy, Noah. Noah seems to have a haunting connection to Eli’s past. As Eli attempts to help Noah, their mysterious bond deepens. Apple Apple Apple Important names: Created by Sarah Thorp. Stars Billy Crystal, Judith Light, Jacobi Jupe, and Rosie Perez. When you can watch: Before will debut on October 25, 2024 Bad Sisters (season 2) What it’s about: Two years after the “accidental death” of Grace’s abusive husband, the close-knit Garvey sisters may have moved on, but when past truths resurface, the ladies are thrust back into the spotlight, suspicions are at an all-time high, lies are told, secrets revealed and the sisters are forced to work out who they can trust. Apple Apple Apple Important names: Stars Sharon Horgan, Eve Hewson, Anne-Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle, Sarah Greene, and more. When you can watch: Season 2 of Bad Sisters premieres on November 13, 2024 Silo (season 2) What it’s about: A sci-fi series of the last ten thousand people on earth, their mile-deep home protecting them from the toxic and deadly world outside. However, no one knows when or why the silo was built and any who try to find out face fatal consequences.  Apple Apple Apple Important names: Created by Graham Yost, starring Rebecca Ferguson, Common, Harriet Walter, and Chinaza Uche. When you can watch: The second season of Silo premieres on November 15, 2024. Blitz What it’s about: Follows the epic journey of George, a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.  Apple Apple Apple Important names: Written and directed by Steve McQueen, stars Saoirse Ronan, Elliott Heffernan, Harris Dickinson, and Benjamin Clementine. When you can watch: Blitz will appear in select theaters on November 1 and on Apple TV+ on November 22, 2024. Severance (season 2) What it’s about: The long-awaited second season of the critically acclaimed dystopian sci-fi drama is finally coming to Apple TV+. Important names: Stars stars Adam Scott, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Patricia Arquette, and more. Directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle. When you can watch: The second season of Severance premieres on January 17, 2025. Further Out These shows, series, and movies may or may not have been officially announced, and do not yet have definitive release dates. Some may debut in the next few months, others be more than a year away. It’s even possible that some of these projects will never be released. F1 What it’s about: Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory. Important names: Brad Pitt stars, with Joseph Kosinski directing, and seven-time Formula One champion Sir Lewis Hamilton producing. When you can watch: F1 will premiere in theaters in the summer of 2025, and on Apple TV+ later. The Dispatcher What it’s about: A 6-episode thriller about a police detective whose life fell apart 10 years ago when his young daughter Maggie disappeared without a trace. Now working as a police dispatcher, he receives a distress call from a young girl he is certain is Maggie, he will stop at nothing to find her and reunite his broken family, whatever the cost. Adapted from Ryan David Jahn’s book. Important names: Starring Patrick Brammall, adapted by writer Kris Mrksa. When you can watch: The Dispatcher does not yet have a release date. Down Cemetery Road What it’s about: Based on Mick Herron’s novel of the same name. When a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb and a girl disappears in the aftermath, neighbor Sarah Tucker becomes obsessed with finding her and enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm. Zoë and Sarah suddenly find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals that people long believed dead are still among the living, while the living are fast joining the dead. Important names: Stars Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson. Morwenna Banks is lead writer, Natalie Bailey is lead director. When you can watch: Down Cemetery Road does not yet have a release date. For All Mankind (season 5) What it’s about: The fifth and likely final season of the sci-fi epic that imagines an alternate reality where the Soviet Union beat the United States to the moon, and the decades of space race that follows. Important names: Produced by Ronald D. Moore, starring Joel Kinnaman, Wrenn Schmidt, Coral Peña, Krys Marshall, Cynthy Wu, and more. When you can watch: The fifth season of For All Mankind does not yet have a premiere date. Star City What it’s about: A spin-off of the For All Mankind universe, Star City takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers, and the intelligence officers embedded among them in the Soviet space program.  