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Feature Apple doesn't release ratings data, but third party data says the limited series "Defending Jacob" is the closest thing the service has to a breakout hit. Defending Jacob , the Apple TV+ limited series starring Chris Evans as a lawyer whose teenaged son is accused of murdering a classmate, wraps up its run with its finale episode May 29. The series, which combines elements of family drama, psychological thriller and courtroom procedural, was based on a novel of the same name by William Landay. Since Apple TV+ launched in November 2019, it hasn't had seen any of its shows emerge as a massive, culture-grabbing smash. But in recent months, there have been various indications that Defending Jacob has been something close to a breakout for Apple. What are the "Defending Jacob" ratings? There are, it's important to point out, no "official" numbers for the viewership of Apple TV+ shows. Apple has never released such numbers, while Nielsen, usually … [Read more...] about Just as it ends, ‘Defending Jacob’ looks like the most popular Apple TV+ show

AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. The release of the Tom Hanks movie "Greyhound" on Apple TV instead of cinemas is an "absolute heartbreak" to the film star, an interview reveals, with Hanks also using the opportunity to poke fun at Apple's PR policies during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In the days before the July 10 premiere of "Greyhound" on Apple TV+, veteran actor Tom Hanks has to take on the usual gauntlet of interviews and public appearances expected of such a star. However, the movie's marketing is being tempered by the continuing coronavirus pandemic, which has impacted not only the interview, but the release of the movie and Hanks' life. Originally intended for a theatrical release, Greyhound is instead being offered through the Apple-owned streaming service, due to COVID-19 social … [Read more...] about Tom Hanks disappointed with Apple TV+ ‘Greyhound’ release

AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Following an interview critical of the service on Monday, Tom Hanks has clarified some of his feelings about the release of "Greyhound" on Apple TV+ . Hanks previously told The Guardian that the "Greyhound" release on Apple TV instead of in cinemas was an " absolute heartbreak ," largely due to the differences in picture and sound quality. In a televised interview on NBC's "Today" show on Tuesday morning, Hanks has added some additional clarifications about "Greyhound" on Apple TV. He said that he's "actually thrilled that Apple TV+ is making it possible for everyone to see it." Hanks went on to call theater closures due to the coronavirus health crisis "heartbreaking," and added that Apple "saved the day for us" by allowing anyone with an Apple TV+ … [Read more...] about Tom Hanks now says ‘Greyhound’ film was ‘rescued at sea’ by Apple TV+

Review "Defending Jacob," now on Apple TV+, is a gripping slow-burn drama about what happens to a family when their son is accused of a brutal murder. Chris Evans in Defending Jacob, premiering April 24 on Apple TV+. In February, director Rian Johnson, of the 2019 movie Knives Out , revealed that when Apple provides products for movies, the company frowns upon allowing villainous characters to use iPhones. In Johnson's film, the character who turns out to be the main villain, played by Chris Evans, does not use an iPhone, although his nephew (Jaeden Martell), who's referred to as "the Nazi child," does . Just a few months later, we have a new Apple TV+ limited series, Defending Jacob , that stars both of those actors, Chris Evans and Jaeden Martell. And not only does Martell play a character named "Jacob" in both projects, but the central mystery at the heart of the show is whether or not he's actually a villain. Both characters use iPhones, … [Read more...] about Apple TV+ review: ‘Defending Jacob’ a compelling showcase for Chris Evans

This week Apple executives are once more slated to attend Allen & Co.'s annual conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, where they will hobnob with fellow corporate leaders from companies like Amazon, Facebook, Disney, and AT&T. Apple's attendance was reported by Variety , though the trade publication didn't name specific guests. Most likely the company will send CEO Tim Cook and senior VP Eddy Cue , both of whom have been Sun Valley regulars . The conference is a prime opportunity for business leaders to network with each other and forge preliminary business deals. In 2018, some other guests included media baron Rupert Murdoch, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Past deals originating at Sun Valley have included Disney's $19 billion ABC/Capital Cities buyout, and Bezos' takeover of the Washington Post . This year's conference comes at a critical time for Apple, as it's preparing to launch two new services this … [Read more...] about Apple heads to Sun Valley 2019 conference as Apple TV+ launch looms

