Apple TV+ has taken a significant step towards adapting the acclaimed cyberpunk novel ‘Neuromancer’ into a television series. Callum Turner, known for his roles in ‘Masters of the Air’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ has been cast as the lead character, Henry Dorsett Case.
Fans of Apple TV+’s surprise hit show, Severance, are eagerly awaiting the release of Season 2, which has recently finished filming. While anticipation is high, some fans express concerns about whether the new episodes can meet the high standard set by Season 1, which left viewers with captivating mysteries and endless speculation.
The highly anticipated second season of the hit Apple TV+ drama series, Severance, has officially wrapped production. The news comes via an Instagram Story shared by Costume Designer Carol Deelay, who shared a photo of a clapper board reading ‘Severance Season 2’ and confirmed that production had concluded. Production on Season 2 was briefly halted due to strikes by the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists in May 2023. A release date for the new season has not yet been announced.
Callum Turner has been cast as the lead in the upcoming Apple TV+ series adaptation of William Gibson’s seminal cyberpunk novel ‘Neuromancer.’ The 10-episode drama follows Case, a skilled hacker who teams up with Molly, a cybernetically enhanced assassin, to pull off a risky heist in a world of advanced technology and corporate espionage. Turner, who previously starred in ‘Masters of the Air’ and ‘War & Peace,’ will take on the role of Case in this highly anticipated adaptation of Gibson’s influential work.
Apple and FIFA are reportedly close to securing a deal for an exclusive soccer tournament, which will take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025. However, multiple concerns have been raised regarding the tournament. It lacks a name and a definitive list of host cities, and the leasing of large stadiums, sponsorships, and player availability remain uncertain. This exclusivity also means viewers will need a subscription to Apple TV+ to watch the matches, a decision that has drawn criticism from some FIFA executives.
Apple is reportedly in negotiations with FIFA to acquire exclusive streaming rights for the upcoming expanded Club World Cup tournament. The tournament, set to feature 32 teams, is expected to launch in the United States next year. Similar to Apple’s coverage of Major League Soccer (MLS), the Club World Cup streaming is likely to require an additional subscription fee.
FIFA and Apple TV are reportedly finalizing a broadcast agreement for the 2025 Club World Cup, which will see tech giant Apple potentially pay $1 billion for the rights to tournament featuring top clubs like Man City and Real Madrid. The expanded tournament, set to take place between June 15 and July 13, 2025, will be hosted in the USA as a tune-up ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
YouTube has recently updated its Apple TV app to override the default Aerial screen savers with its own slideshows of compressed images and video thumbnails. This unwanted change has prompted concerns over potential future advertising on these screen savers.
FIFA is reportedly nearing a broadcast agreement for the expanded Club World Cup, scheduled to take place in the USA in 2025. The new format will feature 32 clubs, including 12 from Europe. Apple TV+ is in talks to acquire the rights, potentially making the tournament exclusive to subscribers. Concerns have been raised about the lack of free-to-air coverage for the event, in contrast to traditional World Cup matches.
Apple TV+’s upcoming limited series ‘Presumed Innocent’ stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a colleague. The series, based on Scott Turow’s acclaimed crime novel, follows Rusty as he fights to prove his innocence while navigating the complexities of the legal system. David E. Kelley, known for his work on ‘The Practice’, ‘Ally McBeal’, and ‘Big Little Lies’, serves as the show’s creator.
