Apple Event 2019 — PICS
The 2019 Apple Event was full of surprises, but nothing compared to the segment about Apple TV+, their new streaming service. A ton of celebrities attended the March 25 event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, CA, to announce their new shows that will stream on the platform.
Steve Carell, Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston talked about their program, “The Morning Show”, which focuses on the behind the scenes life of a morning news program. Steve plays a “bold and dynamic” anchor, and while Reese and Jennifer didn’t reveal their characters, they said they were “aspirational females.”
Apple Event 2019 — PICS
They didn’t mention it onstage, but “The Morning Show” is inspired by journalist Brian Stelter’s book “Top of the Morning”, which is about “The Today Show”. Reese called the show “a high-velocity thrill ride in which we pose questions without easy answers.”
Apple Event 2019 — PICS
Along with Steve, Reese, and Jennifer, “The Morning Show” also stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Billy Crudup, Nestor Carbonell, and Mark Duplass.
Apple Event 2019 — PICS
Oprah Winfrey came out after the celebrity presentations to reveal that she has not one, but TWO documentaries in the works for Apple TV+. The first, “Toxic Labor”, focuses on the issue of sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace. The second is still untitled, but she explained that it’s a docu-series about various mental health issues — depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc.
Apple Event 2019 — PICS
Oprah made Apple CEO Tim Cook’s day and gave him a huge hug at the end of her presentation. After talking about her documentaries, Oprah also announced that she’s starting an Apple Book Club service. It’s like it’s 1999 all over again!
Apple Event 2019 — PICS
Jason Momoa is stoked to announce his new sci-fic series with Alfre Woodard, “See”. In this wild show, set in the distant future, all of humanity is blind. Alfre said it’s been so long since humans could see that nobody believes that it’s true.
Apple Event 2019 — PICS
After discussing “See”, Alfre and Jason held hands and then hugged tightly. It’s clear that they’re so excited about this new venture.
Apple Event 2019 — PICS
Maybe the most important celebrities of all, “Sesame Street” stars Big Bird and Cody, were at the event to talk about all the awesome new kids programming coming to the platform. Oh, and to crack some hilarious jokes, too, of course!
Apple Event 2019 — PICS
Director Steven Spielberg introduced the Apple TV+ segment with a beautiful opening video. It’s interesting that he was there, considering the rant he recently went on about how movies from Netflix shouldn’t qualify for Oscars, after Netflix’s “Roma” won Best Picture.
Apple Event 2019 — PICS
Apple CEO Tim Cook was extremely excited to be at the 2019 Apple Event, especially when he got the chance to meet Oprah. He said he would never forget the moment that she hugged him after announcing her new Apple Book Club.
Apple Event 2019 — PICS
Tim Cook also announced the new Apple Credit Card, an updated Apple News, the new Apple Arcade game center, and the updated Apple TV.
Apple Event 2019 — PICS
Ann Thai, Apple Senior Product Manager of the App Store discussed all the new features coming to the brand in 2019. Just look at the updated emojis behind her!
