My thoughts on 2 new Apple TV+ releases this week: The Big Door Prize, and Tetris
With the long-awaited return of Ted Lasso’s third and final season this month, interest in and viewership of Apple TV+ has already ticked higher this …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
Over the years, he’s interviewed legendary figures in entertainment and tech that range from Stan Lee to John McAfee, Peter Thiel, and Reed Hastings.
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