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Apple TV+ is competing with other powerhouse streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ when it comes to the budgets of its shows. From Jason Sudeikis’s Ted Lasso to Jason Momoa’s Chief of War, these shows boast of high budgets that are spent on location shoots, sprawling soundstages, visual effects, and more. So, which is the most expensive Apple TV+ show right now? It’s See, which also stars Jason Momoa in a lead role.

But why does Apple TV+ bankroll risky, untested projects that are not even associated with any pre-existing IP? It’s to ensure that they remain one of the best production houses to attract high-profile talent, enjoy critical acclaim, and earn subscriber loyalty. So, here are the top 10 costliest productions from Apple TV+, ranked by their budget.

10. Ted Lasso Jeremy Swift, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, and Jason Sudeikis in a promotional photo...

If it felt like television was completing one era and starting another as 2024 dawned, it’s because it really was. Such critical smashes as Succession, Ted Lasso, The Crown, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Barry, and Reservation Dogs took their final bows in 2023, wrapping up the same year as twin strikes of the WGA and SAG. It consequently felt like the TV world was welcoming a group of fresh faces (along with a few acclaimed returnees) this year.

There may not have been as many out-of-the-gate hits in ’24 as there were in previous years, but there were nonetheless plenty of buzzworthy shows to celebrate, including an exceptional class of limited series — the hottest genre from an awards perspective.

Here is our ranking of the 15 best television/streaming programs of the year:

15. Say Nothing (FX)

This extraordinary limited series adaptation of the nonfiction book by Patrick Radden Keefe spans four decades in the life of Dolours Price,...

Exclusive: The Broadway revival of Othello starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal has added to the cast with Andrew Burnap, Anthony Michael Lopez, Daniel Pearce (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and Kimber Elayne Sprawl (Girl from the North Country).

The four will play, respectively, Cassio, Roderigo, Brabantio and Emilia. They’ll join the previously announced Washington, who plays Othello, Gyllenhaal (Iago) and Molly Osborne (Desdemona).

The new castings were announced today by producer Brian Anthony Moreland. Complete casting will be announced soon.

Kenny Leon directs.

The production will begin previews Monday, February 24, 2025, at Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre, with an opening night on Sunday, March 23. The limited 15-week engagement runs through Sunday, June 8.

The production’s creative team will feature Derek McLane (scenic design), Dede Ayite (costume design), Natasha Katz (lighting design), Justin Ellington (sound design), Mia Neal...

Exclusive: Rebecca De Mornay, Noah Emmerich, Kunal Nayyar and Sarah Bolger have joined the feature take of Howard Roughan legal thriller novel The Up and Comer.

The Up and Comer delves into the seemingly perfect life of Philip Randall (Nate Mann), a brilliant attorney poised to become the youngest partner at his prestigious firm. Philip’s idyllic world begins to unravel when a former prep-school classmate (Andrew Burnap) threatens to reveal a devastating secret involving another woman (Shay Mitchell). Suddenly caught in a high stakes game of blackmail, murder and revenge, Philip is forced to risk everything only to face the greatest danger of all – winning.

Chris Long is directing the movie in Chicago. Pic is produced by Jeremy Alter, Roughan, Gary B. Goldman, and Long. New York Times bestselling author Roughan adapted his his novel, with casting led by Sheila Jaffe and Bryan Riley.

Risky Business and The Hand That Rocks the Cradle...

Deadline has unveiled that Chris Long, whose credits include the FX drama series, The Americans, will be helming the adaptation of The Up and Comer. It has also been announced that Nate Mann of Masters of the Air, Shay Mitchell, from Pretty Little Liars, and Tony Award winner Andrew Burnap, known for The Inheritance, have all signed on to star in the thriller.

The synopsis, per Deadline, reads,

“Based on the novel from New York Times bestseller Howard Roughan, who adapted the screenplay, the film delves into the seemingly perfect life of Philip Randall (Mann), a brilliant attorney poised to become the youngest partner at his prestigious firm. Philip’s idyllic world begins to unravel when a former prep school classmate (Burnap) threatens to reveal a devastating secret involving another woman (Mitchell). Suddenly caught in a high-stakes game of blackmail, murder and revenge, he’s forced to risk everything, only...

Exclusive: Nate Mann (Masters of the Air), Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars) and Tony Award winner Andrew Burnap (The Inheritance) have signed on to star in The Up and Comer, a new thriller directed by Golden Globe and Peabody Award winner Chris Long (The Americans).

Based on the novel from New York Times bestseller Howard Roughan, who adapted the screenplay, the film delves into the seemingly perfect life of Philip Randall (Mann), a brilliant attorney poised to become the youngest partner at his prestigious firm. Philip’s idyllic world begins to unravel when a former prep-school classmate (Burnap) threatens to reveal a devastating secret involving another woman (Mitchell). Suddenly caught in a high stakes game of blackmail, murder and revenge, he’s forced to risk everything, only to face the greatest danger of all — winning.

