Apple TV subscribers can now watch three new originals, including a heist thriller series, a film based on true events, and the first of two holiday specials coming to the platform this season.
The triple debut includes “Being Heumann,” a film directed by Siân Heder that tells the true story of how Judy Heumann led a 1977 protest resulting in the longest occupation of a federal building in US history. Heder’s previous film, “CODA,” earned Apple its first Academy Award for Best Picture.
The premiere of “Being Heumann” also marks the debut of Apple TV’s new sign language accessibility feature, which allows viewers to watch select titles with an American Sign Language (ASL) or British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter appearing in the corner of the screen. The feature is also available for “F1 The Movie,” with “Greyhound” and “Way of the Warrior Kid” gaining support later this year. The latter premieres November 25.
The first two episodes of Apple’s anticipated heist thriller series “12 12 12” are now available. Starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan, the series also features Patrick Fabian and Kali Reis, among others. According to Apple TV, each episode unfolds across three timelines of a heist: the 12 months of planning, the 12 hours of the heist and the 12 days following it. The series follows a disgraced FBI agent (Mackie) and an American career criminal (Dornan) as they play a zero-sum game of cat and mouse across Europe, with a raid on a bank vault deep beneath the streets of Zurich at its center. New episodes will release every Friday through December 25.
The first of two holiday specials coming to Apple TV this season, “Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy,” is now also available to stream. The other, “Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift,” arrives December 4. The premiere marks the latest release under Apple’s ongoing partnership with Peanuts and joins a growing collection of original Peanuts productions alongside classics such as “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” and “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” is free to stream on the platform this weekend, even without a subscription. “Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy” follows Snoopy as he tries to get off Santa’s naughty list in the 12 days leading up to Christmas.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- Apple TV+ adds three new titles in one day, expanding its original content library and giving subscribers multiple viewing options.
- The sign language accessibility feature broadens the platform's appeal to deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers, potentially setting a new standard for streaming services.
- The holiday specials and free streaming of “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” may attract new subscribers during the festive season.
Background
Apple TV+ launched in November 2019 as Apple's streaming service, competing with Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. It has built a library of original series and films, including award-winning titles like “Ted Lasso” and “CODA.” The platform costs $14.99 per month or is available as part of the Apple One bundle.
Key Perspectives
Apple TV: describes “12 12 12” as a series where “each episode … unfolds across three timelines of a heist: the 12 months of planning, the 12 hours of the heist and the 12 days following it,” featuring a disgraced FBI agent and an American career criminal in a cat-and-mouse chase across Europe.
What to Watch
- New episodes of “12 12 12” release every Friday through December 25; viewership and critical reception will determine if the series becomes a hit.
- “Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift” arrives December 4, completing Apple TV's holiday lineup.
- “Way of the Warrior Kid” premieres November 25, and will also support the new sign language accessibility feature.
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- SupportedApple TV debuted three new originals, including a heist thriller series and a film based on true events.9to5Mac: “Apple TV subscribers can now watch three new originals, including a heist thriller series, a film based on true events, and the first of two holiday specials coming to the platform this season.”
- SupportedThe premiere of “Being Heumann” marked the debut of Apple TV’s sign-language accessibility feature.9to5Mac: “The premiere of “Being Heumann” also marks the debut of Apple TV’s new sign language accessibility feature”
- Supported“Being Heumann” tells the true story of Judy Heumann leading a 1977 protest that resulted in the longest occupation of a federal building in US history.9to5Mac: “which tells the true story of how Judy Heumann led a 1977 protest that resulted in the longest occupation of a federal building in US history.”
- Supported“Being Heumann” is directed by Siân Heder, whose previous film “CODA” earned Apple its first Academy Award for Best Picture.9to5Mac: “The movie is directed by Siân Heder, whose previous film, “CODA,” earned Apple its first Academy Award for Best Picture”
- SupportedThe sign-language feature lets viewers watch select titles with an ASL or BSL interpreter in the corner of the screen.9to5Mac: “which allows viewers to watch select titles with an American Sign Language (ASL) or British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter appearing in the corner of the screen.”
- SupportedThe feature is available for “F1 The Movie,” and support for “Greyhound” and “Way of the Warrior Kid” is coming later this year; the latter premieres November 25.9to5Mac: “the feature is also available for “F1 The Movie,” with “Greyhound” and “Way of the Warrior Kid” gaining support later this year. The latter premieres November 25.”
- SupportedThe first two episodes of “12 12 12” are available, and the series stars Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan, with Patrick Fabian and Kali Reis also featured.9to5Mac: “The first two episodes of Apple’s anticipated heist thriller series “12 12 12” are now available. Starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan, the series also features Patrick Fabian and Kali Reis”
- SupportedAccording to Apple TV, each episode unfolds across three heist timelines: 12 months of planning, 12 hours of the heist and 12 days afterward.9to5Mac: “Here’s Apple TV on the new show, which will release new episodes every Friday through December 25: Each episode of “12 12 12” unfolds across three timelines of a heist: the 12 months of planning, the 12 hours of the heist and the 12 days following it.”
- SupportedNew episodes of “12 12 12” will release every Friday through December 25.9to5Mac: “which will release new episodes every Friday through December 25”
- Supported“Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy” is the first of two holiday specials coming to Apple TV this season, and is available to stream; “Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift” arrives December 4.9to5Mac: “The first of two holiday specials coming to Apple TV this season, “Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy” is now also available to stream, the other one being “Fraggle Rock: A Holiday Gift,” which arrives December 4.”
- Supported“A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” is free to stream on Apple TV this weekend, including for people without a subscription.9to5Mac: ““A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” is free to stream on the platform this weekend, meaning even those without an Apple TV subscription can watch it.”
- Supported“Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy” follows Snoopy as he tries to get off Santa’s naughty list in the 12 days leading up to Christmas.9to5Mac: “it follows Snoopy as he tries to get off Santa’s naughty list in the 12 days leading up to Christmas”
