Month: August 2022

Apple TV+ renews hit dramedy ‘Physical’ for season three

On the heels of the finale of its broadly celebrated second season, Apple TV+ announced a season three renewal for “Physical,” its hit, half-hour dramedy starring and executive produced by Rose Byrne and hailing from creator, writer and executive producer Annie Weisman.

"I am thrilled for the opportunity to continue telling Sheila’s story in creative collaboration with Rose Byrne and the rest of our incredible cast, writers and crew. Rose’s breathtaking, hilarious and brave performance is the North Star on our show’s journey of personal empowerment and transformation in ’80s Southern California in all its synth-pop, sun-baked, spandex-clad glory,” said Annie Weisman, creator and showrunner. “The feedback we’ve received from audiences who continue to discover and feel seen by “Physical” is the most deeply gratifying experience of my career and I’m so grateful to our team at Apple and Tomorrow Studios for making this dream a reality.”

Since its global debut on Apple TV+, “Physical” has drawn broad acclaim from audiences and critics alike, as well as praise for performances by its ensemble cast led by “perfectly cast” and “masterful” Rose Byrne, and season two’s new addition, Emmy Award nominee and Critics Choice Award winner Murray Bartlett, who starred alongside Rory Scovel, Dierdre Friel and Paul Sparks.

“Physical” is produced by Tomorrow Studios (an ITV Studios partnership). Created, written and executive produced by Weisman, who also serves as showrunner. This series is directed by Stephanie Laing, who also serves as executive producer along with Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements for Tomorrow Studios, Craig Gillespie and Byrne. Alissa Bachner serves as co-executive producer.

Viewers can catch up on seasons one and two of “Physical,” now streaming globally on Apple TV+. Season two finds our hero Sheila Rubin (Byrne) having successfully launched her first fitness video only to encounter some new and bigger obstacles on her path. She is torn between loyalty to her husband (Rory Scovel) and the values he represents, and a dangerous attraction to someone else. And since she’s no longer the only game in town, she finds herself having to outrun some fierce new competitors on the road to building a full-fledged fitness empire.

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have been honored with more than 250 wins and 1,123 award nominations and counting, including this year’s Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

Three Ways to Force Quit a Mac App

Usually, Mac apps run just fine.  But sometimes, it may stop responding for one reason or another.  The following how to's should be done as a last resort, as it may cause file corruption or even loss of data.

Option #1 - By Key Combination:

  • When an app stops responding, press [Command] + [Option] + [Escape].
  • Verify you wish to exit the app.

Option #2 - By the Finder:

  • When the app stops responding, select the Finder.
  • Select the  option from the top menu.
  • Select "Force Quit"
  • Pick the app that's not responding, and click "Force Quit."

Option #3 - Via the Terminal:

  • Open Terminal.
  • Type: killall nameofapp 
  • The app quits.
  • Close the Terminal Window.

 

Wired: “Apple Arcade is a Subscription worth having”

Popular news web site and publication Wired has reviewed Apple Arcade.  What did they think of it?  Read below:

"If you have yet to set foot in the Apple Arcade, then perhaps it’s time you did. Apple Arcade is an easy and affordable way to play popular games on your iPhone and other Apple devices.

When Apple Arcade first launched, it focused on exclusive games, but Apple switched its strategy last year. You will now find several games that are also available in the App Store for a fee (including my favorite tower defense game) and some games that usually have ads or in-app purchases. The Apple Arcade version of a game always has a + added to its name.

For families in the Apple ecosystem, Apple Arcade is an easy sell. I love that it is free of ads and in-app subscriptions, and there’s enough to keep you and your kids amused for a while. I was on the verge of canceling before Apple added more depth with popular mobile games from the App Store because many of the exclusive games, although excellent, are games you play through once."

Disney+ Raising Prices and adding new Pricing option

As of December 8th, 2022, Disney+ is raising its monthly price and adding a new ad-supported pricing option.

Below is the official announcement:

Ad-Supported Disney+ Subscription Tier To Launch In The U.S. On December 8

New Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney Bundle Plans Provide Greater Consumer Choice with More Ways to Subscribe Than Ever Before

BURBANK, Calif. (August 10, 2022) — On December 8, Disney+ will introduce its much-anticipated ad-supported subscription offering in the U.S., delivering more choice to consumers than ever before. With the launch, a new and comprehensive slate of subscription plans will be made available across Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and the Disney Bundle, giving viewers ultimate flexibility in choosing an option that suits their needs.

“With our new ad-supported Disney+ offering and an expanded lineup of plans across our entire streaming portfolio, we will be providing greater consumer choice at a variety of price points to cater to the diverse needs of our viewers and appeal to an even broader audience,” said Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution. “Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ feature unparalleled content and viewing experiences and offer the best value in streaming today, with over 100,000 movie titles, TV episodes, original shows, sports and live events collectively.”

The new pricing for Disney’s direct-to-consumer streaming services as of December 8 (except where noted) in the U.S. will be as follows:

To see the new pricing options, click here.

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