Important names: Created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi, the creators of For All Mankind. When you can watch: Star City does not yet have a release date. Imperfect Women What it’s about: A limited series based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name. It is described as, “an unconventional psychological thriller examining a crime that shatters the lives of a decades-long friendship of three women.” Important names: It will star and be produced by Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington. When you can watch: Imperfect Women has no release date yet. The Last Thing He Told Me (season 2) What it’s about: Laura Dave’s novel of the same name has a sequel set to publish in 2025, and Apple has landed the rights to produce a second season of its show based on that novel, and due to stream not long after the novel’s release. Important names: Stars Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Angourie Rice and David Morse. When you can watch: In 2025, after publication of the sequel to the novel The Last Thing He Told Me. Neuromancer What it’s about: A new 10-episode drama based on the award-winning novel of the same name by William Gibson. The series will follow a damaged, top-rung super-hacker named Case who is thrust into a web of digital espionage and high stakes crime with his partner Molly, a razor-girl assassin with mirrored eyes aiming to pull a heist on a corporate dynasty with untold secrets. Important names: Created for TV by Graham Roland and JD Dillard. Specific stars and directors have not yet been attached. When you can watch: Neuromancer does not yet have a release date. Prime Target What it’s about: An eight-episode one-hour conspiracy thriller that features a brilliant young math postgraduate on the verge of a major breakthrough. If he succeeds in finding a pattern in prime numbers, he will hold the key to every computer in the world.  Apple Apple Apple Important names: Stars Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell. Directed by Brady Hood. When you can watch: Prime Target does not yet have a release date. Murderbot What it’s about: A 10-episode action-packed sci-fi series based on a series of novellas by Martha Wells. Tells the story of a self-hacking security android who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable “clients.” Murderbot must hide its free will and complete a dangerous assignment when all it really wants is to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas and figure out its place in the universe. Important names: Starring Alexander Skarsgård, written and directed by Chris and Paul Weitz. When you can watch: Murderbot does not yet have a release date. Carême What it’s about: A biography drama about Antonin Carême, the so-called first celebrity chef, who rose to stardom in the 19th century. While he dreams only of becoming the most famous chef in the world, his talent and ambitions attract the attention of renowned and powerful politicians, who use him as a spy for France. Important names: Benjamin Voisin stars as Carême, with Jérémie Renier and Lyna Khoudri co-staring. When you can watch: Carême does not yet have a release date. The Savant What it’s about: An eight-episode limited series inspired by a true story published by Cosmopolitan. The storyline and character details are being kept under wraps for now. Important names: Written and showrun by Melissa James Gibson, starring Jessica Chastain in the lead role. When you can watch: The Savant does not yet have a release date. Mere Mortals What it’s about: An eight-episode series of individual tales set in the world of Mythic Quest that will explore the lives of employees, players, and fans who are impacted by the game. It is said to be in the vein of Mythic Quest episodes “A Dark Quiet Death,” “Backstory!,” “Everlight,” and “Sarian.” Important names: The series is created by Mythic Quest writers Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris, and Katie McElhenney. When you can watch: Mere Mortals does not yet have a release date. Firebug What it’s about: A fictional drama series inspired by true events, Firebug will follow a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists. Important names: Written and created by Dennis Lehane, starring Taron Egerton. When you can watch: Firebug does not yet have a release date. Untitled Vince Gilligan drama What it’s about: It is described as a “described as a blended, grounded genre drama,” which doesn’t tell us much. Important names: Vince Gilligan gave us Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Rhea Seehorn is attached to star in the lead role. When you can watch: This new series does not yet have a release date. Speed Racer What it’s about: A live-action series based on the beloved Japanese animated show from the ’60s. Important names: Will be produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot production company, with Hiram Martinez and Ron Fitzgerald as writers and showrunners. When you can watch: Speed Racer has no release date yet. The White Darkness What it’s about: A limited series based on David Grann’s nonfiction book about Henry Worsley, who crossed Antarctica on foot. Important names: Tom Hiddleston stars, Soo Hugh directs. When you can watch: The White Darkness has no release date yet. Untitled Negro League Baseball series What it’s about: Follows the life and career of legendary pitcher Leroy “Satchel” Paige. Important names: The series is produced by Erving “Magic” Johnson, among others. It is in conjunction with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and MLB. When you can watch: This series has no release date yet. Number One on the Call Sheet What it’s about: A pair of documentary films that examine the history of black actors and actresses in Hollywood. One focuses on leading men, the other on leading women. Important names: Producers include Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Datari Turner, Dan Cogan, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Reginald Hudlin, and Bryan Smiley. When you can watch: These two companion films have no release date yet. Untitled Chuck Barris drama What it’s about: Gong Show host Chuck Barris famously claimed to be a secret CIA assassin in his autobiography Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, which