Apple TV receives a dozen Tony nominations and is set to achieve an unexpected rare recognition that caught me off guard.

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      Apple TV is just one Tony Award away from achieving an EGOT with Schmigadoon! leading the nominations this year.

      When Apple introduced its streaming platform in 2019, the entertainment industry responded with cautious skepticism. Fast forward to 2026, and Apple is on the brink of achieving an EGOT, which signifies wins at the Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, and Tonys, having garnered its first-ever nominations for Tony Awards.

      The tech company secured 12 nominations for Schmigadoon!, a stage interpretation of its original Apple TV musical series. With accolades already in hand from television and film, all eyes are now on the ceremony on June 7 to see if Apple can complete this esteemed achievement.

      How Apple quietly cultivated one of the most acclaimed libraries in entertainment

      In recent years, Apple’s collection of awards has been impressive. The studio made history at last year’s Emmy Awards, becoming the most-awarded freshman comedy series ever with 13 wins, while Severance took the lead as the most-awarded drama with eight wins to its name.

      Pluribus brought Rhea Seehorn a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama. F1 earned an Academy Award and added a Grammy when Chris Stapleton’s song from its soundtrack won Best Country Solo Performance at the 2026 ceremony. Meanwhile, CODA clinched the Best Picture award.

      The total count for Apple’s original content has now surpassed 816 wins and nearly 3,500 nominations, an astonishing figure for a service that launched just seven years ago.

      Behind the Tony nominations is a canceled show that deserves a second chance from Apple TV

      Schmigadoon! Apple TV

      The significance of the Tony nominations is heightened by the fact that the Schmigadoon! series was canceled in 2024 after two seasons, despite creator Cinco Paul having already completed a fully written third season with 25 new songs prepared.

      The Broadway adaptation's 12 nominations cover nearly every major creative category, including Best Direction, Best Choreography, Best Book, Best Costumes, and Best Score.

      Winning Best Musical would not only achieve Apple’s EGOT but would also strongly advocate for finally moving forward with the previously written season 3—since leaving it unreleased would be almost unjust.

      Manisha Priyadarshini is a tech and entertainment writer with over nine years of editorial experience.

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      New Year’s Day is one of those days when you might find yourself browsing Netflix without making any real choices. The challenge isn’t a lack of options, but in picking something that aligns with your viewing style, which often means a show that starts quickly or maintains a steady pace without requiring too much focus.

      Whether you're recovering from a late night or gradually adjusting to the new year, the right show can easily engage you. This list highlights five shows that are particularly effective right now, not just because they're popular, but because they are designed for leisurely viewing. Some are structured for quick, binge-friendly consumption, while others are more relaxing, and a couple reward deeper engagement if you’re in the mood for it. Each show flows in a way that makes binge-watching a full season or limited series feel effortless, whether it's today or any other day you need something enjoyable without much effort.

      OpenAI is going Hollywood with ‘Critterz,’ and its Cannes-bound film utilized AI throughout its production

      The writers of Paddington in Peru are behind this project, but it’s the AI technology that has generated significant buzz.

      The discussion surrounding AI in Hollywood has reached a new peak with AGC Studios introducing Critterz at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. It’s being billed as the first mainstream animated family film to incorporate AI support into its production process (according to Deadline).

      The film is an extended feature of a 2023 viral short of the same name, which itself was one of the earliest projects to utilize OpenAI's creative tools.

      YouTube’s auto-dubbing lacks one essential feature: an off switch

      YouTube developed a tool to translate videos globally, but overlooked providing viewers a way to opt out.

      Having watched MKBHD for years, I’ve come to expect Marques' voice as part of the experience. So when a recent video started playing on my TV and he suddenly spoke Japanese, it took me a moment to understand what was going on.

      This wasn’t something I activated. YouTube seemingly decided, perhaps because of the Japanese text on his shirt (or maybe due to my frequent viewing of anime with English subtitles), that I should hear a dubbed version in a language I couldn’t comprehend. It didn’t matter that the video was originally in English or that I had viewed hundreds of his videos without issue. There was no warning or prompts, nor any clear guidance on how to switch back. Just an unfamiliar voice coming