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SETH ROGEN AND ROSE BYRNE COMEDY SERIES "PLATONIC" PREMIERES MAY 24 ON APPLE TV+ |
Compiled By: Lana K. Wilson-Combs
N2Entertainment.net
Apple TV+ will present “Platonic,” on May 24,on Apple TV+ followed by new episodes weekly, every Wednesday.
The 10-episode comedy series stars and is executived produced by Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen and co-created, directed and co-written by Nick Stoller and Francesca Delbanco.
“Platonic” follows a platonic pair of former best friends approaching midlife (Rogen and Byrne) who reconnect after a long rift. The duo’s friendship becomes all-consuming and destabilizes their lives in a hilarious way. In addition to Rogen and Byrne, the ensemble cast includes Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale, Andrew Lopez and Carla Gallo.
The series marks the latest collaboration for Apple TV+ and Byrne who also stars in the critically hailed Apple Original series “Physical,” which is set to debut its third season later this year. Rogen will also star in an upcoming, untitled comedy series for Apple TV+ that he will write, direct and executive produce alongside Evan Goldberg. It will join a growing offering of hit and award-winning comedy series on Apple TV+ including Emmy Award winner “Ted Lasso,” “Shrinking,” “Schmigadoon!,” “The Afterparty,” “The Big Door Prize,” “Bad Sisters,” “Trying,” “Mythic Quest,” “Acapulco” and more.
ABOUT APPLE TV+
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 your 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 352 wins and 1,444 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”
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, 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 $6.99 per month with a seven-day free trial. 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.
For more information, visit apple.com/tvpr and see the full list of supported devices.
Editor's Note: Information used in this report obtained from APPLE TV+ publicity.
IN OTHER TV NEWS:
OXYGEN TRUE CRIME'S "KILLER RELATIONSHIP WITH FAITH JENKINS" PREMIERES MAY 28
Oxygen, the home of high quality, true crime programming, dives into relationships that began with promise and spiraled into murder, when the second season of "Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins" premieres May 28 at 7 p.m. (ET/PT).
Former criminal prosecutor at the Manhattan District Attorney's office Faith Jenkins breaks down all the gripping details of relationships gone deadly while highlighting the distressing warning signs that were overlooked.
Some of the stories explored include a divorced woman whose quick foray back into the dating world to find love leads to her gruesome demise; a young woman whose brutal death at the hands of a loved one is only solved after a surprise appearance on national TV and an assist from a gaming device; and a vivacious single mother who is murdered in front of her two children after one of her many admirers just couldn't let go.
The season kicks off with riveting stories, some of which are outlined below.
"Dream Killer"--Premiering May 28 at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). Logline: The execution of successful businesswoman and mother Makeva Jenkins sparks an intense investigation, but unveiling the masked gunman will require unmasking a litany of suspects in the hopes of exposing this killer relationship.
"Forbidden Love"-- Premiering June 4 at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). Logline: The shooting death of Brad McGarry, a gay coal miner in Bellaire, Ohio, has detectives wondering if it's a hate crime, but when a shocking secret comes to light, it reveals an unexpected motive for murder.
ABOUT OXYGEN TRUE CRIME:
Oxygen True Crime is a multiplatform crime destination for women. Oxygen True Crime remains one of the fastest-growing cable entertainment networks with popular original programming, including the flagship "Snapped" franchise, "Cold Justice," "Injustice with Nancy Grace" and breakout event series such as "Catching a Serial Killer: Sam Little," "Kim Kardashian: The Justice Project" and "Aaron Hernandez Uncovered."
The network's digital platform continues to reign as the No. 1 website dedicated to true crime, and in 2022 the network had its best year in primetime in eight years. Oxygen True Crime's over-the-air platform recently launched in select US markets. Oxygen True Crime is part of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming's Entertainment portfolio, which includes NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen True Crime, SYFY, Universal Kids, USA Network and Peacock. For more information, visit oxygen.com.
ABOUT FAITH IN JUSTICE PRODUCTIONS:
Faith In Justice is an unscripted content provider to premium linear and streaming services led by Faith Jenkins.
ABOUT TEXAS CREW PRODUCTIONS:
Texas Crew Productions, part of Asylum Entertainment Group, has built a reputation for delivering first-class content on time, on budget, and with a friendly Texas-sized smile for broadcasters and streamers of all shapes and sizes. From its first series "Friday Night Tykes," Texas Crew continues to prove that premium content isn't defined by budgets or physical location, but by creative vision, expert execution, and detailed management in every phase of production.
Its notable content includes: the NAACP Image Award-winning two-hour special "The 44th President: In His Own Words" (HISTORY), ESPN 30 for 30's "Brian and the Boz" and "Phi Slama Jama;" the six-part investigative series "In the Valley of Sin" (FOX); the reboot of the long-running series "Sell This House" (A+E); the reboot of "Ripley's Believe It or Not" (Travel); and more than 50 hours of true-crime programming on Oxygen, including "The Disappearance of Maura Murray," "Sleeping with Death," and "The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell."
Currently, Texas Crew has projects in production and development for a number of premium broadcasters and streamers including Peacock, FOX, ESPN, Paramount +, Telemundo +, and Hulu. FMI: TexasCrew.com.
Editor's Note: Information used in this article provided by Oxygen.
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