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Apple TV+ released a new brand campaign today and, let’s be honest, it’s pretty cute. The new commercial sees Timothée Chalamet stumble upon all the streaming service has to offer and get a little flummoxed that he’s not part of the scene yet.

In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast host Mike DeAngelo cries tears of joy for Apple TV+’s new dramedy, “Shrinking.” Created by Bill Lawrence (“Scrubs,” “Ted Lasso”), Brett Goldstein (“Ted Lasso,” “Thor: Love and Thunder”), and Jason Segel (“Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “How I Met Your Mother”), the show follows Jimmy (Segel), a therapist who has gone off the deep end after the death of his wife.

Well, “Ted Lasso” fans, the wait is over: the beloved Apple TV+ series returns for Season 3 this spring. But that’s not the only show premiering on the streamer in the next few months.

Can something good come from disaster? The new Apple TV+ series “Dear Edward” explores the lives of those impacted by one devastating event. Hailing from Emmy-winning writer and producer Jason Katims of “Friday Night Lights” fame, this drama adapts Ann Napolitano’s bestselling novel of the same name.

British TV director Benjamin Caron made quite a splash last year with the three episodes he directed of Tony Gilroy‘s “Star Wars” series “Andor.” Now Caron makes his feature directing debut with “Sharper,” an NYC-set neo-noir he schemed up with his long-time producing partner and sister, Jodie Caron. READ MORE: ‘Sharper’ Teaser: Julianne Moore & Sebastian Stan Star In A24 Comedy Thriller Hitting Apple TV+ On February 17, 2023 And what a cast Caron has for a debut film.

Back in 2019, Apple TV+ jumped on the true crime craze with “Truth Be Told,” which stars Octavia Spencer as a podcaster out to prove a convicted murderer’s innocence. Critics didn’t like the series, but the show garnered enough views for another season in 2021.

Adam Scott has felt critical and audience love before. He was a member of the celebrated “Parks and Recreation” ensemble which ran on NBC for seven seasons from 2009 to 2015.

Jake Gyllenhaal is no stranger to the crime genre, with turns in “Zodiac,” “Prisoners,” and “Nocturnal Animals.” Now it looks like he’ll return to it for an upcoming Apple TV+ limited series based on a 1987 legal thriller by novelist Scott Turow. READ MORE: ‘Road House’: Billy Magnussen, Daniela Melchoir & More Join Jake Gyllenhaal In Doug Liman’s Amazon Remake Variety reports that Gyllenhaal is in talks to star in “Presumed Innocent,” based on Turow’s novel of the same name.

Just under eight months after the acclaimed premiere of the first season of “Slow Horses,” Apple TV+ launches a second outing (and has already commissioned a third and a fourth) on Friday, December 2nd. The good news is that there’s no sophomore slump here in a 6-episode run that actually feels like it has higher stakes and more intense action than the first.

Screenwriter Mark Boal has received worldwide acclaim for his highly detailed screenplays of military operations in the Kathryn Bigelow films, “The Hurt Locker” (for which Boal won the Oscar) and “Zero Dark Thirty.” He brings a journalist’s mind for detail—he was one for Rolling Stone, Playboy, and others—to his projects, and one can feel the veracity of his life’s work in his latest project, mostly in its elaborate action set pieces, usually long, dialogue-free sequences of soldiers meticulously trying to complete their missions.

Gary Oldman has a hit with his Apple TV+ series, “Slow Horses.” But in promotion for the show’s second season, which premieres on December 2, Oldman hinted the spy series may be one of the final roles of his acting career. READ MORE: ‘Slow Horses’ Season 2 Trailer: Gary Oldman Returns To Lead His Misfit Agents In Apple TV+ Series Vanity Fair reports (via the Times Of London) that Oldman is mulling retirement as he heads into his mid-sixties.

It might not have achieved the same level of buzz as its counterparts such as comedies like “Ted Lasso,” but “Mythic Quest” remains in its third season one of the funniest comedies currently airing. Created by Rob McElhenney (who also stars) along with Charlie Day and Megan Ganz, the Apple TV+ series centers on the day-to-day office work of a team responsible for one of the biggest multiplayer video games of all time.

Sebastian Stan had a great 2022 with his starring role in Hulu‘s “Pam & Tommy” and Mimi Cave‘s divisive feature film debut, “Fresh.” So, what’s his follow-up for early 2023? How about “Sharper,” an NYC-set comedy thriller about con artists with Julianne Moore for A24 and Apple TV+? Continue reading ‘Sharper’ Teaser: Julianne Moore & Sebastian Stan Star In A24 Comedy Thriller Hitting Apple TV+ On February 17, 2023 at The Playlist.

After its world premiere at TIFF in September, critics praised “Causeway” as a momentous return for actress Jennifer Lawrence. But did Lawrence ever really leave the limelight? Sure, she took a year or so off from acting after her engagement, but that lined up with when COVID-19 effectively shut down the movie business.

