Apple TV's "Omnivore" is an eight-part docuseries created by renowned Noma chef René Redzepi. It explores the cultural significance of eight essential ingredients found in cuisines worldwide: chile, coffee, corn, tuna, rice, banana, pig, and salt.

Each episode focuses on a single ingredient, delving into its history, cultural significance, and how it has shaped civilizations and influenced social structures.

The series aims to reconnect viewers with the source of their food, one ingredient at a time. It highlights the importance of valuing the systems that make our food possible.

"Omnivore" takes viewers on a journey to meet the people who grow, harvest, and transform each central ingredient, guided by a central question or thesis for each episode.

The series was filmed in 16 countries across five continents, showcasing the impact of food on the world and its visually compelling nature and production quality.

It raises questions about food consumption and sustainability but does not aim to dictate how viewers should eat.

Redzepi and co-creator Matt Goulding were inspired by the passing of Anthony Bourdain. They plan to continue the series, and add episodes about chicken, potatoes, and wheat in potential future seasons.

The team behind "Omnivore" took inspiration from natural history documentaries such as Planet Earth. The process of choosing the eight featured ingredients involved extensive research and collaboration.

"Omnivore" is produced by FIFTH SEASON and Film 45 for Apple TV+.

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Critically acclaimed Apple TV+ drama series Pachinko returns for its second season on August 23. New episodes will air weekly until October 11.

The show follows the multigenerational story of a Korean immigrant family, spanning from the Japanese colonial era to the 1980s. It unfolds in three languages--Korean, Japanese, and English.

Season 2 focuses on Sunja's struggles during World War II and on the efforts of her grandson Solomon to enter the business world.

The season's trailer features a cover of Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" performed by BlackPink's Rosé.

Pachinko is based on a bestselling novel by Min Jin Lee. It features a cast including new talents like Kim Sung Kyu, Youn Yuh Jung, Lee Min Ho, and Kim Min Ha.

The first season received 11 international awards, including a Peabody Award and an American Film Institute Award.

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"Lady in the Lake" is a new seven-part thriller drama mystery series streaming on Apple TV+, starring Oscar-winner Natalie Portman as investigative reporter Maddie Schwartz in 1960s Baltimore.

The series weaves a tale of disappearances, murders, corruption, and racial tensions, following the intersecting lives of Cleo Johnson, a Black woman facing societal challenges, and Schwartz, a reporter investigating Cleo's murder from beyond the grave.

The confident direction by Alma Har'el and standout performances by Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram (praised for her portrayal of Cleo) blend surreal, stylish moments with a twisty mystery.

The series is based on Laura Lippman's 2019 novel of the same name, which draws inspiration from two real disappearances in 1969 Baltimore – Shirley Parker and Esther Lebowitz, reimagined as Cleo Johnson and Tessie Durst in the show.

The show explores racial tension, and gender discrimination in the 1960s, following a Jewish housewife dreaming of being a reporter and Cleo Johnson's story.

The cast, including David Corenswet, Dylan Arnold, Noah Jupe, and Moses Ingram, delivers strong performances, and the show excels in recreating the look and feel of the 1960s with detailed costumes, and set design.

"Lady in the Lake" has received mostly positive reviews, earning a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 reviews, with praise for Portman's performance, the story, and stylish direction. It is available exclusively on Apple TV+ with a weekly release format until August 23, 2024.

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The highly anticipated television adaptation of Terry Gilliam's 1981 cult classic film "Time Bandits" is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on July 24, 2024, with the first two episodes debuting on that date.

The 10-episode series, created by Taika Waititi, Jermaine Clement, and Iain Morris, follows an 11-year-old British history buff named Kevin who joins eccentric time-traveling thieves, led by Lisa Kudrow's Penelope, on whimsical adventures through historical events.

Charlyne Yi alleged mistreatment on the set of "Time Bandits," claiming physical assault and being coerced to quit the project, leading to an investigation by Paramount TV Studios, which produced the series along with Anonymous Content's AC Studios and MRC.