Stated Long, “Nate, Shay and Andrew are each such incredible talents, and I’m thrilled...

Gold Derby recently honored five of “Masters of the Air’s” Emmy-nominated artisans at a special rooftop FYC event in Culver City, California. Those in attendance for the nine-part, WWII-themed Apple TV+ limited series were composer Blake Neely, co-supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer Michael Minkler, re-recording mixer Duncan McRae, supervising dialogue editor Dave McMoyler and scoring mixer Thor Fienberg. Watch our interviews with all five of these Emmy nominees below by clicking each name.

“Masters of the Air” follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group, also known as “The Bloody Hundredth,” as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany and grapple with the frigid conditions, lack of oxygen and sheer terror of combat conducted at 25,000 feet in the air. The wartime epic stars Oscar nominee Austin Butler as Major Gale “Buck” Cleven, Callum Turner as John “Bucky” Egan, Anthony Boyle as Lieutenant Harry Crosby, Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan...

“Masters of the Air” doesn’t fly as high as it does without Anthony Boyle and Nate Mann. No military unit rests on the shoulders of two people, and the Eighth Air Force’s 100th Bomb Group was no different in World War II. Historically known as the Bloody 100th for the tremendous losses it endured, the fearless flyers saw some of the worst action of the war and it did so thousands of feet above the front lines.

But as a piece of cinematic storytelling, the Apple TV+ series from “Band of Brothers” trio Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman needs the profound warmth of Boyle’s Lt. Harry Crosby and Mann’s Major Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal to, ironically, ground its darkest days.

At the top of the call sheet are Austin Butler and Callum Turner, as pilots Major Gale “Buck” Cleven and Major John “Bucky” Egan, respectively.

“Masters of the Air” costume designer Colleen Atwood brought along Austin Butler’s jacket to Variety’s TV FYC Fest. “It’s Austin Butler’s jacket that he wore, Maj. Cleven’s jacket and hat, and I thought, ‘Well, I should bring it.’ It’s D-Day. People like seeing real stuff,'” Atwood told the audience.

Atwood was joined by her fellow artisans from the Apple TV+ series: supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer Michael Minkler, composer Blake Neely, director of photography Richard Rutkowski and music supervisor Deva Anderson. The panelists acknowledged the 80th anniversary of D-Day with Neely sharing news. “I just found out that a piece from ‘Masters of the Air’ is what opened the D-Day Normandy event,” he told his fellow department heads.

Adapted from Donald L. Miller’s book of the same name, the miniseries is the third installment of the “Band of Brothers” trilogy. “Masters of the Air...

“Masters of the Air” has no shortage of Emmys allure. With a roster of executive producers that includes Emmy winners Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, a highly acclaimed cast, and the fact that it’s a companion series to “Band of Brothers” (2001) and “The Pacific” (2010), which have won a combined 15 Emmys, expectations were high. The Apple TV+ limited series did not disappoint. Among its many strengths is undoubtedly the star-making performance delivered by Nate Mann as Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal, the B-17 commander of the 100th bomb group who flew an astounding 52 successful missions, earning 16 decorations and establishing a legacy that continues to this day.

Mann, whose screen credits include supporting roles in two feature films, “Licorice Pizza” (2021) and “Ex-Husbands” (2023), and this year’s Peacock miniseries, “Apples Never Fall,” is a relative newcomer, but you wouldn’t know it by examining his performance in “Masters of the Air.” He...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Doctor Who, Baby Reindeer and the Met Gala.

Baby Reindeer FYC event

Writer, creator and star Richard Gadd joined co-stars Jessica Gunning and Nava Mau, director Weronika Tofilska and editor Peter Oliver for a For Your Consideration panel in L.A. on Tuesday.

Jessica Gunning, Richard Gadd and Nava Mau

Doctor Who premiere

Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson walked the red carpet at the L.A. premiere of their Disney+ series, alongside showrunner Russell T. Davies, on Wednesday.

Russell T. Davies, Craig Erwich (president, Disney Television Group), Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, Ayo Davis (president, Disney Branded Television) and Charlie Andrews (executive vp, live action and unscripted series at Disney Branded Television)

Loot FYC event

Apple TV+ kicked off its “Think Apple TV+ Emmy House” on May 3 with an FYC event for Loot,...

Austin Butler and Callum Turner reunited with their Masters of the Air costars at Official Emmy FYC Event on Saturday (May 4) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The duo, who share the screen in the Apple TV+ series, attended the event at the Saban Theatre in stylish outfits.

The Elvis and Dune: Part Two star put a modern spin on a pinstriped suit, pairing the double-breasted blazer and pants with a simple white shirt and a silver chain. Callum kept it cool and casual in a monochromatic black look with a jacket.

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Keep scrolling to see all of the photos of the Masters of the Air costars at the event…

Raff Law

Callum Turner

Branden Cook

Nate Mann

Anthony Boyle

Austin Butler

Josiah Cross

If you missed it, Austin has previously opened up about bonding with Callum while filming the series.

