Apple’s Streaming Video Service Could Launch As Soon As April
By Hoai-Tran Bui/Jan. 29, 2019 9:30 am EST
Apple’s big names and high-profile talent, as well as the ubiquity of their products (which will reportedly feature its original titles for free) position the tech company as the next big streaming competitor. Though reports of its family-friendly fare have drawn some skepticism, this surprisingly close launch date suggests that Apple is confident in its original titles — or it’s desperate to take the attention away from Disney+, which has the intimidating combined power of its Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney originals.
However, it’s still uncertain whether April will be the official launch month of Apple’s streaming service. No name has yet been announced for the service yet, nor have any price points been named. Other than news of projects in development — which include children’s shows from the creators of Sesame Street, a series from La La Land director Damien Chazelle, an adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s classic sci-fi novel Foundation, a thriller series from M. Night Shyamalan, and a drama about a morning show starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston — Apple’s streaming service remains shrouded in mystery.
We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.
Correction: This article incorrectly stated that Disney+ was launching on April 11. It has no set launch date yet.
