Apple TV wants to go big
- Apple TV+ is expanding its content offerings to compete with other streaming services.
- In 2022, Apple won an Oscar for Best Picture with the indie film CODA, marking a significant achievement for the company.
- CODA was created on a modest budget of around $10 million and went on to achieve commercial success despite its humble beginnings.
- The success of CODA has likely contributed to Apple’s growing presence in the streaming industry, with new content and features being added regularly.
- Apple TV+ is looking to go big by increasing its investment in original content and expanding its reach to more audiences.
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How it started
In 2022, Apple won an Oscar. The company behind the Mac and iPhone made a splash by winning Best Picture with the indie darling CODA, a remake of a French-Belgian film about the only hearing member of a family with a struggling fishing business. It was created with a modest budget reported around $10 million, and yet despite its relatively humble beginnings, for a time the movie was …
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Q. What is The Stepback?
A. A weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world.
Q. Who created CODA, the indie film that won an Oscar in 2022?
A. Not specified in the article, but mentioned as a French-Belgian film.
Q. How much was the budget for the remake of CODA?
A. Around $10 million.
Q. What award did Apple win in 2022?
A. Best Picture at the Oscars.
Q. Who is behind The Stepback newsletter?
A. Not specified in the article, but mentioned as a tech-related story.
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Q. What is CODA about?
A. A remake of a French-Belgian film about the only hearing member of a family with a struggling fishing business.
Q. Is Apple involved in the tech world beyond Mac and iPhone?
A. Yes, as mentioned by winning an Oscar for Best Picture.
Q. How did CODA become successful despite its modest budget?
A. Not specified in the article, but implied to be due to its indie origins and critical acclaim.
Q. What is The Verge link mentioned in the article?
A. A link to read the full story about Apple’s Oscar win for Best Picture.