Masters of the Air premiered...

As you prepare to make your 2024 Emmy predictions for Best TV Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor, make sure you check out our photo gallery featuring the strongest contenders. Hot off his Oscar win for his featured turn in “Oppenheimer,” Robert Downey Jr. is this race’s frontrunner based on his villainous, multi-character performance in “The Sympathizer.”

Potential category newcomer Downey could be forced to fend off an entire slate of veteran contenders, including 1995 winner Donald Sutherland (“Lawmen: Bass Reeves”; formerly of “Citizen X”).

Included among this category’s former nominees who might show up again are “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” cast mates Treat Williams and Joe Mantello as well as Jake Lacy, who delivered qualifying performances in both “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” and “Apples Never Fall.”

Frontrunners

Robert Downey Jr., “The Sympathizer”

Lewis Pullman, “Lessons in Chemistry”

Jonathan Bailey, “Fellow Travelers”

John Hawkes, “True Detective: Night Country”

Joe Keery,...

Apple TV+'s Masters of the Air tells the nerve-racking experience of American pilots and airmen navigating the skies and trauma of World War II Europe. Produced by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman, the same team behind Band of Brothers and The Pacific, Masters of the Air illustrates stress, fear, and camaraderie through the eyes of historical figures Gale "Buck" Cleven (Austin Butler), John "Bucky" Egan (Callum Turner), Harry Crosby (Anthony Boyle), Robert "Rosie" Rosenthal (Nate Mann), and others. The final episodes also feature Tuskegee Airmen Robert Daniels (Ncuti Gatwa), Richard Macon (Josiah Cross), and Alexander Jefferson (Branden Cook)—representing the first unit of Black pilots in the United States Army Air Forces, trained at Tuskegee, Alabama. Unfortunately, Masters of the Air skims over the experience of Black pilots, does not give their characters closure, and misses the opportunity to tell a full history of the war.

Now that AppleTV+ has wrapped their 9-part limited series Masters of the Air, the streamer has released a documentary that honors the real-life events and characters seen in the show. The new documentary called The Bloody Hundredth is directed by Mark Herzog and Laurent Bouzereau, and details the real airmen played by the show's stars, Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Nate Mann, Barry Keoghan, and Anthony Boyle – members of the 100th Bomb Group of the 332 Fighter Group that flew dozens of pivotal missions in and around Nazi Germany during World War II.

Masters of the Air star Nate Mann explains why Rosie reenlists after completing his 25 missions in the Apple TV Plus limited series. Produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks as a Playtone-Amblin production, Masters of the Air chronicles the true story of the 100th Bomb Group during World War II. The well-reviewed series stars Mann as Lt. Robert "Rosie" Rosenthal, and the character is one of the lucky few who completes his 25 mandatory bombing missions. Despite having earned himself a ticket home, Rosie decides to continue his service.

In a recent interview with THR following the Masters of the Air finale, Mann breaks down why Rosie decides to reenlist and rejoin the fight. Read his full comment below:

“Initially, I didn’t know what to make of it. It’s almost baffling to think about the odds, the statistics, the numbers, and, of course, the harrowing nature of what those 25 missions were for him.

Masters of the Air was a labor of love for executive producers Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. The Apple TV+ series marks the third and final installment of the trio’s war drama miniseries, after Band of Brothers and The Pacific.

The series took three years to create and cost between $250 million and $300 million to produce, including a hefty $60 million in Covid compliance costs to film during the pandemic. The result was an epic nine-part series with 325 speaking parts and an amazing cast of up-and-coming actors.

“The best stories are from history,” said Goetzman during a discussion at the Deadline and Apple TV+ event Inside the Finale, joined by series cast members Barry Keoghan, Callum Turner, Rafferty Law, Josiah Cross, Nate Mann and Anthony Boyle. “Nonfiction is always more fascinating than fiction, and there’s no greater stories of human cost, triumph, passion, love… the biggest story of...

Masters of the Air co-creator John Orloff defends the show's characterizations, stating they accurately reflect the real-life figures of the time. He says Buck and Bucky feel very Hollywood because Air Force pilots at the time really acted like that. Orloff contrasts Buck and Bucky's Hollywood vibe with characters like Nate Mann's Rosie, who take things more seriously.

One of the Masters of the Air producers has responded to criticisms about the characterizations of Buck and Bucky. The characters, who are played by Austin Butler and Callum Turner respectively, are best friends and co-leads in the Apple TV+ World War II Air Force show, which is based on the 2007 Donald L. Miller nonfiction book of the same name. With their onscreen bond that feels similar to Steve and Bucky in the Captain America movies, the pair have drawn criticism online for feeling too Hollywood.

Variety recently sat down with...

Alison Brie’s character Amy in “Apples Never Fall” does not operate like your typical eldest sibling. She lacks a steady source of income, is emotionally erratic and her housing situation is one shared with a group of graduate students.

But as the Peacock limited series’ third episode shows, she’s also perhaps the only Delaney with a healthy amount of emotional intelligence.

