The tech giant and the media-mogul have just inked a major content deal.
Fans are about to get a lot more of Oprah now that she signed a multi-year deal with Apple for new original programs. This means that Oprah will create original content that includes film, TV, applications, books and any other content that can be distributed on Apple’s platform.
“Together, Winfrey and Apple will create original programs that embrace her incomparable ability to connect with audiences around the world,” the company said in a statement. “Winfrey’s projects will be released as part of a lineup of original content from Apple.”
Apple’s deal with Oprah comes after it has made similar deals with Reese Witherspoon, Steven Spielberg, Octavia Spencer, and Kevin Durant as a part of a growing trend amongst streaming services to tap major talent for their original programming. Netflix has signed former President Barack and former First Lady Michelle Obama as well as Shonda Rhimes and Ryan Murphy.
The deal is non-exclusive and will not affect Oprah’s contract with OWN, the television network she debuted in 2011.