“People don’t change, Allie. They just reveal themselves over time.” The final line of the season premiere of Apple TV+’s “The Mosquito Coast” could be about the show itself, a program that maybe never had the gravity or potential that its first season implied it could.

Martin Scorsese is reportedly working on a new Gangs Of New York television series.According to Deadline, the director will serve as an executive producer for the latest adaptation of Herbert Asbury’s 1927 novel.Reports suggest that Scorsese will also direct the first two episodes of the Miramax  Television-developed series.Scorsese has previously directed a film of the book in 2002 starring Leonardo Di Caprio as Amsterdam Vallon and Daniel Day-Lewis as local villain Bill ‘The Butcher’ Cutting. It was nominated for ten Oscars.The script for the new series will be written by Brett Keonard (Shantaram) and is said to focus on a different story to that presented in Scorsese’s feature film.Talk of a different Gangs Of New York series first emerged in 2013, to which Scorsese was also attached. Scorsese said of that in a statement at the time: “This time and era of America’s history and heritage is rich with characters and stories that we could not fully explore in a two-hour film.

Few jazz artists had the mainstream, cross-over appeal of Louis Armstrong. Now, Sacha Jenkins and Apple TV+ bring audiences a documentary that charts the trumpeter, vocalist, and bandleader’s life and career, and the last imprint he made on American life.

Apple TV just doesn’t seem to care as much as the others about the bottom line. They’re willing to drop a small fortune on shows that simply aren’t designed to break out in a way that would attract a mass audience.

is back with season 3 as the workplace comedy co-created by and starring Rob McElhenney continues to follow the unexpected antics of the employees at a video game developer. Joining the series is guest star Joe Manganiello, who can be seen in the new trailer for the Apple TV+ series. Picking up after the events of season 2, which saw Ian (McElhenney) and Poppy (Charlotte Nicdao) resigning from Mythic Quest, the new episodes follow the duo as they start a new rivalry with their old company after forming GrimPop Studios. Back at the old stomping grounds, David (David Hornsby) settles into his new role as boss while Jo (Jessie Ennis) and Carol (Naomi Ekperigin), who was recently promoted, figure out their roles at the company, which also has to deal with the return of Brad (Danny Pudi), who is fresh out of prison for insider trading. In addition to Manganiello, who appears as himself, season 3 also features guest stars Lindsey Kraft and Casey Sander. Ahead of season 2, McElhenney spoke to ET about working on the series, which is a notable departure from, FX’s long-running comedy which has been renewed through season 18.

Selena Gomez‘s new documentary My Mind & Me has been released.The new Apple TV+ film is set to chart the singer and actress’ rise to fame, including her battles with Lupus and anxiety and depression, with the trailer released to coincide with World Mental Health Day today (October 10).“Just be who you are Selena,” Gomez says in the trailer. “No cares about what you’re doing.

Vince Gilligan will start his post-“Better Call Saul” life at Apple TV+ with a two-season straight-to-series order. And Variety reports that an alum from Gilligan’s last show will star in the new series: Rhea Seehorn.

Selena Gomez is giving fans an inside look into her mental health journey. Apple TV+ has released the first teaser for the  documentary, which shows the ups and downs of the singer-actress' life. While Gomez does not speak in the 30-second clip, fans see her at some of her most vulnerable and happiest moments.

Last weekend, Selanators caught heard rumors that an upcoming doc about Selena Gomez would be out before the end of the year. Now, it’s official: “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me” hits AppleTV+ on November 4.   READ MORE: ‘Working Girl’: Selena Gomez Teaming With 20th Century Studios On a Remake Of The Oscar-Nominated ‘80s Film The upcoming film takes a look at the past six years of Gomez’s career, with Alek Keshishian directing.

Zac Efron is getting real about the incident that shattered his jaw and almost killed him. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to Efron at the Toronto International Film Festival Tuesday, ahead of his new movie, , where he spoke about the painful accident, and put those plastic surgery rumors to rest.«My mom told me. I never really read the internet, so, I don’t really care,» Efron said about rumors that he altered his face with surgery. In 2013, Efron shattered his jaw and had to have his mouth wired shut.

is an inspiring story about friendship, beer and the Vietnam War. ET has a first look at Zac Efron’s transformation into Chickie Donohue, a man who felt as though he wasn’t doing enough to support his friends while they were away fighting in the war. So, he decides to pack up cases of beer -- and himself -- and make the trek from New York to Vietnam to give his buddies a couple of cold ones.

Earth Day, where he collaborated with Bill Nye The Science Guy.Speaking to Men’s Health, however, Efron explained that an accident and a lapse in physical therapy caused his masseter muscles, used for chewing, to grow.The actor said he was running through his house in his socks when he slipped and smacked his chin against the granite corner of a fountain. After he lost consciousness, Efron woke up to find his chin bone “hanging off his face”.Following the injury, Efron said he began physical therapy with a specialist to stop his muscles on the inside of his face and jaw from overcompensating.