In the TV adaptation of Liane Moriarty’s 2021 novel of the same name, Joy Delaney (Annette Bening), matriarch of a competitive brood of tennis players, goes missing, prompting the four children and their father to revisit old wounds and unearth family secrets.

Episode 3, “Amy” serves as a bottle episode for the eldest daughter — following the structure lined up with episodes for Logan (Conor Merrigan Turner), Brooke (Essie Randles), Troy (Jake Lacy) and patriarch Stan (Sam Neill). In retracing her steps before her mother’s disappearance, one major...

“Masters of the Air” soared to become Apple TV+’s highest-watched series launch ever when the first episodes dropped in January. While it might seem like a no-brainer that the team behind “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific” — including Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman — would hit it out of the park with a new World War II series, it wasn’t plain sailing, in large part thanks to Covid, which resulted in numerous delays. “It made the production very difficult,” Goetzman told Variety ahead of the series launch.

But also, in keeping with Apple TV+’s low-key publicity strategy, “Masters of the Air” somehow debuted on the streamer with minimal publicity, despite the fact that in the period between being pre- and post-production its key cast, including Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Barry Keoghan and Ncuti Gatwa had been propelled from jobbing actors to leading men.

Adding to its challenges,...

“Masters of the Air” has been a record-setter for Apple TV+, but audiences may not know the true story of the heroic airmen who risked their lives every time they set foot in their B-17 bombers. That’s why on Friday, March 15, Apple TV+ is releasing “The Bloody Hundredth,” a new documentary that tells the story of the 100th Bomb Group as they took the fight to the Germans in World War II. You can watch The Bloody Hundredth with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.

How to Watch ‘The Bloody Hundredth’ When: Thursday, March 14, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘The Bloody Hundredth’

The trials and tragedies faced by the 100th Bomb Group in “Masters of the Air” are hard enough to watch, but the real story of the unit is just as heroic and tragic.

The Bloody Hundredth is a companion documentary to Masters of the Air, and Screen Rant has a clip from the film. Featuring narration by Tom Hanks, the documentary offers factual narration and real footage from the times of WWII. The clip showcases the significance of tools like the B-17 Flying Fortress.

The Bloody Hundredth is a documentary about the Eighth Air Force’s 100th Bomb Group and a companion piece to the war drama series Masters of the Air, and Screen Rant has a clip featuring its executive producer, Steven Spielberg. The documentary tells the real-life story that inspired the series Master of the Air, and features narration by Tom Hanks. It was produced by Playtone-Amblin, and executive produced by Hanks and Gary Goetzman in addition to Spielberg.

Screen Rant presents a clip from The Bloody Hundredth which explores the significance of the Boeing B-17 heavy bomber, also known as the Flying Fortress.

“Big Little Lies” and “Nine Perfect Strangers” author Liane Moriarty gets another adaptation with the all-new Peacock limited drama series “Apples Never Fall.” When Stan and Joy sell their successful tennis academy to spend more time with their adult children and each other in their golden years, their plans take a sudden turn when a mysterious wounded stranger appears at their door and Joy disappears soon after. Starring Annette Bening, Sam Neill, Jake Lacy, Alison Brie, and more, “Apples Never Fall” will premiere on Peacock on Thursday, March 14. You can watch Apples Never Fall with a subscription to Peacock.

How to Watch ‘Apples Never Fall’ Premiere When: Thursday, March 14, 2024 Where: Peacock Stream: Watch with a subscription to Peacock. Sign Up$5.99+ / month peacocktv.com About ‘Apples Never Fall’ Premiere

Based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel of the same name, “Apples Never Fall” centers on the seemingly picture-perfect Delaney family: former...

In the opening scene of Apples Never Fall, Joy Delaney (Annette Bening) takes a leisurely bike ride through West Palm Beach, Florida. She’s got the time, having recently retired after decades of coaching tennis alongside her husband, Stan (Sam Neill). Joy cycles by palm trees and mansions and stops to browse stands of impossibly perfect fruit. But as she passes tennis courts bustling with players, her mouth curves into a wistful frown.

A sense of melancholy nags at the superficial idyll of Joy’s excursion, only to burst into outright dread when we see her bike overturned in the street, its back wheel still spinning and its frame splattered with blood, and Joy nowhere to be found. This scene introduces an alluring air of mystery regarding Joy’s inner life and the nature of her seemingly utopian environment. Unfortunately, that intrigue proves incredibly short-lived—a victim of Apples Never Fall’s plodding pace,...

Exclusive: Melanie Marnich is a huge fan of Big Little Lies scribe Liane Moriarty’s work, but when showrunning an adaptation of Moriarty’s Apples Never Fall, Marnich blocked the HBO hit from her consciousness almost entirely.

Peacock’s Apples Never Fall, which stars 2024 Oscar-nominee Annette Bening, launches tomorrow and is in international competition at next week’s Series Mania, was made with a Big Little Lies-free lens, Marnich explained to Deadline.