The Giang brother stun the audience with their amazing performance. By Paul Kennedy LONDON — The Giang brothers are through to the final of the popular UK television show, Britain’s Got Talent. Speaking to Việt Nam News on Saturday, older brother Giang Quốc Cơ said: "I could not believe we can make it this far. "We are already very satisfied with this achievement no matter how the result of the finale is." In a nail-biting live semi-final Friday night, the gymnasts from HCM City stunned the crowd with a death defying performance. They were voted in the top three overall on the evening, alongside a comedian and a magician. Only two of the acts could make it into Sunday’s live final and after the comedian was chosen, it meant there was just one place left. The judges were deadlocked with Simon Cowell and Alisha Dixon choosing the pair from Việt Nam, while David Walliams and Amanda Holden opted for the magician. Because of the tie, the … [Read more...] about They’re through! Giang brothers win a place in the final of Britain’s biggest TV talent show

Long-term prospects for Vietnam look good: Capital Economics By Thanh Thom An employee works at an electronics complex owned by South Korea’s tech giant Samsung in northern Vietnam. Capital Economics forecast that slower export demand and tighter fiscal policy will weigh on economic growth in Vietnam – PHOTO: QUOC HUNG HCMC – Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth looks set to slow over the next couple of years, but the country is likely to remain one of the region’s best performing economies, according to Capital Economics, a leading independent economic research consultancy based in London. Capital Economics said in its recent Emerging Asia Economic Outlook report that over the long term, the integration of Vietnam’s export sector into Chinese supply chains suggests that exports should continue to outperform those from the rest of Asia. Vietnam’s low wages mean it is well-placed to gain market share as low-end manufacturing continues to leave China in … [Read more...] about Long-term prospects for Vietnam look good: Capital Economics

Café Central An Dong buffet has new look The Saigon Times Daily Café Central An Dong’s outside terrace has been remodeled to create the sense of a traditional Hong Kong fishing village - PHOTO: COURTESY OF WINDSOR PLAZA HOTEL HCMC - The buffet program at the Windsor Plaza Hotel’s Café Central An Dong now has a new look and features a variety of dishes. Diners can also purchase great deals online with discounts of up to 50%. The tasteful and creative re-design incorporates new features alongside perennial favorites. Multiple live cooking stations allow you to enjoy the freshest seafood your way, a sashimi counter and teppanyaki grills and see your meal created before your eyes, while the outside terrace has been remodeled to create the sense of a traditional Hong Kong fishing village. Highlights of the buffet include Hong Kong-style clay pot rice, double boiled soup or delectable seafood such as lobster, crab, oyster, shrimp, shellfish and squid. These can be … [Read more...] about Café Central An Dong buffet has new look

US, Viet Nam look to boost multifaceted relationship (22-09-2006) HCM CITY — The US and Viet Nam can deepen their relationship in the next decade in a wide range of areas, said the US ambassador to Viet Nam, Michael Marine, at a meeting to review Viet Nam-US relations in HCM City yesterday. Marine said both the US and Viet Nam had economies that thrived on the rapid expansion of trade and a stable global environment. He said the two countries were working together to kindle an era of increased global economic growth through open markets and free trade. "This work existed both bilaterally and through regional forums like APEC, ASEAN and, soon, the World Trade Organisation, which Viet Nam expects to join by year-end," he said. Efforts such as these would open their societies to one another, help Americans to better understand Viet Nam’s culture and history, Marine added. Through the renewal process known as doi moi launched two decades ago, Viet Nam opened … [Read more...] about US, Viet Nam look to boost multifaceted relationship

India looks to bolster trade, diplomatic ties with nation Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pham Gia Khiem is welcomed by Chairman of the India-Viet Nam Joint Business Council, V.L. Dutta, during a business meeting. — AFP/VNA Photo (01-03-2007) New Delhi — India is looking to strengthen trade and diplomatic ties with Viet Nam, according to government officials. India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pranab Mukherjee, minister of external affairs, affirmed this during talks with visiting Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem. Khiem, who arrived in India on Monday for a three-day tour, was invited by Prime Minister Singh. The Deputy PM also met with A.B. Bardhan, general secretary of the Communist Party of India, Sitaram Yechury, a Politburo member and head of the International Department of the Marxist Communist Party of India and Lal Krisna Advani, leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, … [Read more...] about India looks to bolster trade, diplomatic ties with nation