The original 1981 Terry Gilliam film was a box-office success and considered a great children's fantasy film, featuring stars like John Cleese and Sean Connery. Financing was challenging as Gilliam was not seen as a bankable director.

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Romantic comedy-drama "Fly Me to the Moon," an Apple original film, is set against the backdrop of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. Greg Berlanti is directing, and Scarlett Johansson stars as Kelly Jones, a marketing expert hired by NASA. Channing Tatum is Cole Davis, the launch director. The characters clash but share a romantic connection.

The screenplay explores the intertwining stories of Jones and Davis, with tensions rising as personal and professional boundaries are tested. Davis faces the dilemma of considering staging a fake moon landing when the White House mandates a contingency plan, raising questions about the controversial event even after 55 years.

The ensemble cast includes Jim Rash, Anna Garcia, Noah Robbins, Colin Woodell, Christian Zuber, Donald Elise Watkins, Ray Romano, and Woody Harrelson. Rash is known for his role as Dean Pelton on Community and for winning an Oscar for co-writing The Descendants.

Berlanti praised the lead actors' versatile performances, and great on-screen chemistry.

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"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" digital release will be available for purchase on July 9 for $24.99 and rental for $19.99 for 48 hours on platforms including Prime Video, AppleTV+, and VUDU.

The film, directed by Wes Ball, is the fourth installment in the rebooted Apes franchise, set 300 years after Caesar's death, depicting a post-apocalyptic world where evolved apes have become the dominant species after the Simian Flu, with humans surviving in the shadows.

The story follows the chimpanzee protagonist Noa, played by Owen Teague, and his companions on a journey to rescue their captured villagers from the technologically advanced antagonist Proximus, a bonobo aiming to establish dominion using human weaponry, showcasing apes breaking free from norms and facing humans.

Despite criticism for long runtime and slow start, the film received positive responses from critics and audiences, earning a Certified Fresh rating of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and grossing over $376.5 million worldwide. It ranks as the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2024.

The streaming release will be followed by physical 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray editions on August 27, with bonus features like an alternate "Inside the Lens: Raw Cut" showing unfinished FX and actors in mocap suits, optional commentary, deleted scenes, a production documentary, and a steelbook with custom art.

The 4K Blu-ray edition includes a unique feature called "Inside the Lens: The Raw Cut," a full-length, split-screen alternative version showcasing the actors' performances in motion capture without ape effects, offering a glimpse into the raw acting process and highlighting the efforts of the motion capture actors.

Other special features include making-of, deleted scenes, language tracks, and subtitles.

Wes Ball hints at the potential for a multi-movie saga within the franchise's universe, based on the story and characters developed in this installment.

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A Formula One-inspired movie will star Brad Pitt as a veteran driver named Sonny Hayes and Damson Idris as his rookie teammate Joshua Peace.

The movie, made by Apple Original Films in collaboration with Formula One, features a partnership with all 10 teams and drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, who also has a stake in its production.

Apple has acquired the rights for $130-$140 million, excluding above-the-line compensation, and is partnering with Warner Bros. Pictures for its theatrical release, including a substantial theatrical window of at least 30 days.

Production began in 2023, with real-time filming during Grands Prix to capture the real-life tension of races.

The untitled film is set for a wide theatrical release in June 2025, with plans for IMAX screenings. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and co-produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Brad Pitt, and Lewis Hamilton's Dawn Apollo Films, the film features real F1 talent, scenes shot during Grand Prix weekends at actual tracks, and custom-built cars.

The ensemble cast includes Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia, Samson Kayo, and Lewis Hamilton himself.

The exact budget for the movie remains undisclosed, despite rumors of exceeding $300 million. Interest in Formula One has grown worldwide, putting a focus on the upcoming movie's significance.