“I admire Big Little Lies and think it’s brilliant but I had to literally put it out my mind,” she said in the days leading up to the Lille market. “I knew I had to quite quickly ignore all [Moriarty’s past work] and ask what this book wants to be and what the best way is to honor it. How do I ignore all that came before to find the best voice and vision for this translation?”

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Annette Bening is stepping out for the premiere of her new Peacock series!

The 65-year-old Oscar-nominated actress joined co-stars Sam Neill, Jake Lacy, Georgia Flood, Essie Randles, and Conor Merrigan-Turner at the premiere of Apples Never Fall on Tuesday (March 12) held at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Fellow cast members also in attendance included Dylan Thuraisingham, Jeanine Serralles, Katrina Lenk, Nate Mann, Paula Andrea Placido, Pooja Shah, and Timm Sharp.

Keep reading to find out more…Here’s the synopsis: “Based on Liane Moriarty’s New York Times bestselling novel, Apples Never Fall centers on the seemingly picture-perfect Delaney family. Former tennis coaches Stan (Neill) and Joy (Bening) have sold their successful tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. While they look forward to spending time with their four adult children, everything changes when a wounded young...

In "Masters of the Air" episode 8, Rosenthal compares Crosby to DC's Captain Marvel, not Marvel's superhero. The reference is to Shazam, who was originally known as Captain Marvel in the comics. The episode centers around Crosby missing D-Day due to his exhaustion.

Masters of the Air episode 8 includes a reference to Captain Marvel, but the miniseries isn't alluding to the Marvel Comics character. The 2024 Apple TV+ war drama, created by John Shiban and John Orloff and produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, centers around the actions of the 100th Bomb Group, a United States Air Force unit, in England during World War II. The nine-episode television event features an ensemble cast, with other characters more prominent than others. But the Captain Marvel name-drop occurs during a scene between Anthony Boyle's Lt. Crosby and Nate Mann's Major Rosenthal in episode 8.

Episode 8 of Masters of the Air chronicles Crosby's...

The Bloody Hundredth documentary honors the real-life heroes of the 100th Bomb Group, premiering on Apple TV+ on March 15, 2024. Directed by Mark Herzog and Laurent Bouzereau, it spotlights the stories of airmen from "Masters of the Air." Executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, the documentary promises an in-depth look at the brave Airmen who inspired Masters of the Air.

On the heels of the premiere of its celebrated, global hit series Masters of the Air, Apple TV+ has announced The Bloody Hundredth, a new documentary honoring the real-life heroes of the 100th Bomb Group. Produced by Playtone-Amblin and narrated by Tom Hanks, The Bloody Hundredth will premiere globally on Friday, March 15, 2024, on Apple TV+, just in time for the Masters of the Air series finale.

“Directed by Mark Herzog and long-time Spielberg collaborator Laurent Bouzereau, the hour-long documentary spotlights the true stories of several characters and real-life airmen...

When a World War II drama series about airmen features the likes of Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan and Callum Turner, it’s reasonable to presume that one of them would be playing the story’s quintessential hotshot pilot. Instead, that honor belongs to Nate Mann, who portrays Lieutenant Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal, one of the most decorated real-life B-17 pilots to serve in WWII, on Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air. Rosie had already established a successful career as a lawyer in New York until the attack on Pearl Harbor eventually led him to Laredo Air Force Base, where he developed his crack piloting skills.

Knowing full well the significance of Rosenthal both on the screen and in real life, Mann refused to gloss over the details of the B-17 and the many responsibilities that a bomber pilot has before, during and after a flight. So he took the words...

"The people we served with sacrificed everything. They called us The Bloody Hundredth." Apple TV has revealed a short trailer for a documentary companion titled The Bloody Hundredth, out for streaming on Apple TV+ in March. This doc film is a behind-the-scenes look at the actual people and actual airmen who flew in the 100th Bomb Group during World War II. It's a companion piece to Apple TV's fantastic series Masters of the Air, which is playing now on Apple TV+ worldwide for everyone to watch. "They sacrificed everything. Watch The Bloody Hundredth and get an in-depth look at the real stories of the brave Airmen that inspired Masters of the Air." This doc introduces us to the real people who are portrayed by actors in the series – including John Egan (played by Callum Turner), Gale Cleven (played by Austin Butler), Harry Crosby (played by Anthony Boyle), Robert "Rosie" Rosenthal...

Apple TV+ this morning announced the scheduling of, and dropped the trailer for, “The Bloody Hundredth,” a new World War II documentary narrated by Tom Hanks that serves as a companion doc to Apple’s nine-part limited series “Masters of the Air” – honoring the real-life heroes of the famed 100th Bomb Group. It premieres globally over the streamer on March 15, the same day the “Masters” series finale gets rolled out. Watch the official trailer above.

