MacVoices #25210: TV+ Talk - Prime Target, F1 Rights, and the Sports Focus of Apple TV+

The UK is on the agenda as Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner review Prime Target on Apple TV+, discussing its clichés, stellar production quality, and how UK-based shows carry a distinct tone. They explore Apple’s reported bid for Formula One rights, possible links to the F1 film, and its broader sports strategy. Other topics include MLS signings, upcoming Apple TV+ releases, and Charlotte’s new book, Streaming Wars. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Intro: Prime Target and TV+ Topics[1:17] First Impressions of Prime Target[3:17] Clichés and Cultural Perspectives[6:05] Production Quality and Visual Style[9:30] Apple TV+ Marketing Challenges[10:43] UK-Based Apple TV+ Show Vibes[13:54] Apple’s Interest in Formula One Rights[17:57] Drive to Survive and F1 Popularity[18:49] ESPN Steps Aside for Apple[20:54] Impact of F1 Film and Streaming Strategy[23:03] Apple’s Long Game in Sports[25:15] MLS Season and Hyun Min Son’s Move[27:44] Star Power and Market Impact[28:33] Relocation Banter and LA Living[29:51] Upcoming Apple TV+ Shows[32:17] Steady Flow of Summer Releases[33:42] Jason Momoa at Black Sabbath’s Final Concert[34:52] Where to Find the Hosts Online[35:08] Charlotte’s Book Streaming Wars Release Info Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss