as head of HBO in February, it signalled the end of an era for a cable network synonymous with high-quality television. Mr Plepler’s arrival at Apple would present a fresh challenge to Netflix, which has battled with HBO for coveted Emmy awards in recent years. Read More...

as head of HBO in February, it signalled the end of an era for a cable network synonymous with high-quality television. Mr Plepler’s arrival at Apple would present a fresh challenge to Netflix, which has battled with HBO for coveted Emmy awards in recent years.