Produced by Playtone-Amblin, executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Gary Goetzman and Hanks and directed by Mark Herzog and longtime Spielberg collaborator Laurent Bouzereau, the documentary spotlights the true stories of several characters and real-life airmen featured in the series including John Egan (played by Callum Turner), Gale Cleven (portrayed by Austin Butler), Harry Crosby (played by Anthony Boyle), Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal (played by Nate Mann), Frank Murphy (played by Jonas Moore), Alexander Jefferson (played by...

In the wake of the debut of Masters of the Air, Apple TV+ will stream The Bloody Hundredth, a new documentary honoring the real-life heroes of the 100th Bomb Group.

Produced by Playtone-Amblin and narrated by Tom Hanks, The Bloody Hundredth will premiere globally on Friday, March 15 – around the time of the Masters of the Air series finale.

It’s executive produced by Hanks, Steven Spielberg and Gary Goetzman.

Directed by Mark Herzog and long-time Spielberg collaborator Laurent Bouzereau, the hour-long doc spotlights the true stories of several characters and real-life airmen featured in Masters of the Air including John Egan (played by Callum Turner), Gale Cleven (played by Austin Butler), Harry Crosby (played by Anthony Boyle), Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal (played by Nate Mann), Frank Murphy (played by Jonas Moore), Alexander Jefferson (played by Brandon Cook), Richard Macon (played by Josiah Cross), as well as veterans John “Lucky” Luckadoo, Robert Wolf,...

Turner and Butler discussed the emotional reunion of Bucky and Buck in Masters of the Air episode 6. The actors highlighted the transformation of their characters' friendship after facing intense challenges. Audiences can expect the bond between Bucky and Buck to be a key focus as the series progresses.

Callum Turner and Austin Butler explain Bucky and Buck's emotional reunion in Masters of the Air episode 6. The Apple TV+ series, created by John Shiban and John Orloff, depicts a team of United States airmen, the 100th Bomb Group, who braved the dangers of World War II. Along with Turner and Butler, who portray friends Major John "Bucky" Egan and Major Gale "Buck" Cleven, respectively, the cast of Masters of the Air includes Barry Keoghan, Anthony Boyle, Nate Mann, Nikolai Kinski, and Stephen Campbell Moore.

During a recent interview with Variety, Turner and Butler discussed their characters' reunion in episode 6. Turner explained...

While you weren’t watching, Amazon’s Prime Video quietly blossomed into a haven for adult animation. The streaming service’s latest addition to its lineup, the sci-fi comedy “The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy,” is the brainchild of Cirocco Dunlap, whose résumé includes Netflix’s “Russian Doll” and “Big Mouth.” The show, which is now streaming, follows the adventures of two alien doctors, Klak and Sleech, as they treat a myriad of strange illnesses and maladies afflicting the brilliant and unique beings that populate the titular galaxy.

While the show’s writers are clearly having fun trying to stretch the limits of the imagination, the series also dedicates a significant amount of its runtime to telling relatable stories about universally understood medical conditions, too, like anxiety. The result is a well-rounded, enjoyable comedy that deserves your attention. When you toss in an impressive voice cast that also includes Kieran Culkin,...

Masters of the Air dives into WWII aerial combat, showing the toll on young men and the horrors faced. We have a clip from the upcoming sixth episode. The series features a stellar ensemble cast and is executive produced by the people behind Band of Brothers, including Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. From bombing raids over Nazi Germany to Pow camps, the show provides a unique and crucial look at history.

Masters of the Air is now more than halfway through its epic nine episodes, with "Part Five" leaving audiences unsettled and on the edge of their seats. In "Part Six," premiering on Apple TV+ Feb. 23, 2024, we will get to see what happened to Egan, who will face the essence of Nazi evil. It won't be a pretty picture. But sure to be prettier is the introduction of Bel Powley as an intriguing British officer, Landra Wingate, who meets Crosby at Oxford.

Masters of the Air is the newest tribute to World War II veterans from Spielberg and Hanks. All of their projects on the subject, including Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers and The Pacific, concentrate on different aspects of the Great War and make for good viewing companion pieces. As the new series follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group (the “Bloody Hundredth”) as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany, the review from our own Alex Maidy spoke highly of the show. He stated, “It is unlikely that any series will equal the acclaim that Band of Brothers achieved. Still, the blend of feature film directors and a cast of actors more than up to the task, Masters of the Air is a powerful companion to that HBO series and ranks slightly higher than The Pacific.

The Pacific and Band of Brothers would go on to become...

Sam Rosenthal finds the portrayal of his grandfather in Masters of the Air surreal to finally witness. The series accurately depicts real soldiers from the US Air Force during WWII, focusing on the 100th Bomb Group. Rosenthal's family is thrilled to see their grandfather portrayed on screen by Nate Mann.

The real-life grandson of Lieutenant Colonel Robert "Rosie" Rosenthal reacts to Masters of the Air, offering his opinion on the Apple TV+ series that features his grandfather as a character. The miniseries follows the United States' 100th Bomb Group in their missions during World War II. Heightening its historical accuracy, the series features dramatized versions of real soldiers that were part of the Air Force during the war.