was made into a feature film in 2002. A Deadline report says Apple is developing an hour-long drama series about Barris as both Gong Show host and CIA assassin. Important names: Justin Timberlake is attached to star as Chuck Barris. When you can watch: This series has no release date yet. Dolly What it’s about: Deadline describes it as a “sci-fi courtroom drama in which a robotic ‘companion doll’ kills its owner and then shocks the world by claiming that she is not guilty and asking for a lawyer.” Important names: Florence Pugh and Vanessa Taylor are attached to star and Drew Pearce will write the script. When you can watch: No release date yet. Bride What it’s about: Deadline reports that this is a genre-bending film about an engineered “ideal wife” who rejects her creator, escapes captivity, and discovers her true self. Important names: The film will star Scarlett Johansson and will be directed by Sebastián Lelio. When you can watch: No release date yet. Earthsound What it’s about: A natural history documentary series that uses new audio technology and cinematic 360-degree audio to reveal untold nature stories from every continent. Important names: It will be executive produced by Alex Williamson, and the series producer is Sam Hodgson. When you can watch: No release date yet. Untitled Idris Elba spy thriller What it’s about: According to Variety, this is to be a “spy movie with romance set in Africa” but little else is known about the nascent project. The report says it’s early in production.  Important names: The film will star Idris Elba and is produced by Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon. When you can watch: No release date yet. Hedy Lamarr series What it’s about: According to The Hollywood Reporter, it’s an eight-episode series about the 1930s and 40s actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr (whose frequency-hopping radio technology is still the basis for many modern wireless communications). Important names: Gal Gadot is set to star as Lamarr, with a script written by Sarah Treem. When you can watch: No release date yet. Where the Wild Things Are What it’s about: Apple has struck an overall deal with The Maurice Sendak Foundation to produce shows or series based on the author’s works for children. The most famous of these, by far, is Where the Wild Things Are. Important names: Apple is working with longtime Sendak collaborator Arthur Yorinks and his production studio Night Kitchen Studios. When you can watch: No release date yet. Custom of the Country What it’s about: A limited-series adaptation of the Edith Wharton novel The Custom of the Country. The novel, published in the early 20th century, is about a midwestern girl who climbs the ladder of New York high society. Important names: The big one is Sofia Coppola, who is developing the series for Apple. No word yet on whether she will direct it. When you can watch: No release date yet. El Gato Negro What it’s about: Based on Richard Dominguez’s comic book about an aging luchador who teams up with his grandson to use the El Gato Negro persona to fight crime in South Texas. Important names: Robert Rodriguez will direct and produce, while Diego Boneta will star and also produce. When you can watch: No release date yet. Brie Larson CIA biography series What it’s about: A report in Variety says that Apple has made a direct-to-series order for a new drama based on the real-life experiences of CIA undercover operative Amaryllis Fox. Fox has a hot novel named Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA that released in October 2019.  Important names: Brie Larson will star and executive produce the series. When you can watch: No release date yet. My Glory Was I Had Such Friends What it’s about: A report from Variety says that Apple has made a direct-to-series order of My Glory Was I Had Such Friends. The limited series, based on the Amy Silverstein memoir about a woman awaiting heart surgery and the women who supported her. Important names: Jennifer Garner was previously attached but has left the show. When you can watch: No release date yet. Losing Earth What it’s about: This summer, The New York Times Magazine published an epic feature titled, “Losing Earth: The Decade We Almost Stopped Climate Change.” At over 30,000 words, it took up an entire issue of the magazine and earned critical acclaim. It focused on how, from 1979 to 1989, a small team of scientists, activists, and politicians tried to stop climate change while there was still time.  We don’t know the format the show will take, but The New York Times specifically calls it a “series.” Based on the source material, it seems like a single-season limited series makes the most sense. Important names: The article’s author, Nathaniel Rich, will serve as executive producer together with Anonymous Content founder and CEO Steve Golin. When you can watch: No release date yet. You Think It, I’ll Say It What it’s about:  According to Variety, Apple has ordered a 10-episode, half-hour run of a new comedy variety show. The show is inspired by Curtis Sittenfeld’s collection of short stories You Think It, I’ll Say It. Important names: SNL alum Kristen Wiig was set to star, but pulled out citing scheduling conflicts with Wonder Woman 1984. The show is created and produced by Colleen McGuinness (30 Rock, About a Boy). When you can watch: This project does not yet have a title or release date.

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