Apple TV+ on Friday unveiled the trailer for the all-new anthology series “Side Quest,” hailing from the same team behind the office comedy “Mythic Quest.” Set to premiere globally on Wednesday, March 26 on Apple TV+, all four episodes of “Side Quest” will debut alongside the season four finale of “Mythic Quest.” An expansion of the “Mythic Quest” universe, “Side Quest” explores the lives of employees, player and fans who are impacted by the game in an anthology format. The series stars Rob McElhenney, Anna Konkle, Derek Waters, William Stanford Davis, Bria Samoné Henderson, Rome Flynn, Leonard Robinson, Gary Kraus, Annamarie Kasper, Esai Morales, Shalita Grant and many more in the leading roles across each installment.  “Side Quest” is developed by and executive produced by Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris and Katie McElhenney, with Megan Ganz, Rob McElhenney, David Hornsby, Charlie Day, Todd Biermann, Nick Frenkel, Michael Rotenberg, Margaret Boykin and Genevieve Jones also serving as executive producers. The series is produced for Apple TV+ by Lionsgate, 3 Arts Entertainment and Ubisoft. 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 of a user’s 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 553 wins and 2,557 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.” MacDailyNews Note: Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $9.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.  Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post Apple TV+ debuts trailer for ‘Side Quest,’ new ‘Mythic Quest’ expansion series appeared first on MacDailyNews. You're currently a free subscriber to MacDailyNews. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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Friday, February 28, 2025
Apple TV+ debuts trailer for ‘Side Quest,’ new ‘Mythic Quest’ expansion series
Apple debuts new ad for entry-level iPhone 16e
On the launch day of the iPhone 16e, Apple released a fresh ad spotlighting its most budget-friendly iPhone yet. The brief clip showcases an inflatable air dancer clutching an iPhone 16e, set to the tune of “Talk” by Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. Tailored for social media and snappy ad slots, the spot highlights the iPhone 16e’s sleek design, featuring an edge-to-edge display with Face ID and a single-lens rear camera.  Priced from $599, the iPhone 16e steps up from the previous iPhone SE 3 it replaces, though at a higher cost. It packs an A18 chip with Apple Intelligence capabilities, Apple’s highly efficient C1 modem, Face ID, a 48-megapixel camera, and a host of other features, positioning it as a compelling option alongside the rest of the iPhone 16 lineup. MacDailyNews Take: It gets the word out. Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post Apple debuts new ad for entry-level iPhone 16e appeared first on MacDailyNews. You're currently a free subscriber to MacDailyNews. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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Apple TV+’s ‘Severance’ notches another huge week on Nielsen chart
“Severance” has officially claimed the title of Apple TV+’s most-watched series to date, surpassing the long-reigning fan favorite “Ted Lasso.” The psychological thriller, which explores a dystopian workplace where employees’ memories are surgically divided between their personal and professional lives, has captivated audiences worldwide since its Season 2 premiere on January 17, 2025. Apple confirmed that between January 17 and February 17, 2025, “Severance” amassed more unique viewers than any other series in the platform’s history, including “Ted Lasso’s” three-season run, with viewership metrics like 589 million minutes watched in the U.S. within days of the Season 2 debut underscoring its dominance. This milestone, fueled by a nearly three-year anticipation gap between seasons and heavy promotion highlights “Severance’s” cultural impact and Apple TV+’s growing ability to deliver must-watch original content. Rick Porter for The Hollywood Reporter:
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