Speaking with NBC News, Sam Rosenthal, reacted to how Masters of the Air portrayed Rosie, his grandfather, as well as its overall presentation. Having a small role in the series himself,...

Masters of the Air just hit the skies as the biggest series debut on Apple TV+ ever. Austin Butler’s performance really lifted this WWII drama, pulling in more viewers in its first weekend than any other Apple TV+ show has managed in a whole season. It even outpaced the Godzilla spin-off, Monarch, in viewership.

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Now, some folks might say it’s not quite on the same level as the legendary Band of Brothers, but its gripping story and top-notch acting have still grabbed attention all around the globe, proving it’s a heavyweight in the streaming world. With its compelling narrative and stellar performances, Masters of the Air has firmly established itself as a must-watch for fans of historical dramas and streaming enthusiasts alike.

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“Masters of the Air” launched with more viewers in its opening weekend than any Apple TV+ series ever has in its first season, according to the streamer. Though an exact number of viewers was not made available, that puts the epic war miniseries launch above other high-profile original titles like “Hijack,” “The Morning Show” and “Severance.”

Remarkably, following the premiere of “Masters of the Air,” viewership across all of Apple TV+ climbed by 65% worldwide when compared to the previous seven-day period. The streamer also maintained double-digit growth across more than 100 territories.

“Masters of the Air” is currently debuting new episodes, with its sixth installment premiering on Friday, Feb. 23. The finale will bow on the streamer on March 15.

“Masters of the Air” is executive produced by Steven Spielberg for Amblin Television, as well as Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman for Playtone. Amblin’s Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey serve as co-executive producers,...

This article contains spoilers for Masters of the Air episode 5.

Cleven's sudden disappearance in episode 4 was a surprising twist for fans of Masters of the Air. Lt. Col. Robert Rosenthal seems to be stepping up as the new main character in Austin Butler's absence. The decision to shift focus from Butler's character aligns with the ensemble nature of Band of Brothers.

Despite advertising Austin Butler as the lead of Masters of the Air, the show has made Butler's character disappear, and now, another actor seems to be taking his spot for the time being. For the first four episodes of Masters of the Air, Austin Butler played Major Gale 'Buck' Cleven, a leader of the 100th Bomb Group. However, in episode 4, Cleven goes on a mission to Bremen and does not return, leaving everyone to assume he was killed in action. Though history would tell a different story,...

Peacock has released the full trailer of Apples Never Fall, the limited series starring Annette Bening and Sam Neill, based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel.

“You can spend a lifetime with someone as a wife or as a mother, but you can never really know who they are,” Bening’s Joy says in the trailer.

The series revolves around the seemingly picture-perfect Delaney family, anchored by former tennis coaches Stan (Neill) and Joy (Bening), who have sold their successful tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives.

Jake Lacy, Alison Brie, Conor Merrigan-Turner, Essie Randles play Stan and Joy’s adult children in the 7-episode series written and executive produced by Melanie Marnich.

The logline for the show says that “everything changes when a wounded young woman knocks on Joy and Stan’s door, bringing the excitement they’ve been missing.

Secrets can poison any family, especially one whose matriarch mysteriously goes missing.

Upcoming Peacock series “Apples Never Fall” stars Oscar-nominated “Nyad” actress Annette Bening and “Jurassic Park” icon Sam Neill as the seemingly perfect couple behind an elite tennis academy. Yet as the duo celebrate retirement, Joy (Bening) suddenly goes missing…leaving their family (and the press) to accuse husband Stan (Neill) of being behind her disappearance.

Based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel of the same name, “Apples Never Fall” is the latest adaptation of Moriarty’s work, coming after “Big Little Lies” and “Nine Perfect Strangers.”

The official synopsis for “Apples Never Fall” reads: Former tennis coaches Stan (Sam Neill) and Joy (Annette Bening) Delaney have sold their successful tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. While they look forward to spending time with their four adult children, everything...

When it comes to Apple TV+‘s Masters of the Air, the Steven Spielberg–Tom Hanks executive-produced project serves as a follow-up to HBO‘s Band of Brothers and The Pacific. A fact that never escaped its cast of young stars including Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Barry Keoghan, Raff Law, Nate Mann, and Anthony Boyle. The show following the 100th Bomb Group as they take to the air over Nazi Germany offers a closer look at the lives of its key players, juxtaposing the quiet drama they face on the ground with the intense combat missions they’re fronting thousands of feet off the ground. “Pressures always a good thing,” Law, who plays Sgt. Ken Lemmons. (Credit: Apple TV+) “Yeah, you want to carry this on,” Keoghan who portrays Lt. Curtis Biddick says of Masters of the Air‘s impact. ‘They’re massively successful, those two shows,” he says, acknowledging...