, Jordan Peele’s third blockbuster horror film, has been revered by fans and critics alike, bringing in more than $149 million since its theatrical debut on July 22, 2022. Now, audiences can bring the awe-inspiring movie home and watch  online.In the US, is now available to rent on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+ for $19.99.  is now available to watch from the comfort of your own home on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+. Starring actor Daniel Kaluuya,   Steven Yeun, beloved actress Keke Palmer and Brandon Perea,  follows ​​two siblings struggling to run their family’s horse ranch in Southern California.

Lady In The Lake was paused on Friday (August 26) in Baltimore after an unknown assailant brandished a gun a crew members.Production on the Apple TV+ series, which stars Natalie Portman, Moses Ingram, Y’Lan Noel, Mikey Madison and Brett Gelman, was halted as a precautionary measure.Variety reports that the Baltimore police department confirmed to the publication that a group of locals approached producers working a shoot on Park Avenue in the downtown area at around 4pm on Friday.The group threatened to return that evening to shoot somebody if filming didn’t stop, and they also told crew that $50,000 would have to be paid before production could resume.The Park Avenue shoot has since be scrapped and another location is being sought following the threat, the police added.Series producer Endeavor Content said in a statement: “Friday afternoon, on the Baltimore set of our production Lady In The Lake, prior to the arrival of the cast and crew, per their call time, a driver on our production crew was confronted by two men, one of whom brandished a gun directed at our driver, and then they fled the location.“We are working with the Baltimore Police Department as the investigation is ongoing. The safety and security of our crew, cast and all who work across our productions is our highest priority, and we are thankful no one was injured.

Watching pop culture bicker with itself is a rare hoot. Last Sunday, HBO premiered “House of the Dragon,” the network’s first “Game of Thrones” spin-off; tacitly acknowledging the medieval fantasy misery fest’s brand, the pilot episode builds to a birth scene shot with grisly excess and ending with mother and child wrapped in funeral shrouds.

Jason Momoa is one proud papa, both on and off set. ET's Lauren Zima spoke to Momoa Tuesday night at the premiere for the third and final season of his Apple TV+ series, , where he gushed over the opportunity to play a dad in a series for the first time.«I mean, obviously I'm a father, and family man,» Momoa — who shares 15-year-old Lola and 13-year-old Nakoa-Wolf with ex, Lisa Bonet — began. «I didn't have the opportunity to play a dad in a series before...I love having a full arc.

Kim Kardashian's future in law looks bright. She beat a brilliant Yale-educated mind in a legal knowledge quiz.

Julianna Margulies is back at the anchor desk on . The actress will return for season 3 of the Apple TV+ drama, reuniting her with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, the streaming service announced Monday.Margulies was first introduced as UBA News anchor Laura Peterson, who embarked on a romantic relationship with Bradley (Witherspoon), in the second season.

PJ Harvey has shared a haunting new cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Who By Fire’ – listen to it below.The song was recorded with composer Tim Phillips for the new Apple TV+ series, Bad Sisters.The first two episodes of Bad Sisters are available on Apple TV+ now, with new episodes debuting each Friday until October 14.In a press release, Harvey said of the cover: “It was a very enjoyable day spent recording the version of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Who by Fire’ for Bad Sisters. I had spoken to Sharon Horgan in advance of the recording session, so I understood why she felt the song’s lyric was so perfect for the series, but also understood what nuances of Leonard’s performance she most loved, and therefore what to try and recapture but in my own way.“Tim Phillips and I worked together on my performance for the song. I found Tim to be an inspiring and exciting work partner which made the whole experience flow.”Listen to the cover here:Sharon Horgan, executive producer and star of the show, also added: “I thought of the words of ‘Who by Fire’ soon after the series was picked up and thought how perfect it would be.

The Greatest Beer Run Ever starring Zac Efron – check it out below.Based on a true story, the film follows John ‘Chickie’ Donohue (Efron) who ventures from New York in 1967 to deliver beer to his army friends in Vietnam to show they have the support of US citizens. While there, however, he’s confronted with the realities of war.Directed by Peter Farrelly (Green Book), the film is based on the book The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A Memoir Of Friendship, Loyalty, and War by Donohue and J.T.

Tis the season to fete legends of cinema. First, Ethan Hawke celebrates the life of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward in his excellent six-part doc series, “The Last Movie Stars,” and now acclaimed veteran director and producer Reginald Hudlin, known for producing “Django Unchained” and directing “House Party,” is all set to honor the life and legendary career of the great Sidney Poitier, a trailblazing actor who broke down so many barriers for Black actors in the United States.

Brian Tyree Henry just shot up Japan mid-commute with Brad Pitt and Aaron Taylor Johnson in David Leitch‘s “Bullet Train.” Now, he’ll do the same on the streets of Philadelphia, courtesy of Apple TV+, Ridley Scott, and “Top Gun: Maverick” scribe “Peter Craig.” READ MORE: ‘Bullet Train’ Review: An Exhausting Action Comedy Of Squandered Potential Deadline reports that Apple TV+ is about to make a series order for “Sinking Spring,” a crime story set in the City Of Brotherly Love.