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Doug Liman's "The Instigators" reunites Matt Damon and Casey Affleck. A desperate father is trying to reconnect with his son, who teams up with his former cellmate Cobby to steal illegally gained profits from a corrupt politician in Boston.

The heist thriller will have a limited theatrical release in the US on August 2, 2024, before streaming on Apple TV+ on August 9, 2024.

Matt Damon stars as Rory, the father. Affleck is Cobby. Their planned heist goes awry, leading to chaos as they are pursued by the police, armed bureaucrats, and vengeful crime bosses. Unable to decide their next move, they recruit Rory's therapist, played by Hong Chau, to join their turbulent escape through the city.

The cast also includes Michael Stuhlbarg, Paul Walter Hauser, Jack Harlow (as a thief partnering with Damon's character), Alfred Molina, Toby Jones, Ron Perlman, and Ving Rhames.

The film balances Liman's signature humor, high-speed car chases, gunfights, action, and tender character moments, promising an intense and hilarious cinematic experience.

The script is written by Casey Affleck and Chuck Maclean, and the producers include Ben Affleck, Damon, Jeff Robinov, John Graham, and Kevin J. Walsh.

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A trailer for "Lady in the Lake," starring Natalie Portman, garners wide attention. The Apple TV+ series is a 7-episode limited series, created and directed by Alma Har'el, starring Natalie Portman as Maddie Schwartz and Moses Ingram as Cleo Johnson. It explores racism and misogyny through a murder mystery in 1960s Baltimore.

The series is based on the bestselling novel by Baltimore author Laura Lippman and follows characters whose lives converge due to the disappearance of a young girl. Its production had a significant economic impact in Maryland, employing around 650 local residents.

The series features dreamlike fantasy sequences, narration from beyond the grave, and psychological thriller elements. Portman's performance is described as a blend of her roles in "Black Swan" and "Jackie."

The first two episodes will premiere on July 19, 2023, followed by new episodes every Friday through August 23. The trailer suggests a mix of reality and hallucinations.

Lupita Nyong'o was originally set to star alongside Portman but left the project before filming began. The series is written, directed, and executive produced by Har'el, with Portman also serving as an executive producer. The soundtrack is composed by Marcus Norris and features live performances by Bekon.

The story is inspired by actual events in 1969 and follows an investigative journalist in 1960s Baltimore uncovering mysteries surrounding two murders.

This is Portman's first leading role in a television series. She has received 84 award nominations, winning almost half.

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"Presumed Innocent," an eight-part limited series starring Jake Gyllenhaal as Rusty Sabich, a Chicago prosecutor accused of murder, started streaming on Apple+ June 12.

The murder in the series serves as a catalyst for a political battle between two district attorney candidates, with Rusty Sabich portrayed as an unreliable and complex protagonist, rather than a virtuous hero.

The series is a reboot of the 1990 film adaptation of Scott Turow's 1987 novel of the same name, directed by Alan J. Pakula and starring Harrison Ford.

David E. Kelley, known for shows like "Ally McBeal" and "Big Little Lies," adapted the novel for the series, while Gyllenhaal serves as star and executive producer.

Gyllenhaal's portrayal of Rusty is smug and narcissistic, showcasing intense legal maneuvering and gameplay.

Changes to the source material provide more agency to female characters, and the series is praised for its adaptation.

The series was filmed in Los Angeles but is set in Chicago, and while well-crafted, some critics found it overlong and unnecessary compared to the original.

Gyllenhaal created a family-like environment on set by surprising his co-stars with treats, according to co-star Kingston Rumi Southwick.

Gyllenhaal had a hand in casting his brother-in-law, Peter Sarsgaard, for a role in the series.

The acting performances, particularly from Gyllenhaal and Ruth Negga as Rusty's wife, are highlighted as a strength of the series.

The series is expected to succeed, with strong performances, particularly from Gyllenhaal and Ruth Negga as Rusty's wife.

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