The World War II drama series "Masters of the Air," created by John Shiban and John Orloff and currently airing on AppleTV+, takes place in 1943 and follows Usaaf majors as they are transferred to England to aid the Allied war effort. Austin Butler plays Major Gale Cleven and Callum Turner plays Major John Egan, both real-life Usaaf pilots, and the series is based on the biographical book "Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany," written by Donald L. Miller. 

"Masters of the Air" was also co-produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, who previously oversaw the WWII drama shows "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific" after collaborating on the 1998 film "Saving Private Ryan." These two men love harrowing tales of soldiers and seem hellbent on recreating the 1940s soldiers' experience on film as accurately as possible. Hanks also wrote and starred in the WWII thriller "Greyhound,...

While we’re still hoping for a “Big Little Lies” Season 3, the Liane Moriarty cinematic universe is expanding thanks to the upcoming Peacock series “Apples Never Fall.”

Based on Moriarty’s 2021 novel of the same name, the limited series has a stellar cast including Annette Bening, Sam Neill, Jake Lacy, and Alison Brie, and follows an elite family’s innermost secrets as they come to light.

Keep scrolling to see all the details about the Peacock series, which premieres March 14.

What’s the Plot?

Per Peacock, the mystery series centers on the Delaney family, led by former tennis coaches Stan (Neill) and Joy (Bening), who have sold their successful tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. While they look forward to spending time with their four adult children, everything changes when a wounded young woman knocks on Joy and Stan’s door,...

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg’s collaboration on Saving Private Ryan spawned the critically acclaimed HBO series Band of Brothers, which chronicled the infantry troops on the ground in Europe during World War II. It was a massive hit, followed by The Pacific, an equally great series focused on the Pacific Theater during the war. Now, the producers are back with a third installment in their chronicle of WWII, Masters of the Air. Focused on the United States air forces during the 1940s, this series is bound to be another substantial win for Spielberg, Hanks, and all involved. Read our rave review here!

Masters of the Air stars Elvis’ Austin Butler and The Boys in the Boat‘s Callum Turner as best friends and pilots during the heaviest warfare of the campaign. Part of the 100th, known as the Bloody Hundredth, the two pilots, both nicknamed Buck, form a bond...

Apple TV’s new World War II epic Masters of the Air has faced a very steep climb to take flight, creatively speaking.

First, it had to live up to the legacy of its extraordinary predecessor, HBO’s 2001 limited series Band of Brothers, which some consider to be their all-time favorite war “movie.” BoB‘s successor, 2010’s The Pacific, showed, if anything, what a high bar the original set. And then there are the challenges of pulling off an air-war epic — it’s inherently tougher (for reasons we’ll get into), and potentially far more expensive (all those special effects shots), than infantry stories. Perhaps that’s why it’s taken more than a decade for Masters of the Air — which is based on Donald L. Miller’s book — to make the journey from concept to screen.

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Austin Butler made an appearance at the screening and Q&a for the Apple TV + miniseries Masters of the Air in New York City, sporting a new look from his Elvis days.

Butler, who was best known for his role starring as the late Elvis Presley in the 2022 film Elvis, joined his co-stars Callum Turner, Barry Keoghan, Anthony Boyle and Nate Mann for the event to promote the new World War II miniseries.

Butler appeared with the suit-and-no-tie look. Turner had on a beige sweater with buttons on top, black pants and white shoes. Keoghan showed up wearing a suit with a striped dress shirt. Boyle ditched the suit and wore his dress shirt, black pants, and black shoes. Mann sported a brown sweater and gray pants.

Butler has the lead role of the WWII miniseries as Eighth Air Force Major Gale Cleven. The series, based on the 2007 book by Donald L. Miller,...

An Air Force expert confirms that the gnarly injury depicted in Masters of the Air episode 1 is historically accurate, as freezing cold temperatures on B-17s could result in frostbite and similar injuries. Masters of the Air episode 1 sees a gunner accidentally rip the skin off his hands after grabbing a freezing cold gun. While the show accurately captures the environment, relationships, and B-17 designs of World War II, it omits certain content due to time constraints.

Air Force experts reveal that one particularly gnarly injury from Masters of the Air episode 1 is historically accurate. Masters of the Air is the spiritual successor to Band of Brothers and The Pacific, and follows a United States Air Force unit, the 100th Bomb Group, during its service in World War II. The unit was nicknamed the Bloody 100th due to its high casualties. Hence, the series hones in on the...

Plot: Based on Donald L. Miller’s book of the same name and scripted by John Orloff, “Masters of the Air” follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group (the “Bloody Hundredth”) as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany and grapple with the frigid conditions, lack of oxygen, and sheer terror of combat conducted at 25,000 feet in the air. Portraying the psychological and emotional price paid by these young men as they helped destroy the horror of Hitler’s Third Reich, is at the heart of “Masters of the Air.” Some were shot down and captured; some were wounded or killed. And some were lucky enough to make it home. Regardless of individual fate, a toll was exacted on them all.

Review: In 2001, Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg produced one of the greatest television series ever. Based on the book by Stephen E. Ambrose, Band of Brothers chronicled...